Lost in Arc Raiders’ brutal wasteland? The Snap and Salvage quest demands sharp wits and quick reflexes to snatch vital scraps from collapsing ruins-before they claim you.
‘Snap and Salvage’ quest walkthrough in Arc Raiders
The “Snap and Salvage” quest tasks players with locating malfunctioning Recon Drones scattered across the zone and retrieving their data cores before they are destroyed by ARC forces. Use your scanner to track drone signal patterns and approach each site carefully, as enemy patrols often guard the area. After securing the cores, head to the extraction point and upload the recovered data to complete the mission. Keep an eye out for rare scrap materials near wreckage piles, which can be used for crafting upgrades later.
As mentioned, there are four objectives to complete in ‘Snap and Salvage’:
- Take a photo of any of the rovers in the sandbox.
- Search the papers in the security checkpoint room by the Lobby.
- Deliver a Magnetron to Tian Wen.
- Deliver a Flow Controller to Tian Wen.
The first two require you to simply go to the specific locations and interact with the right thing, and if you’re well acquainted with Stella Montis, chances are you know where to find the rovers already as they’re hard to miss. Then, you need to cross your fingers you get lucky with loot for the second two, and you need to extract successfully. much easier said than done on a map like this.
Where to take a photo of any of the rovers in the sandbox
For this objective, you want to head to either the Robotic Sandbox A or B locations, marked on the lower section of the in-game map. You’ll find a couple of rovers beached in the sand. Simply approach one and interact with it to snap a photo and complete the objective. Watch out for the turret that sometimes spawns on the wall above these interplanetary explorers and the Shredder that often patrols the area.
Where to search the papers in the security checkpoint room by the Lobby
Next up, you want to head to the Security Bridge location on the upper floors of Stella Montis, directly north of the Lobby. To the right-hand side of the “Security Bridge” text on the map, you’ll find a breachable door marked “Security – Restricted Access.”
Head inside and on the counter, you’ll find a stack of papers you can search. Again, keep an eye out for Arc enemies – or other players – spotting you through the long window running around the top of the wall.
How to deliver a Magnetron and Flow Controller to Tian Wen
Finally, you need to find both a Magnetron and a Flow Controller. These aren’t quest-specific items which means you may well have found them before, and since they’re tagged as Exodus items, there’s no specific locations to head for.
Essentially, you need to cross your fingers and loot as much as you can in Stella Montis. The higher-tier loot areas, such as Storage Room and Medical Research are worth prioritizing, along with the Assembly Workshops due to how many containers it has in close proximity. Night raids also have a higher chance of spawning those items.
Of course, you need to deliver these back to Tian Wen, which means getting them out successfully. Stella Montis can often be brutal to try and extract, so we’d recommend taking in an augment with a safe pocket or two in case you die. If you don’t have one, or you want to extract safely anyway, the Seed Vault extract is typically the easiest to defend since it only has two routes to approach.
Best routes to find Magnetron and Flow Controller quickly
Fastest routes to Magnetron and Flow Controller in Arc Raiders’ Stella Montis prioritize high-loot POIs with random spawns in containers like drawers and crates.
Top Flow Controller Route
Drop into Medical Research (southwest map corner) via nearby extract like metro tunnel from Sandbox. Loot all containers thoroughly-it’s the most reliable spot despite player traffic and turrets.
Top Magnetron Route
Head north to Assembly Workshops (just above central Assembly area). Breach and search blue drawers, metal lockers, and every crate; multiple guides confirm highest drop rates here.
Efficient Combined Path
Enter near Sandbox, grab Rover photo en route, swing south to Medical Research for Flow Controller, then north through Lobby/Atrium to Assembly for Magnetron. Extract safely with safe pocket equipped.
Best loot routes on Stella Montis for quick farming
Stella Montis in Arc Raiders offers dense loot across layers, with quick farming routes emphasizing high-value spots like Medical Research and Assembly Workshops while minimizing PvP exposure.
Loading Bay Spawn Route
Spawn near Loading Bay, loot side rooms and black containers for purples, then hit Medical Research (Exodus Modules, epic gear). Rotate to Assembly Workshops for components/sensors before extracting at Raider Hatch or Sandbox B-under 5 minutes for 50k+ coins.
Seed Vault Spawn Route
Rush Seed Vault for seeds/weapon crates, tunnel to Logistics Admin (modules, safe extracts via Metro). Loop back through Sandbox if needed, avoiding central hotspots; ideal for solo blueprint/material farms.
Northern Safe Loop
Drop Assembly Workshops (top-left, drawers/lockers for purples like Magnetic Accelerators), clear tables/staircases nearby metro for fast fuel/resources. Extract Eastern Tunnel Hatch-low risk, consistent 3-minute 100k runs per player reports.
