What to know
- You must retrieve two journals from separate Dam Battlegrounds outposts in a single run.
- Rewards include Magnetic Accelerator, Heavy Gun Parts, and Exodus Modules.
- The journals are found at South Swamp Outpost and a northern outpost near the Red Lakes.
- Secure both journals in your Safe Pocket before extraction to avoid losing progress.
You’re tasked by Celeste to recover journals lost during her last inspection in the Dam Battlegrounds. Finding the journals is simple if you know the right locations and extraction strategy, with significant rewards for completion.
Celeste’s Journals: Quest objectives
- Retrieve Celeste’s Journal from South Swamp Outpost
- Retrieve Celeste’s Journal from the northern outpost near Red Lakes
- Deliver both journals to Celeste in Speranza
Scene
“I lost two of my journals during an outpost inspection last time I went topside. Could you head out there and try to find them back before someone else stumbles on them?”
Celeste’s Journals: Rewards
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Magnetic accelerator | ×1 — used for weapon upgrades |
| Heavy gun parts | ×3 — used in gunsmithing |
| Exodus modules | ×1 — used for blueprint crafting |
Celeste’s Journals: Locations
You’ll be navigating Dam Battlegrounds, focusing on:
- South Swamp Outpost: The first journal is typically inside a collapsed building, on the bed’s foot near clutter.
- Northern Outpost (Red Lakes): The second journal is on a mattress in a derelict structure overlooking the lakes. It is found in the building around Raiders Outpost East.
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Check your map for quest markers and ideal extraction routes for a hassle-free run.
Celeste’s Journals: Step-by-step walkthrough
Step 1
Accept the quest from Celeste. Review objective locations in Dam Battlegrounds and equip yourself for enemy encounters.
Step 2
Proceed to South Swamp Outpost. Find the journal in a collapsed building; pick it up and place it in your Safe Pocket immediately.
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Step 3
Head to the northern outpost overlooking Red Lakes. Locate the second journal on the mattress, and secure it in your Safe Pocket.
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Step 4
Plan a safe extraction route and leave the battleground with journals in Safe Pocket to avoid losing progress if you’re downed or disconnected.
Step 5
Return to Celeste in Speranza and deliver both journals. Claim your awards: Magnetic Accelerator, Exodus Modules, and Heavy Gun Parts.
Celeste’s Journals: Tips
- Always use your Safe Pocket to protect quest items if conditions get risky.
- Visit outposts during daylight for better visibility and navigation.
- Hostile units tend to patrol both locations—equip weapons that suit close-quarters combat.
- Prioritize speedy extraction if enemies escalate, especially with journals in inventory.
Successfully tackling this quest means you acquire key upgrade components and progress further in ARC Raiders. You also help unlock stories and future interactions with Celeste back in Speranza.
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