What Are Herbal Bandages?

Herbal Bandages are a quick-use consumable item in Arc Raiders that gradually restore your health. They heal at a rate of 3.5 health per second over a period of 10 seconds, making them great for regaining health during combat or after taking damage in the wild.

However, they're not a full recovery solution—if you’re looking for instant health boosts, you’ll need other items, but Herbal Bandages are a reliable way to keep you in the game over time. They weigh 0.15 units, so they're lightweight and easy to carry, allowing you to stack multiple bandages in your inventory for prolonged fights or exploration.

Where Can You Get Herbal Bandages?

There are several ways to acquire Herbal Bandages in Arc Raiders:

  1. Scavenging: Occasionally, you can find Herbal Bandages in the world while scavenging for other supplies.

  2. Crafting: This is the most common way to get them, and it’s a straightforward process.

  3. Purchased: You can also buy them from certain NPCs in the game, such as Lance, who sells various items, including Herbal Bandages.

In addition to these, players sometimes explore Arc Raiders items and blueprints sale to get better crafting options and trade materials.

How to Craft Herbal Bandages

Crafting Herbal Bandages is relatively simple, but you will need to gather specific materials first. Here’s a breakdown of what you need and how to craft them:

Materials Needed

There are two main ways to craft Herbal Bandages, and each method requires different materials. Here's what you'll need:

  1. Crafting at Medical Lab (Level 1)

    • 1x Durable Cloth

    • 1x Great Mullein

    • Requires a Medical Lab Level 1 for crafting.

  2. Crafting at Inventory (Skill: Traveling Tinkerer)

    • 14x Fabric

    • 1x Great Mullein

    • Requires the Traveling Tinkerer skill and no specific crafting station.

The main difference between these two methods is the Medical Lab crafting option, which is often used in base-building scenarios. The Inventory crafting method is quicker and doesn’t require any station but needs the right crafting skill unlocked.

Steps to Craft

  1. Gather Materials: You’ll need to scavenge or gather the required items—Durable Cloth, Fabric, and Great Mullein. The Great Mullein is a type of plant you can find while scavenging in the wild. Durable Cloth can be found from loot or by recycling certain items.

  2. Open Your Crafting Menu: Depending on which crafting method you want to use, either go to the Medical Lab or open your inventory and use your Traveling Tinkerer skill.

  3. Craft Herbal Bandages: Once you’ve gathered all materials and are at the correct station or have the skill, select Herbal Bandages from the crafting menu and craft them. Each crafting attempt results in one Herbal Bandage.

Using Herbal Bandages

Once you have your bandages crafted, you can equip them into your quick-use slots for easy access during combat or while exploring. Using them is simple—just press the assigned quick-use button and you’ll start healing at a rate of 3.5 health per second for 10 seconds.

However, keep in mind that Herbal Bandages are not instantaneous. It’s important to use them when you're in a relatively safe spot, or when you can afford to take a moment to heal while under cover.

Recycling and Salvaging Herbal Bandages

If you find yourself with extra Herbal Bandages you don’t need, you can recycle or salvage them for materials. Here’s what you get from recycling or salvaging them:

  • Recycling:

    • 2x Assorted Seeds

    • 5x Fabric

  • Salvaging:

    • 8x Fabric

These materials can be used for other crafting purposes, including creating more Herbal Bandages or other essential supplies for survival.

Tips for Efficient Bandage Use

  • Stacking: Always carry several Herbal Bandages, especially if you're going into dangerous areas where you might get into multiple fights or take a lot of damage. Since they’re light, they won’t take up too much inventory space.

  • Timing: Don’t waste bandages in situations where you’re still actively being attacked. You’re better off waiting until you have a moment to safely use them. It’s often best to use bandages after fights or when retreating to a safe spot.

  • Combination with Other Healing Items: Consider using Herbal Bandages alongside other healing items, such as medkits or energy boosters, to keep your health topped up. You can also use healing items right after a fight to regain health and stay in fighting shape.

  • Trade and Blueprint Sales: If you’re running low on materials, consider visiting the Arc Raiders items and blueprints sale to purchase some of the materials you need, especially Great Mullein and Durable Cloth.

Herbal Bandages are a useful and easy-to-craft item in Arc Raiders that will help you survive longer in the game. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, knowing how to craft and use these items effectively can make all the difference in your survival. With a little bit of scavenging and some basic crafting, you’ll have a reliable healing option at your disposal during the toughest moments in the game.

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