Keycards and Loot Chests¶

Server Availability

✅ Chernarus
❌ Deer Isle

Overview¶

Key Tiers¶

There are 6 tiers of keycards on Chernarus.
All keys and keycards are labeled in-game by tier name. The color is currently cosmetic only and does not affect functionality

Where to Get Keycards and Crate Keys¶

Cash registers – Found in supermarkets and pubs; these are not locked.
Zombie kills – Zombies have a chance to drop keycards and crate keys.
Events – KOTH and airdrops can reward keycards and keys.
Crates – Crates have a chance to drop keycards and keys for the next tier up
(e.g. T2 crates can drop T3 keys and keycards).

As expected, higher-tier keycards and keys are increasingly rare from all of the above sources.

Good to Know¶

Keycard doors automatically close 15 seconds after being opened.
Keycards have 2 uses:
Each door swipe consumes 50% durability
One swipe to enter, one swipe to exit

Other Crates¶

Building Crates – Rarely found in industrial areas. Require a key to open.
Medical Crates – Rarely found in medical locations such as hospitals and medical tents. Require a key to open.
Police Safes – Require a crowbar to open.
Hidden Crates – ??? Require a key to open.
Hidden Stashes – Over 300 stashes disguised as shrubs or bushes. These are unlocked.

Loot Contents¶

Tiered crates can spawn a random selection of:

Weapons
Magazines
Ammunition
Grenades
Tools
Medical supplies
Collectables
Bitcoin
3D printer items

Some loot categories have a percentage-based chance to spawn and are not guaranteed. The highest-tier crates — T6 (Chernarus) — offer the most valuable rewards, including a chance to obtain a .408 weapon, which is extremely rare.