The In My Image quest in Arc Raiders is simple on paper: drop into Stella Montis, locate three androids, and search them for Lance. In practice, the fully indoor layout, roaming Shredders, and shifting spawn points can turn that brief into a tense, stop‑start sweep through corridors and labs.
This explainer focuses on two things: how the quest actually works under the hood and where you’re most likely to find androids, so you can clear it in a run or two without burning gear.
Arc Raiders In My Image quest: what the game actually asks you to do
In My Image is a trader quest given by Lance, the android medic in Speranza. The narrative hook is straightforward: a raider treated by Lance reports seeing androids in Stella Montis “very much like” him, and he wants you to investigate.
| Quest detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Quest name | In My Image |
| Quest giver | Lance (trader in Speranza) |
| Quest location | Stella Montis map |
| Main objectives | Deploy into Stella Montis; find and search 3 androids |
| Granted items | 3 × Defibrillator |
| Completion rewards | 2 × Looting Mk. 2, 5 × Green Light Stick |
| Follow‑up quest | Cold Storage |
The important mechanical point: the quest only checks that you have searched three androids on Stella Montis. It does not care which specific bodies you interact with, and it does not require all three in a single raid. Progress carries between runs.
Separately from the quest, Stella Montis itself is a high‑threat, fully indoor map packed with Arc enemies: Shredders, Wasps, Hornets, Pops, Ticks, and Turrets. Shredders are the standout danger; their volleys can drop you almost instantly in tight spaces.
How androids work on Stella Montis
Androids in this context are not walking NPCs. They are inert humanoid bodies scattered around Stella Montis that behave like loot containers.
| Android property | How it behaves |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Prone or slumped android body, often against a wall, on a walkway, under desks, or in corners |
| Interaction type | Loot container – you “search” the body |
| Map presence | Found on multiple maps, but only androids in Stella Montis count for the quest |
| Lootability | Not all bodies can be interacted with; only some spawn as lootable each raid |
| Quest tracking | Quest progress increments when you successfully search a lootable android |
There are two key nuances here:
- Androids exist on other maps (for example, in areas of Blue Gate), but those do not advance In My Image. Only Stella Montis androids count.
- Even within Stella Montis, some android bodies are decorative. The ones you need show an interaction icon when you get close, indicating they can be searched.
Best places to find androids in Arc Raiders In My Image
Stella Montis is built as a multi‑level indoor complex, and the android spawn points are not fixed. Locations that contain an android in one raid may be empty in the next. Instead of memorizing exact coordinates, it’s more useful to focus on the wings of the facility that consistently generate android spawns.
| Facility area | Android likelihood | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Medical / Medical Research | High | Multiple bodies often in labs and exam rooms; strong candidate to complete most of the quest. |
| Lobby | Medium | Look along walkways and near walls where androids may be slumped or lying on the floor. |
| Atrium | Medium | Check balconies, corners, and tucked‑away alcoves; lighting can hide bodies in shadow. |
| Assembly / Assembly Workshops | Medium | Bottom floors, under desks, and along machinery are common spots for android spawns. |
Because the map is layered vertically, you will often need to swap the in‑game map view between floors to align room names with your current elevation. Each named area can span multiple levels, and androids can appear on any of those.
Broadly, a good loop for the quest is:
- Spawn into Stella Montis and push toward Medical / Medical Research first.
- Sweep individual rooms methodically, especially side labs, storage rooms, and areas with gurneys or equipment clusters.
- From there, pivot through the Lobby and Atrium, using catwalks and central stairways to clear different heights.
- If you still need bodies, route into Assembly or its Workshops and scan around workbenches, under platforms, and under desks on lower levels.
How to identify lootable androids quickly
Because some android bodies are static props, you need a reliable way to distinguish quest‑relevant ones on the move. The game gives you two clear tells.
| Signal | What to look for | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Interaction icon | A small loot or interact icon appears when you are close and aiming your reticle at the body. | Only androids with this icon can be searched and count for the quest. |
| Contextual highlight | Subtle highlighting when you hover the reticle over lootable objects, including valid androids. | Helps separate interactive androids from background corpses or clutter. |
Androids can be positioned in less obvious spots, so it pays to slow down in any room that looks like a workspace or lab. Common placements include:
- Lying in the open along a corridor wall, sometimes half in shadow.
- Collapsed on raised walkways or platforms in the Lobby and Atrium.
- Stuffed under desks or equipment on the lower floors of the Assembly.
Make a habit of sweeping your reticle across corners and beneath furniture as you enter a room. You often spot the interaction icon that way even when the body itself isn’t obvious at first glance.
Loadout and risk: why a “free” build works for In My Image
One subtle advantage of In My Image is that you do not need to extract from Stella Montis to complete the quest. Once you have searched three androids, the objective is satisfied even if you die before reaching an extraction point.
That has two big implications for how you should approach it:
- You can safely bring a “free” or low‑risk loadout focused on survival and mobility rather than loot extraction.
- You can treat each raid as a scouting run; if you go down to a Shredder or another raider, you keep your quest progress and only lose what you brought in.
Given Stella Montis’s density of Arc enemies, especially Shredders with high burst damage, it’s sensible to:
- Equip defensive or mobility‑friendly skills that let you break line of sight and reposition in tight corridors.
- Carry the Defibrillators, the quest grants, so you can recover if a push goes wrong.
- Avoid unnecessary fights, particularly with Shredders; detours around patrol routes are usually faster than respawning.
What you get for finishing Arc Raiders In My Image
Once you have searched three androids on Stella Montis, the quest flags as complete. When you next return to Speranza and speak with Lance, you receive your items and can move on to the next part of his questline.
| Stage | Outcome |
|---|---|
| During quest | 3 × Defibrillator added to your usable items for the raid. |
| On completion | 2 × Looting Mk. 2 augment and 5 × Green Light Stick cosmetic/utility items. |
| Quest chain | Unlocks the next Lance quest, Cold Storage, continuing the Stella Montis narrative thread. |
The Looting Mk. 2 reward is the practical standout, improving your overall scavenging power going forward. Because In My Image can be cleared with minimal gear risk and doesn’t hinge on extraction, it is a low‑friction way to upgrade your account early in your Stella Montis progression.
Play In My Image as a reconnaissance task rather than a loot haul: pick a safe, repeatable circuit through Medical, Lobby, Atrium, and Assembly; prioritize staying alive over winning fights; and treat each android as a quick interaction rather than a chance to min‑max loot. With that mindset, Lance’s first Stella Montis request becomes one of the more forgiving quests in Arc Raiders’ new map, and a straightforward gateway into the deeper runs that follow.
