The demand for a Frying Pan has gone up a notch or two in ARC Raiders since the beginning of the Cold Snap update, and it has nothing to do with your culinary tastes.
The Cold Snap event revolves around the Flickering Flames project, which has five levels of tasks to complete. Every level requires you to commit certain items, and that’s where you’re going to need the Frying Pan.
While the exact location of this item is completely random, this guide will aim to make your life easier so that you can complete all levels of the Flickering Flames project.
Best locations to find Frying Pan in ARC Raiders
You’re going to need a Frying Pan to complete the final level of the Flickering Flames project. You’ll require two of them, and committing them will also fetch you 1000 Creds. To find a Frying Pan, you’re going to strictly look in the Residential Areas.

My first Frying Pan was from the Ruby Residence area, which is located in the northwestern part of the Dam Battlegrounds map. These large apartment buildings have plenty of containers for you to loot. The Frying Pan was in one such container, but it all depends on luck. The Ruby Residence is also the exact spot where I found a Music Album, which is another item required to complete the Flickering Flames project.
I found another Frying Pan inside the Grandioso Apartments in Buried City. I believe Buried City is the map to hit if you’re solely trying to find the Frying Pan. This map has the highest number of areas marked as Residential, which definitely raises your chances of finding the said item.
If you’re on the Blue Gate map, you can also try your luck at the Village. Ultimately, it all boils down to your luck. Once you find two Frying Pans, you can commit them to the Flickering Flames project and move closer towards completing it.
Published: Dec 17, 2025 04:54 pm