[ARC Raiders]Faint Traces Complete Strategy Guide | Blue Gate Map All Locations Revealed, Detailed Procedures, Rewards, Solo Multi Tips[Ark Raiders Latest Version]
ARC Raiders is a cooperative PvEvP survival shooter developed by Embark Studios. In this game, you descend from an underground shelter into a ruined world above ground and collect resources while battling mechanical enemies called ARCs and other players. Especially early quests are important steps to build trust with traders and strengthen your equipment.
Among them, “Faint Traces'' is an exploration quest that you can accept from the trader “Shani'', and it will help you gradually unravel the mysteries of the story. By clearing this quest, the next quest line will be unlocked and the early stages will progress more smoothly.
This guide reproduces all the target points of the Blue Gate map in an image-like text map, and covers tips for both solo and multiplayer, common failure patterns, and related quests. We have created a content that will satisfy everyone from beginners to advanced users. Please be sure to check the prerequisites before starting the quest.
- Quest overview and importance
- How to clear the prerequisite quest “Rubble Road” (review)
- Detailed Strategy Chart: Step by Step
- Strategy Tips: Solo/Multi optimization
- Common mistakes and how to deal with them (FAQ)
- Related quests and progress routes
- Optimization of the entire early stage: A lap plan that takes advantage of this quest
- Summary: Clear it now to accelerate your Shani Line
Quest overview and importance
“Faint Traces” is a simple quest that focuses on exploration, but it provides an opportunity to efficiently travel around the west side of the Blue Gate map. The “Plunder MK2” and “Medium Shield” obtained as clear rewards will greatly improve your firepower and durability in the early stages, increasing your survival rate in the next raid. Also, by progressing through Shani's quest line, useful items such as binoculars and zip lines will be unlocked.
| item | detail |
|---|---|
| Quest name | faint traces |
| Place of order | Trader “Shani” (inside the shelter) |
| Prerequisite quest | Required to clear “Rubble Road” |
| Recommended level | Lv.5 or higher (OK with early equipment) |
| Time required | 5-15 minutes (solo) |
| Difficulty level | Low (exploration-centered, battle avoidable) |
| reward | Loot MK2 ×1 Medium shield ×1 |
| map | Blue Gate |
The reason why you should prioritize this quest is that in the early stages, collecting resources can be fatal, but this quest allows you to naturally collect resource points around the trapper's clearing while minimizing combat. After clearing the quest, high-reward quests such as understanding the terrain will be released in a chain, allowing you to complete the rounds efficiently within an hour.
How to clear the prerequisite quest “Rubble Road” (review)
To order “Faint Traces”, first complete “Rubble Road”. This quest is also from Shani and involves investigating a collapsed highway.
Debris road steps
- Take a photo of the collapsed highway: Activate the camera icon on the highway ruins in the center of Blue Gate.
- Go to the cracked ground: After taking a photo, go to the crack shown on the map.
- Follow the trail of destruction: travel through the cracks and investigate the remains of an unknown ARC machine.
- Report to Shani: Return to shelter.
Rewards: Binoculars x 1, Zipline x 1, Barricade Kit x 3, Doorstop x 3
Tips: Snitches are likely to appear on highways, so prepare a piercing sniper rifle such as a Ferro. “Faint Traces” will be available for order immediately after clearing the quest.
Detailed Strategy Chart: Step by Step
The main battlefield is on the west side of the Blue Gate map. If you enlarge the map, you will see the name “Barren Vacant Land”. A detailed text-based map is reproduced below (based on the actual game map). The yellow frame area is the quest zone.
Text map reproduction (West side of Blue Gate)
(北) 山岳地帯（エリア外注意）
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(西側入口) ← 村/レイダー隠れ家から西進
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不毛の空地 (Barren Clearing) ← 白い球体ここ（南西残骸裏）
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飾られた残骸 (Decorated Wreckage) ← 通信機中心（罠猟師空き地先）
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(南) 激戦区（プレイヤー多め）
Step1: Head to the barren clearing
- Location: West end of Blue Gate map. About 5 minutes straight west from the village and raider hideout.
- Landmark: ARC icon displayed on the map. A white sphere can be seen in the distance on an open plain.
- Time required: 2-3 minutes.
- Tips: A Hornet (flying ARC) will fly along the way, so snipe the propeller. Fighting next to a wall will make it easier to avoid.
Step2: Find the traces of the person who defeated the ARC machine
- Location details: On the southwest side of the barren clearing, near the mountain. It is a white round sphere behind the long and thin arm remains.
- Gimmick: When you get close, a yellow highlight will appear. Press “Investigation” (E key).
- Image reproduction description: A player in green clothes is crouching and touching a white sphere (about 1m in diameter). A broken mechanical arm and a forest can be seen in the background.
- Note: If you go too far to the mountain side, you will be out of the area. Please make fine adjustments using the compass.
Step3: Examine the decorated remains
- Location details: Go straight south from the barren clearing, past the trapper's clearing. A group of ARC remains with orange/blue decoration.
- Gimmick: Investigate the center of the wreckage. It will proceed automatically.
- Tips: This quest overlaps with other quests (e.g. Field Storage). Proceed while searching for resource containers.
Step4: Examine the communication device (clear)
- Location details: In the center of the decorated wreckage character display. A yellow computer terminal.
- Gimmick: Execute “Turn on”. An audio log will play and the quest will be completed.
- Image reproduction description: There is a blue/orange machine within the wreckage, operating a yellow terminal. There are many night/rainy days.
Total procedure time: less than 10 minutes solo. If you do multi-tasking, you can do it in less than 5 minutes.
Strategy Tips: Solo/Multi optimization
For solo players
- Recommended equipment:
| weapon | reason |
|---|---|
| Ferro IV (sniper) | Penetrates the snitch, kills in one hit |
| Rattler III (SMG) | Proximity Hornet compatible |
| medium shield | Ensuring durability |
- Route optimization: West entrance → Barren open space (sphere) → South wreckage (communicator) → Immediate escape. Please move without any gap with adrenaline injection.
- Simultaneous resource recovery: There are many medium-sized ammunition/wires around the wreckage. Please be careful not to exceed the weight of 100kg.
For multiplayer
- Role division: 1 person scouting (snitch processing), 2 people investigating, 1 person rear guard.
- Collaboration Tips: Please call “Back of the sphere!” in voice chat. Please use smoke to alert the fishermen (other players).
Common Tips
- Enemy countermeasures:
| enemy name | Weakness | How to deal with it |
|---|---|---|
| snitch | armor piercing | Instant kill with ferro |
| hornet | 2 propellers | wall shooting |
| player | – | Avoidance priority, battle failure |
- Weather-related: Rainy weather occurs frequently. Visibility is poor and adrenaline is essential.
- Failure avoidance: You will be defenseless during the investigation. Please execute after clearing 360 degrees.
Common mistakes and how to deal with them (FAQ)
Q: Can't find the white sphere?
A: Strictly behind the southwest wreckage. Be careful not to get too close to the mountain. Please check the yellow frame on the map.
Q: Is the communicator not highlighted?
A: This is the center of the decorated wreckage (near the orange/blue wreckage). It will react after Step3 is completed.
Q: I was killed by a player!
A: This is a fierce battle zone, so please proceed with a low profile (crouching movement). Get away with smoke.
Q: I can't accept the prerequisite quest?
A: After clearing the rubble path, talk to Shani.
Q: Will I run out of time for solo?
A: Choose a raid that lasts more than 25 minutes. Avoid queen events.
Related quests and progress routes
Clearing this quest will accelerate your Shani Line. Here's what we recommend:
- Understanding the terrain: Investigating warehouses in Jiangsu province. You can get high rewards.
- Freezer Storage Room: Explore the container.
- Trifecta: Collect ARC parts (Wasp/Hornet).
| Quest order | name | Reward highlights |
|---|---|---|
| premise | rubble road | zip line |
| Book quest | faint traces | medium shield |
| Next 1 | Understanding the terrain | dam key |
| Next 2 | mixed signal | photoelectron cloak |
Overall progress guide: Clear 10 Shani quests to complete mid-game equipment.
Optimization of the entire early stage: A lap plan that takes advantage of this quest
- Day 1: Rubble road → faint traces → escape (resource farm).
- Equipment Upgrade: Reward Loot MK2 for double firepower. Shield increases survival rate.
- Economic Tips: Sell surplus resources. Expand your vault with credits.
Summary: Clear it now to accelerate your Shani Line
“Faint Traces” is a moving quest that explores the mysteries of the ARC. Get rewards efficiently while enjoying the tension of the open space. If you follow this guide, you will be able to clear the test in 10 minutes without making any mistakes. If you are having trouble playing solo, we recommend multi-invite. Enjoy the ruined world of ARC Raiders to the fullest.
