To successfully complete Shoring Up Defenses in Arc Raiders, you need to navigate the Riven Tides update with a clear plan. This starting quest tasks players with reinforcing key locations across the beach-based map while clearing out hostile robot presence.

Accepting this mission from Apollo provides an immediate benefit: a Dockmaster's Detector. This item is essential for finding buried treasure when playing under the Beachcombing map condition. However, to finish the mission, you must be prepared to fight and scavenge.

Shoring Up Defenses Quest Objectives

The quest consists of four specific objectives that can be completed in any order. Note that progress carries over across multiple matches:

  • Destroy five Wasps: These are small, white flying Arcs.
  • Destroy three Fireflies: Larger, grey, armored enemies that shoot fire.
  • Reinforce the Raider structure: Located on top of a Stacking Yard Crane.
  • Board up shuttered windows: Found within the hotel.

To complete the reinforcement step, you will need one Arc Alloy. While you can bring this into your raid, you can also loot them from enemies like Wasps and Fireflies during your run.

How to Reinforce the Stacking Yard Crane

The most technical part of Shoring Up Defenses in Arc Raiders involves reaching the northeast section of Riven Tide. You must head to the Stacking Yard location to find the necessary structure.

Once there, locate one of the three cranes. You can reach the top by either taking the stairs or using a zipline; for this guide, we utilized the middle crane. At the summit, you will see a flimsy sheet of metal held up by poles. Interact with these posts and use your Arc Alloy to reinforce the structure and complete the objective.

Boarding Up Windows at Hotel Panorama Azzurro

The final step requires traveling to the western side of the map to Hotel Panorama Azzurro. Head directly to the second floor to locate the specific rooms that need attention.

Look for rooms with shuttered windows; these rooms have numbers displayed above the doors. For example, room 213 contains a shutter that can be interacted with. When you interact with it, you will board up the window with wood, fulfilling the requirement.

Pro-tip: If you encounter another player struggling with this step, keep in mind that certain shutters may only allow one player to interact with them at a time. If you are having trouble finding a valid target, head straight to room 213.

Once all objectives are finalized, return to Apollo to claim your rewards: three Barricade Kits, three Lure Grenade Traps, and six Seeker Grenades.