The Sparks Fly quest in ARC Raiders is given by Apollo and involves destroying a Hornet drone using a Trigger Nade or Snap Blast grenade. These grenades are supplied to you when the quest begins, so you don't need to craft or buy them.
Sparks Fly: Objectives
- Destroy a Hornet with a Trigger 'Nade or Snap Blast
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"These Hornet stings can really mess you up, if you're unlucky. And Even if you destroy one, you're still wasting a ton of ammo. I've been working on a more elegant way to bring them down. Care to make some sparks fly?"
Sparks Fly: Rewards
| Reward | Details |
|---|---|
| Trigger Nade Blueprint | Blueprint to craft Trigger Nade grenades |
| Crude Explosives | 4x Explosive crafting materials |
| Processor | 2x Electronic crafting components |
Sparks Fly: Location
Hornet Drones in ARC Raiders are typically found near rooftops, terraces, and residential structures — especially in elevated areas across all maps. Here are a few known Hornet spawn locations in Dam Battlegrounds, as reported by Metalforge.
Sparks Fly: Step-by-step guide
Once you locate a Hornet, can shoot it a couple of times to lower its health, making it easier to kill with the grenade.
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Aim carefully at the hover spot. For the Trigger Nade, you must manually detonate it by right-clicking. Timing the detonation ensures you hit the Hornet.
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When the Hornet is destroyed by your grenade, the quest objective is complete.Extract safely and claim your rewards from the quests tab.
Sparks Fly: Tips
- Aim at the Hornet’s rear thrusters which are less armored to down them faster.
- Hornets shoot a red laser targeting you before attacking, so keep moving and use the Testing Annex structures for cover.
- They often spawn in packs with Wasps, so isolate Hornets first to avoid being overwhelmed.
- If you run out, you can buy more from Apollo, but conserve your supply to avoid grinding.
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