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‘Hazard a Gas’ compression coil locations in The Outer Worlds 2
Tracking down compression coils in Outer Worlds 2‘s “Hazard a Gas” quest feels like finding a needle in a haystack, except you’re finding 15 tiny coils in a massive wasteland with little help to go from. You can fork over some bits for a little help, but that only gets you roughly a fifth of all the coils. The rest of them are far and wide across Golden Ridge, though you don’t have to complete this quest to advance. The Auntie’s Choice soldier who asks for your aid has other quests you can do to get his help, if you want to.
Below, we show you where to find all 15 compression coils in Outer Worlds 2‘s “Hazard a Gas” quest. If you’re getting lost on Dorado, keep our Outer Worlds 2 interactive map handy.
‘Hazard a Gas’ compression coil locations in The Outer Worlds 2
There are 15 compression coils in Auntie’s Choice drop pods scattered across central and western Golden Ridge. Most of the pods are high up on rock formations or old tram platforms, though two of them are tucked away in Verachnid caves. That’s Outer Worlds-speak for spiders, so make sure you’ve got arachnophobia mode turned on before you set out, if spiders are an issue for you.
We also recommend you grab your double jump space boots, if you haven’t already, as it’s impossible to reach a few of the compression coils without them.
Near Matriarch’s Mercy
This pod is southwest of Matriarch’s Mercy, nestled against the cliff wall. There are two coils inside.
Behind Alexandra Station
There’s another pod on top of a cliff behind the tram station where you first arrive on the planet (and find your first mural piece). Exit the station, and walk northeast around it, then follow the path up the rocks. It leads you into a small den of spiders, so make sure you’re ready for a fight. The pod has three coils inside.
On the old tram platform
This pod is on a torn-up tram platform east of the Extraction Center, but the only way to reach it is by jumping across the rails. Start from the rails near the ground by the station, and double jump your way along them until you reach the track’s end. Turn left, follow the path, and it’ll spit you out on the platform, where a dangerous Mantisaur is guarding the pod. You can ignore it and just rush to grab the two coils inside before leaving.
Travel west of the Extraction Center to find this one, sunk partially into the ground. It has just one coil inside.
Scrapper’s Den
This one’s right near the Scrapper’s Den fast travel point, and it hides a single coil.
In the Verachnid cave
Leave Fort Endurance via the elevator at the western end, and enter the Verachnid cave. Just a little ways in is the pod, with two coils inside and one near the corpse next to the pod.
Next to Fort Endurance
Leave Fort Endurance, and head down the cliff. Turn back to the north, activate your shield gadget to protect yourself from the zyranium, and rush in to grab the two coils there.
Near the science outpost
This pod’s between the science outpost and the trenches, up on a small ledge. Inside, you’ll find the final coil.
Return the coils to Medicalist Cormier at Outpost Opportunity to get:
- XP
- Bits
- Trauma kit
- Sentience armor
- Plasma pistol barrel mod
For more help on your Arcadia adventure, check out our Outer Worlds 2 beginner guide and recommendations for the best skills and best perks. Don’t forget to grab your double jump while you’re still on Paradise Island, and scoop up the missing comics for the “Purloined Propaganda” quest for some extra experience points.