Last updated: 2025-12-02 – based on the current live version of ARC Raiders.
If you're looking up "Expedition ARC Raiders stash value", or asking:
"How many bonus skill points do I actually get from my stash and wallet when I reset?"
This guide breaks down exactly how stash value is calculated, what counts (and what doesn't), and how to prepare your account for the maximum reward.
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1. The Short Version
Key Takeaways
- Stash + Wallet = Value: Both your items and your coins contribute to your total score.
- Up to 5 Points: You can earn a maximum of 5 bonus skill points per Expedition cycle.
- Permanent: These points stay with you forever, stacking with future resets.
- Hidden Math: The exact value thresholds are not public. Don't stress about hitting a specific number.
2. What Counts as "Stash Value"?
From in-game text and dev clarifications, stash value is built from:
- Items that are sitting in your stash at the moment you depart.
- The coins in your wallet at the same moment.
Important: Items you donate to the Expedition Project are gone. They help finish the caravan but do not count towards your personal stash value bonus.
3. How Many Bonus Skill Points Can You Get?
The Cap: 5 Points
You can earn up to 5 bonus skill points per Expedition from stash value. This is the hard limit per cycle.
Permanent & Stacking
Once earned, these points are yours forever. They stack with points from previous resets.
Hidden Thresholds
The exact item value needed for each point is unknown. Don't stress about hitting a specific number.
4. Stash vs. Wallet – Sell or Hoard?
A common question: "Should I hoard items or sell them?" Since both count, it's about preference.
Keeping Items
Best for: High-value gear you might use in the final days.
- •Rare weapons & armor
- •High-tier augments
- •Stacks of valuable materials
Selling for Cash
Best for: Cleaning up junk and consolidating value.
- •Low-tier "trash" items
- •Duplicate gear you won't use
- •Excess provisions
5. Practical Stash Preparation Checklist
- Check your current stash value and wallet
Get a feel for your "baseline" number. - Sell obvious junk
White-quality or low-tier items you will never use again. - Bank your good stuff
Move your best weapons / armor / augments into the stash when you're done using them. - Dump surplus materials
Turn excess materials into coins if you won't craft with them.
6. Known Facts vs. Unknowns
Things that are clear
- ✓ Up to 5 bonus skill points per Expedition.
- ✓ Stash items + wallet cash both count.
- ✓ Bonus skill points are permanent.
Things that are unclear
- ✕ Exact stash value thresholds for each point.
- ✕ If certain item categories are weighted differently.
- ✕ Long-term caps on total stacked points.
7. Who Should Care Most?
Hardcore Grinders
If you play daily and plan multiple resets, those 5 points add up to a massive advantage. Optimize your stash!
Steady Casuals
Aim for a solid stash, but don't burn out. A clean stash with good items is enough.
Weekend Warriors
Don't worry about it. Treat any bonus points as a nice extra, not a requirement.
Common Questions
Q: Do I need to hoard items instead of selling them?
Not strictly. Items in stash and coins in wallet both contribute to stash value. You can play normally, sell what you don't need, and still end up with a meaningful pool of value by departure.
Q: Are the bonus skill points from Expedition permanent?
Yes. Bonus skill points are account-level and survive future resets. Once you earn them, they become part of your long-term progression.
Q: Is there any way to see exactly how many bonus points I'll get before I reset?
Right now, no. The game tells you that stash value and wallet affect rewards, and that you can get up to five points from stash value, but it doesn't show the exact thresholds.