The quest “The Battening Down” in Arc Raiders serves as your introduction to the treacherous Riven Tides map, testing both your navigation skills and your patience. While the tasks—photographing cracks, fixing leaks, and sampling the shoreline—sound straightforward, their locations are deliberately obscured, turning this otherwise simple mission into a frustrating scavenger hunt. This guide cracks the code on all three objectives, saving you from wandering the northern coast aimlessly and letting you get straight to the action.
Locating the Seawall Cracks at Wavebreaker
The quest’s initial instruction to “take a picture of the cracks in the seawall” is misleading because there’s no map marker labeled “Seawall.” The northern coastline itself functions as this structure. A reliable spot to find the telltale cracks is on the eastern side of the Wavebreaker region, a location you must zoom in on the map to see clearly. Navigate to this area and proceed east until you pass one major junction.
From there, look for a spot where you can descend to the southern side of the concrete barrier. You’ll be looking for a distinctive, graffiti-like marking etched into the wall’s surface. Standing directly before this visual cue will trigger the prompt to capture your photograph, completing the first leg of your coastal inspection.
Pinpointing the Leaking Oil Pipes on the Eastern Wall
The quest to fix leaking oil can send you on a false trail, as numerous pipelines run along the northern defenses. Ignore these generic pipes. The specific leak you need to repair is situated at the far eastern extremity of the seawall. Travel to the northern side of the wall and head east until you reach the map’s border.
Between the two furthest junctions on the right-hand side, you’ll spot two distinct pipes protruding from the ground. These are not part of the larger network along the wall but are isolated fixtures. Approaching these standalone pipes will activate the interaction prompt to seal the leak, moving you one step closer to fortifying Riven Tides.
Sampling the Shoreline North of Azzurro Beach
The final task to “sample the shoreline” is arguably the most vexing due to its vague wording. Your search should focus on the northwest quadrant of the map. Locate the prominent, red-colored Azzurro hotel area, and identify Azzurro Beach directly above it on the coastline. Your target lies north of this beach.
The challenge here is the lack of a precise marker. You must move north from Azzurro Beach until you are along the water’s edge, then meticulously inspect each cluster of seaweed you encounter. The sampling prompt will only appear when you approach the densest, most prominent group of seaweed. This methodical search completes The Battening Down, rewarding you for your diligence and allowing you to dive deeper into the mysteries of Riven Tides.
