Quests drive most progression in Arc Raiders. They hand out Raider Coins, XP, and gear, and many early missions also teach core systems like looting, depot interactions, and enemy matchups. There are 63 quests available at release, with more planned. Each quest has specific objectives, some span multiple maps, and a few even grant helpful items the moment you accept them.

How Arc Raiders quests work

  • Quest givers (Traders) include Shani, Tian Wen, Apollo, and Celeste. Some quests specify “Any” location; others call out Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, Buried City, or Blue Gate.
  • Collection steps can complete instantly if the required items are already in your stash. Items needed for objectives are not consumed when the quest turns in.
  • “In one round” means you must complete the stated steps within a single Expedition. Extract to bank what you’ve earned; unextracted items can be lost if you go down.
  • You can progress multiple quests at once if their objectives overlap or occur on the same map.

Tip: Some quests only ask you to visit or interact with an object. Look for subtle yellow glows or icons near the target area.

Arc Raiders quest list and rewards (documented)

Quest Objective (summary) Reward Trader Location
Picking Up The Pieces Visit any loot‑icon area and loot 3 containers Rattler III, 80 Medium Ammo Shani Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, Buried City
Clearer Skies Destroy 3 ARC enemies; collect 3 ARC Alloy 3 Sterilized Bandages, Light Shield, Black Backpack cosmetic (Hiker) Shani Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, Buried City
Trash Into Treasure Obtain 6 Wires and 1 Battery Tactical MK.1, 3 Adrenaline Shots Shani Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, Buried City
Off the Radar In one round, visit a Field Depot and repair the roof antenna 2 Defibrillators Shani Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, Buried City
A Bad Feeling Find and search any ARC Probe or ARC Courier 10 Metal Parts, 5 Steel Springs, 5 Duct Tape Celeste Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, Buried City
The Right Tool Destroy a Fireball, a Hornet, and a Turret Cheer emote, Stitcher II, Extended Light Mag I Tian Wen Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, Buried City
Hatch Repairs Fix leaking hydraulic pipes near a Raider Hatch; search for a hatch key Raider Hatch Key, Binoculars Shani Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, Buried City
Safe Passage Destroy 2 ARC enemies using any explosive grenade 5 Li’l Smoke Grenades, 3 Shrapnel Grenades, 3 Barricade Kits Apollo Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, Buried City
Down to Earth In one round, visit a Field Depot, deliver a Field Crate to a Supply Station, then collect the reward Combat MK.1, Medium Shield Shani Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, Buried City
The Trifecta Destroy a Hornet, Snitch, and Wasp; collect their components Dam Control Tower Key, 2 Defibrillators, Raider Hatch Key Shani Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, Buried City
A Better Use Request a Supply Drop from a Call Station and loot it Extended Light Mag I, Stable Stock I, Muzzle Brake II Tian Wen Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, Buried City, Blue Gate
What Goes Around Destroy any ARC enemy with a Fireball Burner 3 Blaze Grenades, 2 Noisemakers, Cans Backpack attachment (cosmetic) Apollo Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, Buried City, Blue Gate
Sparks Fly Destroy a Hornet using a Trigger Nade or Snap Blast Trigger Nade blueprint, 4 Crude Explosives, 2 Processors Apollo Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, Buried City, Blue Gate
Greasing Her Palms Visit Dam Water Treatment locked room; scope Spaceport rocket thrusters; check barricade on floor 6 of Space Travel Building (Buried City) Lure Grenade blueprint, 3 Speaker Components, 3 Electrical Components Celeste Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, Buried City
A First Foothold Stabilize observation deck (Ridgeline); enable comms terminal (Olive Grove); rotate church roof dishes (north of Data Vault); nail down roof plates (Trapper’s Glade) 3 Shrapnel Grenades, 3 Snap Blast Grenades, 3 Heavy Fuze Grenades Apollo Blue Gate
Dormant Barons Loot a Baron husk 3 Door Blockers, 3 Li’l Smoke Grenades Shani Unspecified
Mixed Signals Destroy an ARC Surveyor and collect a Surveyor Vault Photoelectric Cloak, Raider Hatch Key Tian Wen Unspecified
What Works Interact with a functioning ARC Tech Terminal 2 Defibrillators, Repair Kit Apollo Unspecified
Short Circuit Destroy 5 ARC enemies with a melee weapon Shockwave Grenade, 3 Electrical Components Shani Unspecified
Field Work Visit any 3 Field Depots Tactical MK.1, Light Shield Celeste Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, Buried City
Laying the Groundwork Complete any 3 quests from Shani 300 Credits Unspecified Any
Static Interference Destroy 2 ARC Turrets; collect ARC Tech Parts Extended Light Mag I, Metal Parts Apollo Unspecified
Supply Line Open any 3 Supply Crates in a single round Tactical MK.1, 60 Medium Ammo Celeste Unspecified
Key Player Use a Raider Hatch Key to open a Hatch Raider Hatch Key, Tactical MK.1 Unspecified Any

Note: This table reflects quests documented at launch. The full roster includes 63 quests, with additional missions expected over time.

FAQ: Arc Raiders quests

  • How many quests are there? 63 at release.
  • Can you do several at once? Yes. Overlapping objectives can be completed in the same round.
  • Are quests tied to specific Traders? Many are. Shani, Celeste, Tian Wen, and Apollo frequently issue objectives linked to their gear focus and maps.
  • Do you lose rewards if you die before extraction? You risk losing items you haven’t extracted. Play conservatively after finishing “in one round” objectives.
  • Will more quests be added? More are planned beyond the launch set.

For efficient progress, stack quests by map and objective type, then route through shared locations in a single Expedition. Finish interaction objectives early, pivot to combat while your inventory is light, and slow down after you’ve hit your targets so you can extract safely with the rewards that matter.