[Ark Raiders]Complete Guide to the Broken Monument Quest | Thorough explanation of all locations and optimal routes for compasses, video tapes, and old field food

ARC Raiders is a free-to-play PvPvE cooperative survival shooter game created by Embark Studios. Players gather resources on the devastated Earth and strengthen their base while fighting against powerful enemies, Ark, and other players. The quest system is an essential element for progressing the game, and you can earn experience points, valuable equipment, and blueprints by completing tasks given to you by NPCs.

Among them, “Broken Monument” is one of the intermediate quests that can be ordered from a trader named Tian Wen. This quest involves collecting three specific items within one sortie (one round) around the Scrap Yard in Dam Battlegrounds and bringing them back to your base. It is known as a quest that can easily cause beginner players to stumble because the location of the items is somewhat difficult to understand. This article provides a comprehensive explanation of the location's detailed coordinates, optimal search route, escape method, and precautions. If you read this, you will definitely be able to clear the first round.

Quest overview and ordering method

Quest name and requester

• The quest name is Broken Monument.
• The client is Tian Wen. He is one of the trader NPCs at the base (Speranza) and specializes in trading weapons and ammunition.

Occurrence conditions

It will be automatically unlocked when your trust with Tian Wen reaches a certain level. They are usually released in the early to mid-game, and can be accepted after completing several other Tian Wen-related quests (e.g. “What I Left Behind” or “The Right Tools”). Please check on the “Tasks” screen in the menu.

Clear conditions

1. Head to the Hallowed Grounds (south side of the Scrap Yard) near the junkyard.
2. Look for the First Wave Compass near the broken vehicle.
3. Look for First Wave Video Tape near the cylindrical container.
4. Search the Raider Camp for Old Field Rations.
5. Escape within 1 round with all 3 items in your inventory.
6. Return to base and give the item to Tian Wen.

All actions must be completed in one sortie. If you die or end a round, you lose your items and have to start over.

Reward details

You can get the following rewards by clearing it. These are very useful items for weapon customization.

• Arpeggio I ×1: Rifle-type muzzle attachment. It has a high recoil reduction effect.
• Compensator II x 1: This is a high-end attachment that also suppresses recoil and vibration.
• Medium Ammo x80: Can be used as ammunition for medium weapons.

After clearing it, Tian Wen's trust level will increase and the next quest (e.g. “Market Adjustment”) will be unlocked.

Preparations and recommended equipment before sortie

This quest focuses on exploration, but the junkyard is an area where raiders (other players) and Ark enemies often appear. Get ready to clear it safely.

Recommended loadout

• Primary Weapon: Medium rifle (e.g. Ferro IV or Rattler III). Choose one that is strong in medium-range combat.
• Secondary weapon: Shotgun (Il Toro I, etc.). This will protect against close range raiders.
• Augments:
  • Looting Mk.3: Obtain 3 Safe Pockets. Required to prevent item loss upon death.
  • Tactical Mk1: Improves search efficiency by increasing movement speed.
• Tools/Grenades:
  • Zipline x 2: Move at high speed.
  • Barricade kit x 3: Provides protection during escape.
  • Sharpnel Grenade x3: Wipe out enemy groups.
• Inventory management: Sell unnecessary items before sortieing. There are only three quest items, but they cannot be picked up if they are full of loot.

How to choose a launch point

• Recommended map: Dam Battlegrounds.
• Drop point: Near the south side of the scrap yard (south end of the Scrap Yard). You can descend directly by helicopter.

We recommend playing solo, but you can also play multiplayer with a trusted friend. To avoid PvP, choose late nights on weekdays or low-population times.

Detailed map explanation of Dam Battlefield Junkyard

The junkyard is located in the southern part of the Dam Battlefield map. The entire area is an open junkyard, littered with broken cars, containers, and tires. To the northeast is a forest with a raider camp.

Virtual map description (from south to north):

1. South end entrance: A pile of tires and broken vehicles. This is the compass acquisition area.
2. Central area: Huge spherical tank and cylindrical container. Videotape area.
3. Northeast Forest Area: Trailer shed. Field food area.
4. Escape point:
   • West-northwest: Water Treatment Elevator. Beware of Leaper.
   • Northeast: Red Lakes Balcony Lift. It's a popular spot, but it's fast.

Optimal search route:

1. Descend from the south end. Obtain a compass (30 seconds).
2. This is the Kitakami right road. Videotape (1 minute).
3. To the northeast forest. Field food (1 minute).
4. West-northwest elevator escape (total time 5-7 minutes).

Detailed steps to obtain items

All items are inside a small box that glows yellow (Yellow Tool Box). After opening the box by interacting with it (F key), a quest item will appear on top of the box. Pick it up again by interacting with it. Please be careful as boxes can easily get lost in junk items.

1. First Wave Compass (Broken Vehicle Area)

Location: South end of the junkyard, southwest of the center. This is a gap where multiple broken vehicles are piled up.

Steps:

1. Proceed north from the southernmost entrance and look for the pile of vehicles.
2. Jump over the group of vehicles between the spherical tank road and the left road and drop down between the two rows of vehicles.
3. You'll find a yellow box in the corner. I'll open it. A compass will appear. I'll pick it up.

Landmark: Near the red car wreckage. There are fewer enemies.

Time required: 30 seconds.

2. First wave tape (videotape, cylindrical container area)

Location: Near the center, northeast of the compass. In front of two horizontal aluminum cylindrical containers.

Steps:

1. From the compass area, go north on the right path (next to the spherical tank).
2. You'll find two cylindrical containers on the right. There is a yellow box in front of the first container.
3. I'll open it. A tape will appear. I'll pick it up.

Landmark: Giant spherical tank alley. Easy to see in open areas.

Time required: 1 minute.

3. First wave portable rations (old field rations, raider encampments)

Location: Northeast of the videotape, Raider Camp Trailer in the woods.

Steps:

1. Enter the northeast forest and enter the large cylindrical container.
2. There is a yellow box between the shelves on the left wall of the hut.
3. I'll open it. Food will appear. I'll pick it up.

Landmark: Forest trailer, interior left wall. Raider appearance rate is high.

Time required: 1 minute.

To prevent forgetting to pick up items: Check the inventory (Tab key). Please put it in your safe pocket immediately.

Escape routes and combat tips

After collecting all items, escape immediately. Keep fighting to a minimum.

Recommended escape: Water Treatment Elevator (west-northwest)

• Use the zip line to the west from the field food area.
• Watch out for one Reaper. Eliminate them with grenades.
• Exit immediately when you reach the elevator.

Alternative: Red Lakes Balcony Lift (Northeast)

• Although it is popular and easily missed by fishermen, it is a fast route.
• Advance reconnaissance is recommended.

Combat Tips:

• Raider Encounter: Block with a barricade. Prioritize escape.
• Ark (Hornet, etc.): Instantly kills with a grenade.
• PvP: Crouch and move (Ctrl) without making a sound.

Common mistakes and how to deal with them

1. Unable to pick up item → I forgot to interact with the box twice, or my inventory is full. Please pick it up again after opening to make sure there is space.
2. Exceeds 1 round/death → Get lost while exploring. Please strictly follow this route and aim to clear the route within 5 minutes.
3. No quest progress → Ends without escaping. Item retention is required.
4. A bug that rarely completes → Please deal with it by relogging or respawning.

Tips to improve solo clear rate:

• Preview with free loadout.
• Turn up your headset volume and be alert for footsteps.
• Multiplayer: Share location via voice chat.

Related quests and recommended progress order

Tian Wen series:

The right tool → Better use → Broken monument → Market adjustment → Industrial espionage

FAQ

Q: Is it difficult to play solo?
A:It's easy once you know the route. You can clear it in 5 minutes depending on your preparation.

Q: Will items reappear?
A:Every sortie. Only after opening the box.

Q: What is the reward Arpeggio I used for?
A:Rifle recoil reduction. This is an essential attachment in the early stages.

Use this strategy to completely clear “Broken Monument” in Ark Raiders. Enjoy safe raiding!