As of February 2026, ARC Raiders features 72 total quests divided among five NPC traders in Speranza: Shani, Celeste, Tian Wen, Apollo, and Lance. The quest count has grown from 63 at launch with the addition of the North Line update (3 quests) and Cold Snap update (6 quests).
Beyond the intense looting and PvP action topside, ARC Raiders features a surprisingly deep quest system that adds substantial narrative depth to humanity’s struggle for survival. These 72 missions aren’t just optional side content—they’re essential for character progression, unlocking premium gear, and experiencing the game’s full story.
What makes the quest system special is how naturally it unfolds. There are no artificial level gates or reputation grinds. Simply complete available quests, and new ones automatically unlock, creating a smooth progression curve that rewards consistent play.
How ARC Raiders Quest System Works
Before diving into all 72 quests, here’s what you need to know:
Quest Unlocking:
- Tutorial quest available immediately
- Blue Gate quests unlock at 18 rounds played
- Stella Montis quests unlock at 24 rounds played
- Most quests unlock by completing previous missions from the same trader
Quest Mechanics:
- Quest progress is shared in squads – teammate actions count
- Items needed for quests are NOT consumed upon completion
- Yellow glowing objects mark quest interaction points
- Quests cannot be repeated – rewards are one-time only
- You don’t lose quest progress if you die (but you lose carried items)
Quest Chains: Most quests are chained – new ones only appear after completing previous ones from the same NPC. If a quest isn’t showing up, complete earlier missions in that trader’s chain first.
Why Quests Matter for Your Progression
Before diving into the complete list, let’s talk about why you should prioritize quest completion:
Guaranteed Rewards: Unlike the RNG-dependent loot from topside raids, quests provide specific, predictable rewards including:
- Exclusive weapon blueprints you can’t find elsewhere
- Raider Hatch Keys for safe extractions
- Premium healing items and shield rechargers
- Crafting materials needed for upgrades
- Cosmetic items and backpack charms
Story Progression: Each quest reveals more about the ARC invasion and the remnants of humanity fighting back. If you care about worldbuilding, these missions are essential.
Skill Development: Quests force you to explore different map areas, learn enemy patterns, and master various mechanics—making you a better player overall.
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:
| Quest Name | Key Rewards | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Picking Up The Pieces | 1x Rattler III, 80x Medium Ammo | Great starter weapon |
| Clearer Skies | 3x Sterilized Bandages, 1x Light Shield, Black Backpack Cosmetic | Essential healing supplies |
| Trash Into Treasure | 1x Tactical MK.1 Augment, 3x Adrenaline Shot | Quest guide here |
| Hatch Repairs | 1x Raider Hatch Key, 1x Binoculars | Full location guide |
| Down To Earth | 1x Combat MK.1 Augment, 1x Medium Shield | Solid defensive upgrade |
| The Trifecta | 1x Dam Control Tower Key, 2x Defibrillator, 1x Raider Hatch Key | Snitch Scanner guide |
| Dormant Barons | 3x Door Blocker, 3x Li’l Smoke Grenade | Tactical utility items |
| A Lay of the Land | 1x Dam Testing Annex Key, 3x Zipline, 2x Smoke Grenade | Complete walkthrough |
| Eyes in the Sky | 1x Vita Spray, 5x Yellow Light Stick | LiDAR scanner locations |
| Our Presence Up There | 1x Buried City Town Hall Key, 1x Raider Hatch Key, 1x Jolt Mine | High-value key rewards |
| Communication Hideout | 1x Anvil III, 40x Heavy Ammo | Powerful weapon unlock |
| A New Type of Plant | 1x Vita Shot, 5x Antiseptic | Medical supplies |
| Armored Transports | 3x Smoke Grenade, 3x Defibrillator | Team support items |
| Lost in Transmission | 1x Snap Hook (Grappling Hook) | Game-changing mobility tool |
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. Her rewards often include advanced components and weapon attachments:
| Quest Name | Key Rewards | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A Bad Feeling | 10x Metal Parts, 5x Steel Spring, 5x Duct Tape | Courier Probe locations |
| Greasing Her Palms | Lure Grenade Blueprint, 3x Speaker Component, 3x Electrical Components | Rocket Thruster guide |
| What We Left Behind | 1x Muzzle Brake II, 1x Vertical Grip II, 1x Stable Stock II | Weapon upgrade materials |
| With a Trace | 1x Medium Shield | Barren Clearing guide |
| Reduced to Rubble | 1x Zipline, 3x Barricade Kit, 3x Door Blockers | Complete walkthrough |
| Keeping the Memory | 5x Simple Gun Parts, 5x Duct Tape, 5x Magnet | Crafting essentials |
| Eyes on the Prize | 1x Extended Shotgun Mag II, 1x Extended Medium Mag II | Magazine upgrades |
| Echoes of Victory Ridge | 6x Crude Explosives, 2x Processor, 1x Music Box | Advanced materials |
| A Symbol of Unification | 3x Mod Components, 5x Duct Tape | Modification materials |
| Celeste’s Journals | 1x Magnetic Accelerator, 3x Heavy Gun Parts, 1x Exodus Modules | Premium components |
| Out of the Shadows | 3x Surge Shield Recharger, 2x Wolfpack Grenades | High-tier consumables |
| After Rain Comes | 5x Blue Light Sticks, 3x Antiseptic, 5x Durable Cloths | Medical and utility items |
| A Balanced Harvest | 3x Advanced Mechanical Components, 3x Medium Gun Parts, 10x Steel Springs | Mechanical Components guide |
| Untended Garden | 3x Advanced Mechanical Components, 3x Heavy Gun Parts, 5x Canister | Heavy weapon materials |
| The Root of the Matter | 3x Advanced Mechanical Components, 3x Heavy Gun Parts, 3x Canister | More advanced components |
| Water Troubles | 3x Mechanical Components, 3x Simple Gun Parts, 3x Steel Springs | Basic crafting materials |
| Into the Fray | 1x Radio Renegade (Outfit), 1x Burgerboy (Backpack Charm), 1x Vulcano III, 40x Shotgun Ammo | Exclusive cosmetics |
| Source of the Contamination | 5x Steel Springs, 5x Duct Tape, 1x Mod Components | Standard materials |
| Switching the Supply | 3x Synthesized Fuel | Fuel resources |
| Power Out | 5x Wires, 5x Explosive Compound, 5x Oil | Explosive materials |
| Flickering Threat | 5x Medium Gun Parts, 3x Advanced Mechanical Components | Weapon upgrade materials |
| Bees! | 1x Advanced Electrical Components, 3x Sensors | Tech components |
| Tribute to Toledo | 5x Magnet, 2x Advanced Mechanical Components, 3x Synthesized Fuel | Mixed materials |
| Digging Up Dirt | 2x Advanced Electrical Components, 4x Speaker Component | Electronics |
Celeste’s Focus: Technology and crafting materials dominate her quest rewards. Essential for players focused on workbench upgrades and weapon modifications.
Tian Wen’s Quests
Tian Wen specializes in combat-focused missions with weapon rewards and tactical attachments:
| Quest Name | Key Rewards | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Right Tool | Cheer Emote, 1x Stitcher II, 1x Extended Light Mag I | Starter weapon package |
| A Better Use | 1x Extended Light Mag I, 1x Stable Stock I, 1x Muzzle Brake II | Supply Drop guide |
| Mixed Signals | 1x Photoelectric Cloak, 1x Raider Hatch Key | ARC Surveyor locations |
| Broken Monument | 1x Arpeggio I, 1x Compensator II, 80x Medium Ammo | Solid weapon unlock |
| Marked for Death | 1x Shotgun Choke II, 1x Angled Grip II | Cache location guide |
| Straight Record | 5x Medium Gun Parts, 3x Advanced Mechanical Components | Crafting materials |
| Market Correction | 1x Silencer II, 1x Extended Light Mag I, 1x Compensator I | Stealth attachments |
| Industrial Espionage | 3x Mechanical Components, 3x Simple Gun Parts | Basic materials |
| Unexpected Initiative | 1x IL Toro I, 1x Shotgun Choke II | New weapon unlock |
| Back on Top | 1x Renegade I, 1x Stable Stock III, 80x Medium Ammo | Quality weapon reward |
| The Major’s Footlocker | 1x Hullcracker Weapon Blueprint | Exclusive blueprint |
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:
| Quest Name | Key Rewards | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Safe Passage | 5x Li’l Smoke Grenade, 3x Shrapnel Grenade, 3x Barricade Kit | Tactical starter kit |
| What Goes Around | 3x Blaze Grenade, 2x Noisemaker, Cans (Backpack Attachment) | Fireball Burners guide |
| Sparks Fly | Trigger Nade Blueprint, 4x Crude Explosives, 2x Processors | Explosive blueprint |
| A First Foothold | 3x Shrapnel Grenade, 3x Snap Blast Grenade, 3x Heavy Fuze Grenade | Blue Gate locations |
| A Warm Place to Rest | 3x Noisemakers, 5x Blue Light Sticks | Utility items |
| Espresso | 1x Coffee Pot, 3x Adrenaline Shot | Collectible + healing |
| Building a Library | 1x Jolt Mine, 1x Heavy Fuze Grenade | Explosive devices |
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:
| Quest Name | Key Rewards | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor’s Orders | 3x Adrenaline Shot, 3x Sterilized Bandage, 1x Surge Shield Recharger | Medical starter pack |
| Medical Merchandise | 1x Banana Backpack Charm, 3x Defibrillator, 2x Vita Shot | All Lance locations |
| A Reveal in Ruins | 1x Tactical MK.3 Healing Augment, 1x Surge Shield Recharger | Pharmacy location guide |
| Prescriptions of the Past | 1x Heavy Shield, 1x Tactical MK.3 Healing Augment | Premium healing augment |
| Life of a Pharmacist | 1x Defibrillator, 1x Surge Shield Recharger, 3x Sterilized Bandage | Complete medical kit |
Lance’s Focus: Survival through superior healing and support items. Essential for solo players and squad medics.
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
Time Investment & Completion Rates
Total Content: 72 quests across five Traders (Shani, Celeste, Tian Wen, Apollo, Lance)
- Base Game: 63 quests
- North Line Update: 3 quests
- Cold Snap Update: 6 quests
Estimated Time: 35-60 hours for full completion
Skill Dependent: Experienced players can complete faster through better extraction techniques, knowledge of optimal loot routes, and efficient combat approaches.
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
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
- Knowing which quests overlap saves valuable loadouts
Resource Management: Some quests require you to collect and extract specific items. Always check your backpack space before starting collection quests. Nothing worse than finding a quest item but having no room.
Combat vs. Stealth: Different quests favor different approaches:
- Combat-heavy: Dormant Barons, Armored Transports, Mixed Signals
- 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
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 provide significant XP toward max level
- 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
How many quests are in ARC Raiders?
72 total quests as of February 2026. This includes 63 base game quests, 3 from the North Line update, and 6 from the Cold Snap update.
Can quests be repeated in ARC Raiders?
No, all quests are one-time completion only. Once you finish a quest and claim rewards, it’s permanently marked as complete.
Do I lose quest progress if I die?
No, quest progress is saved immediately when you complete objectives. You lose any items you were carrying, but not the quest completion itself.
Can I do quests with friends?
Yes, quest progress is shared in squads. Teammate actions count toward quest objectives.
Which trader has the most quests?
Shani and Celeste have the most quests among the five traders.
Do I need to extract successfully to complete quests?
Most quests save progress immediately upon completion, but some require successful extraction with specific items. Check individual quest descriptions.
Can I complete quests in any order?
No, most quests are chained. New quests only unlock after completing previous ones from the same trader.
Final Thoughts on Quest Completion
The quest system in ARC Raiders serves multiple purposes beyond simple progression. Each mission teaches map knowledge, combat strategies, and resource management while rewarding you with gear that makes future raids easier. The natural unlock system means you’re never stuck—there’s always something available that matches your current skill level.
For optimal progression:
- Balance quest completion with general survival tips
- Don’t rush—many quests teach valuable lessons
- Keep essential items in Safe Pockets
- Learn the Harvester puzzle for additional legendary rewards
Whether you’re grinding for specific weapons, hunting cosmetics, or experiencing the full narrative, the quest system offers something for every playstyle. The 35-60 hour journey takes you through every corner of the game’s maps, forcing you to master both combat and stealth while building relationships with the Traders who represent humanity’s last hope.
Get Started: Available now on PlayStation | Xbox | Official Site
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