This guide breaks the objective into clear parts and gives step-by-step actions you can follow in order. Work methodically: reach the generator, complete repairs, move to the shaft area, find the switch under the stairs, activate it, then get out to complete the Flickering Threat mission in Arc Raiders.
Ventilation Shaft in Arc Raiders: Quick overview
| Task | Summary |
|---|---|
| Location | Dam – Power Generation Complex |
| Steps | Enter → Repair Generator → Find Shaft → Flip Switch → Exit |
| Items needed | Basic repair parts / wires |
| Rewards | Gun Parts, Mechanical Components, Helmet |
How to find the Ventilation Shaft
After fixing the generator, here is how you can find the Ventilation Shaft:
Step #1
Leave the Generator Room through the southern door.

Step #2
Go upstairs; the shaft area is near the top of the stairs.

Step #3
Look for a vent opening or fan area — that’s the target.


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Completing the Flickering Threat mission in Arc Raiders
In Arc Raiders’ Flickering Threat mission, you’ll enter the Dam Power Generation Complex, repair the main generator, exit through the southern door, climb the stairs to the ventilation shaft, flip the power switch beneath the stairs, and extract safely for rewards.
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Medium Gun Parts | 5 |
| Advanced Mechanical Components | 3 |
| Helmet (Cosmetic) | 1 |
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