Embark Studios has added a new set of missions with the Riven Tides update. These missions allow players to earn free rewards and items that can assist them in the Rust Belt region. The Arc Raiders Defense Enhancement mission, given by Apollo, directs players to strengthen critical infrastructure on the Riven Tides map. Here’s everything you need to know to complete this mission.

How Can You Complete the Arc Raiders Defense Enhancement Mission?

The Arc Raiders Defense Enhancement mission presents four different objectives that involve fighting Arc enemies, collecting items, and environmental interactions. You can complete these objectives across multiple incursions, but if you are well-prepared, you can usually complete all objectives in one go.

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Here are the steps you need to follow to complete the Defense Enhancement mission:

1. Eliminate 5 Wild Wasps and 3 Fireflies

For the simplest step in the Arc Raiders Defense Enhancement mission, you need to eliminate 5 Wild Wasps and 3 Fireflies. You can easily find these enemies all over the new Riven Tides map.

However, it is recommended to go to the Stacking Yard location to find plenty of Wild Wasps and Fireflies. Eliminating these enemies in the Stacking Yard will also help with another step of the mission.

2. Strengthen the Raider Structure on Top of the Stacking Yard Cranes

In the next step of the Arc Raiders Defense Enhancement mission, you need to find and strengthen a Raider structure located on top of the Stacking Yard cranes. Before performing this step, make sure you have at least 1 ARC Alloy in your inventory; this is an important material for Arc Raiders Workshop upgrades.

You can bring an ARC Alloy to the match or increase your chances of finding one by searching the Wild Wasps or Fireflies you have eliminated. Since this is an important part of the process, it is strongly recommended to place the alloy in your Safe Pocket after obtaining it.

  • Go to the Stacking Yard.
  • Strengthen the Raider structure.

When your alloy is ready, you will need to climb to the top of one of the Stacking Yard cranes. You can do this via the internal stairs (a slower method) or the external zip lines (a faster route). At the top, look for a temporary Raider shelter and interact with the frame to use your ARC Alloy to strengthen the structure.

3. Close the Shuttered Windows in the Hotel

For the final step of the Arc Raiders Defense Enhancement mission, head to Hotel Panorama Azzurro on the west side of the Riven Tides map. Enter the building and go up to the second floor. Here, search for the guest rooms facing the shore.

  • Go to the hotel.
  • Interact with the window shutters.

Inside these rooms, you will find highlighted window frames with damaged shutters. Interact with these windows to close them and complete the final objective.

Arc Raiders Defense Enhancement Mission Rewards

After completing the objectives, you can return to Speranza and talk to Apollo to claim your loot. Here are all the rewards you can earn from the Arc Raiders Defense Enhancement mission:

  • 5 Small Smoke Grenades
  • 3 Particle Grenades
  • 3 Barricade Kits

In addition to these rewards, you will also earn Merits based on the XP you gained. This will help you progress in the Arc Raiders Last Resort event.

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