Keys are among the most valuable items you can find in Arc Raiders. They unlock restricted rooms, bunkers, warehouses, and other high-value locations filled with better loot than standard areas. Since keys are consumable and their spawn locations are randomised, knowing where to search and where each key is used can save both time and resources.
This guide covers every key currently available in Arc Raiders, including their most common spawn locations and the locked doors they open across Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, Buried City, Blue Gate, and Stella Montis.
How to Get Keys in Arc Raiders
Unlike regular loot, keys don’t have fixed spawn points. Most are random drops that appear in specific types of buildings or containers.
Your best chances of finding keys include:
- Residential buildings and apartments
- Research and Administration facilities
- Filing cabinets, drawers, and lockers
- High-value loot zones
- Quest rewards
- Looting defeated players
Some keys, such as the Raider Hatch Key, can also be crafted or purchased.
Since keys disappear after a single use, store valuable ones in your Safe Pocket whenever possible. This prevents you from losing them if another player eliminates you during an expedition.
All Arc Raiders Keys and Their Locations
| Key | Common Spawn Locations | Unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| Raider Hatch Key | Purchased from Shani, crafted, quest rewards, player loot | Extraction hatches across all maps |
| Dam Surveillance Key | Residential buildings, Research & Administration | Water Treatment Control building |
| Dam Staff Room Key | Research & Administration | Staff Room near the Control Tower |
| Dam Control Center Tower Key | Research & Administration, Trifecta quest | Control Tower |
| Dam Testing Annex Key | Research & Administration, A Lay of the Land quest | Testing Annex |
| Spaceport Container Storage Key | Residential buildings | Container Storage building |
| Spaceport Ground Control Key | Residential areas | Ground Control Tower |
| Spaceport Trench Tower Key | Ruby Residences | Trench Towers |
| Spaceport Outskirts Bunker Key | Residential cabinets and drawers | Hidden Outskirts Bunker |
| Spaceport Warehouse Key | Research & Administration, residences | Warehouse |
| Buried City Hospital Key | Residential areas, Research & Administration | Hospital |
| Buried City Town Hall Key | Residential buildings, quest reward | Town Hall |
| Buried City Residential Master Key | Research & Administration | Apartment buildings |
| Buried City JKV Employee Access Card | Residential buildings | JKV Parking Garage |
| Blue Gate Communication Tower Key | Residential areas | Communication Tower |
| Blue Gate Confiscation Room Key | Apartments and residences | Confiscation Room |
| Blue Gate Cellar Key | Residential areas, Spaceport offices | Hidden Cellar |
| Blue Gate Village Key | Residential buildings | Village Double Doors |
| Patrol Car Key | Residential areas, Armored Transports quest | Patrol Car Storage |
| Stella Montis Security Checkpoint Key | Residential areas, high-value loot zones | Security Office |
| Stella Montis Archives Key | Residential areas, high-value loot zones | Cultural Archives |
| Stella Montis Assembly Admin Key | Residential areas, high-value loot zones | Assembly Admin Room |
| Stella Montis Medical Storage Key | Residential areas, high-value loot zones | Medical Storage |
Key Locations by Region
Dam Battlegrounds Keys
The Dam Battlegrounds contains several important keys that unlock high-value facilities and military buildings.
Dam Surveillance Key
Found in:
- Residential buildings
- Research and Administration building
Unlocks:
- Water Treatment Control building in the southwest corner of the map.
Dam Staff Room Key
Found in:
- Research and Administration building
Unlocks:
- Staff Room near the Control Tower.
Dam Control Center Tower Key
Found in:
- Research and Administration building
- Trifecta quest reward
Unlocks:
- Control Tower in the center of the map.
Be prepared to encounter both enemy players and ARC units in this heavily contested area.
Dam Testing Annex Key
Found in:
- Research and Administration building
- Occasionally on other maps
- A Lay of the Land quest reward
Unlocks:
- Testing Annex in the southeastern section of Dam Battlegrounds.
Spaceport Keys
The Spaceport contains several locked buildings that frequently reward players with valuable crafting materials and equipment.
Container Storage Key
Found in:
- Residential areas, especially Ruby Residences
Unlocks:
- Locked room on the upper floor of the Container Storage building.
Ground Control Key
Found in:
Unlocks:
Expect resistance from ARC enemies guarding the area.
Trench Tower Key
Found in:
Unlocks:
- Trench Tower doors in the northeastern section of Spaceport.
Outskirts Bunker Key
Found in:
- Cabinets and drawers inside residential buildings
Unlocks:
- Hidden bunker located on the western side of the map.
Warehouse Key
Found in:
- Research and Administration
- Residential buildings
Unlocks:
- Upper floor of the northern warehouse.
Buried City Keys
Buried City features several locked buildings that often contain upgraded loot and valuable resources.
Hospital Key
Unlocks restricted rooms on the hospital’s upper floors.
Town Hall Key
Available as both a random drop and a quest reward.
Unlocks the Town Hall entrance near the center of Buried City.
Residential Master Key
Opens multiple apartment doors throughout the western residential district.
JKV Employee Access Card
Unlocks the secure steel door inside the JKV parking garage.
Blue Gate Keys
Blue Gate offers several hidden loot locations accessible only with the correct keys.
Communication Tower Key
Unlocks the Communication Tower in the northern section of Blue Gate.
Confiscation Room Key
Grants access to the Confiscation Room located beneath the Reinforced Reception area.
Cellar Key
Unlocks the hidden cellar located south of the Olive Grove and Ruined Homestead.
Village Key
Opens the large double doors inside the western village.
Patrol Car Key
Unlocks the rear storage compartment of the patrol vehicle near the Headhouse.
Stella Montis Keys
Introduced with the Stella Montis update, these keys unlock several high-value areas throughout the map.
Security Checkpoint Key
Unlocks the Security Office located along the eastern wall of the Lobby.
Archives Key
Provides access to the Cultural Archives east of the Lobby.
Assembly Admin Key
Unlocks the Assembly Administration room located above the scaffolding.
Medical Storage Key
Opens the Medical Storage room inside the Medical Research area.
Keys play a major role in Arc Raiders, granting access to some of the best loot available across every region. While finding them depends largely on random drops and a bit of luck, focusing on residential areas, Research and Administration buildings, and quest rewards can significantly improve your chances.
Whether you’re exploring Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, Buried City, Blue Gate, or Stella Montis, keeping track of where each key is used will help you loot more efficiently and make every expedition more rewarding. Just remember to secure valuable keys in your Safe Pocket before taking on high-risk encounters, as surviving the raid is just as important as finding the loot.
