Arc Raiders: First Foothold Quest Guide

Here is a guide for A First Foothold quest in Arc Raiders, including the locations of each objective and how to complete them.

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Here is a guide on how to complete A First Foothold quest in Arc Raiders. (Image via Embark Studios)

A First Foothold Quest in Arc Raiders serves as an introduction to the Blue Gate map. The objectives help you get familiar with the exploration and how to navigate this map. For the most part, it’s pretty straightforward. You travel to four specific locations and complete various objectives in the area. However, these areas can be a bit tricky to reach as they are often on top of a building or in hidden locations.

That said, here is a guide on A First Foothold Quest in Arc Raiders.

How To Complete the First Foothold Quest in Arc Raiders

Stabilize the Observation Dock Near the Ridgeline

Arc Raiders First Foothold - Stabilize the Observation Dock Near the Ridgeline Location
The dock is very close to the Ridgeline. (Image via Embark Studios | Nickko Kimiko/YouTube)

Travel to the Ridgeline and find an observation dock nearby. Head close to it and check the supporting beams for something to interact with. You should find an option to “Stabilize Deck.” Do this, and it will be marked as completed.

Enable the Comms Terminal Near the Olive Grove

Arc Raiders First Foothold - Enable the Comms Terminal Near the Olive Grove Location
Head to the waypoint location to find the comms terminal. (Image via Embark Studios | Nickko Kimiko/YouTube)

This part of the quest is a bit tricky, as the area is a bit far from any points of interest, making it quite hidden. Head southwest of Olive Grove and up a hill until you find a small camp with a yellow terminal. Once you find the location, interact with the terminal to complete this task.

Rotate the Satellite Dishes on the Church Roof, North of Data Vault

Arc Raiders First Foothold - Rotate the Satellite Dishes on the Church Roof, North of Data Vault Location
Find a church north of the Data Vault. (Image via Embark Studios | Nickko Kimiko/YouTube)

For this objective, you need to travel north of the Data Vault map marker. In there, you will find a church. Climb on top of the building and onto the rooftop and interact with the satellite dish. Find a giant box beside a scaffolding and use it to climb up the rooftop, where you will see your objective.

Nail Down the Roof Plates on the Raider Structure Near Trapper’s Glade

Arc Raiders First Foothold - Nail Down the Roof Plates on the Raider Structure Near Trapper’s Glade Location
Fix the roof of a Raider Structure. (Image via Embark Studios | Nickko Kimiko/YouTube)

For the next area, you need to reach Trapper’s Glade and climb up a Raider Structure. This objective is very easy to complete. Simply nail down the roof, and this task will be marked as completed. 


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