Intelligence gathering isn’t glamorous, but it’s essential for survival in ARC Raiders‘ unforgiving world. The A Lay of the Land quest sends you on a reconnaissance mission across two critical locations, collecting valuable intel and technology that could shift the balance of power. This multi-stage operation demands navigation skills, attention to detail, and successful extraction under pressure. Here’s your complete tactical briefing.
Table of Contents
ARC Raiders: Mission Overview
| Quest Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Quest Name | A Lay of the Land |
| Quest Type | Multi-location collection |
| Primary Locations | Jiangsu Warehouse, Control Tower A6 |
| Map Region | Dam Battlegrounds (Spaceport) |
| Key Items | Shipping notes, LIDAR Scanner |
| Final Objective | Deliver to Shani and extract |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Recommended Approach | Stealth and speed |
Complete Mission Walkthrough
Segment 1: Intelligence Gathering at Jiangsu Warehouse
Your first stop is the Jiangsu Warehouse located within the Spaceport area of the Dam map. This industrial complex serves as a hub for logistical operations, making it a treasure trove of information—and a magnet for hostile raiders.
Finding the Warehouse: Navigate to The Spaceport and identify the Jiangsu Warehouse structure. Multiple entrances exist, but your target is the westernmost entrance. This specific entry point provides the most direct route to your objective while minimizing exposure to open areas where snipers might be positioned.
Locating the Foreman’s Office: Once inside, immediately locate the staircase. Ascend the stairs and turn right at the top. The Foreman’s office should be directly ahead. This office contains critical shipping notes that detail supply routes and inventory—information vital to understanding the area’s strategic value.
Enter the office and approach the desk. The shipping notes are clearly visible on the table surface. Interact with them to add them to your inventory. These documents aren’t just quest items—they represent actionable intelligence in ARC Raiders’ persistent world.
Pro Tip: Before looting the notes, secure the office by checking corners and listening for footsteps. Raiders often camp quest locations, waiting to ambush distracted players.
Segment 2: Technology Acquisition at Control Tower A6
With the shipping notes secured, phase two takes you to Control Tower A6—a towering structure positioned centrally on the map, right beside the Launch Tower. This landmark makes navigation straightforward but also increases your visibility to surrounding enemies.
Navigating to Control Tower A6: From Jiangsu Warehouse, orient yourself toward the map’s center. The Launch Tower serves as an unmistakable landmark; Control Tower A6 sits adjacent to it. As you approach, assess the surrounding area for threats. The tower’s prominence makes it a frequent conflict zone.
Ascending to the First Floor: Enter the tower and locate the stairwell. Climb to the first floor and exit onto the landing. Take your first right turn—precision matters here, as the tower’s interior can be disorienting under pressure.
Securing the LIDAR Scanner: You’ll encounter a metal barrier blocking your path. Navigate around or through this obstacle. Behind it, you’ll find a container holding the LIDAR Scanner—advanced technology used for terrain mapping and tactical advantage.
Loot the container to acquire the scanner. This equipment is valuable not just for quest completion but represents cutting-edge tech in ARC Raiders’ scarcity-driven economy.
Critical Final Phase: Extraction and Delivery
Here’s where many raiders fail: you now possess two critical items that must reach Shani at your home base. Death before extraction means losing everything and restarting the entire quest.
Extraction Strategy: With valuable cargo in hand, prioritize survival over engagement. Avoid unnecessary fights, use concealment, and move deliberately toward the nearest extraction point. If forced into combat, fight defensively—your objective is escape, not elimination.
Delivering to Shani: Once safely extracted, return to your home base and locate Shani. Deliver both the shipping notes and LIDAR Scanner to complete the quest. The mission concludes only after successful delivery, rewarding you with experience and potentially unlocking further quest chains.
Tactical Considerations for Success
Route Planning: Before deploying, study the map and identify the most efficient route between Jiangsu Warehouse and Control Tower A6. Minimizing travel time reduces exposure to threats.
Loadout Optimization: Bring versatile weapons suitable for both close-quarters warehouse combat and mid-range tower defense. Pack extra healing supplies—this quest requires survival across multiple dangerous locations.
Squad Coordination: If playing with teammates, assign roles. One person secures objectives while others provide overwatch and cover fire. Communication prevents costly mistakes during critical moments.
Timing Your Run: Consider completing this quest during off-peak hours when server populations dip. Fewer players mean fewer threats between objectives and during extraction.
For more tactical insights and ARC Raiders mission strategies, explore comprehensive guides that enhance your raiding effectiveness.
Stay updated with the latest ARC Raiders content and developer insights at the official Embark Studios website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I complete one segment of A Lay of the Land quest, extract, and return later for the second segment?
A: No, both segments must be completed within a single deployment. If you extract after collecting the shipping notes but before acquiring the LIDAR Scanner, you’ll need to restart the entire quest from the beginning. Plan your route to efficiently hit both locations before extracting.
Q: What happens if another player loots the LIDAR Scanner or shipping notes before I reach them?
A: Quest items in ARC Raiders respawn after a short period, and each player sees their own instance of critical quest objectives. You won’t compete directly with other players for these specific items. However, other raiders can still eliminate you and prevent your extraction, so the threat remains present even if items are available.
