Arc Raiders: Greasing Her Palms Quest Guide
In the post-apocalyptic world of Arc Raiders, Raiders are faced with the task of securing valuable resources and upgrading their gear while navigating a volatile landscape filled with dangers from Arc mutants, hostile rival Raiders, and environmental threats. Among the many quests in Arc Raiders, the "Greasing Her Palms" mission stands out as one that combines strategy, exploration, and combat with the chance to gain favor from a key NPC, Celeste, the Trader.
Quest Overview: Celeste's Objective
The "Greasing Her Palms" quest is given by Celeste, the Trader, in Speranza. Celeste seeks to gain valuable intel about prime salvage spots that could prove beneficial in attracting Tian Wen's attention for community projects. To do this, Celeste asks the Raiders to scout three key locations across the game's maps: Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, and Buried City.
The goal is to gather information about these areas, with specific objectives at each location. As a reward, completing the quest grants Raiders the Dam Surveillance Key, an important item for unlocking high-tier loot areas. However, there's more to this quest than just scouting locations - it demands caution and precision. The quest also challenges Raiders to fend off mutant creatures, avoid losing valuable loot, and face off against other Raider groups looking to sabotage their efforts.
Getting Started
To begin the "Greasing Her Palms" quest, you must accept it from Celeste in Speranza. This will unlock the objectives, which can be completed in any order. Each objective involves entering a different map, navigating to specific locations, and performing an action that triggers a notification to confirm you've completed the task.
However, before embarking on this multi-raid quest, there are several things you should know:
Multi-Map Grind: The quest spans three maps, so be prepared for multiple raids. Each raid comes with its own set of challenges, including enemy threats and time limits.
Key Management: The Dam Surveillance Key is crucial for one of the objectives. It should be stored in a safe pocket to avoid losing it. If lost, don't worry - you can loot containers across the maps to find it again.
Loot and Risk: The objectives yield high-tier loot, such as weapons, chests, trinkets, and medical supplies. However, each spot is also heavily guarded by Arc mutants, rival Raiders, and environmental traps. Keep a sharp eye out, as you don't want to lose all your progress due to a careless mistake.
Now, let's break down the objectives in more detail.
Objective 1: Dam Battlegrounds-Locked Room in Water Treatment Control
Location: Dam Battlegrounds (southwest entrance ideal)
Objective: Access a locked room in the Water Treatment Control area.
For the first objective, you need to head to Dam Battlegrounds, specifically the Water Treatment Control building. The southwest entrance is often considered the best way to access this area, as it provides a direct path to the southern door of the building. Once inside, you'll need to take a right turn into a dark hallway. The next step is to turn right again, which will bring you to a locked door guarded by a security camera.
To open the door, you'll need to use the Dam Surveillance Key. When you approach the door, the red light above it will prompt you to use the key to unlock it. Be quick, as you'll likely encounter hostile Arc mutants trying to stop you from completing the objective.
Once inside, you'll find valuable loot, including Bobcats, medical supplies, and chests containing high-tier gear. After clearing the area of enemies, loot as much as you can before exiting. If someone else has already unlocked the door before you, you can still enter the room and collect the loot.
Key Tip: The Dam Surveillance Key is essential for this part of the quest. Losing it means you'll need to loot containers across the map to potentially find another one. Be proactive in farming keys to avoid getting stuck.
Objective 2: Spaceport-Scope Rocket Thrusters Outside Rocket Assembly
Location: Spaceport (south of Rocket Assembly, near Launch Towers)
Objective: Approach the thrusters outside the Rocket Assembly and stay in proximity to them for a few seconds.
The second objective is located at the Spaceport, a sprawling industrial area with rocket launch sites. You'll need to head to the center of the Spaceport, where you'll find two massive terrain thrusters mounted on trailers. These thrusters are located south of the Rocket Assembly, east of the Launch Towers, and north of Control Tower A6. The thrusters are situated near the Departures Hatch.
Your task is to approach the southwestern thruster's south/west side and remain there for 3-5 seconds. A notification will pop up once you've completed the task. You don't need to scan the thrusters; simply being in proximity will suffice. If you're having trouble with the location, walking or jumping around the thrusters may help trigger the notification.
While you're completing this objective, keep an eye out for hostile Rocketeers, Bastions, and other players who may attempt to ambush you. Use the thrusters as cover if you're engaged in combat, as they offer some protection. Make sure to avoid confusing the thrusters with lootable "Rocket Thruster" items, which are different from the target thrusters.
Key Tip: Spaceport is a highly contested area, so be prepared for potential PvP combat. Move quickly to complete the objective and use the terrain for cover.
Objective 3: Buried City-Barricaded Area on Floor 6, Space Travel Building
Location: Buried City (Space Travel building, eastern section)
Objective: Breach the barricaded door on Floor 6 of the Space Travel building and loot the rooms inside.
The final objective takes you to Buried City, an area with a complex layout and heavy Arc mutant presence. You need to head to the Space Travel building, which is located in the eastern section of the map (the red zone, not adjacent to the yellow Research zone). Once inside, you'll need to zipline up the elevator shaft to the roof and then drop down to Floor 6. Look for the numbered walls to guide your path.
At the end of the hallway, you'll find a barricaded door. To enter, you can either breach the door with a breach tool or shoot it open. Once inside, you'll need to briefly enter the rooms on the other side to complete the objective. If the door has already been breached by other Raiders, simply entering the rooms is enough to trigger the objective's completion.
Loot inside the rooms includes trinkets and valuable parts. If the door is already breached, just proximity to the area is enough to complete the task.
Key Tip: The Space Travel building is a hotspot for enemy Raiders and mutants. Expect a lot of activity, so make sure you're prepared for a fight. If you're solo, be extra cautious about entering without backup.
Returning to Celeste for Rewards
After completing all three objectives, return to Speranza and meet with Celeste. She'll reward you with a Lure Grenade Blueprint (a throwable crowd-control item), 3x Speaker Components (for crafting lures and photoelectric cloaks), and 3x Electrical Components (for upgrades and recipes).
Additional Tips and Common Pitfalls
Free Loadouts for Non-Dam Runs: If you're running the Spaceport and Buried City objectives, you don't need to worry about losing the Dam Surveillance Key. For these, you can use free loadouts to minimize risk.
Prioritize the Dam First: If you're playing solo, it's recommended to prioritize the Dam Battlegrounds objective first. Losing the key in the Dam could lock you out of completing that objective, while the other two can be completed without it.
Watch Your Extractions: Given that the quest spans multiple maps, your extraction point can be crucial. Plan your routes and be mindful of enemy players trying to interrupt your exit.
Common Pitfalls: One of the most common mistakes is confusing the Space Travel building with the Research building in Buried City. Double-check the map to avoid wasting time. Also, make sure you're using the right thruster in Spaceport - confusing the thrusters with lootable objects can lead to confusion and wasted time.
Mastering the "Greasing Her Palms" quest in Arc Raiders requires a balance of strategy, quick thinking, and combat skills. The rewards from Celeste are well worth the effort, includes various rare ARC Raiders items/blueprints, a large amount of ARC Raiders coins, and more, especially as they contribute to crafting powerful gear and gaining favor with Speranza's leadership. So, sharpen your skills, gather your team (or go solo), and head out to those prime salvage spots across Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, and Buried City.
MMOexp ARC Raiders Team