Blue Gate, one of ARC Raiders' most dynamic maps, is filled with hidden puzzles and exclusive loot-and none are more rewarding (or slightly perplexing) than the Raider's Refuge cellar. Tucked away in the central-western part of Blue Gate, this locked cellar guards high-tier gear, rare crafting materials, and valuable ARC Raiders BluePrints, making it a must-complete challenge for serious raiders.

Unlike simple locked doors that require a key, unlocking the Raider's Refuge cellar demands solving a randomized button puzzle. The puzzle relies on finding four hidden buttons scattered across the refuge, with their locations changing every raid. This guide simplifies the process, helping you navigate the refuge, find the buttons efficiently, and claim the cellar's rewards safely.

Step 1: Locate Raider's Refuge on Blue Gate

Before solving the puzzle, you first need to find Raider's Refuge itself. It sits in the central-western region of Blue Gate, recognizable by its multi-story main building, surrounding outbuildings, and a prominent bell tower overhead.

The refuge is easy to spot on your in-game map-look for a small POI (Point of Interest) marker near the center of Blue Gate, between Trapper's Glade and the Ancient Fort. Approach from high ground if possible; this lets you survey the area for hostile enemies and rival raiders before moving in.

The cellar door is the key landmark once you arrive. It's a large metal door set into the ground, directly outside the main building's eastern side, with four unlit lamps above it. These lamps are your guide: each button you press lights one lamp, and the door unlocks only when all four are lit.

Step 2: Solve the Button Puzzle (Find 4 Hidden Buttons)

The core challenge of unlocking the cellar is finding four hidden buttons. These buttons are small, gray, and unassuming, often tucked into shadowy corners or amidst rubble. Crucially, their locations randomize every raid-spawning from a pool of over 20 known spots-but only four are active per session.

The buttons don't glow or make noise, so you'll need a sharp eye. When you press a correct button, you'll hear a distinct mechanical click, and one of the cellar's lamps will light up. This audio-visual cue confirms you've found a valid button (not a decoy).

High-Probability Button Spawn Locations

While button positions change, focusing on these high-spawn areas will speed up your search, as they're more likely to contain active buttons each raid:

Near the Cellar Door: Check directly in front of the door, behind rusty wooden beams to the right of the entrance, or in the rubble nearby. One button often spawns here, making it a great starting point.

Main Building Interior: Head inside the main structure and search around furniture-behind couches, under desks, or near computer monitors. Buttons also hide in corners or behind panels on the ground floor.

Roof and Bell Tower: Climb onto the roof using ziplines or crates. Check ledges near the bell tower, between roof planks, and on beams under the roof. You can also drop into the attic from the roof to find buttons under floorboards or near chairs.

Surrounding Outbuildings & Perimeter: Search the small ruins and sheds around the main building. Buttons often spawn near generators, fuse boxes, or wire fences. Also check behind bushes, under ventilation units, and along the refuge's western and southern outer walls.

Pro Tips for Finding Buttons Faster

If you're struggling to find all four buttons, these tips will save time and reduce frustration:

Work in a circle around the main building, starting with the cellar door area and moving outward. This systematic approach ensures you don't miss any spots.

Team up with allies: Split up to cover more ground. One player can stay near the cellar to monitor the lamps, while others search the roof, interior, and perimeter.

Listen closely for the mechanical click-even if you don't see a button, the sound will guide you to its location. This is especially helpful for buttons hidden in dark corners.

Step 3: Navigate the Dangers of Raider's Refuge

Raider's Refuge is not just a puzzle zone-it's a high-threat area filled with enemies and rival players. Rushing the puzzle will likely get you eliminated before you unlock the cellar.

ARC enemies patrol the area heavily, including Rocketeers (with powerful firepower), Snitches (which call reinforcements if not killed quickly), flying Wasps and Hornets, and stationary turrets inside the main building. Clear these threats first, using long-range weapons to take them out from a distance.

Rival raiders are also drawn to the refuge, lured by the cellar's loot. Stay alert for gunfire or movement, and use the refuge's buildings and rubble for cover. Avoid looting buttons in open areas-sneak up on them to avoid detection.

For first-time raiders: Bring a cheap loadout. Learn the layout and button spots without risking expensive gear. Once you're familiar with the area, you can return with better equipment to secure the loot.

Step 4: Unlock the Cellar and Claim Your Loot

Once you press all four buttons, the four lamps above the cellar door will light up, and the metal door will slide open, revealing a ladder leading down to the cellar. Don't rush-check the area one last time for ARC Raiders Items for sale  enemies before descending.

The cellar itself is a small, secure room filled with valuable loot. You'll find cabinets, drawers, and a Security Breach locker (which offers above-average rewards). Common loot includes:

Epic and legendary weapons, weapon blueprints for crafting advanced gear, rare crafting materials like Sentinel Firing Cores, and valuable trinkets that can be sold for coins. Some raiders have even reported finding legendary gear here, though this is rare.

Loot quickly but thoroughly-rival raiders may have heard the cellar door open and could be closing in. Grab all items, then use the ladder to exit and extract to safety.