Quick Answer
- Use the Piazza Arbusto pharmacy on the east side of Buried City for the shortest route to extraction.
- Look for the Farmacia sign and green cross on the building rather than relying on a pharmacy map icon.
- Search the pharmacy counter or desk area for the quest container, then pick up the ESR Analyzer that appears.
- Put the Analyzer in a safe pocket immediately because you must extract with it.
- Use an Analyzer obtained from the pharmacy objective interaction rather than relying on one looted elsewhere.
A Reveal in Ruins Requirements
Complete Medical Merchandise, enter Buried City, and equip an augment with a safe pocket. This quest requires you to leave the raid with the ESR Analyzer, so protecting the item matters more than carrying a disposable loadout.
If you spawn far from the east side of the map, consider prioritising other objectives rather than forcing a long run to Piazza Arbusto through high-traffic areas.
Both Buried City Pharmacy Locations
| Pharmacy | Location | Why use it |
|---|---|---|
| Piazza Arbusto pharmacy | Eastern Buried City, close east of Town Hall and beside metro access | Recommended because the nearby extraction route is short |
| Plaza Rosa pharmacy | Plaza Rosa area | Alternative pharmacy when your spawn makes it more convenient |
The safest visual identifiers are the Farmacia sign and green cross on the facade. Piazza Arbusto is the preferred option because the nearby station or metro access gives you a fast exit after pickup.
Do not confuse Plaza Rosa with Piazza Roma; they are separate place names.
Where to Find the ESR Analyzer Inside
- Enter the pharmacy and move behind the counter area. Search the desk and container zone rather than looking for a loose Analyzer on the floor.
- Use the quest search prompt on the small container. The prompt may describe searching for parts rather than naming the ESR Analyzer directly.
- Pick up the ESR Analyzer after the search completes. The item appears after the interaction instead of being collected automatically.
- Move it into a safe pocket immediately. It is treated as a trinket and must survive extraction.
If the area is quiet, the pharmacy is also a useful place to sweep for healing items and other resources.
Why a Looted ESR Analyzer May Not Count
Use the ESR Analyzer created by the pharmacy quest interaction rather than relying on an identical item found elsewhere. The objective is tied to completing the pharmacy search sequence, so possessing a random Analyzer may not advance the quest.
This is different from Snap and Salvage, where existing stash items can satisfy the objective.
How to Extract with the ESR Analyzer
The nearby Eastern Station or metro access is the main reason to choose Piazza Arbusto. Once the Analyzer is secure, leave the pharmacy and head straight for the closest extraction instead of extending the run.
Dying or disconnecting before extraction loses the quest item. The Plaza Rosa pharmacy can work, but it generally leaves you with a longer exit route.
A Reveal in Ruins Rewards
| Reward | Type | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Experience | Progression | Quest completion reward |
| Tactical Mk.3 (Healing) | Epic augment | Supports Light and Medium Shields and provides a healing effect on revive |
| 1x Surge Shield Recharger | Utility | Single recharger awarded on completion |
Prescriptions of the Past also rewards a Tactical Mk.3 (Healing), so do not expect a different augment from that quest.
What Comes After A Reveal in Ruins
A Lay Of The Land follows A Reveal in Ruins. Finish the Analyzer turn-in, then pick up the next Lance objective before your next Buried City run.
Other Quests at Piazza Arbusto
Life of a Pharmacist also uses the Arbusto Farmacia area in Piazza Arbusto. If both objectives are active, check the pharmacy and nearby apartment objective in the same visit before extracting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the ESR Analyzer in ARC Raiders?
Search a pharmacy in Buried City, preferably the Piazza Arbusto pharmacy on the eastern side. Use the quest search interaction behind the counter or desk area, then pick up the Analyzer that appears.
Does a looted ESR Analyzer count?
Do not rely on one looted elsewhere. Complete the pharmacy search interaction and use the Analyzer that appears from that objective.
Are pharmacies marked on the Buried City map?
Use the building's Farmacia sign and green cross as your reliable identifiers rather than depending on a pharmacy map marker.
How many pharmacies are in Buried City?
There are two useful pharmacy locations for this quest: Piazza Arbusto and Plaza Rosa.
How do you unlock A Reveal in Ruins?
Complete Medical Merchandise for Lance before starting A Reveal in Ruins.