The "Armored Transports" quest in ARC Raiders is a mission that sounds super easy on paper but can actually be a total nightmare if you aren't careful. Basically, you need to find a specific key and then use it to open a specific truck, all while dodging some of the toughest enemies on the Blue Gate map. The most annoying part? If you find the key and then die before using it, you lose the key forever (unless you find another one), so the stakes are kinda high. In this guide, I’m gonna show you exactly where the key spawns and how to find the right truck so you don't get stuck farming for hours.
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Here is the quick breakdown of the mission:
Quest Name: Armored Transports
Quest Giver: Shani
Objective: Reach the Checkpoint, find the Armored Patrol Key Card, reach the Traffic Tunnel, and unlock an armored patrol car.
Map: Blue Gate
Rewards: Blue Yellow Aviator Outfit Color, 3x Smoke Grenade, 3x Defibrillator
Condition: Must be done in One Round (or at least, you need to survive with the key to use it).
First, load into the Blue Gate map. You need to head to the center of the map to the area marked Checkpoint. It’s a huge area outlined in red on your map, so it's hard to miss. Be careful though, because this place is usually crawling with Bastions, Rocketeers, and other players looking for loot.
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Before you run into the big tunnel, you need to check the guard huts. These are the small booths lined up outside the main entrance to the facility. You want to check the hut on the far left (if you are facing the tunnel entrance). Look on the desks for a folder or pile of papers—the Armored Patrol Key Card should be sitting right on top. Pro Tip: Put this key in your Safe Pocket immediately! If you die with it in your normal bag, it’s gone, and finding a replacement is super rare and annoying.
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With the key safe in your pocket, head North into the Traffic Tunnel. This is the massive underground road filled with abandoned cars and trucks. It’s really dark and usually has a few heavy ARC machines patrolling, so use those smoke grenades if you need to sneak by.
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Now for the tricky part. You need to find a specific Armored Patrol Car. These look like big, military-green vans or trucks. Most of them are already open and looted, so ignore those. You are looking for one with its rear doors closed and a light shining on the back. There are a few spawn spots: check the right side near the entrance, or deeper in near the roundabout. Once you find the right one, walk up to the back door and use your key to unlock it. Loot the weapon case inside to finish the quest. You can now extract or keep looting!
For cracking open the armored transport, you get some useful gear and a new look:
Blue Yellow Aviator Outfit Color (Cosmetic)