The ARC Raiders What Comes Around task refers to Apollo’s in-game quest titled “What Goes Around.” The objective is simple but specific: destroy any ARC unit using a Fireball Burner. Below is a focused walkthrough to secure Burners quickly, pick the right targets, and clear the requirement on the first try.
ARC Raiders What Comes Around quest overview
Here’s what this objective involves and what you receive for completing it.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Quest name. | What Goes Around. |
| Given by. | Apollo. |
| Where to complete. | Any location. |
| Objective. | Destroy any ARC using a Fireball Burner. |
| Granted on start. | 5× Red Light Stick. |
| Rewards. | Backpack Attachment – Cans; 3× Blaze Grenade; 2× Noisemaker. |
| Quest chain. | Previous: Safe Passage. Next: Sparks Fly. |
Get Fireball Burners (locations and loadout)
Fireball Burners drop from Fireball ARC machines—small rolling enemies with blue circular LEDs, often patrolling indoor research sites. You can find them across all maps, with especially reliable spawns in Dam Battlegrounds and Buried City. Bring a weapon that uses heavy ammo (such as a Ferro or Anvil) to punch through ARC armor quickly.
Method 1: Hatch-shot kill (fastest)
Step 1: Equip a heavy-ammo weapon that hits hard. This improves time-to-kill and minimizes exposure to flames.
Step 2: Head to Dam Battlegrounds or Buried City and sweep abandoned research buildings and tunnels. Listen for the rolling hum and watch for blue LEDs.
Step 3: Let the Fireball roll toward you until it opens its top hatch to arm the flamethrowers. Keep your reticle centered on the hatch location.
Step 4: As soon as the hatch opens, shoot directly into the exposed cavity. A precise burst here destroys the Fireball almost instantly.
Step 5: Loot the wreck to collect a Fireball Burner. If you catch fire during the encounter, tap roll repeatedly to extinguish faster and create distance.
Method 2: Ranged takedown (safer if you’re learning)
Step 1: Maintain maximum cover and line of sight. Use corners and doorways to avoid the direct flame cone.
Step 2: Chip away from medium range with sustained fire. Prioritize accuracy over volume to conserve heavy ammo.
Step 3: If ignited, roll to put out flames and reset spacing. Re-engage only after you stop burning.
Step 4: Once it’s down, loot the body for a Fireball Burner. Repeat the route to stock multiple Burners before attempting the quest objective.
Complete the objective using Fireball Burners
With Burners in your pack, you only need one clean takedown on an ARC unit using the item itself—not your weapons.
Step 1: Assign a Fireball Burner to a quick-use slot. This lets you throw it without menuing mid-fight.
Step 2: Find a suitable ARC target. Ticks (small spider-like units), Pops, and even another Fireball all count for this objective.
Step 3: Create a safe throwing window of a few meters. Avoid tight hallways where you can be cornered by flames or melee.
Step 4: Throw the Fireball Burner at the target to set it ablaze. Keep line of sight so you can confirm the destruction.
Step 5: Once the target is destroyed by the Burner’s fire, the quest completes. You’ll receive the Backpack Attachment – Cans, 3× Blaze Grenade, and 2× Noisemaker.
That’s all you need: farm a couple of Burners, tag a small ARC with one, and bank your rewards without overcommitting to a long fight.
