The Headwinds update for ARC Raiders has introduced a delightful twist to the Buried City map with the "Bird City" event, bringing six brand-new Rubber Duck collectibles alongside the classic yellow one. These adorable trinkets are not just for show, they fetch solid coin rewards when sold and can be displayed in your Raider Den for that personal touch (they even squeak when thrown or stored).
Why hunt them? Commons and uncommons net 1,000 coins each, rares 3,000, and the epic Familiar Duck pulls in a whopping 7,000. A good run can yield over 165,000 coins from nests alone, making it a prime farming spot.
All Rubber Duck Variants
Here's the full lineup of the seven Rubber Ducks, complete with rarity and sell value:
| Duck Name | Rarity | Coin Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubber Duck | Common | 1,000 | The OG yellow classic, still spawns everywhere but boosted in Bird City. |
| Tropical Duck | Uncommon | 1,000 | Vacation vibes. |
| Gentle Duck | Uncommon | 1,000 | Soft and serene design. |
| Alien Duck | Uncommon | 1,000 | Green extraterrestrial theme. |
| Doodly Duck | Rare | 3,000 | Sketchy, artistic look. |
| Flashy Duck | Rare | 3,000 | Resembles Lance with glasses and a lifejacket. |
| Familiar Duck | Epic | 7,000 | The crown jewel, stacks up to 15. |
Accessing Bird City
Bird City is a limited-time map modifier exclusive to Buried City. It rotates on a schedule, such as 4pm-5pm PT, 12am-1am PT, and 8am-9am PT (check in-game for current times, as they shift weekly). Queue into Buried City raids until you see the Bird City indicator. Flocks of birds signal the event is active, nesting in chimneys across the map.
Prime Hunting Grounds
Focus on rooftops of Italian-style buildings with terracotta or tiled roofs, modern structures lack nests. Chimneys hide bird nests packed with ducks, trinkets, vases, and more. Key hotspots:
- Old Town: Dense residential cluster southwest on the map. Tons of tiled roofs and chimneys, easy rooftop access via nearby structures.
- West Village: Northwest area, packed with eligible buildings. Great for chaining nests with zip lines.
- Plaza Rosa vicinity: Older farming spot nearby, check northwest blocked rooms and adjacent roofs for spillover nests.
Scan high rooftops, use zip lines for mobility, and peek inside every chimney stack. Nests are RNG-based, so hit 20-30 per run.
Pro Tips for Max Profits
- Gear Up: Pack Seeker Grenades to scatter aggressive birds and incoming Arc swarms.
- Team Play: Squads cover more ground and deter rival Raiders sniping rooftops.
- Loot Smart: Prioritize nests over ground loot; extract quick to bank coins before wipe.
- Display Them: Stash extras in your Raider Den for squeaky satisfaction, no nine-duck limit anymore.
- Timing: Jump in early to beat crowds, as events last one hour.
Players are buzzing about epic hauls and the event's profitability, with streams dedicated to duck hunts.
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