Flickering Threat Quest Guide for ARC Raiders BluePrints

The Flickering Threat quest is a pivotal early-to-mid game mission in ARC Raiders BluePrints, blending exploration, resource gathering, and light combat to test your ability to navigate hazardous environments and complete critical repairs. Given by the key NPC Celeste, this quest tasks you with restoring power to a vital generator near the dam—a task made urgent by the absence of the regular engineer, who is sidelined by injuries.

Whether you're new to Arc Raiders or looking to avoid common pitfalls, this walkthrough breaks down every step of the Flickering Threat quest, from accepting the mission to claiming your rewards. It's designed to be easy to follow, with short paragraphs, clear objectives, and pro tips to ensure you complete the quest efficiently on your first run.

Prerequisites & Quest Acceptance

Before you can start the Flickering Threat quest, you must first complete its preceding mission: "Power Out." This short quest introduces you to Celeste and sets the stage for the generator repair task ahead. There are no level requirements, but it's recommended to be at least level 8–10 to handle the enemies in the dam area.

To accept Flickering Threat, head to Speranza—the game's main hub—and locate Celeste. She can be found near the mission board, where she'll explain the urgency of the situation: the dam's power generators are failing, and without repairs, the region will lose critical power.

Before deploying, take a moment to prepare. Clear space in your inventory to avoid backtracking—you'll need to collect and carry key items during the quest. Additionally, equip weapons (ranged is preferred for tight corridors) and healing items to fend off hostile forces in the dam area.

Key Preparation: Gather 4 Wires (Critical!)

The most important step before heading to the dam is securing 4 Wires. These are required to repair the generator, and you cannot progress the quest without them. You have two options to get them:

First, you can loot Wires from your stash if you've collected them from previous missions or exploration. Second, you can gather them on-site in the dam's power generation complex—look for crates, boxes, and damaged equipment, as Wires often spawn near these locations.

Pro tip: Bring the 4 Wires from your stash if possible. This saves time and avoids looting under pressure, as the dam area is filled with enemies that can ambush you while you search for materials.

Step 1: Locate the Generator Hall in the Dam Battlegrounds

Once you're prepared, deploy to the Dam Battlegrounds map. The Generator Hall—your first objective—is located in the northern region of the map, within the power generation complex. It's marked by a mission icon on your minimap, so follow the marker to avoid getting lost.

The area around the power generation complex is high-traffic and often patrolled by hostile forces, including robotic units, drones, and raiders. Move carefully, use cover to avoid detection, and engage enemies only when necessary to conserve ammo and health.

There are two ways to enter the Generator Hall: you can drop through long openings in the ground (a quick shortcut) or use the nearby doors and hallways to access the room. The shortcut is recommended to save time, but be wary of enemies waiting below.

Step 2: Repair the Generator

Once inside the Generator Hall, head to the westernmost elevator and stand between the two elevators. You'll see an interaction prompt to repair the generator—this is where you'll use your 4 Wires.

Interact with the generator to start the repair process. The repair is instant, but be prepared: enemies often spawn inside the Generator Hall once you begin the repair, so keep your weapon ready to defend yourself.

While repairing, watch out for coolant leaks in the room. These leaks can freeze you momentarily, leaving you vulnerable to enemy attacks. Stay clear of any puddles or mist to avoid this hazard.

Step 3: Find the Ventilation Shaft & Locate the Power Switch

After repairing the generator, your next objective is to enable power via the power switch. First, you'll need to find the ventilation shaft, which is located near the tall building west of the elevator. You can access it via the southernmost door of the Generator Hall.

Exit the Generator Hall through the southernmost door at the end of the hall. Follow the stairs up, pass through two doors, then turn immediately left and go through two more doors—this will lead you to the room with the power switch.

The power switch is located under the stairs or in a corner of the room (look for a small box you can interact with). Before flipping the switch, scan the room for enemies—raiders often camp this area, waiting to ambush players completing the quest.

Step 4: Flip the Power Switch & Extract Safely

Once the room is clear, interact with the cheap ARC Raiders Items power switch to restore power to the region. This completes the main objectives of the Flickering Threat quest, but your journey isn't over yet—you need to extract safely to return to Speranza and claim your rewards.

In the same room as the power switch, there's a staircase leading up to the surface, near the North Complex Elevator extraction point. Use this staircase to reach the surface, but move slowly and stay in cover—raiders frequently camp this extraction point and will attack on sight.

Call the elevator and wait for it to arrive. If enemies appear, use your ranged weapons to fend them off while you wait. Once the elevator arrives, board it to extract safely back to Speranza.