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Quick Summary

The Combat Recon quest in ARC Raiders, received from Shani in Speranza, tasks players with scouting three key cover locations in Buried City, destroying two Spotter drones, and extracting with a Spotter Relay. This guide provides a detailed walkthrough of these objectives, including specific locations and strategies to successfully complete the mission and earn its rewards.

◈ Navigation Index ▼
  • 01 Quest Overview
  • 02 Combat Recon Objectives
  • 03 Scouting Cover Locations in Buried City
  • 04 Eliminating Spotters and Obtaining the Spotter Relay
  • 05 General Combat Tips and Recommended Gear
  • 06 Rewards

ARC Raiders: Comprehensive Combat Recon Quest Guide

Quest Overview

The Combat Recon quest is an early mission in ARC Raiders, assigned by Shani, the Security Trader, in Speranza. This quest is situated in the Buried City and focuses on reconnaissance and engagement with specific ARC threats. The mission requires players to scout tactical positions and deal with Spotter drones linked to the Bombardier ARC.

Combat Recon Objectives

To successfully complete the Combat Recon quest, players must fulfill five main objectives, which do not necessarily need to be completed in a single run.

1. Scope out three cover locations in Buried City. 2. Destroy two Spotters. 3. Extract with a Spotter Relay and deliver it to Shani.

Scouting Cover Locations in Buried City

After deploying into Buried City, prioritize completing the scouting objectives first. Each location will display a “Scope Out” prompt when you are in the correct position.

  • Parking Garage Staircases: Head into the parking structure, specifically the stairwell area on the northwest side of the building. The prompt appears near the entrance to the stairs, or by interacting with a broken wall inside the stairwell on the top floor.
  • Marano Park Buses: Locate the buses parked near Marano Park, specifically on the southwest side of the park, next to the exit ramp leading to the train station. Enter the bus closest to the train station ramp and move towards its center until the
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