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Most ARC Raiders quests mainly involve sorting through junk or repairing broken gear up top. But “The Major’s Footlocker” is a personal mission for Tian Wen, Speranza’s weapons dealer. Instead of searching for hidden weapon caches in the Buried City, like in Tian Wen’s “Market Correction” and “Industrial Espionage” quests, this quest sends you to Dam Battlegrounds to find special family keepsakes.
You need to successfully complete an extraction to finish “The Major’s Footlocker.” It’s best to go in with nothing, a free starting setup, or at least some weapons ready in case you encounter ARC enemies or hostile Raiders. It’s also a good idea to bring a Raider Hatch Key, which allows you to leave quietly from Dam Battlegrounds. If you get knocked out during the quest and don’t have the items safely stored, you’ll have to start over.
Location to Find Major Aiva’s Mementos – Apartments Northwest of Dam
To locate Major Aiva’s keepsakes, head to Ruby Residence, which is made up of three buildings northwest of the Hydroponic Dome Complex at Dam Battlegrounds. The quest instructions mention searching “the apartments northwest of The Dam.” This might make you think of the nearby Pale Apartments, but you won’t be able to progress the quest there. The first picture above shows exactly where Ruby Residence is and which building to check.
In the westernmost Ruby Residence building, go to the top floor. On the top level, find a container on a desk near a window. It will have the yellow quest text on it. Simply interact with the container (shown in the second image above) and collect the memorabilia inside. Make sure to have an open inventory slot and, if possible, store the mementos in a safe pocket. If your inventory is full, you risk dropping the item on the ground and being unable to finish the quest.
Once you’ve collected Major Aiva’s mementos, just return safely to Speranza and talk to Tian Wen for your reward.
How to Find the Ruby Residence
The Ruby Residence is located northwest of the Hydroponic Dome Complex in Dam Battlegrounds. The first image shows the exact location and which building to check. The top floor of the westernmost building contains the container with the quest item you need. Be sure to loot it carefully to avoid losing the memorabilia.
Tips for Completing the Quest Quickly
“The Major’s Footlocker” is fairly straightforward and can be done quickly, especially if you go solo. Here are some quick tips:
- Go without an augment – Usually, augmentations help, but in this case, not using one gives you an extra safe pocket, allowing you to bring a Raider Hatch Key without the risk of losing it if you’re knocked out.
- Bring a Raider Hatch Key – Since the quest requires extraction, it’s smart to have a key just in case someone tries to camp your exit.
- Use Adrenaline Shots – Carry a few to boost your speed. Sprint until exhausted, then use a shot to keep moving quickly.
- Coordinate with other Raiders via proximity chat – Solo players have had positive interactions, and many will let you focus on your quest if you communicate your intentions.
Additional Note
If you skip using an augment, you won’t be able to equip a shield, so stay stealthy near ARC enemies.
Overall, “The Major’s Footlocker” is a brief quest. Even if the directions in the game are a bit unclear, knowing the mementos are in Ruby Residence saves a lot of time. Completing it efficiently lets you move on to other goals in ARC Raiders with ease.
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