Arc Raiders Complete Quest List — All Traders & Missions (Updated for Frozen Trail)

Complete Quest List by Trader

Tutorial Quest

Before you meet the Traders, everyone starts with the same introduction:

The Storm (Tutorial)

• Reward: Any items looted during tutorial raid
• Purpose: Teaches basic raid mechanics, extraction, and survival fundamentals

Shani’s Quests

Shani focuses on tactical combat, hatch repairs, and reconnaissance missions. Her quests often reward mobility items and defensive gear. Note: Shani’s in-game store offers are now Coin-based (updated in Frozen Trail) and include Cameras, Light Sticks, and other social items.

Shani’s Focus: Her quest chain emphasizes map knowledge and survival skills. Perfect for players who want to master navigation and extraction mechanics.

Celeste’s Quests

Celeste offers quests focused on technology, reconnaissance, and resource gathering. The Frozen Trail update gave Celeste an updated appearance and several new quests tied to Pendola Pass and her personal backstory (Celeste’s Childhood Drawings, Celeste’s Teenage Rebellion). Her rewards often include advanced components and weapon attachments.

Celeste’s Focus: Technology and crafting materials dominate her quest rewards. Essential for players focused on workbench upgrades and weapon modifications. Two new Frozen Trail quests flesh out her personal story through the Pendola Pass region.

Tian Wen’s Quests

Tian Wen specializes in combat-focused missions with weapon rewards and tactical attachments. Note: as of Frozen Trail, Tian Wen no longer sells Anvil and Hullcracker directly — those now rotate through the Nomadic Envoys.

Tian Wen’s Focus: Combat effectiveness through weapon unlocks and attachments. Prioritize her quests if you want to expand your arsenal quickly.

Apollo’s Quests

Apollo’s missions involve exploration, special objectives, and securing strategic locations. Apollo’s store received Epic Augments added to his offers in the Frozen Trail update.

Apollo’s Focus: Strategic gameplay and explosive ordnance. His quests reward players who enjoy tactical approaches and area denial.

Lance’s Quests

Lance runs the medical bay and offers health-focused missions with healing item rewards. Note: Life of a Pharmacist now requires the Camera for its photo objective following the Frozen Trail update.

Lance’s Focus: Survival through superior healing and support items. Essential for solo players and squad medics.

Juanito’s Quests — New in Frozen Trail

Juanito is a brand new vendor added with the Frozen Trail update, representing the Nomad faction that runs throughout the update’s story. He offers 3 quests tied to Pendola Pass and the Nomad faction’s lore.

Juanito’s Focus: Getting into Pendola Pass and understanding the Nomad faction. Complete his early quests to unlock deeper Frozen Trail story content.

Posh’s Combat Challenges — New in Frozen Trail

Posh is another new vendor added with Frozen Trail, offering 15 combat challenge quests. These are performance-based feats rather than standard story missions — there are no traditional item rewards listed. If you’re hunting PvP and PvE bragging rights, Posh is your trader.

Posh’s Focus: Combat mastery and player skill. These challenges push you to perform against both ARC enemies and Raiders in specific ways, making them the most demanding quests in the game.

Quests Added in Post-Launch Updates

The quest list has grown considerably since launch. Here’s a summary of every update’s quest additions, so you know what you’re working through and when it was added:

• Base game (Oct 2025): 63 quests across Shani, Celeste, Tian Wen, Apollo, and Lance
• North Line (Nov 2025): In My Image, Cold Storage, Snap and Salvage
• Cold Snap (Dec 2025): The Clean Dream, A Toxic Trail, The Stench of Corruption, Paving the Way, Deciphering the Data, Groundbreaking
• Headwinds (Jan 2026): Combat Recon, A Prime Specimen, On Deaf Ears, The League, With A View, On the Map, Bombing Run, Movie Night
• Shrouded Sky (Feb 2026): Stable Housing, Worth Your Salt, Keeping an Eye Out, A Dead End, A Rising Tide
• Flashpoint (Mar 2026): Outstanding Balance, Clamoring for Attention, Dust on the Wires, Test Case, Settled in Full, Waking the Grid, Fragmented Logs, Furtive Meetings, Last Entry
• Riven Tides (Apr 2026): Shoring Up Defenses, Battening Down, Line in the Sand, Collision Course, Safe Harbor, A Wrench in the Works
• Frozen Trail (Oct 2026): 22 new quests including Juanito’s 3 Nomad quests, Posh’s 15 combat challenges, new quests from existing traders, and Celeste’s backstory missions

Quest Completion Strategy Guide

For New Players: Priority Quests

If you’re just starting, focus on these quests first for immediate impact:

• Picking Up The Pieces (Shani) — Gets you a reliable weapon immediately
• Clearer Skies (Shani) — Essential healing items and first shield
• The Right Tool (Tian Wen) — Another weapon option and magazine upgrade
• Safe Passage (Apollo) — Tactical grenades for combat/escape
• Doctor’s Orders (Lance) — Medical supplies for survival

These five quests set up your basic loadout and teach fundamental mechanics without overwhelming difficulty.

Mid-Game Progression Path

Once you’re comfortable with basic raids:

Focus on Key Quests:

• Hatch Repairs — Raider Hatch Keys are invaluable for safe extractions
• The Trifecta — Dam Control Tower access opens premium loot areas
• A First Foothold — Grenade variety for different combat scenarios
• Greasing Her Palms — Lure Grenade blueprint changes tactical options

Material Gathering Focus:

• Celeste’s mid-tier quests for crafting materials
• Tian Wen’s attachment quests for weapon upgrades
• Lance’s medical quests to build a healing stockpile

End-Game Completionist Approach

For experienced players hunting specific rewards:

Blueprint Priority:

• The Major’s Footlocker (Tian Wen) — Exclusive Hullcracker blueprint
• Sparks Fly (Apollo) — Trigger Nade blueprint
• Greasing Her Palms (Celeste) — Lure Grenade blueprint

Cosmetic Collectors:

• Into the Fray (Celeste) — Radio Renegade outfit and Burgerboy charm
• Clearer Skies (Shani) — Black Backpack cosmetic
• What Goes Around (Apollo) — Cans backpack attachment

Key/Access Completionists:

• A Lay of the Land (Shani) — Dam Testing Annex Key
• Our Presence Up There (Shani) — Buried City Town Hall Key
• The Trifecta (Shani) — Dam Control Tower Key

Frozen Trail Completionists:

• Work through Juanito’s 3 quests to unlock Nomad faction story content
• Celeste’s Childhood Drawings and Celeste’s Teenage Rebellion deepen her character arc
• Posh’s 15 combat challenges are the hardest content in the game — save them for when you’re geared

Time Investment & Completion Rates

Total Content: 137 quests as of October 2026 (Frozen Trail update) across 7 traders

• Base Game: 63 quests
• North Line Update: 3 quests
• Cold Snap Update: 6 quests
• Headwinds Update: 8 quests
• Shrouded Sky Update: 5 quests
• Flashpoint Update: 9 quests
• Riven Tides Update: 6 quests
• Frozen Trail Update: 22 quests (incl. Juanito’s 3 and Posh’s 15 combat challenges)

Estimated Time: 60-100+ hours for full completion at the current quest volume

Completion Tips:

• Some quests require specific map spawns — don’t force it, move to different quests
• Stack multiple quests in the same area before deploying
• Use Safe Pockets to protect quest items
• Learn security breach mechanics early for locked areas
• For camera-required quests (The League, Reduced to Rubble, Life of a Pharmacist, Battening Down, Groundbreaking) — buy a Camera from Shani or craft one at the workbench and slot it in your Safe Pocket before deploying

Advanced Quest Tips

Quest Stacking Efficiency: When multiple quests send you to the same region, complete them in one raid to save time and resources. For example:

• Dam Battlegrounds has several Shani, Tian Wen, and Celeste objectives
• Buried City contains multiple late-game quest objectives
• Pendola Pass is the hub for all Juanito quests and most Frozen Trail missions
• Knowing which quests overlap saves valuable loadouts

Quest XP is now trackable: Since Frozen Trail, every completed quest and objective shows the XP it rewards upfront. Use this to prioritize quests that double-dip — giving you both gear and meaningful leveling progress in one run.

Combat vs. Stealth: Different quests favor different approaches:

• Combat-heavy: Dormant Barons, Armored Transports, Mixed Signals, Posh’s combat challenges
• Stealth-friendly: A Bad Feeling, Eyes in the Sky, Market Correction

Choose your loadout accordingly and consider using best skills for early game to match your preferred playstyle.

Unlocking Special Access Areas

Several quests reward keys that unlock premium loot locations:

• Dam Control Tower Key (The Trifecta) — High-tier loot in Dam Battlegrounds
• Dam Testing Annex Key (A Lay of the Land) — Research materials and blueprints
• Buried City Town Hall Key (Our Presence Up There) — Urban exploration rewards
• Blue Gate Confiscation Room Key — Though not directly from quests, knowing how to access this room complements quest progression

These keys often lead to some of the best farming spots in the game.

Frequently Needed Quest Items

Certain items appear across multiple quests. Here’s where to find commonly requested materials:

• Toasters — Multiple collection quests
• Rusted Gears — Crafting quest requirements
• Rusted Tools — Repair-focused missions
• Mushrooms — Medical/cooking quests
• Lemons & Apricots — Food gathering missions
• Prickly Pear — Specific collection objectives
• Cracked Bioscanners — Medical lab upgrades
• Basic Camera — Required for several Frozen Trail and updated older quests (buy from Shani or craft at workbench)

Rewards Worth Highlighting

While every quest offers value, certain rewards stand out:

Game-Changing Items:

• Snap Hook (Grappling Hook) from Lost in Transmission — Completely changes mobility
• Photoelectric Cloak from Mixed Signals — Stealth gameplay enabler
• Hullcracker Blueprint from The Major’s Footlocker — Exclusive weapon

Multiple Raider Hatch Keys: These appear across multiple quests and are worth prioritizing:

• Hatch Repairs (Shani)
• The Trifecta (Shani)
• Mixed Signals (Tian Wen)
• Our Presence Up There (Shani)

Augments for Character Builds:

• Tactical MK.1 Augment (Trash Into Treasure)
• Combat MK.1 Augment (Down To Earth)
• Tactical MK.3 Healing Augment (A Reveal in Ruins)

Quest-Related Gameplay Systems

Understanding these mechanics improves quest completion:

• Shield Mechanics — Many quests reward shields and rechargers
• XP Farming — Quests now grant explicit XP toward max level (updated Frozen Trail)
• Coin Farming — Quest rewards can be sold for currency
• ARC Motion Cores — Required for advanced crafting from quest materials
• Sentinel Firing Cores — High-value components for late quests

Special Companion Quests

Don’t forget about your loyal companion:

Scrappy Training requires Dog Collars found throughout the world. While not directly a Trader quest, training Scrappy enhances your raid experience and complements quest progression.

Frequently Asked Questions About ARC Raiders Quests

Final Thoughts on Quest Completion

The quest system in ARC Raiders has grown from 63 missions at launch to 137 total as of October 2026 — and the Frozen Trail update made it more rewarding than ever. Quest XP is now explicit and trackable, two new vendors (Juanito and Posh) add fresh content, and Celeste’s Frozen Trail questline deepens her character in ways fans have been asking for.

For optimal progression:

• Check your XP rewards before each run — quests are now a real leveling pillar, not just a side activity
• Pick up a Camera from Shani before any run involving The League, Reduced to Rubble, Life of a Pharmacist, Battening Down, or Groundbreaking
• Don’t rush — many quests teach valuable lessons about new maps and mechanics
• Keep essential items in Safe Pockets
• Learn the Harvester puzzle for additional legendary rewards

Whether you’re grinding for specific weapons, hunting cosmetics, experiencing the full narrative, or taking on Posh’s brutal combat challenges, the quest system offers something for every playstyle. The 60-100+ hour journey takes you through every corner of the game’s maps — and with Frozen Trail, into the frozen heights of Pendola Pass too.

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