One of the ways ARC Raiders challenges its players is by randomizing the distribution of resources, which well and truly keeps everyone on their toes as they search high and low for specific items. This applies across the board, whether you're completing quests, training your resourceful rooster, Scrappy, or upgrading your workspaces back at home base.

When it comes to upgrading a player's Medical Lab to give them a fighting chance of survival topside, there are a few items that are needed to reach the second tier. One such item is quite rare, so having an understanding of how to find a Cracked Bioscanner in ARC Raiders may give you the edge you need to locate these devices.

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Where To Find Cracked Bioscanners in ARC Raiders

Cracked Bioscanners are rare items that can be found in Medical buildings throughout ARC Raiders. While the Medical tag gives you an indication of where to look, it is not always guaranteed that you'll find them on every run. Medical buildings are only found in Buried City and Dam Battlegrounds, so players on the hunt for this item are better off checking these maps.

There is no specific spot within these buildings where you will find a Cracked Bioscanner, so ensure you check every lootable drawer and cabinet possible, as well as tables and hospital beds, just in case the item is lying on a surface ready to be grabbed. To ensure you're not at risk of losing the devices if you're felled, consider putting them in your safe pocket to guarantee it comes back to Speranza with you.

Best Locations for Cracked Bioscanners in ARC Raiders

Of the four launch maps in ARC Raiders, only Buried City and Dam Battlegrounds have Medical buildings. The following locations will have a chance of spawning a Cracked Bioscanner:

Buried City

  • Hospital
  • Research
  • Piazza Arbusto
  • Plaza Rosa

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Dam Battlegrounds

  • Testing Annex

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The best location to find Cracked Bioscanners is the Hospital in Buried City, as it is the only one of the above sites that is marked as high loot value. This means uncommon and rare items will spawn there more frequently. Once you have it in your possession, you should consider moving toward an extraction point to ensure you don't lose your loot.

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October 30, 2025
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Teen / Violence, Blood
Developer(s)
Embark Studios
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Embark Studios
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