The Straight Record quest in ARC Raiders sends you into Victory Ridge to find and disable an old EMP trap by turning off three nearby power switches. The task sounds tough at first, but with a bit of exploration it's quick to finish.

Straight Record: Objectives

  • Reach Victory Ridge
  • Find the old EMP trap
  • Disable three power switches
  • Shut down the EMP trap
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"Back during the First Wave, my squad and I built a trap out by the Dam. Overloaded a generator, turned it into a makeshift ARC trap. Now I hear Raiders are using it to cut comms and spring ambushes on each other. I need you to end it."

Straight Record: Rewards

Reward type Details
Advanced Mechanical Components 5x crafting material used for upgrades and gear
Medium Gun Parts 3x component for weapon crafting and repairs

Straight Record: Location

Straight Record takes place in Victory Ridge, Dam Battlegrounds.

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Straight Record: Step-by-step guide

Located Victory Ridge on the northern edge of Dam Battlegrounds, near sites like West Broken Bridge and Ruby Residence. Look for a corner stretch of road surrounded by rock formations, close to the Hydroponic Dome Complex.​

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The EMP trap is a pole wrapped in wiring with a circular top, located just north of the Hydroponic Dome Complex, on a dirt slope. Interact with it to investigate.​

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Disable the first power switch by climbing a small hill north of the EMP trap, then interact with the power switch near the cliff edge to power it down.

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For the second power switch, head back toward the EMP and climb onto a generator nearby, then leap over the walls to find the power switch behind the red walls; interact to disable it.

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To disable the third power switch, drop down on the right side, follow a wire from a hole along the ground, and find the power switch next to a broken tree; interact to turn it off.

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After disabling all three power switches, return to the EMP and interact to turn it off, completing the quest.​

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Extract carefully and claim your rewards from the quests tab.

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Straight Record: Tips

  • Pay close attention to your surroundings to spot the power switches easily—look for wires and distinct structures.
  • Disable the power switches in order: small hill first, then metallic hut, then broken tree area.
  • You don’t need to carry any items to extraction; focus on disabling the power switches and the EMP.