Check out this Anthem main story / critical mission walkthrough and guide for Lost Arcanist. Including gameplay & battle tips, mission tricks and techniques, and more.

Critical Mission Progression & Walkthrough
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Table of Contents
Lost Arcanist - Walkthrough
Lost Arcanist - Walkthrough Chart
No. | Procedure |
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1 | Interact with your Javelin to launch the Expedition |
2 | Fly to the search area and look for Arcanist equipment to track Matthias's signal |
3 | Once the signal activates, fly towards your marker and activate the Signal Booster |
4 | Fly towards your marker until you land at the Arcanist camp - defeat the Scars that show up |
5 | Repair the radio - Scars and a Scar Leader will appear that you need to defeat |
6 | Repair the radio again to make contact with Matthias |
7 | Fly and follow your marker to reach the entrance of the Ruins |
8 | Go into the Ruins and search for Matthias |
9 | Clear the Scar threat - defeat Scars & destroy their Hives |
10 | Follow your marker to reach the main chamber - deal with the Scars & Scar Enforcer here |
11 | Once all Scars are eliminated, the mission will end |
Lost Arcanist Mission Tips & Tricks
2. Fly To The Search Area - Tips
Follow Marker To Reach Search Area

You'll need to reach the search area for you to track and follow Matthias's signal. Use your on-screen marker to know the general direction where you need to fly.
2~11. Defeat Scars - Tips
Use Abilities To Quickly Defeat Scars

In every part of the mission, you'll encounter Scars that you need to defeat. Use your Javelin's abilities in conjunction with your teammates' Javelins' abilities to swiftly take down your targets.
5. Defeat Scar Leader - Tips
Focus Fire To Take Down Scar Leader Fast

The Scar Leader you'll encounter in camp will be bigger than normal Scars. It will have higher defense and more HP, making it tougher to bring down. Utilize all your available abilities to defeat it.
10. Deal With Main Chamber Scars - Tips
Locate & Stay Near Scar Spawn Points

When you reach the main chamber, spot the bright glowing balls of gas around the area. These are Scar spawn points and if you keep near them, you can easily shoot down Scars that spawn from these points.
Scar Enforcer is Heavily Armored

The Scar Enforcer you'll face in this part of the mission will have a yellow HP bar, indicating they are heavily armored. It also carries around a shield negating frontal attacks, it's best to shoot it's red fuel tanks from behind or use abilities to defeat it.
Critical Mission Progression & Walkthrough
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Welcome to Fort Tarsis | Lighting a Fire |