All Keys and Locked Door Locations in ARC Raiders
All Keys and Door Locations in ARC Raiders
Keys are among the rarest and most misunderstood loot items in ARC Raiders. While they do not drop frequently, they quickly become a problem due to the fact that keys do not stack and occupy valuable inventory slots. Using a key without knowing exactly where the corresponding door is — or what kind of loot awaits behind it — can easily result in wasted effort, lost gear, or a fatal PvP encounter.
This guide is designed to eliminate that uncertainty. Below you will find every key and locked door location in ARC Raiders, explained in detail, with navigation tips, loot expectations, PvP risk assessment, and practical advice on whether a key is worth using at all.
How Keys Work in ARC Raiders
Keys are fully random drops. They can appear anywhere: high-risk locked zones, regular containers, lockers, toolboxes, or even trash bins. Their rarity does not guarantee high-value loot, but it does increase the chance of better spawns behind the door.
Key Rarity and What to Expect
Green keys
Usually open utility or staff rooms. Expect materials, consumables, trinkets, and occasional weapons.Purple keys
Higher chance of weapon crates, rare materials, and blueprint spawns.Epic keys
Typically tied to PvP-heavy locations with high loot density and blueprint potential.
There are currently 21 usable keys across five maps. Keys are single-use, non-stackable, and should ideally be used during Major Dynamic Events, when loot quality behind locked doors is significantly improved.
Why Using Keys Blind Is Dangerous
Key descriptions are often vague. Some mention a building name without floor information, others reference large areas with multiple entrances. Searching for a door inside a high-activity zone dramatically increases the chance of:
running into campers
being third-partied mid-loot
arriving too late and finding the room already opened
Knowing exactly where to go before the raid starts is the difference between profit and a wasted key.
Dam Battlegrounds — Key Locations
Dam Surveillance Key — Water Treatment Control
Location overview:
This door is located inside the Water Treatment Control building, on the southwest edge of the map near the swamps.
How to reach it efficiently:
Spawn near Water Treatment Elevator if possible
Move northwest from the extraction
Enter the building from the south side
Pass the alarm gate, turn right
The locked door is directly opposite the surveillance camera
Loot expectations:
Moderate loot pool. Occasional weapon crate spawn, but lockers often provide better results.
PvP risk: Low to moderate
Worth using? Situational — decent early or during Major Events
Dam Staff Room Key — Research & Administration Building
Why this key is confusing:
The R&A building is massive, and the key description offers very little help.
Exact location:
First floor
Door opposite the western entrance
Entrance frequently guarded by a Bastion or Bombardier
Loot expectations:
Often underwhelming. However, the surrounding building (especially upper floors) contains trinkets and medical items worth looting after opening the room.
PvP risk: Moderate
Worth using? Low priority unless combined with nearby loot routes
Dam Testing Annex Key — Testing Annex
Location details:
Southeast section of the map
Ground floor, two possible doors
Accessed through the parking lot facing the Control Tower
Important notes:
Late-raid campers often occupy the roof or second floor
Frequently guarded by Rocketeers or Leapers
Loot expectations:
Inconsistent, even during Dynamic Events. Rare key quality does not translate to rare loot.
PvP risk: High late in the raid
Worth using? Generally no, unless already nearby
Dam Control Tower Key — Control Tower
One of the most dangerous and rewarding key rooms on the map.
Why this room kills so many Raiders:
Only one exit
Extremely popular spawn-rush destination
Campers frequently mine the exit
How to access:
Rappel up the elevator shaft
Watch for turrets guarding the shaft
Loot highlights:
Rare materials
Weapon crates
Security locker chance
Raider stash outside shuttered windows
PvP risk: Extremely high
Worth using? Yes — but only prepared and early
Buried City — Key Locations
Hospital Key — Hospital
Navigation:
Enter from the Library side
Turn left, walk straight
Locked door near turret
Loot focus:
Medical supplies, Workshop upgrade materials.
PvP risk: Moderate
Worth using? Yes, especially for medical progression
JKV Employee Access Card — Space Travel
One of the best green keys in the game.
Location:
Space Travel building
Fourth floor
Loot expectations:
Weapon mods, weapons, rare materials. Extremely strong value for a green key.
PvP risk: Moderate
Worth using? Absolutely yes
Residential Master Key — Grandioso Apartments / Main Street
Two possible locations, but one is clearly superior.
Recommended door:
Grandioso Apartments (north building)
First floor, accessible via elevator shaft
Loot expectations:
High trinket density, weapons, nature loot.
Tip:
Break balcony windows — extra loot often missed.
PvP risk: Moderate
Worth using? Yes, Grandioso location only
Town Hall Key — Town Hall
One of the highest-value keys in ARC Raiders.
Why it’s top-tier:
Unlocks an entire building
Massive loot volume
Blueprint potential
PvP risk: High
Worth using? Always worth the risk
Blue Gate — Key Locations
Communication Tower Key — Pilgrim’s Peak
Location:
Ground floor
Near elevator shaft
Loot expectations:
Electrical components and consumables.
PvP risk: Moderate
Worth using? Low priority
Confiscation Room Key — Security Wing
Epic key, extremely dangerous.
Exact route:
Enter underground tunnel at Checkpoint
Hug left wall
Climb small stair set near shaft
Loot expectations:
High-tier loot, but heavily contested.
PvP risk: Very high
Worth using? Yes, but bring traps and grenades
Village Key — Village
Loot quality:
Low, even during Night Raids.
PvP risk: Low
Worth using? Only if no better option
Cellar Key — West of Ruined Homestead
Why it’s underrated:
Weapons
Blueprints
Grenades
Healing items
Rarely camped, but very audible when opened.
PvP risk: Moderate
Worth using? Yes, solid mid-tier key
Patrol Car Key — Traffic Tunnel
Misleading description.
Usage:
Opens armored patrol vehicles in the tunnel
Loot expectations:
Weapon farming only.
PvP risk: High (open area)
Worth using? Situational
Spaceport — Key Locations
Trench Tower Key — North & South Towers
Why it’s strong:
Opens entire structures
Massive loot density
Excellent for squads
Threat:
Zipline ambushes from rooftops.
PvP risk: High
Worth using? Yes, especially in groups
Container Storage Key — Container Storage
Common mistake:
Opening exterior doors first.
Best practice:
Use internal doors
Check for prior looting
PvP risk: High
Worth using? Yes, but carefully
Control Tower Key — Control Tower A6
Similar to Dam Control Tower.
Tips:
Place Pulse Mines in shaft
Expect heavy PvP
Loot expectations:
Excellent.
Worth using? Yes, with preparation
Warehouse Key — Shipping Warehouse
Low-stress location.
Best use:
During Night Raid for better loot.
Worth using? Yes, situational
Stella Montis — Key Locations
Archives Key — Cultural Archives
One of the best keys in the entire game.
Loot highlights:
Multiple blueprints
Weapons
Grenades
Trinkets
PvP risk: Moderate
Worth using? Absolutely — top priority
Assembly Admin Key — Central Corridor
High traffic, but strong loot.
Worth using? Yes
Medical Storage Key — Medical Research
Major PvP hotspot.
Advice:
Close doors
Expect Shredders
Prepare for ambush
Worth using? Yes, but dangerous
Security Checkpoint Key — Lobby
Extremely contested.
Common tactic:
Grenade → relock → repeat.
Worth using? Only early or very carefully
Conclusion
Keys in ARC Raiders are high-risk, high-reward investments. While they are rare, single-use, and frustrating to manage, knowing exactly where each door is and what to expect behind it dramatically increases their value.
Use this guide as a pre-raid reference, prioritize keys during Major Dynamic Events, and never walk into a locked room blind again.
FAQ
How do you find keys faster?
Major Dynamic Events increase drop chances.
Are keys permanent?
No, they are single-use.
Best keys to prioritize?
Stella Montis Archives, Town Hall, Confiscation Room.
Can doors be opened without keys?
No, all glitches are fixed.
Should you bring multiple keys?
Only with high-tier augments offering safe storage.