Cold Snap isn't just a pretty weather pass in ARC Raiders; it changes what's worth doing on a run. If you're hunting Candleberries, the first thing to get straight is they only show up when the map actually rolls the Cold Snap condition, so I keep my prep simple and stash what I need ahead of time like ARC Raiders BluePrint notes and route ideas, then I check the sky and commit. No freeze, no search, no wasted minutes pretending they might be tucked behind a random rock.

1) Start With Blue Gate Nature Pockets

Blue Gate is still the most reliable place to build a route, because you've got those Nature loot zones that make sense for plant spawns. I've had the best streaks around Trapper's Glade, but not right in the middle where everyone runs. Swing wide. Work the brushy edge near the map boundary and you'll spot the tall, thin bushes that look a bit dead from the cold. Candleberries aren't subtle once you know the look: bright red dots, usually low and tight to the base of smaller trees. Check a bush, move on, don't stand there admiring it. People do that and get clipped.

2) Slide South to the Barren Forest Line

If Blue Gate is crowded or you spawn awkward, the Barren Forest can be a quiet win. From the Barren Clearing, head south, then keep yourself west of Trapper's Glade as you sweep. The spawns feel like they sit along that messy transition where trees thin out and the ground cover looks scrubby. It's not a guarantee, but it's consistent enough that I'll run it even when I'm low on time. One warning: don't get stubborn about the Olive Grove. I've burned runs there because it "looks right," and it just didn't pay off.

3) Spotting, Timing, and Other Raiders

The worst part is the simple part: loot's shared, so you can do everything right and still arrive to an empty bush. You'll notice it fast in Cold Snap because everyone's on the same errands. I treat Candleberries like a race, not a scavenger hunt. Keep your camera sweeping while you jog, glance under tree trunks, and don't be afraid to bail from a line if you see fresh footsteps or hear someone cutting across your path. If you're hesitating, someone else isn't.

4) Spaceport Runs Feel Different

Spaceport doesn't hand you obvious Nature zones, so I stop trying to force it like Blue Gate. I stay near central points of interest where I've got cover and quick exits, and I only peel out when I see the right kind of scrub near structures. My first real find there was on the southwest side of the Departure building, tucked close to the kind of thin bush you'd normally ignore. If you want to keep your runs efficient, plan to rotate fast, stay warm, and treat every berry grab like a quick pit stop with ARC Raiders BluePrint for sale resources in mind rather than a whole mission by itself.