ARC Raiders - Snap & Salvage Walkthrough: Location, Rewards & Step-by-Step Guide

Snap & Salvage is a Stella Montis quest from Tian Wen where you photograph a rover, search papers at a security checkpoint, and collect two salvage items—a Magnetron and a Flow Controller. It’s a simple exploration-and-scavenging quest that rewards weapon mods and light ammo, offering early to mid-game gear upgrades.

Snap and Salvage: Objectives

• Take a photo of any of the Rovers in the Sandbox.
• Search the papers in the Security Checkpoint room by the Lobby.
• Deliver a Magnetron to Tian Wen.
• Deliver a Flow Controller to Tian Wen.

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Snap and Salvage: Rewards

Snap and Salvage: Locations

The Rover for the photo objective is located in the Robotic Sandbox area on the lower layer of the Stella Montis map, typically perched on a sand pile or in sandy open spaces.

For the “Search the papers” objective, the Security Checkpoint room can be found on the upper floor of Stella Montis, close to the Lobby.

The Magnetron and Flow Controller are rare loot items primarily found in the Cultural Archives areas on the first layer of Stella Montis, particularly inable lockers, drawers, and cabinets, with the Medical Research zone also being a popular spot for the Flow Controller.

ARC Raiders Snap and Salvage: Step-by-step guide

Step 1

Go to the Robotic Sandbox area on the lower layer of Stella Montis and find a Rover on the sandy surface. Approach it and take a photo when prompted.

Step 2

Head to the Lobby area and breach the door labeled “Security, Restricted Access” to enter the Security Checkpoint room. Turn right inside and search the U-shaped desk to find the important papers.

Step 3

Search for a Magnetron salvage item mainly in the Assembly Workshop and Business Center zones of Stella Montis. Look inside breachable lockers, cabinets, and drawers.

Step 4

Find a Flow Controller salvage item primarily in the Medical Research zone, as well as in the Assembly Workshop. Loot thoroughly to acquire it.

Step 5

Return to Tian Wen and deliver the Magnetron and Flow Controller to complete the quest and receive your rewards.

Snap and Salvage quest tips

• Prioritize reaching the Robotics Sandbox first to take the Rover photo while the area might be less contested.
• When breaching the Security Checkpoint room, be cautious of enemy players and utilize cover behind desks.
• The Magnetron and Flow Controller are rare loot items; plan multiple runs to farm these if needed, focusing on Assembly Workshop and Medical Research zones.
• Avoid recycling or breaking down the rare salvage items—keep them intact for delivery.

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