In ARC Raiders, Looter's Luck is a passive skill located in the Survival (Red) tree. It is designed to maximize the efficiency of your scavenging by potentially increasing the amount of loot you find in a single container. Effect: When you search a container, there is a chance to reveal twice as many items at once.
Arc Raiders Looter's Luck Skill Stats & Perk
Name
Looter's Luck
Description
While looting, there's a chance to reveal twice as many items at once
Skill Affected
Loot Speed
Known Value(s)
When looting the "search" icon appears on two items in the container, instead of one. When the duration completes both items are revealed.
Max Points
5
Requires
Broad Shoulders
Clarification: While some community members have debated its exact impact, the generally accepted mechanic is that it doubles the reveal rate—instead of identifying items one by one, the skill can pop two items into view simultaneously, potentially increasing the total number of items found in that specific container.
Chance & Mechanics
Trigger Chance: While Embark Studios hasn't officially published exact percentages, community testing and player consensus place the trigger chance at approximately 50% when the skill is active.
The Effect: It does not increase the amount of loot inside a container. Instead, it effectively doubles your searching speed by revealing two slots simultaneously rather than one.
Synergy: It is often paired with Looter's Instincts, which increases the base speed at which each individual item is revealed.
Strategic Value
Meta Position: It is often considered a "must-have" for players focusing on a dedicated Looting Build.
Synergy: It works best when paired with Looter's Instincts, which allows you to search and identify items faster, minimizing the time you are vulnerable while looting.
High-Tier Loot: Players frequently use this skill to hunt for rare Blueprints, which are among the most valuable items in the game for unlocking permanent upgrades.
Known "Bug"
Some players report a minor visual/audio bug where the "jingle" sound effect for Rare (purple) or Legendary (yellow) items may not play if they are revealed as the second item in a double-reveal.
Is Worth It?
Yes, if you prioritize efficiency: Many veteran players consider it essential because it compounds with Looter's Instincts (which increases base reveal speed) to make looting nearly instantaneous.
Yes, for Solo Players: Speed is your best defense. Reducing the time you are staring at a loot bar can save you from being "third-partied".
No, if you prefer Combat/Mobility builds: Looter's Luck is deep in the Survival tree (requiring 36 points). If you prefer a "sweaty" meta build focused on stamina (Yellow tree) or weapon weight reduction (Conditioning), the point investment might be too high for the early game.
Community Perspective
Some players have questioned the skill's effectiveness, with some suggesting the trigger chance feels low at base levels and may require a full 5/5 investment to be noticeably impactful. Recent updates in early 2026 have led to discussions regarding potential changes to drop rates, though Embark Studios has addressed some of these as unintentional bugs.
