For players who are trying to get a handle on Arc Raiders’ missions, the "Back On Top" quest can feel a bit scattered if you don’t know what to do. In this guide, I’ll break down the quest step by step, explain common pitfalls, and share tips on how most players handle it in practice. This is written from the perspective of someone who has run through this quest multiple times and has seen how players usually approach it.

Who Gives the Quest and Where to Start?

The quest "Back On Top" is given by the trader Tian Wen. Most players encounter him at the usual trade locations across the map, including:

• Dam Battlegrounds

• Buried City

• Spaceport

• The Blue Gate

In general, you’ll want to pick up this quest as soon as you have the ability to explore these areas safely. Players usually start at whichever location is closest, as the quest involves moving across multiple zones.

What Is the Objective?

In practice, this quest is straightforward: Tian Wen wants you to mark buildings for potential outposts. The idea is not to secure or clear these buildings, just to identify them for the crew. Most players quickly realize that this is a "paint and move on" type of objective.

Here’s a list of the locations you need to mark:

• Dam Battlegrounds: Pattern House

• The Blue Gate: White lookout tower south of the Warehouse Complex

• Spaceport: South Trench Tower

• Buried City: Building with the mural in the Buried Properties

The usual approach is to take your paint tool, mark the building, and move to the next. Most players find that lingering too long at each location is unnecessary unless you want to explore the area or farm resources.

How to Complete the Quest Efficiently

In general, completing this quest efficiently comes down to route planning and inventory management. Most players do the following:

1. Plan your route ahead of time. Going in a straight path between locations avoids backtracking.

2. Carry enough supplies. While the quest itself doesn’t require combat, traveling through hostile areas often means you’ll need ammo or healing items.

3. Focus on marking only. The objective is simply to mark buildings, so you don’t need to engage enemies unless you get ambushed.

Upon marking all four buildings, you’ll report back to Tian Wen. Players usually find that this only takes a few minutes if you know where to go.

Rewards and Practical Use

Upon completion, most players receive:

• 1x Renegade I

• 1x Stable Stock III

• 80x Medium Ammo

While these rewards are useful, many players focus on completing the quest mainly for progression rather than the loot. In general, the ammo and gear are just a bonus to help with other missions.

Common Mistakes

Some things players tend to miss or misunderstand include:

• Marking the wrong building: For example, in The Blue Gate, the correct building is the white lookout tower south of the Warehouse Complex. Marking the wrong building will require a second trip.

• Over-preparing: Since the quest doesn’t require combat, carrying heavy weapons or extra gear slows you down unnecessarily.

• Ignoring fast travel options: If you’ve unlocked fast travel points, use them. Most players who do this save a lot of time.

Player Behavior Tips

Most players approach "Back On Top" in a fairly casual manner. A few trends I’ve noticed:

• Players often split the quest across multiple sessions. You can mark one or two buildings in one run and finish the rest later.

• Some players use this quest as an opportunity to farm nearby resources. The areas you visit often have loot that is worth picking up.

• The quest is often paired with other nearby missions. This allows players to stack objectives and save travel time.

Extra Tip for Gear Progression

If you’re looking to gear up faster while completing this quest, some players combine quest completion with trading or purchasing plans for upgrades. For example, you can buy ARC Raiders blueprints fast delivery on U4N. Doing this alongside questing keeps your equipment relevant without wasting time grinding.

The "Back On Top" quest is one of the more straightforward Arc Raiders missions, but knowing how most players approach it can save you time and frustration. Focus on:

• Marking the correct buildings quickly

• Planning a smooth route between locations

• Carrying only necessary supplies

• Leveraging fast travel or combining with other objectives

By keeping things simple and practical, the quest becomes a quick and efficient step toward your next objectives in Arc Raiders.