Quick Answer
- Stash items: try an existing Magnetron and Flow Controller first because they are normal loot rather than location-bound quest pickups.
- Rover: photograph a rover inside Robotic Sandbox A or B; no camera item is required.
- Papers: reach the Security Checkpoint by the Lobby, enter the restricted room and search the desk.
- Flow Controller: check desk drawers in the first-floor Security Checkpoint side room, then continue through other Exodus-loot areas if needed.
- Magnetron: check the Security Checkpoint container near the papers and second-floor medical rooms, then continue farming if it does not spawn.
Snap and Salvage Requirements
Complete Cold Storage and deploy to Stella Montis. Be prepared for restricted access at the Security Checkpoint rather than assuming every door on the route will already be open.
Entering light is sensible because one safe pocket can protect whichever rare material you find. Do not recycle or sell a Magnetron or Flow Controller while the quest is active.
Where to Photograph the Rover in the Sandbox
Photograph a valid rover while you are inside the Robotic Sandbox zone. Use the Loading Bay elevators to reach the Sandbox level, then search Robotic Sandbox A or B for a small buggy-style rover.
- Take the Loading Bay elevators to the Sandbox level.
- Enter Robotic Sandbox A or B.
- Find a small buggy-style rover.
- Approach until golden interaction dots appear around the chassis.
- Use the interaction prompt to take the photo; no camera item is required.
Stay inside the Sandbox zone when taking the photo so the objective has the best chance to register.
Where to Find the Security Checkpoint Papers
The Security Checkpoint papers are on a desk in the restricted room where the Security Bridge meets the Lobby. The most direct route drops you to Floor 2 before entering the restricted access area.
- Go to the Security Bridge and Lobby junction.
- Drop to Floor 2.
- Enter the Security Restricted Access room.
- Turn right inside.
- Search the papers on the desk.
A Magnetron can also appear in a container in this same room, so search nearby loot before leaving.
Where to Find a Magnetron and Flow Controller
Both items are random Exodus materials, so there is no guaranteed room or fixed quest spawn. The Magnetron is epic while the Flow Controller is rare, so expect the Magnetron to take longer on average.
| Location | Item to look for | Route note |
|---|---|---|
| First-floor Security Checkpoint side-room desk drawers | Flow Controller | Check every drawer; the item is still RNG. |
| Security Checkpoint container near the papers | Magnetron | Efficient because it overlaps the paper objective. |
| Cafeteria | Flow Controller | Search normal Exodus-loot containers. |
| Second-floor medical rooms and trash cans | Magnetron | Search the full room cluster before moving on. |
| Business Center | Both item types | General Exodus-loot farming area. |
| Assembly Workshops | Both item types | General Exodus-loot farming area. |
Search these areas systematically rather than running to one container and resetting. The material step is RNG, not a hidden fixed spawn.
Snap and Salvage Rewards
| Reward | Type | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Burletta III | Weapon | Named weapon reward. |
| Silencer II | Attachment | Weapon attachment. |
| Extended Light Mag II | Attachment | Light-weapon magazine upgrade. |
| 100x Light Ammo | Ammo | Quest reward quantity. |
The Magnetron and Flow Controller are delivery items for the quest, so keep them separate from the reward list.
What Comes After Snap and Salvage
Snap and Salvage is the third quest in its Stella Montis chain. Finish the turn-in, then check Tian Wen's next available objective to continue the chain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you use a Magnetron from your stash for Snap and Salvage?
Try your existing Magnetron first because it is normal Exodus loot rather than a location-bound quest pickup. If the hand-in does not accept it, farm a fresh copy on Stella Montis.
Where do Magnetrons spawn in ARC Raiders?
There is no fixed spawn in this quest. Check the Security Checkpoint container near the papers, second-floor medical rooms, the Business Center and Assembly Workshops.
Where do Flow Controllers spawn in ARC Raiders?
There is no fixed spawn. Check the desk drawers in the first-floor Security Checkpoint side room, the cafeteria and other Exodus-loot areas.
Do you need a camera for the rover photo?
No. Approach a rover inside the Sandbox until the interaction cue appears and use the prompt; the objective does not require a separate camera item.
Do you need to breach the Security Checkpoint door?
Be prepared for restricted access at the Security Checkpoint. If the door is locked in your run, use the available breach or access interaction before continuing to the papers.