TL;DR
- Complete three distinct map locations: Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, and Buried City
- Use provided key for Water Treatment Control room – protect it with safe pockets
- Simply stand near rocket thrusters on Spaceport – no interaction required
- Identify correct Space Travel building on sixth floor in Buried City
- Each location completion is instant – no need to wait if loot is already taken
The Arc Raiders “Greasing Her Palms” quest from Celeste presents a unique multi-map challenge that differs significantly from standard single-location missions. Unlike typical quests confined to one raid area, this assignment spans the entire Rust Belt region, requiring visits to three distinct combat zones: Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, and Buried City. This geographical spread naturally extends completion time but offers valuable exploration opportunities.
Strategic preparation begins immediately upon quest acceptance, as you receive a crucial key for one location. All three target areas contain premium loot caches, making inventory management essential. I strongly recommend equipping at least one safe pocket before embarking, particularly for your initial destination to safeguard the key against potential death. Experienced players often complete these locations in reverse difficulty order, starting with the simplest objective to build momentum.
Understanding the quest’s completion mechanics is vital – merely entering each designated area fulfills the objective, regardless of whether previous players have already looted the location. This forgiveness mechanic prevents frustration when competing with other raiders for the same objectives during peak gameplay hours.
Your first destination presents the most straightforward navigation challenge. The locked room within Water Treatment Control on Dam Battlegrounds provides clear directional cues, making it an ideal starting point for players new to multi-map quests. The key you received automatically upon accepting the quest is specifically designed for this location.
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Navigate to the central-map Water Treatment Control landmark, then ascend to the middle floor of the structure. Though compact in design, the building’s eastern corner houses your target room, clearly visible in the reference image above. The lock mechanism accepts your quest key, but if opportunistic raiders have already breached the room, simply crossing the threshold completes the objective. Advanced players often use this location as a tactical extraction point after completion, as the secured room provides excellent cover during enemy encounters.
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The Spaceport segment requires positional awareness rather than physical interaction. Despite the objective text suggesting you “scope out” the rocket thrusters, the game merely requires proximity for a brief period. The actual location sits closer to Control Tower A6 than the Rocket Assembly area, presenting a common navigation pitfall for impatient raiders.
Identify the massive rocket thrusters mounted on transport trailers northeast of Control Tower A6. These industrial components serve dual purposes – both as your objective marker and as impromptu cover against hostile forces. Remain within the designated area until your quest updates, using the thrusters’ substantial bulk to avoid detection from both player raiders and ARC automatons like the notoriously aggressive Rocketeer units. If the completion trigger seems delayed, implement a pacing pattern near the southwestern thruster – this movement often accelerates the recognition mechanic.
Seasoned players recommend approaching this location during lower-population server hours, as the open terrain makes stealth approaches challenging. The rocket thrusters’ positioning creates natural blind spots that skilled raiders can exploit for both quest completion and opportunistic player engagements.
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Your final destination presents the most common identification challenge. The “barricaded area” on the sixth floor of Buried City’s Space Travel building frequently confuses players who mistakenly enter the adjacent Research building. These nearly identical structures share architectural similarities but contain different interior layouts and objectives.
Confirm you’re entering the correct facility by checking for distinctive Space Travel branding near the entrance. Once inside, navigate upward to the sixth floor where the barricaded section is clearly marked with environmental storytelling elements like stacked crates and temporary fencing. The completion trigger activates immediately upon entry, making this the quickest objective once properly located.
Pro tip: Complete this location during night cycles or weather events for reduced player traffic. The verticality of the Space Travel building creates strategic advantages for completionists, as higher floors provide panoramic views of approaching threats. Many players combine this quest objective with reconnaissance class strategies from our Class Guide to maximize situational awareness during the approach.
Action Checklist
- Equip safe pocket and accept quest from Celeste to receive key
- Travel to Dam Battlegrounds – Water Treatment Control middle floor eastern room
- Navigate Spaceport – rocket thrusters NE of Control Tower A6, stand nearby
- Locate Buried City – Space Travel building sixth floor barricaded area
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