What is the Candle Holder and Why Do I Need It?
The Candle Holder is an uncommon item in Arc Raiders. It doesn’t have combat value itself, but it’s important because:
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It’s used in the Flickering Flames Event, specifically Stage 2 of 5. You’ll need three Candle Holders for that stage.
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It can be recycled into crafting materials. One Candle Holder gives 8 Metal Parts when recycled and 4 Metal Parts if salvaged.
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It can stack up to 3 per inventory slot, so it’s easy to carry a few at a time without taking too much space.
In practical terms, this means that even if you don’t need it for the event, collecting Candle Holders can be useful for gathering resources for crafting upgrades.
Where Can I Find Candle Holders?
Most players wonder where to reliably locate them. Based on common player behavior and map knowledge, Candle Holders spawn primarily in residential loot containers. That includes:
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Dam Battlegrounds → Pale Apartments
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Dam Battlegrounds → Ruby Residence
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Buried City → Residential areas like Plaza Rosa and Apartments
In other words, look for loot crates, drawers, or cabinets in residential areas. Players often go through multiple residential buildings to gather enough for events because Candle Holders don’t appear in every container.
Tip: If you’re farming for multiple Candle Holders, it’s better to stick to one or two residential zones. Moving around too much can waste time because spawn locations in residential buildings are somewhat predictable, but scattered across the map.
How Do Candle Holders Work in Practice?
Here’s how players generally interact with them:
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Looting: Candle Holders are usually in containers marked for residential loot. They are stackable, so you can pick up to 3 at a time in one slot. Many experienced players check all containers in an apartment building before moving on.
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Event Use: During the Flickering Flames event, you need three per stage. If you’re in a team, coordinate who collects what to avoid over-farming. Most players try to farm them in advance rather than during the event.
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Recycling vs. Salvaging:
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Recycling: 1 Candle Holder → 8 Metal Parts
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Salvaging: 1 Candle Holder → 4 Metal Parts
Players often prioritize recycling because you get double the materials, which is useful if you’re also farming for crafting resources.
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Stack Management: Since Candle Holders stack up to 3, you can carry a full stack and still leave inventory space for other loot. Players who are grinding multiple items usually keep one slot reserved for Candle Holders while moving through residential loot areas.
Common Questions About Candle Holders
Q: Are Candle Holders rare? Not really. They’re uncommon, which means they spawn often enough in residential areas, but not every container will have one. If you check 10–15 containers in residential zones, you’ll usually find at least a few.
Q: Can I buy Candle Holders from other players? Not directly, but players looking to farm resources sometimes post items like arc raiders blueprints for sale. While this is about blueprints, the same player marketplaces occasionally include event items, so it’s worth checking if you’re short on Candle Holders and don’t want to farm.
Q: Do Candle Holders appear in combat zones or industrial areas? No. Based on common player reports, Candle Holders are only in residential areas. Looting industrial or battleground zones for them is mostly a waste of time.
Q: Should I save Candle Holders or recycle them? It depends on your priorities:
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Save them if you’re actively doing the Flickering Flames event.
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Recycle them if you need crafting materials or are preparing for future upgrades. Many players grab extra Candle Holders even if they’re not needed for an event, then recycle them later for resources.
Efficient Farming Tips
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Stick to one or two residential zones: You’ll get more consistent spawns by repeatedly checking the same buildings rather than hopping across the map.
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Loot systematically: Check every container in order, from top floors down. Experienced players do this to avoid missing hidden Candle Holders.
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Coordinate in squads: If you’re playing with friends, assign zones. One player focuses on Pale Apartments, another on Ruby Residence, for faster collection.
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Keep track of inventory: Stack Candle Holders in a single slot to free space for other loot. This is particularly important if you’re also farming for other uncommon items or materials.
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Candle Holders are uncommon, recyclable items primarily found in residential loot containers.
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Key residential areas: Pale Apartments, Ruby Residence, Plaza Rosa, and other Buried City apartments.
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Useful for Flickering Flames event and recycling for Metal Parts.
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Stack up to 3 per slot; recycle for maximum resources.
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Farming efficiency improves if you focus on one or two residential zones and loot systematically.
For players looking to optimize both event progression and resource gathering, the Candle Holder is a small but valuable item. With a little planning, you can collect enough to handle events and gain crafting materials without wasting time.