ARC Raiders Medical Supplies: Doctor's Orders Explained

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If you’ve started playing ARC Raiders, you’ve likely come across the quest Doctor's Orders. It’s one of the early quests that introduces you to medical crafting and resource management. In general, this quest is straightforward, but there are some practical details that can save time and make it less frustrating. Below is a breakdown of how it works and what most players do to complete it efficiently.

Who gives the Doctor's Orders quest?

The quest is assigned by Lance, one of the in-game traders. Lance doesn’t have a fixed location; he can appear at any point, which means you usually find him either in safe zones or at certain mission hubs. In practice, most players track him on their map to avoid wandering around aimlessly.

When you first accept the quest, Lance’s dialogue hints at the nature of the task: you’ll need to collect medical supplies. He frames it in a way that challenges you to prove you can handle yourself in the field, which is basically a way of saying this quest tests your scavenging and preparation skills.

What do I need to collect?

Doctor's Orders requires you to gather several items. Most players focus on these key resources:

1 Syringe

2 Antiseptic

1 Durable Cloth

1 Great Mullein

3 Adrenaline Shots

3 Sterilized Bandages

1 Surge Shield Recharger

In practice, some of these items are easier to find than others. Antiseptic and bandages are usually looted from standard medical crates, while Great Mullein tends to spawn in more specific plant clusters. Durable Cloth can often be crafted from scrap materials if you can’t find it in a raid.

Most players prioritize the items that are harder to craft or locate, because those tend to slow down quest completion if ignored early.

How should I approach the quest in raids?

When you enter a raid, Lance’s instructions are simple: collect the medical items and return safely. The phrasing “see to those medical supplies, and do try to come back in one piece” reflects a real gameplay consideration—this quest doesn’t require combat, but surviving the raid is critical.

In general, most players approach this quest by checking areas known to spawn medical supplies first. Bandages, syringes, and antiseptic are usually found in medical rooms or supply drops. Adrenaline shots and surge shield rechargers are rarer, so it helps to plan your route before entering a raid.

A common strategy is to prioritize stealth and efficient looting over fighting enemies. Even though the game allows combat, taking unnecessary risks can result in losing the quest items if you die.

Can I use any substitutes for quest items?

Some items have alternatives. For example, if you don’t have sterilized bandages, any cloth can work temporarily in a pinch. Most players carry extra fabric or generic bandages in their inventory because it prevents unnecessary backtracking if they’re short.

Lance’s idle dialogue reinforces this: “Always keep some bandages on your person… any piece of fabric you can get your hands on will do the trick.” In practice, players interpret this as permission to improvise with crafting materials or lower-tier medical supplies if needed.

How long does it take to complete?

The time to complete Doctor's Orders depends on how familiar you are with the spawn points for these items. Most new players might spend 20–30 minutes per raid just tracking down the harder items like surge shield rechargers or Great Mullein. Experienced players usually complete it in one or two raids, because they know where to find the supplies efficiently.

The completion dialogue is simple: Lance congratulates you and rewards you with proper bandages instead of makeshift ones. It’s mostly a quality-of-life improvement, but it also signals that you’ve successfully navigated the raid and returned with the correct items.

Can I trade items for this quest?

While the quest itself requires direct collection, players often discuss ways to obtain certain materials more efficiently. For instance, some players choose to buy and sell ARC Raiders blueprints on U4N to acquire crafting items indirectly. This approach isn’t required, but it reflects how players manage resource scarcity when a specific quest item is hard to find.

In general, the most reliable method is still direct looting during raids, but trading or using crafting systems can reduce the grind for harder-to-find items.

Common mistakes to avoid

Skipping low-tier items – Even though Lance allows improvisation, completely ignoring simple items like bandages or cloth can make the quest longer.

Rushing raids – Many players die unnecessarily trying to fight through enemies. Collecting items slowly and carefully usually pays off.

Ignoring inventory management – The quest requires you to carry multiple items. Make sure you have enough space, or you’ll drop something essential.

Underestimating spawn points – Certain items like Great Mullein only appear in specific locations. Experienced players know where to check first.

Summary and practical tips

Prioritize hard-to-find items first: Surge shield rechargers, adrenaline shots, and Great Mullein.

Keep a small stock of basic medical items: Syringes and bandages are common but easy to forget.

Stay alive in raids: The quest is only successful if you return with the items.

Plan your route: Knowing where items spawn saves a lot of time.

Use crafting or trading if necessary: While not required, buying and selling blueprints can help you get rare items faster.

Most players who follow these practices finish Doctor's Orders efficiently without too much frustration. The quest is less about combat and more about planning, scavenging, and inventory management—skills that are useful for later, more difficult quests in ARC Raiders.

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