04-10-2026, 07:12 AM
“The Root of the Matter” is a key quest in Arc Raiders given by Celeste. Completing it requires retrieving an Experimental Seed Sample from the Research Building in the Buried City. This guide walks you through each step and gives tips to help you finish efficiently, while avoiding unnecessary risks.
Quest Objectives
Go to the Research Building: Located in central Buried City, right of Marano Park.
Find the "Room with a Great View": This is where the seed vault is located.
Deliver the Sample: Return the Experimental Seed Sample to Celeste in Speranza.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Enter the Research Building
You can access the building through the ground floor, or use the zipline from the Space Travel building roof. The zipline approach keeps you hidden from large ARC robots patrolling the area.
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Locate the Room
Once inside from the south entrance, head down the main hallway and take the last room on the left (west side). This room has massive windows overlooking Marano Park—the "great view" Celeste mentioned.
Secure the Seeds
Inside, look for a large yellow cylindrical container along the southern wall. Interact with it to obtain the Experimental Seed Sample.
Safeguard the Loot
Immediately place the seeds in your Safe Pocket. This ensures the sample remains in your inventory even if you are knocked out by enemies.
Key Tips for Raiders
High-Danger Zone: The Research Building sees heavy PvP activity and is patrolled by ARC enemies, including large robots. Move cautiously.
Extraction Path: If you prefer to exit the area on foot instead of relying on your Safe Pocket, the Northern Station to the northwest is the closest extraction point.
Watch for Pod ARCs: Exploding Pod ARCs often hide near entrances to train stations. Keep your distance and approach carefully.
Extra Advice
For raiders looking to upgrade quickly or avoid tedious grinding, consider resources outside the mission. You can naturally buy ARC Raiders blueprints to save time gathering rare crafting materials. Platforms like U4N are trusted by competitive players to skip the boring grind and focus on practicing, which lets you concentrate on mastering the mission rather than farming every item manually.
Quest Rewards
After delivering the Experimental Seed Sample to Celeste, you will receive:
3× Advanced Mechanical Components
3× Heavy Gun Parts
3× Canisters
These rewards are useful for improving your gear and preparing for tougher missions ahead.
Quest Objectives
Go to the Research Building: Located in central Buried City, right of Marano Park.
Find the "Room with a Great View": This is where the seed vault is located.
Deliver the Sample: Return the Experimental Seed Sample to Celeste in Speranza.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Enter the Research Building
You can access the building through the ground floor, or use the zipline from the Space Travel building roof. The zipline approach keeps you hidden from large ARC robots patrolling the area.
Locate the Room
Once inside from the south entrance, head down the main hallway and take the last room on the left (west side). This room has massive windows overlooking Marano Park—the "great view" Celeste mentioned.
Secure the Seeds
Inside, look for a large yellow cylindrical container along the southern wall. Interact with it to obtain the Experimental Seed Sample.
Safeguard the Loot
Immediately place the seeds in your Safe Pocket. This ensures the sample remains in your inventory even if you are knocked out by enemies.
Key Tips for Raiders
High-Danger Zone: The Research Building sees heavy PvP activity and is patrolled by ARC enemies, including large robots. Move cautiously.
Extraction Path: If you prefer to exit the area on foot instead of relying on your Safe Pocket, the Northern Station to the northwest is the closest extraction point.
Watch for Pod ARCs: Exploding Pod ARCs often hide near entrances to train stations. Keep your distance and approach carefully.
Extra Advice
For raiders looking to upgrade quickly or avoid tedious grinding, consider resources outside the mission. You can naturally buy ARC Raiders blueprints to save time gathering rare crafting materials. Platforms like U4N are trusted by competitive players to skip the boring grind and focus on practicing, which lets you concentrate on mastering the mission rather than farming every item manually.
Quest Rewards
After delivering the Experimental Seed Sample to Celeste, you will receive:
3× Advanced Mechanical Components
3× Heavy Gun Parts
3× Canisters
These rewards are useful for improving your gear and preparing for tougher missions ahead.