The Greasing Her Palms quest in Arc Raiders is one of those missions that looks simple at first—but quickly turns into a scavenger hunt across multiple danger zones. You’ll be diving into three different regions—the Dam, Spaceport, and Buried City—to complete precise objectives that unlock the valuable Lure Grenade Blueprint and rare crafting components.
In this complete walkthrough, we’ll show you exactly where to find the Dam Surveillance Key, how to scope out the Rocket Assembly thrusters, and where to locate the barricaded floor in the Space Travel Building. Whether you’re running solo or with a squad, this guide covers every location, reward, and fix for common quest bugs so you can finish the mission smoothly and maximize your loot in one run.
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What is the Greasing Her Palms Quest in Arc Raiders?
“Greasing Her Palms” is a short multi-POI exploration quest that asks players to visit three separate locations across three maps (Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, Buried City). Completing it rewards a Lure Grenade Blueprint plus crafting components used for gadgets. The quest is straightforward but sometimes experiences registration bugs (notably at the Spaceport thruster objective), so following the exact interaction steps below will help.
| Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Quest name | Greasing Her Palms |
| Quest type | Multi-location exploration / visit objectives |
| Maps involved | Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, Buried City |
| Special item required | Dam Surveillance Key (for Dam objective) |
| Primary reward | Lure Grenade Blueprint |
| Secondary rewards | Speaker Component ×3, Electrical Component ×3 |
| Difficulty | Low–Medium (map travel + potential PvP/ARC encounters) |
- Dam: Visit the locked room in Water Treatment Control (requires Dam Surveillance Key).
- Spaceport: Scope out rocket thrusters outside Rocket Assembly.
- Buried City: Visit the barricaded area on floor 6 of the Space Travel Building.
All Quest Locations
1) Dam — Water Treatment Control
Exact objective text: Visit the locked room in the Water Treatment Control building.
How to reach & interact: On the Dam Battlegrounds map, go to the Water Treatment Control building (central industrial complex). Enter through the main entrance, follow the internal corridor pattern (main → first right → down the hall → right) to the locked surveillance room. Use the Dam Surveillance Key on the door to complete the objective. The key is a container drop (cabinets/desks) — see the farming section.
2) Spaceport — Rocket Assembly
Exact objective text: Scope out the rocket thrusters outside the Rocket Assembly.
How to trigger: The objective targets exterior thruster stacks outside Rocket Assembly. You must look directly at the large external thruster clusters (line of sight) and hold aim briefly so the client/server registers the “scan.” Passing by quickly or only viewing indoor thrusters often does not register. If it doesn’t tick, try stepping back ~3–5m and re-aiming; relogging can fix persistent non-registration.
3) Buried City — Space Travel Building
Exact objective text: Visit the barricaded area on floor 6 of the Space Travel Building.
How to reach & interact: Enter the Space Travel Building, take the internal stairwell to floor 6, and walk into the barricaded section near the stairs. You do not need to break barricades — simply being at the correct location triggers the objective.
Steps to complete Arc Raiders Greasing Her Palms Quest
Preparation
- Activate the quest in your journal so objectives register. Bring mobility items and healing; be ready for ARC machines or PvP at POIs.
Run order (recommended)
- Farm or check for Dam Surveillance Key first (makes Dam step immediate). If you don’t have the key, do a fast residential loop on Dam.
- Travel to Dam → Water Treatment Control. Use the Dam Surveillance Key on the locked room door and loot if needed. Objective should tick.
- Go to Spaceport → Rocket Assembly. Stand outside the Rocket Assembly, focus your crosshair on the exterior thruster stacks and ADS/hold aim for ~1–2s at each cluster until the objective ticks. If it doesn’t, move and try again or relog.
- Travel to Buried City → Space Travel Building. Take internal stairs to floor 6 and enter the barricaded area to complete the final objective.
- Extract and confirm rewards: Lure Grenade Blueprint and components should appear in your rewards or account blueprints. If reward appears missing, restart the client and check account blueprint list.
Dam Surveillance Key Farming Guide
Where it spawns
- The Dam Surveillance Key is a randomized container drop primarily from residential buildings (apartments, houses) and from desks/cabinets in Research & Administration POIs on the Dam map. It is not tied to a specific enemy.
Fast farming route (recommended loop)
- Start at a low-traffic spawn near a cluster of residential POIs (Ruby Residence area is commonly cited).
- Quickly clear rooms and open every drawer, cabinet and locker (keys are container drops).
- If the key doesn’t appear after one loop, extract or fast travel (if available) to reset spawns and loop again. Short repeated loops are faster than long contested fights.
Tactics
- Run during lower-population server times (less PvP).
- Bring a teammate to cover approaches and reduces time spent in contested interiors.
- Do not hoard keys on long runs — using it before a death reduces drop risk.
Rewards Explained
Lure Grenade Blueprint (primary reward)
- Unlocks the Lure Grenade gadget which can distract ARC machines — useful for stealth or creating windows to reposition/loot. Once the blueprint is claimed it becomes available account-wide (or visible in your blueprint list).
Crafting Components (Speaker ×3, Electrical ×3)
- These are common crafting ingredients used to craft gadgets like the Lure Grenade. They help you craft multiple gadgets without farming additional components immediately.
Common Problems & Fixes
Issue: Spaceport thruster step not registering
- Cause: the objective expects a deliberate visual scan of the exterior thruster stacks. Quick passing or focusing on indoor thrusters will often not register.
- Fixes: stand still, ADS and hold aim at the external thruster cluster for ~1–2 seconds; if still not working, move back and retarget, or exit/rejoin the session. Many players have reported this workaround.
Issue: Dam key not opening door / wrong key
- Confirm your inventory item is the Dam Surveillance Key (there are multiple Dam keys). If correct but it fails, try clearing nearby enemies, stepping away and re-interacting, or relogging.
Issue: Blueprint missing after extract
- Rare community reports indicate the blueprint sometimes doesn’t appear immediately in the account list. Restart the game and check the blueprint tab; if missing, gather session details and contact official support.
Recommended Loadout and Strategy
Solo run (fast / stealthy)
- Primary: suppressed weapon (for quieter room clears).
- Mobility: sprint boosts / grapples if available to shorten loops.
- Consumables: 2× heals, 1× shield or stabilizer.
- Playstyle: fast entry → loot residential containers → exit to safe extraction.
Squad run (safer / contested)
- Bring at least one teammate for cover and one for area-watch while you interact with locked rooms. Use distraction gadgets or grenades to control ARC spawns. Coordinate who will watch extract and who loots interiors.
Quick Tips for Faster Completion
- Activate the quest before leaving the main menu so all objective visits register.
- If you’re missing the Dam key, run short residential loops instead of long map sweeps.
- For Spaceport, always aim at the external thruster stacks and hold — don’t rush past them.
- If an objective won’t tick after retries, relog the session — many players reported this fixes registration bugs.
- After completion, check your blueprint tab and then restart the client if it’s not visible.
FAQs
Q: Where exactly is the Dam Surveillance Key found?
A: It’s a random container drop — search residential buildings, cabinets, desks in Ruby Residence and Research & Administration areas of the Dam.
Q: Do I need to destroy barricades in Buried City?
A: No — simply entering the correct barricaded area on floor 6 triggers the objective; no destruction required.
Q: Is the Lure Grenade blueprint account-wide?
A: Claiming the blueprint normally unlocks it to your account’s blueprint list. If it doesn’t appear, restart and verify.
Q: Can the quest be completed solo?
A: Yes — doable solo, but squads speed up completion and reduce the risk at contested POIs.
Q: What should I do if Spaceport objective is bugged?
A: Retarget and aim at exterior thrusters, step back and try again; if persistent, relog and retry the objective. Community threads document this behavior.
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