PUBG has always been about strategy, survival, and loot. Every match starts off with uncertainty of where you land, what you find and how you morph into the battleground. But underneath the visible houses, compounds, and airdrops lies an exhilarating hidden element – secret locations. These secluded spots; secret rooms, bear caves, labs, pyramids, all give players an opportunity to nab high-value loot that can radically change the outcome of a match.
These secret spots usually require keys, like security keys, secret keys, or zigzag keys depending on the map. This guide will cover all the secret locations in PUBG on each map, how to find the secret locations, keys and loot you can find in those areas if any. Whether you are dropping into Taego, Deston, Paramo or Vikendi, this breakdown will assist you with your best chance of finding some of the best loot.
PUBG Secret Rooms: An Overview
Secret rooms are unique entries that can only be found in some PUBG maps. These are not like ordinary buildings; these hidden areas have a strong potential for Tier-3 gear, airdrop guns, medical kits, and utility items. You require a key card to enter them, because the keys spawn randomly or in one location per map.
They can look like ordinary buildings but if a locked door is present, you have found a secret room! Some rooms look like a bunker or a small compound and others are disguised as an average building.
Finding Secret Keys
The most important step in unlocking secret rooms is to find the keys. The keys appear on the ground as loot similar to ammo or weapons. The spawn logic uses a variety of systems based on the maps:
- Taego: Secret keys spawn randomly on the map similar to regular loot.
- Deston: Security keys will appear in specific, fixed locations.
- Paramo: Special zigzag keys are required usually near pyramids.
- Vikendi: Keys will spawn randomly, but are very important for accessing locked rooms.
Given the rarity of secret keys, it is a risk to prioritize them – you risk wasting a lot of time. It is much smarter to loot as normal and take up a key if you find one.
PUBG Taego Secret Rooms
Secret keys spawn in individual locations on Taego, which means they can randomly spawn in a small hut, a major city, or a rural compound. There are no fixed spawn points so there is a fair amount of chance and luck involved.
Within the Taego secret rooms, you may find:
- A level 3 helmet, vest, or backpack
- A gun from the airdrops such as the AWM, Groza or AUG
- A self-AED for self-revival
- High value medical items such as med kits
Pro Tip – As it is random loot, don’t just go in on secret keys alone, if you find one or get one; it is worth using – but chasing them every game gets inefficient.
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PUBG Deston Security Keys and Rooms
Deston takes a more structured method. In this mode, security keys are only spawned in specific locations every time, so if you know you are looking there, it is much easier to find. The security rooms themselves are also not randomly spawned, as their locations often would have a passcode on a truck or warehouse, so a secure way to identify their location. Inside Deston’s security rooms there are looted items such as:
- Guarantied Tier-3 loot from the inside (Helmet, vest, or backpack)
- The airdrop weapon of choice (random)
- Medical or utility items.
Pro Tip – Don’t bother going to Ripton, the security rooms are tricky to access and often only require a drone, with loot that is not as great as in other areas of the map. Focus on high-value areas of Deston, run the enemies, clear them out, and then gain access to the room and enjoy the loot. Arena is one good value spot that you can run and gain access to the room.
PUBG Paramo Secret Rooms
Being a smaller-sized map will mean there are less secret rooms. Instead of the typical key system, we will use a zigzag key to unlock the pyramids found all over the map.
So what can you expect to find inside these pyramids? They include:
- Tier-3 armor and helmets
- Adrenaline syringes
- Med kits and Critical Response Kits
Since the map is so small, running into a pyramid early will give you a huge advantage, but you will also be an easy target yourself, with others also aiming to loot!
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PUBG Vikendi Secret Rooms and Bear Caves
Vikendi features the most unique types of secret location experiences. In addition to the information on secret rooms and secret loot locations, bear caves are another area of Vikendi that are dangerous and rewarding areas, with loot coming at a cost.
These locations have:
Bear Caves
- Contains tier 3 gear and airdrop weapons
- There are bears that are alive and have approximately 1800 HP
- The bears can kill you in two hits
- Killing the bear requires approximately 40 bullets from a Beryl M762
Bear damage is treated like damage for any player and is not head or body damage. You will need to be prepared and have a lot of ammunition.
Secret Rooms
Like other maps, Vikendi also has locked secret rooms; but they need special keys. These rooms contain:
- Tier 3 gear
- Self-AED kits
- High tier loot that has spawning chances that are close to 100 percent
Lab Camps
Another unique feature of Vikendi is the lab camps that do not require keys. Loot boxes that require you to open them, but as soon as you release the lock, a loud siren sound will run for about five seconds and will alert players nearby.
Pro Tip – Drop into a bear cave or lab camp if you think you’re confident enough early on. After you learn to take care of the bears, Vikendi is probably one of the fastest ways to gear up and airdrop quality items.
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FAQs
Q1: What are the secret rooms in PUBG?
Secret rooms are locked locations located on various maps, where you can find special loot such as Tier-3 loot, airdrop guns, and medical supplies.
Q2: How do I access secret rooms?
You need to have specific keys, such as a security key, a secret key or a zig-zag key, depending on which map you are on. The keys randomly spawn or have set spawn locations.
Q3: Are secret keys guaranteed spawn locations?
No. Some maps, like Taego or Vikendi, have random secret key spawns while other maps, like Deston, have fixed secret key spawn locations with no guarantees.
Q4: Are secret rooms worth it?
Yes, if you find a key. However, there is no guaranteed loot, and there can be times when it just isn’t worth the trouble to get a secret room. Treat secret rooms as a bonus and not a necessity in the game.
Q5: What is the most dangerous secret location?
The bear caves in Vikendi are definitely the most dangerous. Although you are likely to find good loot, the bears can kill you quickly, and if you have to fight the bears, you alert everyone and bait them into a third-party fight.
Conclusion
Secret locations in PUBG contribute another layer of fun and excitement to the battle royale experience. Whether it is a locked room in Taego, a bunker in Deston, a pyramid in Paramo, or the deadly bear caves on Vikendi, each map has special places to explore and good loot – which sometimes comes with risk. While keys are often hard to come by and loot is often random, at large, secret locations are a risk vs. reward lock to gain high-value items. There can be costly penalties when entering a secret location for loot. But, once in a while, it pays off and gives you the best gear in the game.
There is a proper way to take advantage of secret locations in PUBG – and that’s with some balance. Getting familiar with these areas creates a competitive edge and adds to the excitement of your match. The next time you drop into PUBG, be prepared to take note of rare locked doors – you might strike gold.