What to know
- Crane House Keycard drops randomly from containers or enemies across any map in Riven Tides raids.
- Unlocks a high-value locked room in the Crane House area with potential weapons, grenades, and rare materials.
- Popular hotspot for PvP, so approach with mines and backup for defense.
- Best looted during dynamic events like Night Raids for improved rewards.
Riven Tides brings fresh coastal challenges to ARC Raiders, and the Crane House Keycard stands out as a must-have for raiders chasing premium loot. This key opens a secure room packed with game-changing items, but finding and accessing it demands sharp navigation and quick reflexes.
Crane House Keycard details
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Drop Source | Random loot from containers, lockers, or ARC enemies on any Riven Tides map |
| Map Location | Crane House POI, industrial zone with cranes and waterfront structures |
| Room Loot | Grenades, mines, weapons, rare materials; possible security locker or crates |
| Risk Level | High PvP traffic; single exit makes it campable |
| Best Time | Night Raids or dynamic events for better spawns |
Key locations in Riven Tides
Head to the Crane House in the industrial waterfront section of the Riven Tides map, near crane structures and docks.
This area mixes open exposures with tight interiors, perfect for ambushes but rich in rewards.
Expect other raiders rushing here once the key appears in your inventory—prioritize speed and cover.
How to reach the Crane House Keycard room
Follow these steps to navigate safely and unlock the room.
Step 1: Locate Crane House POI
Spawn on Riven Tides and move toward the industrial crane area along the waterfront, marked by tall cranes and shipping containers. Use high ground for scouting to avoid early fights.
Step 2: Enter the main building
Approach from the parking or side entrance facing the cranes. Clear any ARC patrols like Rocketeers; hug walls to minimize exposure.
Inside, head to the upper floors through the stairs.
Step 3: Navigate to upper floor doors
Check for two possible doors—one one the left.
The other on the right.
Step 4: Unlock and loot
Use the key on the door.
Place mines at the entrance immediately. Loot crates, lockers, and any security stash; check windows for extra raider caches.
Step 5: Extract safely
Block the single exit with mines, listen for footsteps, then rotate to nearest extraction like nearby ziplines or waterfront points.
Possible rewards
| Loot Type | Chance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Grenades & Mines | High | Stock up for defense; core room spawn |
| Weapons | Medium | Lockers often better than main crates |
| Rare Materials | Medium | Great for crafting upgrades |
| Security Locker | Low | High-value mods or blueprints |
| Raider Stash | Low | Outside windows via shutters |
Pack Mk.3 augments for extra inventory, long-range weapons for open approaches, and pulse mines for shaft rappels if elevated. Duo or trio pushes reduce risk, with one watching flanks. If contested, smoke and reposition—loot quality spikes in events.
