For most Arc Raiders players, Expired Respirators are little more than a curiosity—a rare loot item with no practical use beyond cluttering inventory. That changes with the Soaring Menaces stage of the Trophy Display project, where three of these gas masks are the key to unlocking a $640 reward in Photoelectric Cloaks. But hunting them down isn’t as simple as looting random crates. Two locations dominate the search, each with distinct advantages.
The most reliable spot is Testing Annex, a compact medical facility tucked in the southeast corner of Dam Battlegrounds. Unlike the sprawling chaos of Buried City’s Hospital, this area is less contested, making it ideal for focused looting. Players should prioritize filing cabinets, desk drawers, and medical stands—these containers frequently yield the respirators. With an extraction lift just outside, restarting matches to farm multiple units is seamless.
For those willing to brave higher risk, Buried City Hospital is an alternative. As the largest medical hub in the game, it overflows with lootable cabinets—but its proximity to hostile zones demands caution. While the payoff is the same, the trade-off is a longer, more dangerous extraction process.
Once collected, handing in the three Expired Respirators at the project interface grants three Photoelectric Cloaks, worth a combined $640. This trade isn’t just about profit; it’s a strategic upgrade, as the cloaks provide stealth advantages in later missions.
- Primary Location: Testing Annex (Dam Battlegrounds) – Safer, faster looting with fewer threats.
- Secondary Location: Buried City Hospital – Higher risk, but abundant loot options.
- Best Containers: Focus on filing cabinets, desks, and medical stands in both areas.
- Reward: Three Expired Respirators → $640 in Photoelectric Cloaks (plus stealth perks).
With no other in-game use for these respirators, the Trophy Display project transforms them into a valuable commodity. For players chasing completionist goals—or simply a quick cash boost—the hunt is straightforward once you know where to look.
