If you’ve been exploring the world of ARC Raiders for a while, chances are you’ve come across a few mysterious keys that don’t seem to fit anywhere at first. One of them is the Patrol Car Key. Like other map-specific items, it doesn’t work just anywhere, which can leave players wondering what it actually unlocks.
ARC Raiders: Where To Use The Patrol Car Key
The Patrol Car Key is an uncommon item that unlocks the rear door of a single police vehicle hidden in the Blue Gate map. It’s not just lying around on the surface, though, you’ll need to head underground to find where it fits.
Specifically, this key is used in Blue Gate’s underground highway, where you can find the matching patrol car tucked away in the tunnel network. To use the key, make sure it’s in your inventory before starting a Blue Gate raid.
The best way to reach the tunnels is by heading to the Headhouse, the circular structure located in the middle of the Blue Gate map. From there, follow the route that leads down into the tunnels.
Once you’re in, head straight for the underground highway and start exploring the tunnels and side paths. The patrol car isn’t marked on your map, so you’ll have to do some searching.
To make things easier, head down into the tunnels and once you exit, take a left. You’ll find the patrol car just a few steps ahead near a stone pillar and some barricades.
When you find it, walk up to the rear door, and an interaction prompt will appear if the key is on you. Interact to unlock it and grab any loot stored inside.
Since Blue Gate is a PvPvE area, expect other raiders and ARC units to be roaming nearby. It’s best to plan your route before entering the tunnels so you don’t get caught off guard. Drop in, make your way to the underground, unlock the patrol car, and extract safely to keep your loot.
If you happen to find the Blue Gate Village Key while exploring in the area, it’s worth holding onto as well. It unlocks another section in the same area, making it easier to plan multiple objectives in a single run.
Patrol Car Key Details
The Patrol Car Key is categorized as an uncommon item with a small weight of 0.25 kg and a single stack size. It’s worth 100 credits if you decide to sell it, but using it in Blue Gate’s tunnels usually gives better value. Here’s a quick overview of its stats:
- Type: Key (Uncommon)
- Use: Unlocks the rear door of a patrol car
- Map association: Blue Gate (Underground Highway)
- Weight: 0.25 kg
- Stack size: 1
- Sell price: 100 Credits
How To Get Keys in ARC Raiders
Keys in ARC Raiders are rare loot items that can drop from any container across all maps. You can also loot them from defeated players.
The drop rate for keys is pretty low, and the best loot spots are usually packed with players. If you’re trying to farm keys, head for the red-marked loot zones on the map, but be ready for a fight, those places attract both ARC patrols and other raiders looking for the same thing.
Players who explore multiple maps may also come across the Spaceport Trench Power Key. This one opens restricted sections within the Spaceport area, giving you another good reason to keep an eye out for rare keys across all maps.
Plan your raid, stay alert in the tunnels, and extract safely to make the most out of your find. Every successful run in ARC Raiders helps you learn the map better and prepare for future encounters.
