The Spotter Relay is used to progress the Trophy Display Project. When deployed, it functions as a trap that lures nearby ARCs. It is a key component for Stage 2 of the Trophy Display Project and is also needed for the quest Combat Recon. You can track all project needs on the Needed Items Tracker.
Obtain Spotter Relays by destroying Spotter Drones, which only spawn when a Bombardier ARC is active nearby. They are found on Spaceport and Buried City maps, but the north-west section of the Blue Gate map offers the most consistent encounters.
Where to Find Spotter Relays in ARC Raiders (Fast & Easy Guide)
Spotter Relays are a key component required to complete Stage 2 – Soaring Menaces of the Trophy Display Project in ARC Raiders. These items are obtained by destroying Spotter Drones, which only spawn when a Bombardier ARC is active nearby. Because of this, farming Spotter Relays is directly tied to Bombardier encounters — making this the perfect time to also prepare for later project stages.
Why You Need Spotter Relays
To complete Stage 2 – Soaring Menaces, you must collect the following items:
While this guide focuses on Spotter Relays, it’s important to note that 8 x Bombardier Cells are required later in Stage 5, so collecting them now will save you a lot of time later when more players reach the same stage.
You can view all Trophy Display Project requirements on Metaforge’s Needed Items page.
Best Map to Farm Spotter Relays
Spotter Relays can only be obtained by destroying Spotter Drones, which spawn around Bombardiers. Bombardiers can appear on several maps, including Spaceport and Buried City, but the most reliable and least contested location is Blue Gate.
Blue Gate does not offer the safest terrain, but it consistently spawns Bombardiers that haven’t already been killed, which is a common problem on other maps when players are progressing the same project.
Step 1: Prepare Your Loadout
Because Spotter Relays are tied to Bombardiers, we strongly recommend coming in prepared, rather than running a minimal kit. Even if your goal is only Spotter Relays, destroying the Bombardier afterward is extremely efficient.
Adrenaline Shots are especially useful if the Bombardier hasn’t spawned yet or has already been destroyed — allowing you to rotate quickly without wasting time.
Step 2: Locate a Bombardier on Blue Gate
Load into Blue Gate and head directly to the north-west section of the map, just below the village area around Raider’s Refuge and Trapper’s Glade. This location has shown the highest consistency for Bombardier spawns compared to other areas on the map.
One major advantage of this route is the church building in Raider’s Refuge, which provides excellent cover. If you get marked by Spotters, you can retreat inside, reposition safely, and take fights on your own terms.
Bombardier spawns are not guaranteed, so if one isn’t present, rotate using Adrenaline Shots and check nearby routes before extracting.
Step 3: Farm Spotter Relays Safely
Spotter Drones will spawn as long as the Bombardier is alive. They do not require you to attack the Bombardier directly — making them ideal to farm first.
If you shoot a Spotter or make noise nearby, it will detect you and mark your position with a red laser. Once marked, the Bombardier will begin firing grenades at your location, which deal heavy damage. As soon as you’re marked, move immediately, break line of sight, then destroy the Spotter.
Bombardiers deploy two Spotters at a time. Destroy them using your heavy weapon, then loot the wreckage. Each destroyed Spotter guarantees one Spotter Relay, with a small chance to also drop ARC Synthetic Resin.
As long as the Bombardier remains alive, more Spotters will continue spawning. Repeat this process until you have all 10 Spotter Relays secured.
Step 4: Destroy the Bombardier for Future Progress
Once you’ve collected your Spotter Relays, it’s highly recommended to destroy the Bombardier before leaving.
You will need 8× Bombardier Cell later for Stage 5 of the Trophy Display Project, and a single Bombardier can drop multiple cells.
The fastest method is to throw 2–3 Wolfpack Grenades slightly above the Bombardier so they lock on properly. If it survives, finish it off by shooting the rear weak point with your heavy weapon.
After destroying it, loot all wreckage pieces. Alongside Bombardier Cells, you can also find ARC Performance Steel, making this a highly efficient run for both current and future stages.
Step 5: Extract Safely
Once looting is complete, its time to extract by using the nearest Raider Hatch or standard extraction point. If you’re carrying multiple high-value items, like i was, then i highly advise using a Hatch Key is the safest option.
More ARC Raiders Resources
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Spotter Drones, which only spawn when a 
Bombardier ARC is active nearby. They are found on Spaceport and Buried City maps, but the north-west section of the Blue Gate map offers the most consistent encounters.
