ARC Raiders Riven Tides update went live on April 28th, and Batting Down quest is one of the first quests released by Apollo on the new Riven Tides map. This quest requires you to patrol the coastline and document the damage caused by a hurricane.
Batting Down Quest consists of three objectives, which you must complete in three different corners of the map. You don't need to bring any items with you before setting off. The quest concept seems simple, but without clear instructions, it's easy to miss specific locations.
This article will guide you through how to complete this new Batting Down Quest.
About Batting Down
The quest's background is that a powerful hurricane has ravaged Rust Belt coastline, and Apollo needs to collect evidence of the damage. Your tasks are to photograph seawall cracks, sample shoreline seaweed, and fix a leaking oil pipe.
These three objectives can be completed in any order, and crucially, unlike Outstanding Balance Quest, it doesn't require you to complete them all at once; you can split them into three tasks. This flexibility makes it one of the easiest early quest to pick up on the new map.
Since you will be traversing the entire northern coastline, please carry sufficient Adrenaline Shots and Shield Rechargers to handle any unexpected situations along the way, and never let your guard down.
Objective locations
- Photograph seawall cracks are located near Wavebreaker POI in the northeast of the new map.
- Sample shoreline seaweed is located near Azzurro Beach in the northwest of the new map.
- Fix leaking oil pipe is located near the easternmost point of Wavebreaker in the northeast of the new map.
Note: Photograph seawall cracks and Fix leaking oil pipe are both located in the northeast direction and are adjacent to each other, while Sample shoreline seaweed is located in the northwest direction, opposite to the other two objective locations.
So, if you spawn on the east side of the map, complete Photograph seawall cracks first, then Fix leaking oil pipe,and finally cross the map to reach Azzurro Beach Sample shoreline seaweed. If you spawn on the west side, complete Sample shoreline seaweed first, then proceed east along Wavebreaker, taking photos and repairing the pipe.
How to complete it?
Battling Down Quest consists of three parts. How do you complete each one? Let's take a look.
Photograph the cracks
At Wavebreaker POI on Riven Tides map, you'll find a large defensive wall extending along the northern coastline, designed to protect the area from giant waves. Upon reaching it, you'll find a sunken container on the beach. Approach it, and you'll see an interactive prompt to take a photo. Press the button to take the picture. This objective is now complete.
Fix leaking oil pipe
After completing Photograph the cracks, don't rush off, stay in the northeast direction. Proceed along Wavebreaker to its easternmost point. Here, two large pipes extend from the sea, running downwards from the north. You need to go to the southernmost point where the pipeline connects to the seawall. This location is unmarked and often overlooked.
Once you reach the destination, notice the colored oil stains on the water's surface near the bottom of the pipeline. Approach the leak point, press the button to weld the pipeline, and complete the repair.
Sample Shoreline Seaweed
This objective is located on the other side of the map. Head to the northwest corner and find Azzurro Beach, specifically the area north of Hotel Panorama Azzurro, where the beach meets the sea.
You need to find small clumps of seaweed washed ashore. An interactive prompt will appear when you approach them. Press the button to collect a sample. Here's a very interesting little detail: there's actually no water near the seaweed sample collection area, so don't doubt your judgment if the area looks drier than expected.
Completing these objectives doesn't require any advanced weapons, basic ARC Raiders Items are sufficient to minimize the risk of the operation. Generally, competition in the northern outer areas of Riven Tides is less than in the central areas, but this isn't always the case.
Rewards
After completing all three objectives, withdraw from Riven Tides and return to Speranza to speak with Apollo. Completing this quest will reward you with Riven Tides Hotel Keycard No. 107 and Smoke Grenade Trap (3x).
Hotel Keycard No. 107 is the most important reward for completing the quest; it grants access to a specific room in Riven Tides Hotel Panorama Azzurro. Smoke Grenade Trap is an extremely useful item for your next raid and could very well save you in a critical situation.
This concludes the guide on how to complete Batting Down Quest after ARC Raiders Riven Tides update. The path you choose to complete the quest will vary depending on your spawn point; hopefully, you can find a suitable path and method for yourself.
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