What to know
- The League quest is split across two maps and two photo objectives
- You must first collect sports items and take a photo in Buried City
- The final photo is taken at a goal near the water towers in Dam Battlegrounds
- Time management matters if you don’t spawn close to the towers
Right after picking up The League quest in ARC Raiders, you’ll be sent on a scavenger-style objective that ends with a very specific photo location. Below is a clean, location-focused guide that walks you through the Goal by the Water Tower step and everything required to reach it smoothly.
The League quest objectives
| Quest Part | Map | Objective | Key Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Buried City | Collect items + take photo | Football + Bicycle Pump |
| Part 2 | Dam Battlegrounds | Photograph goal | Reach water tower area |
Before the game allows progress on the Dam Battlegrounds step, you must complete the first section. This ensures the final photo actually registers.
In Buried City, you’re looking for two sports-related items: a deflated football and a bicycle pump. These commonly spawn inside apartment interiors, but there is a reliable guaranteed pump spawn if you start this quest on Buried City. Near the train station, a bicycle leaning beside a hut always has a bicycle pump attached, making this the safest pickup route.
Once both items are secured, head to the news kiosk near the train station and take a photo. This area usually has minimal ARC presence, so you can finish this step without burning ammo or time.
How to reach the goal by the water tower in Dam Battlegrounds
After completing the Buried City photo, queue into Dam Battlegrounds. This is where many players get stuck—not because the objective is hard, but because the location is very specific.
Your ideal spawn is the bottom-left side of the map, close to the water towers. If you land here, the objective becomes trivial. If not, you’ll need to sprint across the map, which can be risky depending on remaining raid time.
Step 1: Move toward the water towers
As soon as you load in, open your map and identify the cluster of tall cylindrical water towers. These towers sit slightly away from major combat zones, but the route there can still cut through patrol paths if you’re unlucky.
Step 2: Locate the football goal
Near the base of the water towers, you’ll find a football-shaped sphere on the ground. Right next to it is a metal goalpost, clearly set up as a small football goal. This is the exact quest target—other goals or props elsewhere on the map will not count.
Step 3: Take the photo
Stand far enough back to frame both the goalpost and the football object, then use your camera tool. The quest update triggers immediately if the angle is correct. No enemies need to be killed, and no interaction beyond the photo is required.
If you enter Dam Battlegrounds with less than 16 minutes remaining, reaching this area from a far spawn can be tight. In those cases, it’s usually better to extract and retry for a closer drop.
Rewards from The League quest
Once the goal photo at the water towers is done, return to Apollo in ARC Raiders to redeem the mission.
| Reward | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tagging Grenades | 5 | Tactical utility grenades |
| Fireworks | 5 | Throwable distraction item |
| Faded Flush (Aviator Color) | 1 | Cosmetic outfit color unlock |
Common mistakes to avoid
Many players try photographing random goals or sports props across the map. Only the goal directly beside the water towers counts. Another frequent issue is forgetting to complete the Buried City photo first, which prevents the Dam Battlegrounds objective from registering.
Once the photo near the water towers is taken, The League quest instantly completes and your rewards are added on extraction. As long as you manage your spawn position and time, this is one of the safer photo-based objectives in ARC Raiders—and a good example of how exploration-focused quests are structured.
