Arc Raiders A Balanced Harvest Quest Guide

Arc Raiders quests frequently send raiders back to the Research & Administration building on Dam Battlegrounds, and A Balanced Harvest is no exception. This particular mission requires you to push into this chaotic hotspot and track down documents tied to a research initiative. Because the area is often swarming with activity, getting in and out smoothly can be more complicated than it sounds. To help you stay efficient and avoid unnecessary setbacks, we’ve put together a clear walkthrough covering every objective step by step.

You can safely load into Dam Battlegrounds with a free kit for this quest since extraction is not required for completion. If things go south inside the extremely active Research & Administration building—which you must enter to progress—you won’t have to worry about losing valuable gear. Of course, if you thrive in PvP situations, you may prefer bringing a stronger loadout to capitalize on the building’s constant player traffic. The choice ultimately depends on how confident you feel in high-conflict areas.

When you’re ready to complete A Balanced Harvest, follow the steps below to move through each objective quickly and efficiently.

Go to the Research & Administration Building

The first step in this quest is to head to the Research & Administration Building on Dam Battlegrounds.

This POI is well known for being a high-traffic location, largely because it houses several valuable and heavily contested key rooms. As a result, running into other raiders here is extremely common. If you regularly engage in PvP, your lobbies may be particularly aggressive, making survival more difficult. It’s wise to approach this building cautiously and prepare for potential fights before stepping inside.

There are multiple ways to enter the Research & Administration building, but for the sake of efficiency, the southwest entrance is your best option. Entering from this direction places you directly inside the reception area. As soon as you arrive here, your objective will update, instructing you to locate Lab 1 on the upper level of the structure.

Locate Lab 1 on the Upper Floor above the Reception

From the reception area, move toward the back wall and use the zipline to ascend to the next level.

After reaching the upper platform, turn right and follow the walkway along that side.

Continue along this path until you reach the first door on your left-hand side. This room is Lab 1, the location required for the next stage of the quest.

Upon entering Lab 1, your objective will update again. You’ll now be tasked with searching for any traces connected to the agricultural research project.

Search for any Traces of the Agricultural Research Project

Once inside Lab 1, you’re essentially at the finish line. Look for a stack of papers resting on a desk positioned near the center of the room. Interact with these documents to uncover the trace related to the agricultural research project and complete the final objective.

With that interaction complete, A Balanced Harvest is officially finished. From here, you’re free to continue looting the upper floor, attempt an extraction for additional rewards, or stay and engage in more PvP action if you’re feeling confident. The decision is entirely yours, raider.

No matter how you choose to proceed, be sure to explore more Arc Raiders quest guides here on Gamer Choice, or browse our full Arc Raiders guides hub for additional walkthroughs and tips to help you dominate the battlefield.