What is the Cat Bed?

In Arc Raiders, the Cat Bed is classified as an Uncommon Trinket. The item description jokes that it is "at least a tiny bit more comfortable than your face," which sums up its role—it’s purely decorative. Unlike weapons or utility items, it doesn’t affect combat or mission performance. Instead, it’s meant to add charm to your in-game space.

From experience, most players use Cat Beds to decorate their Raider Den or as part of themed setups in their residential areas. While the impact is cosmetic, it’s noticeable if you like a well-arranged base.

Where Can I Find the Cat Bed?

The Cat Bed can spawn in a few predictable locations:

• Commercial areas – These include shops or public spaces in the game world. Checking high-traffic locations often yields results.

• Residential areas – Sometimes you can find them inside apartments or houses. Players have reported that looking in smaller, side rooms tends to be more fruitful than searching main rooms.

A key point to note is that Cat Beds do not appear in high-level mission loot. Most scavenging runs in urban or residential zones are the best bet.

How Heavy is it and Can I Carry Multiple?

The Cat Bed weighs 0.5 units and has a stack size of 3. This means you can carry up to three Cat Beds in one inventory slot without overburdening yourself. For practical play, this is convenient when you are doing extended scavenging runs or moving items between commercial and residential zones.

Many players, myself included, often collect multiples in case they want to set up several rooms or trade them later.

Can the Cat Bed Be Sold?

Yes, the Cat Bed has a sell price of 1,000 coins. While not high-value, it’s consistent with other Uncommon Trinkets. In practice, selling Cat Beds can provide a small but steady income during scavenging runs when your inventory is full of items you won’t use.

If you are focused purely on utility, selling extra Cat Beds is usually the way to go rather than keeping them all. However, for collectors, even a few extra can be worth holding onto.

How Do Workshop Upgrades Work for the Cat Bed?

The Cat Bed can be used in Scrappy Workshop upgrades. Specifically, you can use it to upgrade from Scrappy III to Scrappy IV. The recipe requires:

• 6x Prickly Pear

• 6x Olives

• 1x Cat Bed

In practice, this means you should only use Cat Beds in workshops if you are intentionally upgrading your Scrappy modules. Players often save Cat Beds for this purpose rather than using them purely for decoration, as upgrades are more valuable than cosmetic setups in the mid to late game.

Should I Prioritize Finding Cat Beds?

From a gameplay standpoint, the Cat Bed is not a priority item. Unlike resources used in crafting or mission-critical gear, it is mostly cosmetic. However, if your goal is to fully decorate your Raider Den or complete your collection of Trinkets, you will want to keep an eye out.

Scavenging with the Cat Bed in mind is not inefficient but should be combined with other loot-gathering to make the trip worthwhile.

Can I Buy Cat Beds?

While scavenging is the main way to obtain Cat Beds, some players look to online marketplaces to acquire items quickly. For those interested in shortcuts, it is possible to buy Arc Raiders items online, including the Cat Bed. Just keep in mind that these items typically have no impact on combat performance, so purchasing them is mostly for convenience or completionist purposes.

Common Player Behavior and Tips

Based on experience and observing discussions on forums like Reddit:

1. Stack Collecting – Most players carry up to 3 Cat Beds per inventory slot and do not go beyond that unless they are hoarding for decoration purposes.

2. Trade Value – In player-to-player trading, Cat Beds are low-demand items. They tend to be traded alongside more useful resources rather than on their own.

3. Workshop Use – If you are upgrading Scrappy modules, prioritize Cat Beds for this use rather than selling them immediately.

4. Decoration – Many players set them on desks, beds, or empty floors to make spaces feel lived-in. The visual effect is subtle but appreciated by those who care about aesthetics.

The Cat Bed is one of those items that is easy to overlook but can still be rewarding if you enjoy collecting or decorating. It has a clear use in workshops, minor trade value, and aesthetic appeal in your personal spaces. In practice, most experienced players balance between keeping a few for decoration and using the rest in Scrappy upgrades.

If you are a new player, don’t stress about finding every Cat Bed immediately. Focus on scavenging items that impact gameplay first, and let the Cat Bed be a fun side goal.

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