Arc Raiders Death Mechanics – What Happens When You Die
What Happens When You Die
Understanding death mechanics is crucial for managing risk in Arc Raiders.
When You Die
- Backpack contents: LOST — everything except Safe Pocket
- Safe Pocket item: SAVED — returned to your stash
- Equipped weapon & gear: LOST — gone forever
- XP: Partial XP still earned for the raid
- Scrappy: Brings back DOUBLE resources (consolation prize)
Downed vs Dead
- Downed (squad): Teammates can revive you (30-second bleed timer)
- Dead: Bleed-out complete or playing solo — raid over
Minimizing Loss
- Always fill your Safe Pocket
- Use Free Loadouts when you can’t afford to lose gear
- Match loadout cost to your budget (never more than 10% of savings)
- Extract early when backpack has good loot