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Track down hidden caches, follow cryptic footprints, and turn the tables on supply thieves in this complete walkthrough for the ARC Raiders quest that has raiders searching every corner of Buried City. The Arc Raiders Marked for Death quest guide breaks down every step of this Tian Wen mission, from locating the Su Durante Warehouses in the Outskirts to finding Tian Wen’s cache and following the clues that lead to a hidden reward, with precise directions for navigating the northern outskirts of Buried City, interacting with the correct containers, spotting the footprints that mark the trail, and completing the objective to claim your Shotgun Choke II and Angled Grip II modifications. This ARC Raiders guide covers the essential details you need without fluff, ensuring you can finish the quest efficiently whether you are running a free loadout or protecting hard-earned resources, and it clarifies exactly where to look when the game asks you to follow the clues since that part can be tricky if you don’t know what markers to watch for on the ground.
Quest Overview And Requirements
Marked for Death is a quest given by Tian Wen after you complete the Broken Monument quest, which means you need to finish that prerequisite mission first before this quest becomes available. The quest takes place in Buried City, one of the key raid locations in ARC Raiders, and focuses on tracking down someone who has been stealing supplies from Tian Wen’s drop-off point.
The objectives are straightforward on paper but require careful observation in practice. You need to reach the Su Durante Warehouses in the Outskirts area of Buried City, search for Tian Wen’s cache near those warehouses, and then follow the clues left behind. The quest does not require extraction from Buried City, so you can enter using a free loadout to avoid losing valuable resources if things go wrong.
NPC dialogue reveals that Tian Wen has rigged the trap with tracing color, which is why whoever triggered it left visible marks behind in the form of footprints on the ground. This adds a detective-like element to the quest that fits the scavenger hunt style of tasks Tian Wen frequently assigns.
How To Complete Marked For Death
Reach The Su Durante Warehouses
Your first objective is to make it to the Su Durante Warehouses located in the northern Outskirts of Buried City, which appears on the upper left corner of the map. This point of interest is on the far northwest side of the map, and while it looks out of the way, you should be prepared to encounter other raiders who may also be looking for Tian Wen’s cache.
Once you arrive at the marked location on your map, the first objective will complete automatically and your quest will update to tell you to find Tian Wen’s cache near the warehouses. Keep your guard up since this area can attract other players drawn to the same quest objective.
Find Tian Wen’s Cache
The cache is located outside the main green warehouse on the left side of the building, specifically on the north side of the structure. When you reach the Su Durante Warehouses, make your way to the left outside wall and walk along it until you come across a square container that looks like the same type that can often be breached and searched elsewhere in ARC Raiders.
This small crate sits outside the building, and you need to interact with it to trigger the next part of the quest. Some guides note it is on the left side of the main green warehouse, while others describe it as being on the north side of the building, so if you do not see it on the left, check the north-facing exterior wall.
Interacting with this container completes the second objective and updates your quest to let you know that Tian Wen wants you to follow the clues to what she is looking for.
How To Follow The Clues
This is the part where many players get stuck if they do not know what clues to look for, but the solution is simpler than it initially appears. The clues you need to follow are the footprints left on the ground heading west, just behind where the crate is located.
When you are looking at the cache from the front, simply turn around 180 degrees and look into the trees behind you to spot the trail. In the middle of the trees you will see footprints on the ground that lead into the shrubs of the dune further to the northwest, and these footsteps will guide you to the quest item.
You do not have to follow the footprints for long because the item you are looking for is just beyond the broken wire fence that the trail leads through. Immediately on the other side of the fence, in a group of bushes or shrubs, you will find something that requires inspection.
Interact with this item to complete the quest, and you are now free to either loot the area, work on additional quests in Buried City, or extract using the Northern Station near the Library point of interest by heading southeast.
Quest Rewards
Completing the Marked for Death quest rewards you with two useful gun modifications for your arsenal in ARC Raiders:
| Quantity | Item Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shotgun Choke II | Modification |
| 1 | Angled Grip II | Modification |
These modifications improve your shotgun handling and weapon stability, making them valuable additions for close-quarters combat encounters.
Important Notes And Tips
Use A Free Loadout If Worried
Since completing the Marked for Death quest does not require extraction from Buried City, it is best to enter the raid using a free loadout if you are worried about not making it out alive. This ensures you will not lose any hard-earned resources you have been saving up for other purposes.
Watch For Other Raiders
The Su Durante Warehouses area can attract other players who are also working on the same quest, so do not let your guard down when approaching the location. Be prepared for potential encounters and have your weapons ready as you navigate the warehouses.
Dialogue Context
When you accept the quest, Tian Wen says someone has been lifting supplies from the drop-off point and asks you to stake out the area to catch them in the act or track them back to where they are stashing the goods. Upon entering the raid, Tian Wen confirms the cache is on the outskirts of the city near some warehouses and mentions the tracing color trap that should leave plenty of marks behind.
Upon completion, Tian Wen remarks that the thief will not be stealing again and asks you to keep the drop-offs between you since they are not exactly sanctioned by Celeste, adding a hint of intrigue to the quest narrative.
Extraction Options
After completing the quest, you can extract using the Northern Station by the Library point of interest by heading southeast from the warehouse area, or you can continue looting and working on additional quests in Buried City before extracting.
