‘Clean Hands’ Quest Guide for Arc Raiders

Introduced alongside the “Frozen Trail” update, the “Clean Hands” Arc Raiders quest tasks players with tracking down a hidden nomad camp beneath the Railyard on Pendola Pass, securing a contaminated relic, and carrying it to a historic church in Old Town. Because this is an unfamiliar map, navigating these precise coordinates can prove quite challenging.

Below is a complete, step-by-step walkthrough for the “Clean Hands” Arc Raiders mission, detailing the exact locations of the nomad camp, the tainted artifact, and the Old Town church.

‘Clean Hands’ Quest Objectives in Arc Raiders

Completing “Clean Hands” in Arc Raiders requires finishing four sequential objectives within a single deployment on Pendola Pass:

1. Locate the hidden nomad camp situated beneath the Railyard.
2. Investigate the camp to find the contaminated item.
3. Transport the equatorial sundial to the belfry of the Old Town church.
4. Hand over the equatorial sundial to the Nomadic Envoy.

Since you must successfully extract with the equatorial sundial in your possession, equipping a loadout that includes a safe pocket is strongly advised—especially to protect your progress from hostile Arc machines or rival players before you can catch the ballistic gondola.

Where to Find the Nomad Camp Beneath the Railyard

While the Railyard spans a massive footprint, the nomad camp itself is remarkably compact. Make your way toward the southwestern edge of the zone, right near the tunnels where the train tracks dive underground. Look for an entryway just west of the tracks, then follow the winding corridor inward to discover the encampment, littered with weathered tents and forgotten supplies.

Where to Find the Contaminated Relic in the Encampment

The targeted item—which turns out to be an equatorial sundial—rests right in the middle of the chamber. Scan the area for a bright yellow duffel bag parked next to a vibrant green barrel; inspect the container, then lift the artifact straight off the ground.

Where to Find the Church in Old Town

Consult your tactical map to pinpoint Old Town near the far western border of Pendola Pass—take care not to mistake it for the Old Hamlet situated further south. The landmark church dominates the central plaza of the district. Ascend all the way to the top of the crumbling spire by utilizing the interior zipline or any alternative climbing routes at your disposal, face toward the east, and interact with the prompt to display the relic.

With this ritual complete, your final priority is to secure a clean extraction. Tuck the sundial safely into your inventory pocket if available, and take every precaution to avoid losing it. Return the artifact to the Nomadic Envoy back in Speranza to collect your well-earned rewards: 5,000 XP (proving that quests now grant experience points), a shield recharger, a navigational sextant, and a weathered paperback novel.

Source: Polygon