Quick answer: Loot a Rotary Encoder from Exodus containers on Stella Montis, use it on a yellow server switch in any Assembly control room and interact with the nearby computer, then extract with an Ion Sputter and hand it to Shani to finish the quest.
With A View Quest Overview
With A View is a Stella Montis quest from Shani that revolves around rare Exodus loot and a short objective inside Assembly.
Your goals are:
- Rotary Encoder
- Ion Sputter
- Assembly control room
- Nearby computer
None of the steps need to be done in a single raid as long as you safely extract with the required items.
Where To Find A Rotary Encoder In Arc Raiders
The Rotary Encoder is a purple Exodus item that can appear in Exodus loot areas across Stella Montis. It is rare and highly contested.
| Location | Why It’s Good For Rotary Encoders |
|---|---|
| Assembly | High density of containers and you must visit here later for the control room step. |
| Medical / Medical Research | Lots of drawers and cabinets; common spot for Exodus materials. |
| Business Center | Strong Exodus loot pool on the same floor as Assembly/Lobby. |
| Lobby (security office) | Contained room with multiple searchable spots for Exodus items. |
To improve your odds:
- Spawn as early as possible into Stella Montis.
- Rush straight to Assembly, Medical, Business Center, or the Lobby security office.
- Prioritize drawers, lockers, and containers over open floor loot.
The Rotary Encoder does not need to be used in the same raid where you loot it. As soon as you find one, put it in a safe pocket if you have the augment, then extract.
How To Use The Rotary Encoder In Assembly Control Rooms
Once you have a Rotary Encoder in your inventory, you can complete the control room portion in any later Stella Montis raid.
Finding The Assembly Control Rooms
Head to the Assembly Workshops area of Stella Montis. Control rooms are small rooms that overlook the assembly floor through large windows and are marked clearly on the in‑game map around the Assembly Line POI.
On the map, these rooms sit on the edges of Assembly (north/south or west/east depending on the floor) and are outlined distinctly, making them easy to identify as control spaces full of terminals and panels.
Activating The Server Switch
Inside any control room, look for a bright yellow server switch or lever. During With A View, these switches are highlighted and stand out from other props.
Walk up to the yellow switch and interact with it using the Rotary Encoder. This satisfies the objective to activate the server switch inside the control room.
Interacting With The Nearby Computer
After flipping the switch, the quest asks you to interact with a nearby computer to identify the correct parts.
The required computer terminal is located in the same control room, typically right next to or in the same bank of consoles as the yellow switch. Use it once to complete the control room segment.
Do not get rid of the Rotary Encoder yet. Keeping it has no downside and allows you to pass it to a friend later or simply hang onto it until the Ion Sputter step is also finished.
Where To Find An Ion Sputter In Arc Raiders
The Ion Sputter is another Exodus item tied to Stella Montis, with a higher rarity tier than the Rotary Encoder.
| Item | Tier | Typical Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary Encoder | Rare Exodus | Assembly, Business Center, Lobby, Medical |
| Ion Sputter | Epic / rare Exodus | Assembly, Business Center, Lobby, Medical |
You can loot an Ion Sputter from the same kinds of Exodus containers used for the Rotary Encoder. Key hot spots include:
- Assembly
- Business Center
- Medical / Medical Research
- Lobby security office
The drop is heavily RNG‑dependent, so the main strategy is repetition and spawn control:
- Enter Stella Montis with a light loadout, so you do not mind surrendering if you spawn far away.
- If you spawn close to Assembly, Medical, Business Center, or Lobby, immediately sprint there and clear every container.
- If you spawn far from those POIs, consider extracting or surrendering quickly and queuing again.
- The moment you find an Ion Sputter, move it into a safe pocket if you have one.
You only need to successfully extract with one Ion Sputter for the quest; it does not need to be found in the same raid as the Rotary Encoder or the control room interaction.
How To Finish With A View And Rewards
After you have:
- Activated a yellow server switch in an Assembly control room with a Rotary Encoder
- Interacted with the nearby computer in that control room
- Extracted from Stella Montis with an Ion Sputter in your possession
Return to Shani in Speranza and hand over the Ion Sputter.
Completing With A View grants:
- 5 Springs
- 5 Wires
- Tactical Mk. 2 augment loadout
Once the quest is finished and the Ion Sputter has been delivered, you are free to trade away or reuse any remaining Rotary Encoders you may have stored.
