To start your Outpost in Arc Raiders, bring a camera to the Ruined Homestead in southern Blue Gate, photograph a farmland house, then finish Sheltered Retreat's material and combat stages. The homestead sits near Olive Grove, northwest of Ancient Fort, so zoom into that corner before choosing your route. Your preparation starts with a camera; browsing ARC Raiders Items can fit into planning your next loadout.

Where do you take the Arc Raiders farmhouse photo

You need a farmland house at the Ruined Homestead, beside Olive Grove in the southern part of The Blue Gate. The location's small map label is easy to miss until you zoom in closely. Use Olive Grove to orient yourself, then head toward the farm buildings.

Before you leave base, open the Outpost tab and check Sheltered Retreat, which becomes accessible at Level 18. Its opening stage, Research Topside Living Conditions, is the farmhouse photography task. You can inspect the later stages there too, giving you a reason to keep useful construction supplies while preparing for the first trip.

Pack an actual camera before entering the raid. You can craft one at the basic workbench with 8 Plastic Parts and 1 Wire, buy one from Shani, or use the camera supplied when accepting Sizing Things Up. Keep it in your safe pocket during the approach, then move it into a quick-use slot when you're ready to take the picture.

How do you complete the Arc Raiders camera objective

Equip the camera and photograph one of the main farmland houses around the Ruined Homestead. On PC, hold the right mouse button to aim, then press the left mouse button to take the shot. The damaged farmhouse with the large hole is a confirmed target, making it a useful choice when you're unsure which structure to frame.

Check nearby threats before putting the camera in your hands. A Bombardier can patrol this area, and its Spotters can expose your position while you're lining up the building. Pick your position with both the house and your immediate surroundings in view, so you can respond if the approach becomes dangerous.

After taking the picture, check whether the objective updated. When a shot doesn't register, reposition and frame the damaged farmhouse before trying again. Once you have progress, extract and return to the project interface to finish the stage and collect the Advanced Camera Blueprint.

What completes Sheltered Retreat after the farmhouse photo

You finish Sheltered Retreat by supplying construction materials and completing its damage objectives. Gather Building Materials needs 3 Planks, 5 Sheet Metal, 10 ARC Alloy, and 3 Advanced Electrical Components. Check your stash against those exact quantities before committing to another supply run.

Celeste sells Planks and Sheet Metal for 3 Assorted Seeds each, so buying the required quantities takes 24 Assorted Seeds. That gives you a direct option for clearing those two requirements while you gather the remaining components. You can also look for Planks in residential areas and Sheet Metal in technological or industrial locations.

The last stage asks you to deal 800 damage to flying ARC enemies and 300 damage to Bullies. Pendola Pass is the destination for the Bully objective, so prepare that trip around combat and watch the project counters as you work. Completing Sheltered Retreat opens your Outpost for furniture and crafting stations, including the Research Station used for weapon amplification.

Check your camera, complete the farmhouse shot, and use the project requirements to decide what your next raid needs. For your next supply check, browse ARC Raiders Coins for sale as you plan your preparation budget. Keep each trip focused on the stage you're completing, with extraction planned before you head out.