[ARC Raiders]Complete guide to understanding the terrain quest | A thorough introduction to the shipping records of the warehouse manager in Jiangsu province and where to obtain the LiDAR scanner in control tower A6, with image explanations! Covers the 1st round survival route, optimal equipment, and enemy countermeasures.

ARC Raiders is a PvPvE cooperative survival shooter set on a fallen Earth. Players descend from underground shelters to the surface, collect resources and fight against mechanical enemies called ARCs and other players, aiming to return safely. The best part of this game is the intense exploration, combat, and progression through quests.

Among them, the quest “Understand the terrain” from Shani is one of the important tasks from the beginning to the middle. You must travel through two fierce battlegrounds within one round, collect specific items, and return alive. The task involves obtaining the shipping records of the foreman at the Jiangsu warehouse, picking up the LiDAR scanner at control tower A6, and delivering it to Shani. This quest is particularly difficult in solo mode, as both locations are hot spots where players tend to gather, and many players fail over and over again.

In this article, we will provide you with a complete guide to help you successfully pass “Geography”. We have thoroughly compiled useful information for everyone from beginners to experts, including detailed map explanations of locations, optimal routes for one round, recommended loadouts, countermeasures for ARC enemies and players, common failure patterns and avoidance methods, and additional lot information. We will also explain how to use quest rewards, so please read until the end.

Basic information and how to receive the “Understand the terrain” quest

Quest summary

• Client: Shani – Shelter trader and engineer. I am in charge of many quests related to resource recovery and repair.
• Map: Spaceport – Set in a vast airport facility, dotted with control towers and warehouses. Easy access from the blue gate.
• Difficulty: High (limited to 1 round, visiting 2 fierce battle areas)
• Clear conditions:
  1. Head to the Jiangsu warehouse.
  2. Find the shipping record for the foreman (warehouse 2F).
  3. Find the scanner on the floor above control tower A6 (2F).
  4. Deliver one LiDAR scanner to Shani (safety pocket recommended).
• Approximate time required: 10 to 15 minutes (expert). The first solo session may take more than 30 minutes.
• Recommended level: Level 10 or higher. It is recommended that you have mastered stamina management skills and medium weapons.

Occurrence conditions (prerequisite quest)

This quest occurs midway through Shani's questline. The main assumptions are as follows.

• Clear Debris Path.
• Or clear Faint Traces. This will increase Shani's trust and release him.

Return to the shelter and speak to Shani to accept the order. Quest markers will be displayed on the map, making it easier to follow your progress.

Clear reward list

The rewards are mainly the following, which are directly linked to strengthening your immediate fighting ability.

reward item	quantity	Purpose
Reflex Sight II	1	Improved aiming accuracy for SMG/AR. Perfect for CQC.
Suppressor II	1	Silencer. Stealth play is possible by suppressing the sound.
sharpnel grenade	3	Fragment grenade. Effective against multiple enemies.
Dam Testing Annex Key	1	Unlock the hidden area of ​​the Daepo map.
zip line	3	Fast moving tools. Convenient when escaping.
smoke grenade	2	Visibility blocked. It is for escape and recovery.

Tips on how to use your rewards: Equip the Reflex Sight and Suppressor on your Rattler III or Ferro IV immediately. The key to the dam can be used in subsequent quests. Zip lines are useful for escaping when you are overweight.

After clearing the quest, Shani's trust level will increase and the next quests “Eyes in the Sky'' and “Out of the Shadows'' will be unlocked. This will progress the story and expand the trade items.

Preparation: Loadout and skill composition to increase success rate

“Understanding the terrain” is limited to one round, so preparation is the key. We recommend a preview with the free loadout, but for the real game, try using a custom loadout.

Recommended free loadout (for preview)

• Weapon: Rattler III (SMG) + Extended Small Magazine I
• Consumables: Disinfected bandages x3, adrenaline injection x2
• Tools: Binoculars x 1, zip line x 1
• Purpose: To confirm the location and understand the route. Prioritize combat avoidance.

Custom loadout recommended for production (solo/duo compatible)

slot	item	reason
primary	Ferro IV (AR) + Reflex Sight I + Muzzle Brake II	It's a medium-range stable shot. Ideal for control tower defense.
secondary	Barletta I (shotgun) + Choke II	For use inside CQC warehouse.
Melee	tactical mk1	It's a silent close combat.
Consumables 1	Smoke grenade x3	Escape and recovery.
Consumables 2	Sharp Nellgre x3	This is a countermeasure against ARC swarms.
tool 1	Zip line x3	Moving to the rooftop.
tool 2	Door stopper x2	The warehouse is closed.
armor	Medium shield x1 + photoelectron cloak	Durable & stealth.

Total weight: within 80kg. Consider that LiDAR scanners are heavier.

Skill priority:

1. Stamina recovery acceleration (sustained running)
2. Safety pocket expansion (scanner protection)
3. Adrenaline rush (emergency acceleration)

Party Play Tips: If you are a duo or more, it is effective to divide roles. One person will be in charge of the warehouse, and the other will guard the tower. Voice chat is required.

Overall explanation of the spaceport map and optimal route

A spaceport is characterized by an airport terminal, runway, and control tower complex. The best route is to go south from the Blue Gate and go northwest to the Jiangsu Provincial Warehouse → Central Control Tower A6 → the nearest exit point.

Detailed location map (text description)

• Jiangsu Warehouse: In the northwest corner of the map. Enter through the northwest entrance of the warehouse complex. 2nd floor is by stairs or elevator.
  Shipping record: On the desk in the 2nd floor site supervisor's office. No enclosure, ready to pick.
• Control Tower A6: In the center of the map. We recommend the north front entrance. There is a scanner in the enclosed room on the 2nd floor.
  A key is usually not required. Alternative entry is also possible with a zipline.
• Distance: Warehouse → Tower approximately 300m. It takes about 5 minutes using a zip line.
• EP recommended: Toto Expoint. You can avoid overweight.

Route diagram (text):

青ゲート → 南滑走路沿い → 北西倉庫 (5分) → 中央塔A6 (7分) → 東EP (3分)
回避ポイント：西側建物群（ARCが少ないエリア）

Step-by-step detailed walkthrough

Step1: Arrive at warehouse in Jiangsu province and obtain shipping records (requires 5-7 minutes)

1. After descending from the blue gate, check the northwest warehouse with binoculars. If there are many players, use smoke to approach them.
2. Enter the northwest entrance → 1F right back stairs → go straight to the 2F office.
3. Shipping record pick: Located on the right side of the desk. It's shiny so you can find it easily. No safety pocket required (lightweight).

Enemy Countermeasures: ARC wasps (drones) will appear frequently. You can shoot down one shot with a shotgun. Beware of player ambushes and block them with doorstops.

Additional lot: 2F weapon case (blueprints may be available). Please pay attention to the weight.

Failure avoidance: There are many CQCs in the warehouse. Proceed without making any noise, giving priority to the melee.

Step2: Move to control tower A6 (5 minutes required)

1. From the southeastern part of the warehouse, take the zipline to a high altitude and go straight to the central tower.
2. Enter through the north main entrance (safest) and head up the internal stairs to the 2nd floor.

Enemy/Player Countermeasures: The area around the tower is a hotspot. Watch out for snipers and throw smoke.

Step3: Obtain LiDAR scanner (requires 2 minutes)

1. Proceed to the enclosed room (glass walled) at the back of the 2nd floor. A scanner is shining on the desk.
2. Immediately after picking, put it in your safety pocket. It disappears when you die.

Tips: The sound of the enclosure being destroyed is loud, so it is safer to clear it with a grenade beforehand.

Step4: Survival and delivery

1. Zipline directly to Toto Expoint. Be careful not to weigh more than 100kg and use adrenaline.
2. Return to the shelter and deliver to Shani. It's now clear.

ARC enemy/player countermeasures complete guide

ARC enemy types and how to deal with them

enemy name	Features	How to deal with it
wasp	Flying drone, dropping bombs	Intercept from the sky with a shotgun.
hornet	high speed rush	Place grenades in advance.
snitch	Reconnaissance/Marking	Prioritize destruction (prevents location from being revealed).

Player measures

• Location where there are many ambushes: Warehouse 2F/Tower entrance.
• How to avoid it: Play at night (when there are fewer players), use friendly encounters.
• Fisherman's profit prevention: Immediate escape with smoke + zip line.

Common failure patterns and countermeasures

1. 1 round over: No detours allowed and strictly adhere to the shortest route.
2. Scanner Death Lost: Place it in the safety pocket immediately after picking it.
3. Overweight: Avoid wasted lots and check the extract points with binoculars.
4. Complete battle zone annihilation: Preview the free loadout at least 3 times.
5. Forgot your key: You don't need a tower key, but be sure to have an alternate zipline ready.

Additional information: Linked with related lot spots and quests

• Weapon case near the warehouse: Blueprints (Arpeggio, etc.) may appear.
• Tower roof: Field crates (batteries, etc.) will appear.
• Linked Quest: After clearing the quest, “The Lost Signal” (revisiting the tower) will occur. The synergistic effect of rewards is great.

Summary: Be sure to clear with this guide

“Understanding the terrain” is a highly difficult quest, but if you follow the route and preparations above, you can clear it solo with a success rate of over 90%. Strengthen your equipment with rewards and smoothly connect to the next quest. If you make adjustments while actually playing, it will become even more stable. We fully support the adventures of Ark Raiders.