In ARC Raiders, Youthful Lungs is a Tier 1 passive skill located in the Mobility branch of the skill tree. It is widely considered an "elite" or "must-have" skill for players focusing on movement and survival.
Arc Raiders Youthful Lungs Skill Stats & Perk
| Name | Youthful Lungs |
|---|---|
| Description | Increase your max stamina. |
| Skill Affected | Max Stamina |
| Known Value(s) | Increases stamina by ~24%, this effectively allows you to sprint an extra ~5 seconds for a total of ~25 seconds if combined with a 5/5 Marathon Runner |
| Max Points | 5 |
| Requires | Marathon Runner |
Core Function & Benefits
- Increases Maximum Stamina: Its primary function is to expand your total stamina pool.
- Stamina Capacity: Maximizing this skill (5/5 points) increases your stamina by approximately 24%, which translates to roughly 5 additional seconds of sprinting.
- Versatility: Beyond just running, a larger stamina pool allows for more frequent dodge rolls and climbing maneuvers, which are critical for both traversing the map and surviving firefights.
Strategy & Recommendations
- Early Game Priority: Most guides recommend dumping 5 points into Youthful Lungs as early as possible—often within your first 11 skill points—alongside Marathon Runner.
- Synergy: It works best when paired with Marathon Runner (to make stamina last longer) and Three Deep Breaths (to recover faster from exhaustion).
- Best for All Roles: Whether playing solo or in a squad, the increased mobility is essential for escaping ARC bots or other hostile players.
Arc Raiders Youthful Lungs Vs Marathon Runner
In Arc Raiders, Youthful Lungs increases your maximum stamina pool, while Marathon Runner reduces the amount of stamina consumed when moving. Both skills are highly recommended and work in tandem to improve your overall mobility and survival chances.
| Perk Name | Effect | Max Bonus | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Runner | Moving around costs less stamina. | 20% lower sprint stamina usage. | This essentially extends the duration you can sprint by making each movement less taxing on your stamina bar. |
| Youthful Lungs | Increases your max stamina. | 25% higher max stamina. | A larger stamina pool allows for more total movement, including a greater number of dodge rolls or a longer continuous sprint. |
Marathon Runner focuses on efficiency of stamina use, making your existing stamina go further.
Youthful Lungs focuses on capacity, providing a larger total stamina bar to work with.
Most players and guides recommend acquiring both skills, often maxing them out, as they are essential for effective stamina management in the game. Combining them allows you to sprint significantly longer (around 45% longer overall, according to leprestore.com) and gives you more freedom to escape danger, reposition in combat, or reach extraction points more quickly.
