How to Find and Completing Keys in Arc Raiders and What Solves

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Exploring the surface in Arc Raiders requires careful management of your resources, especially since danger lurks everywhere, and there’s a real risk you might not make it back. However, you can take precautions to improve your chances of gathering loot. The world is open to you—pretty much everything is accessible, except for doors that are locked.

Getting past these barriers means securing access to more loot, but first, you need to find the keys. Without a set spawn point, locating keys can be quite challenging. We’re here to help you identify where to find keys for various regions, along with the best spots to use them for better loot and quick escapes.

How To Get Keys

Keys are special items you can pick up while exploring the world. They allow you to unlock certain doors, giving access to areas rich with loot that you wouldn’t otherwise be able to reach. Since locked areas tend to have higher-quality gear, hunting for these keys is essential for every raider.

Keep in mind, keys are consumable—once you use one, it’s gone. This makes it especially important to be cautious during PvP encounters. Make sure to check areas carefully so you don’t end up in a shootout while rummaging through abandoned buildings.

Tip: Keep your keys safe by storing them in your secure pocket. That way, you won’t accidentally drop them in the chaos.

Every Key and Where to Use It

Most keys drop randomly, but the following table highlights reliable locations where you can find each type:

Key Name	Where to Find	Where to Use
Raider Hatch Key	Purchase from Shani, craft at the Utility Workbench, quest rewards, loot from other players	Use at various hatch locations across the map for quick returns from the field. Check your map for specific spots.
Dam Surveillance Key	Residential buildings in Dam Battlegrounds, Research and Admin buildings	Inside the Water Treatment Control building in Dam, near the southwest side of the map. Unlocks a room with loot.
Dam Staff Room Key	Random drop inside Research and Admin buildings	Near the Control Tower, unlocks a locked door in that area.
Dam Control Center Tower Key	Random drop or quest reward from Trifecta	Located at the center of the Dam, in the Security Tower entrance. Exercise caution—high security! Use the zipline and elevator to access.
Dam Testing Annex Key	Random drop in Research and Admin buildings, quest reward (A Lay of the Land)	Southeastern corner of Dam, unlocks a room with loot inside.
Spaceport Container Storage Key	Found in residential areas like Ruby Residences	Use to open a locked door on the top floor of a storage container in the Spaceport.
Spaceport Ground Control Key	Random drop in Dam residences, or the Ruby Residences	Use to access the control tower in the center of the Spaceport. Expect resistance from ARC units.
Spaceport Trench Tower Key	Likely in Ruby Residences	Unlock a tower door in the northeastern region after passing the trench towers.
Spaceport Outskirts Bunker Key	Hidden in cabinets and drawers across residential areas	In the outskirts, unlock a bunker to the west of the Spaceport.
Spaceport Warehouse Key	Check the Research and Admin building, residences	Opens a locked door in the upper level of the northern warehouse for loot.
Buried City Hospital Key	Resident areas or Research/Admin buildings	Head to upper floors of the hospital to loot once the key is used.
Buried City Town Hall Key	Resident areas, or quest rewards (Our Presence Up There)	Unlock the main locked door at the town hall’s front.
Buried City Residential Master Key	Likely in Research and Admin buildings	Unlocks multiple apartments in the residential part of the city, west of the map.
Buried City JKV Employee Access Card	Resident areas	Use to access the parking garage’s steel door, top floor.
Blue Gate Communication Tower Key	Likely in Pale Apartments	Head to the north to unlock the communication tower entrance.
Blue Gate Confiscation Room Key	Resident areas, SarReenforced reception area	Reach the tunnels beneath the reinforced reception to open the confiscation room.
Blue Gate Cellar Key	South of Olive Grove and the Ruined Homestead	Use the hatch there to access the cellar.
Blue Gate Village Key	Resident areas or Research buildings	Open a large double door in the village to the west.
Patrol Car Key	Resident areas, quests (Armored Transports)	Unlock the back of a nearby patrol car in the Headhouse region for loot.

Keep an eye on the map conditions to plan your routes effectively. If a harvester is active, consider adjusting your timing or using it as a distraction to do your loot runs. Your best strategy is to use your own judgment—when in doubt, protect your most valuable gear by stashing items in your safe pocket. This way, even if things turn sour, you’ll leave with loot rather than returning empty-handed.

Persistence is key since most keys are dropped randomly. Keep trying, and each trip topside will bring new challenges—and chances to find what you’re after.