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What is the Bloated Tuna Can?

The Bloated Tuna Can is classified as a common trinket in Arc Raiders. Its description is simple: it gives your Raider a small burst of energy when used. In numbers, it restores 25 stamina and takes 1 second to consume. It weighs 0.2 units and stacks up to 15. You can find it in both commercial and residential scavenging locations.

From a gameplay perspective, it’s not a weapon, not a shield, and not a crafting component. Its main value is in giving a small stamina boost when you need it during a mission. That makes it similar to other consumables like basic energy snacks, but without any additional effects.

How useful is it in practice?

In real missions, here’s how it plays out:

Stamina boost: 25 stamina is a modest amount. For short fights or light scouting missions, it can help, but in extended combat scenarios, it won’t make a huge difference. Players often use multiple units in a row to maintain peak stamina.

Inventory management: At 0.2 weight per can, it’s light, but it does take inventory space if you’re carrying multiple units. If you’re collecting rare items or more valuable consumables, you may want to consider dropping some.

Accessibility: Since you can find these cans almost everywhere, they’re not rare. That means you can rely on scavenging for them rather than crafting or buying expensive items.

Most experienced Raiders end up keeping a small stack—usually 5 to 10—just in case. Keeping more than that rarely improves performance unless you’re doing a scavenger-heavy run and won’t have access to other stamina items.

When should I use the Bloated Tuna Can?

Here’s a simple guideline based on mission behavior:

Early mission use: When exploring areas for loot, a small stamina boost can help you sprint a few extra seconds or escape minor hazards.

Emergency use: If you’re in a fight and stamina is low, it can keep you moving, but don’t expect it to turn the tide in a major battle. It’s a stopgap, not a core survival item.

Stacking strategy: Using multiple cans back-to-back is possible, but many players find it inefficient compared to stronger consumables. If you have limited inventory, other items like energy drinks or health kits are often better.

In practice, you want to think of it as a backup rather than a frontline consumable. It’s there when you need a little push, but it won’t replace proper planning or more effective gear.

Should I sell it or keep it?

The sell price for a Bloated Tuna Can is 1,000 coins per unit. Considering its common drop rate and low utility, many players sell excess cans to free up inventory space or make some quick coins.

A good rule is:

Keep 5–10 for emergency use.

Sell the rest unless you’re collecting items for crafting or trading.

Even if you don’t use it often, keeping a few is generally harmless, since the weight is minimal. Players who hoard hundreds of units, however, are unnecessarily tying up inventory space that could be better spent on rare loot or blueprints.

Does it affect Raider performance?

Since the Bloated Tuna Can only restores stamina, it doesn’t directly increase combat efficiency. However, it can have a minor indirect effect:

Slightly longer sprint times during missions.

Preventing temporary slowdowns when stamina dips to critical levels.

In most raids, though, stamina management is usually handled better with movement strategies and high-efficiency consumables. Experienced players rarely rely on Bloated Tuna Cans for major survival decisions.

How does it compare to other consumables?

Energy drinks: Larger stamina boost, slightly heavier, more expensive, but much more effective.

Health kits: Don’t affect stamina, but necessary for survival in tough fights.

Other common trinkets: Some trinkets offer minor stat buffs or healing, which can be more situationally useful than a Bloated Tuna Can.

The takeaway: it’s convenient, but not essential. Think of it as filler rather than a must-have.

Where can I reliably get them?

As mentioned, the Bloated Tuna Can is found in commercial and residential scavenging zones. If you’re looking for an easy source without grinding missions, you can also check the marketplace. For players focusing on efficient collection, knowing the best locations for common items saves time.

A side note: if you’re looking to expand your inventory with higher-value items, knowing the best place to buy Arc Raiders blueprints will help you shift focus from common items like Bloated Tuna Cans to gear that actually affects performance.

Final Recommendation

Based on hours of scavenging and testing, here’s my personal advice:

Keep a small stack (5–10 cans) for emergencies.

Don’t hoard beyond that; it’s not rare, and excess units clutter inventory.

Use sparingly in missions where stamina might become an issue, but rely on stronger consumables when available.

Sell or trade excess for coins or better items.

In short, the Bloated Tuna Can is a minor but convenient item. It won’t hurt to keep a few, but it should never be a priority in your inventory strategy. Focus on rare consumables, weapons, and blueprints for real progression.

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