[ARC Raiders]Complete guide to the hatch repair quest! Thorough explanation of Raider hatch location, penstock repair procedure, and reward utilization[Ark Raiders]

Completely master the essential early quest “Repair the Hatch” in ARC Raiders. This quest is a simple yet very important mission given by Shani, and will allow you to repair the Raider Hatch to strengthen your means of escape and ensure a safer foundation for future raids. Beginners can easily clear the Dam Battlefield in particular, and the Raider Hatch Key as a reward will be useful immediately. This article provides a comprehensive explanation of the entire quest, a list of specific locations, repair tips, PvP avoidance techniques, and tips for advanced users.

1. Quest overview and occurrence conditions

“Repairing the Hatch'' is one of the main quests issued by Shani, a trader in Speranza. The official name of the quest is “Hatch Repairs”, which is written as “Hatch Repairs” in Japanese. The goal of this quest is to repair a leaking penstock near the Raider Hatch and find the Hatch Key hidden nearby. The repair work itself can be completed in a short time, but you must always be on guard against interference from surrounding ARCs and other raiders.

Occurrence conditions

• You must have cleared the previous quest “A Bad Feeling”.
• Go back to Speranza and talk to Shani.
• The recommended level is early stage (levels 1 to 5), and the free loadout is sufficient.

Shani's line example

“Our scouts have reported leaking hydraulic pipes in several raider hatches. They're still working, but they won't last long. Could you please fix them next time we're out?”

Clear rewards and next development

You will receive a Raider Hatch key and binoculars as a reward for completing the mission. The next quest “Fieldwork” or “Down To Earth” will be unlocked. This key allows for immediate escape using the raider hatch, dramatically increasing the survival rate of the raid. A must-have item, especially for solo players.

Quests can be accepted on any map, but Dam Battlegrounds is the best since it is the most accessible and has four raider hatches. The conditions for unlocking the map depend on the number of matches, so we recommend prioritizing this in the early stages.

2. List of recommended maps and all raider hatch locations

Raider hatches are represented on the map as a white square with a black arrow inside a circle. They are mainly located on the outer periphery of the map and function as emergency escapes. The quest can be completed by repairing one arbitrary hatch, but the Dam Battlefield has a low ARC encounter rate and is suitable for beginners.

Details of 4 raider hatches on Dam Battlefield

• Pump House Hatch (Northeast): Located near the pump house in the northeast of the map. It is easily accessible by zip line from the south of the starting point, and there is a poisonous swamp nearby. You can escape immediately after repair. The coordinate guide is the northeast corner, so move east from the control tower.
• Red Lakes Hatch (East): Located in the Red Pond area. It is a safe route that goes straight from the start south and has few ARCs. The repair pipe is located at the top left of the hatch.
• Good Old Baron's Hatch (Southwest): Located on the southwest outer edge of the map. It's an easy place to hide near the Barons area. This is an area with low PvP risk.
• Sunroof Hatch (Northwest): Located in the northwest covered area. Quick access near the end of the zip line.

Hatch examples from other maps

• Buried City: There are multiple locations around the perimeter.
• Spaceport: Available after opening the east door of the control tower

The dam battlefield has four hatches scattered around the central control tower, and the basic idea is to avoid the central poisonous swamp and choose the outer route.

3. Step-by-step detailed strategy instructions

We will explain in detail the entire process from starting the quest to clearing it. It takes about 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 1: Preparation and map selection

• Accept the quest from Shani in Speranza.
• Select a free loadout (AR/SMG, EMP grenades, and light shields are recommended). Ideally with a safety pocket
• Select Dam Battlefield and recommend starting south

Step 2: Reach the raider hatch

• Open the map and go straight to the nearest hatch (e.g. Red Pond Hatch)
• Route example: South start → East zip line → Red Pond (avoiding poisonous swamp). The distance is about 300m, be careful of ARC (Wasp)
• Upon arrival at the hatch, check the structure of the circular door.

Step 3: Penstock repair

• As you approach the hatch, a yellow glowing marker will appear on the top left or side.
• Interact (E key/□ button) to start repair (takes 5-10 seconds). We recommend crouching as you will not be able to move during repairs.
• Scan the area and make sure there are no ARCs or Raiders. It is safe to guide it with a lure grenade.
• Water or oil is gushing out of the pipe, and the yellow icon will flash.

Step 4: Hatch key recovery

• After the repair is complete, a small box container (yellow marker) will appear near the hatch.
• The box is within 5m of the hatch, in the grass or under a rock.
• Once obtained, store it in your safe pocket. You may be able to randomly obtain additional keys by exploring surrounding containers.

Step 5: Escape and Clear

• Use the key to immediately escape from the hatch (no countdown)
• After returning to Speranza, report to Shani and complete the process.

4. Reward details and how to use them

Reward list

• Raider hatch key x1 (consumable item for immediate escape. Mass production possible after crafting is lifted)
• Binoculars x1 (detects distant ARCs and raiders with the enemy search tool)

How to use

• The key is used for safe escape at the end of the raid. It is worth 9000 coins, and it is very advantageous to get it for free in the early stages.
• Binoculars scan from the top of the control tower to predict PvP
• It is linked to the Expedition project and will contribute to Stage 5 (battle items) by securing a large amount of keys.

5. Tips and precautions for beginners and advanced users

Tips for beginners

• Avoid Gear Fear with free loadouts
• Watch out for ARC while repairing and neutralize it with EMP
• It is safe to choose the outer route to avoid PvP and select night attack conditions (however, hatches cannot be used)

Tips for advanced users

• Randomly farm keys and get 2-3 by searching all containers
• In multiplayer, shared escape is possible after reviving a stray.
• There are many failure patterns where you are shot dead by raiders while repairing, and you need to be careful as the sound will attract them. We will also consider elevator escape as an alternative.

Points to note

• Latest patch improves lock room tamper protection and stabilizes hatches
• Keys are consumed one at a time, so we will keep them instead of selling them.

6. Linked with related quests and stories

• Previous quest: Bad premonition
• Next quest: Field work/Down To Earth (hatch utilization quest)
• The story depicts the life of a raider under the threat of ARC, and the hatch is the key to survival.

7. Common mistakes and troubleshooting

• If the pipe cannot be found, check the yellow marker within 5m of the hatch.
• If it cannot be repaired, it is due to insufficient proximity or ARC interference.
• If there is a lot of PvP damage, select the night map for solo.

8. Summary

“Hatch Repair” is the gateway to success in the early stages of ARC Raiders, and completing it will greatly improve your freedom of escape. Challenge from the Red Pond Hatch on the Dam Battlefield and enjoy the raid to the fullest by making use of the keys you obtained. Next, let's move on to fieldwork strategy.