What to know
- The Dam Staff Room Key is an uncommon item that opens a locked door inside the Research & Administration building on the Dam Battlegrounds map.
- It is a rare drop found primarily in residential buildings, especially drawers and cabinets in areas like Ruby Residence and Research & Administration.
- The locked door is located on the first floor of the Research & Administration building, near the control tower.
- Using the key consumes it, so it's single-use. The room contains mid-tier loot including weapons, attachments, ammo, and other crafting materials.
The Dam Staff Room Key in ARC Raiders is an uncommon key found mainly in residential buildings—especially drawers and cabinets near Ruby Residence and the Research & Administration area. It unlocks a secured room inside the Research & Administration building on Dam Battlegrounds, granting access to mid-tier loot like weapons, attachments, ammo, and crafting materials.
ARC Raiders Dam Staff Room Key: Details
| Item Details | Description |
|---|---|
| Key Name | Dam Staff Room Key |
| Map | Dam Battlegrounds |
| Typical Find Spots | Random drops from loot containers, drawers, and cabinets mainly in residential areas and Research & Administration buildings on Dam Battlegrounds |
| Unlocks | One locked door inside the Research & Administration building, ground floor near the control tower |
| Loot Quality | Mid-tier weapons, attachments, ammo, crafting materials; some rare loot potential |
| Sell Value | Moderate (~100 Creds) |
| Best Use | Unlocks a locked room containing useful mid-tier loot including weapons, attachments, and ammo; single-use key |
ARC Raiders Dam Staff Room Key: Location
The Dam Staff Room Key in ARC Raiders is found as a rare random drop inside loot containers such as drawers, cabinets, and enemy drops. The best-known farming spots to increase your chances include:
Screenshots by: NerdsChalk
Ruby Residence building
- Search drawers and cabinets, especially on the second floor, for potential key drops.
Research & Administration building
- Loot containers on the upper floors, cabinets, and enemy drops around this building often yield the key.
ARC Raiders Dam Staff Room Key: Uses
Step #1
Once you’ve obtained the Dam Staff Room Key—travel to the Research & Administration building on the southeastern side of Dam Battlegrounds near the Control Tower.
Step #2
Enter the Research & Administration building through the gate.
Screen recording by: NerdsChalk
Step #3
Be cautious of ARCs or other players who might be patrolling the area.
Screen recording by: NerdsChalk
Step #4
Locate the locked Staff Room door on the first floor near the entrance, then use the Dam Staff Room Key to unlock it—note that the key is consumed upon use.
Screen recording by: NerdsChalk
Step #5
Loot the room for mid-tier weapons, attachments, ammo, and crafting materials. Be sure to check all lockers and containers inside.
Screen recording by: NerdsChalk
Step #6
Once looted, extract safely with the acquired gear.
ARC Raiders Dam Staff Room Key: Loot rewards
| Room | Typical Contents |
|---|---|
| Research & Administration locked staff room | Mid-tier weapons, weapon attachments, ammo, crafting materials, blueprints, occasional rare gear |
ARC Raiders Dam Staff Room Key: Farming tips
- Focus your farming on residential and administrative buildings on the Dam Battlegrounds, especially the Ruby Residence and Research & Administration areas, to boost your chances of finding the key.
- Be thorough when searching drawers, cabinets, and containers, particularly on the ground and first floors of these buildings.
- Exercise caution around the Research & Administration building while attempting to use the key, as this hotspot can be patrolled by both ARC enemies and other players.
- Manage your inventory space carefully, since the room unlocked by the staff key contains mid-tier weapons, attachments, ammo, and crafting materials that may take up room.
Discussion