Lost Arcanist | Anthem story missions walkthrough Anthem Guide and Walkthrough

Last update: 25 February 2019

Lost Arcanist is one of the initial story missions in Anthem. When completing it, you will participate in the expedition to find Matthias Sumner. Full walkthrough below.

Approach the javelin next to the Forge. The expedition briefing window will open. Confirm starting a new story mission. You can also change the difficulty settings - we recommend to play the story missions at the default normal difficulty level. The high difficulty level should be selected if you feel very confident after completing the tutorial or if you're playing in a group.

Before starting this mission, you can change privacy settings. The public session is a default option - it combines players into squads through matchmaking. You can also invite your friends or select the private session. The last option also allows you to play solo (e.g. if you don't want to rush and listen to all dialogues).

Fly to the location where Matthias Sumner was last seen. After reaching a small camp by the cliff, interact with the radio.

Now, follow the signal - fly through the next "checkpoints". Listen to conversation with Owen, after you reach your destination.

For the first time in a story mission, you have to use the radar in the top of the screen - follow the direction in which it pulsates. This way, you will find the Arcanists' gear. Interact with it.

Opponents (Scars) will appear nearby. Destroy Scar Hives to prevent them from appearing. You can use standard weapons, abilities, and melee attacks to destroy the hives. After destroying a hive, deal with the remaining Scars.

After you win the battle fly to the next location with Scars. You have to kill them as well. Turn on the Signal Booster. After it is activated, continue flying on.

You will reach swamp, where you have to fight another battle. After winning it, locate the radio and interact with it to try to fix it.

For the first time, you will find yourself in the respawn restricted area. You have to be careful - run away and hide from enemies when you're near death. Luckily, you play in a squad and players can heal one another, should anyone fall on the battlefield.

Attack Scars appearing by the cracks. Scar Leader is a bit stronger. It is a good idea to use the Ultimate ability to kill, or at least wound him significantly. Get rid of the remaining enemies and attempt fixing the radio again.

Now, you have to reach the ruins. Enter The Dungeon - a separate small location that needs to load. When exploring such places, you cannot use map. Luckily, they are not very extensive.

Follow the new markers until you reach a bigger hall. There is a respawn restricted battle to be fought. At first, attack the opponents only, however, after the mission objective is changed, focus on destroying the new hives. Eliminate the last foes.

Fly again and examine the cave on your way. The last location should be a respawn restricted area. Apart from regular opponents, you have to defeat the Scar Enforcer and Scar Reaver. These are stronger opponents who additionally hide behind shields. Look for opportunities to get behind them and attack them (e.g. by freezing them). Again, you can help yourself with the Ultimate ability. In case of any significant damage taken, fly away and hide from them in order to regenerate.

After killing your opponents, fly to Matthias Sumner to talk to him and complete this expedition. After returning to Fort Tarsis you have to meet with three people - Tassyn, Yarrow, and Matthias (they stand in the same place by the Forge).