I’ve seen plenty of players stall out on Celeste’s request, and I get it — hunting down a Power Rod isn’t exactly something you do on a casual loot run. Before you head off, it helps to know that these odd bits of tech sit in the same rarity range as some of the ARC Raiders Items you only think about when crafting higher‑tier tools. If you bring a Safe Pocket, you’ll thank yourself later, because the moment you grab the rod you’ll want it tucked away fast. The Dam is never quiet, and losing the item right after finding it is a special kind of heartbreak.

Finding the Complex

The clue Celeste gives points you straight toward the Dam Battlegrounds, up in that northeast stretch that always feels a bit unsettled. You’re aiming for the Power Generation Complex, which sits right by the Generator Halls. If you’ve already cleared the Flickering Threat job, the place will look familiar — the same humming machines, the same sense you’re being watched. And because the extraction sits so close, players drift through constantly. Sometimes they’re friendly, though more often you hear the rocket trail before you see the Rocketeer rolling in from the ridge.

Searching the Tunnels

Once you slip inside, the trick is not to get distracted by the usual loot piles. What you really want are the big electrical cabinets bolted along the walls. They’re easy to walk past when you’re under pressure, but most Power Rods come from cracking these open. There’s a wider chamber deeper in the tunnels — the one buzzing loud enough to make you check your volume — that usually has a couple of cabinets tucked in the back. It’s all RNG, yeah, but this route gives you the best odds without wandering aimlessly.

Crafting and Recycling Options

If the drop rate’s being stubborn or the place is packed with raiders fighting over scraps, you’ve still got options. With a level‑three Refiner, you can build a rod yourself, though it costs two Advanced Electrical Components and two Arc Circuitry, which stings if you’re low on uncommon mats. A few players go the recycling route instead, breaking down a Snap Hook or Heavy Shield. It always feels a bit wrong throwing a legendary into the grinder, but if you picked up the Ninja Pack from the Raider Deck, you might have an extra lying around waiting to be turned into something useful.

Wrapping Up the Job

Once you manage to get a rod — whether you looted it or built it — head back to Celeste and hand it over, and the quest wraps without much fuss. Some raiders hang on to an extra since the rod can power that odd locked door by the Loading Bay on the Dam map, and the loot behind it can occasionally justify the effort. Whatever route you take, having a plan before diving into the Dam helps a lot, especially when you’re carrying something rarer than most cheap ARC Raiders gear.