The air hung thick with the metallic tang of fear as my squad and I breached the outer wall. A fellow Raider took a plasma round to the chest. He didn’t scream, just crumpled, another sacrifice to the insatiable maw of the Gloom. Some doors in ARC Raiders are impenetrable without the right key, and the Cellar in Blue Gate can yield a king’s ransom if you manage to crack it open.
Like other spots in Blue Gate, you’ve got to find the key first. Keys, except for those tied to quests, appear randomly, but you need to search in the correct zones. This guide reveals where to find the Blue Gate Cellar key and where you can put it to good use.
The Hunt Begins: Tracking the Cellar Key
I remember spending hours searching for a lost car key, only to find it in the pocket I’d already checked three times. Sometimes the answer is right under your nose. Speaking of hidden treasures, the Blue Gate Cellar key’s location is randomized. Your best bet? Head to Dam Battlegrounds.
The Ruby Residence has a container that consistently spawns keys tied to the map rotation. With a bit of luck, you might find the key to the Blue Gate Cellar.
The Research and Administration building is another solid option. Check the container on the second floor; it often has keys. Both locations can also cough up keys for other areas like the Confiscation Room, Village, and Communications Tower.
Once you snag the Cellar key, it’s time to find the right Cellar. Remember that key spawns are random and work on a first-come-first-serve basis unless a quest dictates otherwise. Roaming another map? Residential and Commercial zones are your friends.
What Happens If I Can’t Find the Blue Gate Cellar Key?
Think of the key as a capricious butterfly: it lands where it wants, when it wants. If the random gods aren’t smiling on you, consider teaming up with other players. Increased search power can turn the tide.
Using Your Prize: Accessing the Blue Gate Cellar
Have you ever held a winning lottery ticket, only to realize you didn’t know where to cash it? Finding the key is just half the battle; now you need to use it.
Unlike some Blue Gate keys, the Cellar key works on multiple locations. The one in the screenshot sits near Olive Grove in Blue Gate, specifically in the southern part of the map. The Cellar entrance is a bit south of Olive Grove, a decent place to grab Olives and Lemons for upgrading Scrappy.
Is it Worth it to Search for the Blue Gate Cellar Key?
The Cellar is a lottery in itself. Inside, you can expect chests, containers, and blueprints.
If you’re in this area, be mindful of long-range snipers. Playing as a team boosts your odds of survival. Inside, breach chests and containers for loot. This locked cellar can also drop some valuable blueprints.
What are the Best Strategies for Staying Alive While Searching?
The Cellar area is often a hive of activity. Move methodically from cover to cover and learn the sniper perches. A well-placed smoke grenade can buy you precious seconds.
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