Arc Raiders 'Clean Hands' Quest Guide: Nomad Camp and Polluted Item Locations

A walkthrough to help players find the nomad camp and complete the 'Clean Hands' quest objectives on Pendola Pass.

Oct 8, 2026
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Arc Raiders 'Clean Hands' Quest Guide: Nomad Camp and Polluted Item Locations

The "Clean Hands" quest, introduced in <i>Arc Raiders</i>' "Frozen Trail" update, requires players to locate a nomad camp beneath the Railyard on Pendola Pass, find a specific polluted item, and deliver it to a church in Old Town. Navigating the new map can be challenging, but this guide details the necessary steps to complete the quest.

'Clean Hands' Quest Steps

The "Clean Hands" quest must be completed in a single round on Pendola Pass, with four distinct objectives in sequence:

  1. Locate the nomad camp situated under the Railyard.
  2. Search the nomad camp for the polluted item.
  3. Transport the equatorial sundial to the church spire in Old Town.
  4. Deliver the equatorial sundial to the Nomadic Envoy.

Players are advised to equip a loadout with a safe pocket for the equatorial sundial, to protect it in case of player or enemy encounters before extraction via the ballistic gondola.

Finding the Nomad Camp Under the Railyard

The Railyard is an expansive area, but the nomad camp itself is relatively small. Players should head towards the southwestern section of the Railyard, near the point where the trains descend underground. A doorway situated to the west of this area leads to the camp, which is identifiable by its tents and scattered belongings.

Locating the Polluted Item in the Nomad Camp

Within the center of the nomad camp lies the polluted item. Players will find a yellow bag next to a green barrel; searching this bag will yield the item, which is an equatorial sundial. A player searches for the polluted item within the Arc Raiders nomad camp.

Discovering the Church in Old Town

The Old Town is located on the far western side of Pendola Pass, distinct from the Old Hamlet to the south. The church is centrally positioned within this area. Players can reach the top of the spire by utilizing the zipline inside the church or other traversal methods. Once at the summit, players must interact with the prompt while facing east to present the equatorial sundial. The player is atop a church spire in Arc Raiders, with the in-game map showing the Old Town church's location.

After successfully presenting the item, players must extract safely with it. Storing the equatorial sundial in a safe pocket or otherwise protecting it is crucial. Completing the quest by delivering the item to the Nomadic Envoy in Speranza rewards players with 5,000 XP, a shield recharger, a sextant, and a battered paperback.

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