Lance’s Medical Emergency: Your Complete Guide to Arc Raiders’ Doctor’s Orders Quest

When Lance reaches out for help in Arc Raiders, he’s not asking for just any supplies—he needs critical medical items and a rare herb that could mean the difference between life and death. The Doctor’s Orders quest challenges you to scavenge specific medical supplies across dangerous territory, but the rewards make this life-saving mission worthwhile. Here’s your complete walkthrough to completing this essential quest efficiently.

Arc Raiders: Quest Overview

Rewards Breakdown

Mission Checklist: What You Need

Before embarking on this medical supply run, you’ll need to collect four distinct items:

• 2x Antiseptics: Standard medical disinfectant
• 1x Great Mullein: Rare medicinal herb
• 1x Syringe: Pharmaceutical injection device
• 1x Durable Cloth: High-quality medical fabric

The random spawn nature of these items can make first-time completion challenging, but knowing the optimal locations dramatically increases your success rate.

The Pharmacy Run: Buried City

The Farmacia building in Buried City serves as your one-stop shop for most quest requirements. This location spawns Antiseptics, Syringes, and Durable Cloth—three of your four needed items.

Finding the Pharmacy

Navigate to the eastern side of the Buried City map and locate the Piazza Arbusto building. The Pharmacy sits directly adjacent, identifiable by its prominent medical cross and “Farmacia” signboard—impossible to miss if you’re in the right area.

Landmark Tip: Look for a subway entrance nearby. The Pharmacy is positioned right beside it, making navigation straightforward even during intense situations.

Breaching Protocol

The Pharmacy’s front door requires breaching to access the interior. Before attempting entry, scout the surrounding area thoroughly—Hornets frequently patrol this zone, and unexpected ambushes can end your run prematurely.

Once you’ve confirmed the area is clear, approach the front gate and breach the door. Inside, systematically collect all medical items scattered throughout the building. These supplies are typically found on shelves, counters, and medical cabinets.

Inventory Management: Clear sufficient inventory space before starting this quest. Medical items occupy storage slots, and running out of space mid-collection creates unnecessary complications.

For more strategies on extraction shooter inventory optimization, understanding weight management and prioritization can significantly improve your survival rates.

The Herb Hunt: Dam Battlegrounds

Great Mullein, the quest’s trickiest item, requires a separate expedition to Dam Battlegrounds. While this herb spawns randomly among bushes across various maps, one location offers reliable spawns.

Testing Annex Location

Head to the eastern side of Dam Battlegrounds and locate the Testing Annex building. This facility features an interior area flooded with water—your prime Great Mullein harvesting zone.

The herbs grow throughout this waterlogged section, typically appearing as distinctive plants among the vegetation. Search thoroughly, as the herbs can blend with environmental foliage.

Combat Considerations

The Testing Annex represents a high-traffic area. Both human players and ARC units, particularly the dangerous Pop enemies, frequent this location. Approach cautiously:

Reconnaissance First: Scout the building exterior before entering Silent Movement: Avoid unnecessary noise that attracts attention Escape Route: Always know your extraction path before engaging Team Coordination: Consider bringing teammates for security

Step-by-Step Completion Strategy

Phase One: Preparation

• Accept the quest from Lance in Speranza
• Clear inventory space for medical items
• Equip appropriate combat gear for Buried City and Dam Battlegrounds

Phase Two: Pharmacy Collection

• Load into Buried City
• Navigate to the Farmacia building near Piazza Arbusto
• Clear area of Hornet threats
• Breach door and collect Antiseptics, Syringe, and Durable Cloth

Phase Three: Herb Gathering

• Extract from Buried City or transition to Dam Battlegrounds
• Navigate to Testing Annex on eastern map side
• Scout for Pop units and human players
• Harvest Great Mullein from waterlogged interior area

Phase Four: Quest Completion

• Successfully extract with all four items intact
• Return to Speranza
• Deliver supplies to Lance
• Claim your rewards

Maximizing Reward Value

The three reward items—Adrenaline Shots, Sterilized Bandages, and Surge Shield Recharger—provide significant value for future raids. Adrenaline Shots offer combat performance boosts during critical moments, while Sterilized Bandages ensure healing capability without relying on random loot spawns.

The Surge Shield Recharger proves particularly valuable for high-risk extractions where shield integrity means survival or failure.

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Rushing the Pharmacy: Take time to clear threats before breaching. A surprise Hornet attack while looting can end your run instantly.

Ignoring Great Mullein Spawns: The herb can appear in multiple locations within Testing Annex. Don’t assume you’ve found the only spawn.

Overloaded Inventory: Carrying excess loot reduces mobility and increases risk. Travel light during quest runs.

Solo High-Risk Areas: The Testing Annex’s popularity with players and ARC units makes solo runs dangerous. Consider team coordination.

For official updates and community strategies, visit the Arc Raiders website to stay informed about spawn changes and quest modifications.

Why This Quest Matters

Beyond the immediate rewards, Doctor’s Orders teaches essential Arc Raiders skills: location knowledge, threat assessment, and risk-versus-reward calculation. The medical supplies you earn become invaluable assets for tackling higher-difficulty content where healing items determine success or failure.

Frequently Asked Questions