I kept putting off The Major's Footlocker quest because the directions feel like they were written by someone who's never actually landed in the Dam. Still, the payoff is worth it, and having a handle on key loot routes (and ARC Raiders Items in general) makes the whole grind less painful. Tian Wen sends you out with almost nothing to go on, so you've got to treat this one like a scavenger run: pick a clean path, move fast, and don't get sucked into every gunfight you hear.

Where to Drop and What to Ignore

Deploy into the Dam Battlegrounds, then resist the urge to beeline for the big dam structure. That place attracts chaos. Instead, cut toward the northwest side of the map. You're hunting for the Ruby Residence area, a tight cluster of apartment blocks. It's easy to second-guess yourself, because nothing screams "quest location" out there. Look for the leftmost building in that group: three stories, darker red exterior, kind of boxy, and it stands out once you're close enough to see the brick tone.

Getting Up to the Third Floor Without Getting Deleted

Once you're inside, slow it down. Stairwells are where runs end. Check corners, listen for metal footsteps, and don't sprint unless you have to. Head up to the third floor and start looking for a room that has an open window. That open window is your landmark, not the loot itself. Right next to it is a small interactable box. It's not flashy, and that's why people walk past it. Pop it, grab Major Aiva's mementos, and you've done the part that actually matters.

Locking the Quest Item In and Getting Out

Now do the thing most players forget: open your inventory immediately and move the mementos into your safe pocket. Don't wait until you "find a better moment." There isn't one. A random drone patrol, a long-angle rifle, or a third party creeping the stairs can wipe you in seconds. If you brought a Raider Hatch Key, it can turn a sketchy exit into a quick escape. If you didn't, play small—hug cover, avoid the loud routes, and take the nearest extraction that isn't already being farmed.

Turn-In and Why the Reward Changes Your Loadouts

Back in Speranza, hand the mementos to Tian Wen and you'll unlock the Hullcracker blueprint, which is exactly what you want when ARC armor starts feeling like a wall. It's the kind of weapon that doesn't need a long speech—steady, dependable, and it keeps working even when the match gets messy. If you're building a kit for tougher drops, it fits right in alongside other rsvsr you'll end up relying on.