ARC Raiders allow players to take on quests from traders in exchange for XP and valuable rewards. One of these quests is called Trash into Treasure, which will require players to find wires and a battery from Topside and bring them back to Speranza. Since this is one of the early quests, players who are just starting the game won't know where to get these items. So, this guide will help you locate wires and batteries so you can complete the quest.

ARC Raiders How to Extract
How to Extract in ARC Raiders

Players will need to extract in ARC Raiders during raids to bring home all their gear and loot, here's how to do it normally and via Raider Hatches.

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Where to Find Wires & Batteries in ARC Raiders

Wires and Batteries Location ARC Raiders

Since wires and batteries are items used in appliances and electrical equipment, your best chances at finding them are in places marked with an electrical or technological loot in ARC Raiders. However, players have a better chance at finding both of these items in the vicinity of electrical/power stations.

Batteries in ARC Raiders

When you reach one of these locations with electrical loot, you'll need to search every locker, crater, and drawer. Here's a breakdown of lootable locations that will help you get batteries and wires in ARC Raiders.

  • Some drawers or shelves in these locations will contain some electronic devices that can be recycled to get batteries from them.
  • Said lootable areas can also contain computer power cables that you can recycle to get wires.
  • It's best to search for CRT monitors which can be found near command consoles. These have a high chance of giving players batteries.
  • Searching electric panels and generators (often found on the exterior of these buildings) will let players accumulate wires for the quest.
  • If you happen to find enemy players in these areas, try defeating them and looting their bodies. It's highly likely they were here collecting wires and batteries, just like you.
Recycling Items to Get Wires ARC Raiders

Once you've found all the wires and batteries you need, make sure to put at least one of them in your Safe Pocket. This will let you at least extract one of them if you end up dying from an enemy player or ARC Machines. Now quickly head to the nearest extraction point to take all your components to Speranza.

Now, simply head to Shani's Trader tab and complete the Trash into Treasure quest in ARC Raiders. This will reward players with XP to level up, 1x Tactical MK.1, and 3x Adrenaline Shots.

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Extraction
Shooter
Third-Person Shooter
Survival
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Top Critic Avg: 87 /100 Critics Rec: 93%
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Released
October 30, 2025
ESRB
Teen / Violence, Blood
Developer(s)
Embark Studios
Publisher(s)
Embark Studios
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
Yes - all platforms
Cross Save
Yes - via Embark ID
Number of Players
Single-player
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unknown
PC Release Date
October 30, 2025
Xbox Series X|S Release Date
October 30, 2025
PS5 Release Date
October 30, 2025
Genre(s)
Extraction, Shooter, Third-Person Shooter, Survival