ARC Raiders Key Locations Guide (All Door Unlocks + Maps)

In ARC Raiders, keys grant access to locked rooms, bunkers, and facilities that often contain rare loot (like blueprints). In the open world, keys drop randomly from containers in residential zones, admin buildings, and POIs across five maps, so you’ll need to explore thoroughly and get (very) lucky.

This guide covers:

1. How keys work in ARC Raiders.
2. A list of all keys and locked doors on each map.
3. Tips on when and how to safely use keys.
4. How to get keys ASAP.

How keys work in ARC Raiders

In ARC Raiders, keys are lootable items that unlock doors found across all maps. Locked doors hide the best loot. Save your keys for night raids to maximize loot multipliers, and always use your safe pocket to protect a key before unlocking.

Key basics

• Keys are map-specific and unlock a fixed door.
• Keys are consumable, one-time use (lost on death if not secured).
• Locked doors contain at the very least better-than-average loot.
• Doors reset each raid, even if previously unlocked.

How to find keys in ARC Raiders

Key spawns are RNG and very rare. Your best bet is visiting red locations during night raids.

• Loot downed raiders and ARCs.
• Loot containers, lockers, drawers, and crates.
• High-value (red) loot buildings offer a better chance.
• Events like night raids and electromagnetic storms offer better chances.
• Trade with players who have them.

All ARC Raiders keys by map

Here are all the keys currently available in ARC Raiders, along with the door they unlock and the map location.

The Blue Gate

ARC Raiders key	Map location	Key for sale
Blue Gate Cellar Key	Trapper’s Glade	Check the market
Blue Gate Cellar Key #2	Left to the Ruined Homestead	Check the market
Blue Gate Communication Tower Key	Pilgrim’s Peak	Check the market
Blue Gate Confiscation Room Key	Underground in the Security Wing	Check the market
Blue Gate Village Key	House door	Check the market
Patrol Car Key	Inside the security van trunk	Check the market

Dam Battlegrounds

ARC Raiders key	Map location	Key for sale
Dam Control Tower Key	Control Tower	Check the market
Dam Staff Room Key	Research & Administration	Check the market
Dam Surveillance Key	Water Treatment Control	Check the market
Dam Testing Annex Key	Dam Testing Annex	Check the market

Buried City

ARC Raiders key	Map location	Key for sale
Buried City Hospital Key	Hospital	Check the market
Buried City JKV Employee Access Card	Space Travel	Check the market
Buried City Residential Master Key	Grandioso Apartments	Check the market
Buried City Town Hall Key	Town Hall main entrance	Check the market

Stella Montis

ARC Raiders key	Map location	Key for sale
Stella Montis Archives Key	Storage Room, top floor	Check the market
Stella Montis Assembly Admin Key	Assembly, top floor	Check the market
Stella Montis Medical Storage Key	Medical Research, top floor	Check the market
Stella Montis Security Checkpoint Key	Lobby, top floor	Check the market

Spaceport

ARC Raiders key	Map location	Key for sale
Spaceport Container Storage Key	Container Storage	Check the market
Spaceport Control Tower Key	Control Tower A6	Check the market
Spaceport Trench Tower Key	Gives access to both Trench Towers	Check the market
Spaceport Warehouse Key	Shipping Warehouse	Check the market

Raider Hatch Key

Raider Hatch keys open conveniently placed hatches for instant extraction to Speranza – no wait time and much safer in terms of PvP than the usual extraction points.

ARC Raiders key	Source	Map location	Key for sale
Raider Hatch Key	Either looted or crafted	Multiple Raider Hatches on all maps	Check the market

Tips for using ARC Raiders keys safely

ARC Raiders is famous for its unpredictability, ambiguous player intentions, and outright backstabbing. 

1. Listen for footsteps before unlocking.
2. Reload and heal first, as locked rooms could be ambush magnets.
3. Clear and secure the area around the room first.
4. Use a safe pocket to carry your key during a raid.
5. Night raids offer more valuable loot, including more keys themselves.
6. Consider unlocking the door in the late raid phase when fewer players remain.
7. The unlock sound alerts nearby players.
8. Don’t assume a key will spawn near the door.

NOTE: Best ARC Raiders weapons to bring into night raids.

Buy ARC Raiders items on Eldorado.gg: quick shortcut

If you’re tired of RNG and want to gear up instantly, you can buy ARC Raiders items on Eldorado instead of endless looting/farming. Here, you can stock up on multiple keys to the same door and raid the area until you find what you want. 

1. Eldorado connects you with verified sellers.
2. You can release the payment only after getting the item.
3. 24/7 support in case of trade issues.

NOTE: You can use our discount codes.

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