There are two primary types: the Battery (Uncommon Topside Material) and the rarer Industrial Battery. Regular Batteries weigh 0.25 units, stack up to 15, and sell for 250 coins each. They recycle into 2 Metal Parts (or 1 when salvaged topside). Industrial Batteries are heavier at 2.0 units, stack to 3, sell for 1,000 coins, and recycle into 7 Chemicals plus 2 Batteries.
Both power your progression, from early quests like "Trash into Treasure" (needing 1 Battery and Wires) to advanced crafts like Energy Clips for profit.
Regular Battery Locations
Regular Batteries spawn in Technological and Electrical areas, marked by relevant icons on the map. Loot containers like Computers, Terminals, Oscilloscopes, Recording Panels, Metal Crates, and Control Consoles.
| Point of Interest (POI) | Map | Key Loot Spots |
|---|---|---|
| Control Tower | Dam Battlegrounds | Hallways, facility interiors |
| Research & Administration | Dam Battlegrounds | Computers, server boxes |
| Power Generation Complex | Dam Battlegrounds | Tech containers |
| Field Depots | Various | Computers |
| Space Travel & Research | Buried City | Towers, tech zones |
| Fuel Control & Towers | Spaceport | Electrical setups |
They can also be bought from vendor Celeste or recycled from items like Broken Flashlights, Broken Tasers, and Power Banks.
Industrial Battery Farming Spots
Industrial Batteries drop in Industrial zones (factory icon). Prioritize these high-yield POIs for Gear Bench upgrades (3 required for level 3).
| POI | Map | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroponic Dome Complex | Dam Battlegrounds (East side) | Lockers, breachable metal containers, shelves in domes. Most reliable spot. |
| Power Generation Complex | Dam Battlegrounds (Next to Hydroponic) | Shelves, carts. Combine with above for efficient route. |
| Warehouse | The Blue Gate | Shelves in industrial-themed zone. |
| Rocket Assembly | Spaceport | Hit-or-miss, but worth checking. |
| Scrapyard | Dam Battlegrounds | Additional farm during events. |
Puzzle Batteries: Ancient Fort Cellar
Unlock the Ancient Fort cellar by powering 3 electrical boxes with Batteries:
- Southern outside wall.
- Upstairs in the tower.
- Upstairs against a wall on the second floor.
Batteries spawn variably around the fort's perimeter (small structures) or at the top.
Pro Tips for Battery Hunting
- Night Raids: Higher loot quality for rares like Industrial Batteries.
- Safe Pockets: Stash valuables to avoid loss on death.
- Profit Flip: Farm Batteries + Advanced ARC Powercells → Craft 5 Energy Clips (Workbench, Equalizer blueprint) → Sell for 5,000 coins (net +3,860).
- Recycle Smart: Green/Blue Electrical items (e.g., heatsinks) yield Batteries/Wires.
- Team Up: Early quests overlap; trade drops post-quest.
Stock up, Raider, and dominate topside!