What to know

  • The key primarily drops as a random loot item in containers and cabinets within the Dam Battlegrounds, especially Ruby Residence and Research & Administration buildings.
  • It is used to unlock a single locked door inside the Grandioso Apartment in the southern part of Buried City.
  • The key grants access to a room with mid-to-high-tier loot, including an epic Tempest I assault rifle and other valuable rewards.
  • The key is single-use and worth farming for players looking to gain a loot advantage or specific weaponry.

The Buried City Residential Master Key in ARC Raiders offers significant value by unlocking a hidden loot room in the Grandioso Apartment on the Buried City map. Obtaining this key requires searching key residential zones in the Dam Battlegrounds map, including buildings like Ruby Residence and Research & Administration. The key unlocks one door inside the apartment building, where players can find rare weapons and crafting materials, making it a prime target for players hunting valuable equipment.

ARC Raiders Buried City Residential Master Key: Details

Item Details
Key Name Buried City Residential Master Key
Map Dam Battlegrounds
Typical Find Spots Loot containers, cabinets, enemy drops around Ruby Residence and Research & Administration buildings
Unlocks One locked door in Grandioso Apartment at Buried City
Loot Quality Mid to high-tier (epic Tempest I assault rifle, Security Breach container, crafting materials)
Sell Value Moderate (varies, can be sold if not used)
Best Use Unlock valuable loot room in Grandioso Apartment, southern Buried City

ARC Raiders Buried City Residential Master Key: Location

The key is most reliably found on the Dam Battlegrounds map inside residential style buildings. The best-known spots to farm include:

Ruby Residence building

Check drawers and cabinets, especially on the second floor.

Research & Administration building

Containers on upper floors yield keys randomly.

Searching multiple residential buildings increases chances due to random drops. Once found, carry it carefully since death could mean losing the key.

ARC Raiders Buried City Residential Master Key: Uses

Step #1

Travel to the Buried City map and locate the Grandioso Apartment in the southern section.

Step #2

Enter the building through a large broken window on the ground floor, which provides access to the lower floor.

Step #3

Use the key to unlock the single locked door to the left after entry.

Step #4

Loot the room for valuable gear, which includes an epic Tempest I assault rifle and other mid-to-high-tier materials and rewards.

Be cautious of ARC enemies and other raiders patrolling the area.

ARC Raiders Buried City Residential Master Key: Loot rewards

Room Typical Contents
Grandioso Apartment room Epic Tempest I assault rifle, Security Breach reward container, mid-to-high-tier crafting materials, ammo, mods

ARC Raiders Buried City Residential Master Key: Farming tips

  • Focus your farming on residential buildings in Dam Battlegrounds to increase your chances of getting the key.
  • Use stealth when entering the Grandioso Apartment as it is often heavily guarded.
  • Consider your inventory space since the loot includes bulky weapons and components.
  • If unsuccessful in a run, repeat farming in the key buildings as drops are random.