The JKV building, known in-game as the Space Travel building, is one of the most significant loot hotspots within the Buried City map of ARC Raiders. Operated by the fictional J Kozma Ventures conglomerate, this multi-story structure houses a high-security employee room that requires a specific uncommon access card to unlock. For players aiming to secure endgame weapon blueprints and high-tier electrical components, mastering the JKV run is an essential part of the progression loop. This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of where to find the access card, how to navigate the treacherous interior of the Space Travel building, and tactical advice for extracting with your hard-earned loot.

Identifying the JKV Building in Buried City

In the sprawling urban ruins of the Buried City, buildings are often reclaimed by sand and mechanical overgrowth. The JKV building is not always labeled as such on every UI element, leading to confusion among new Raiders. To locate it, you must look for the Space Travel building situated near the central-northern sector of the map, adjacent to the massive Parking Garage.

The building is easily identifiable by its large "Space Travel" signage and the distinct JKV corporate branding near the entrances and rooftop access points. Structurally, it is a vertical labyrinth consisting of multiple floors, interior stairwells, and collapsed sections that provide various entry and exit points. Because of its central location and the quality of loot found within, it is a high-traffic zone frequently contested by both AI-controlled ARC units and rival Raider squads.

Where to Find the Buried City JKV Employee Access Card

Before you can claim the riches inside the JKV room, you must first obtain the Buried City JKV Employee Access Card. This item is classified as an uncommon loot drop (green rarity) and weighs approximately 0.25 kg. It is governed by the game's RNG (Random Number Generator) system, meaning there is no guaranteed static spawn point. However, statistical data and community testing suggest specific high-yield farming locations.

Primary Farming Zones in Dam Battlegrounds

The most reliable way to find this access card is by searching residential and administrative containers on the Dam Battlegrounds map. While it can drop anywhere, these locations have a higher density of the correct container types:

  • Ruby Residence: Located in the northwestern portion of the Dam map, this apartment complex is filled with drawers, cabinets, and desks. These residential containers are the primary source for corporate access cards.
  • Pale Apartments: Similar to Ruby Residence, this area offers high container density. Clearing each floor methodically is the most efficient way to farm for the JKV card.
  • Research & Administration Building: This facility near the central creek is a corporate hub. Searching the desks and red lockers on the second and third floors often yields JKV or other corporate-themed keys.

Searching Within Buried City

If you are already deployed in Buried City, you can attempt to find the card in situ, though the competition is often fiercer:

  • Grandioso Apartments: This residential block serves as a secondary source for the card.
  • Red Lockers and Desk Drawers: Focus your looting on office-style furniture. The JKV card is rarely found in industrial crates or mechanical scrap piles; it is almost exclusively found in office or personal storage units.

Reaching the Fourth Floor of the Space Travel Building

Once the JKV Employee Access Card is in your safe pocket, your objective is the fourth floor of the Space Travel building. There are several ways to approach this objective, each with varying levels of risk.

The Stealthy Rooftop Approach

Veteran Raiders often avoid the ground-floor entrances of the Space Travel building due to the high density of ARC drones and the potential for "exit campers" lurking in the lobby. The most tactical route involves using the Galleria building located to the east.

  1. Ascend to the roof of the Galleria building using the internal staircases or external scaffolding.
  2. Locate the zipline that connects the Galleria roof directly to the roof of the Space Travel building.
  3. Upon landing on the Space Travel roof, enter through the rooftop stairwell door. This allows you to descend to the fourth floor, bypassing the heavily guarded lower levels.

The Internal Stairwell Route

If you enter from the ground floor—usually near the parked bus at the main entrance—you must navigate a series of stairwells. Each landing is clearly marked with a number on the wall. Proceed upward until you see the large "4" painted near the exit door. Be aware that the acoustics in this building are highly sensitive; running up metal stairs will alert anyone nearby to your exact position.

Unlocking the JKV Employee Room

The locked door is located in the main hallway of the fourth floor. Look for a heavy steel door equipped with a red electronic keypad. The "JKV" logo is typically visible on or near the door frame.

To open the door, interact with the keypad while the access card is in your inventory. Most reports indicate that the card is consumed upon a single use, though some variants of corporate cards have shown a two-use durability. Always assume the card will disappear after use to plan your run effectively. Once the keypad light turns from red to green, the door will slide open, granting access to a compact but loot-dense corporate office.

Tactical Preparation for the Breach

Entering a locked room in ARC Raiders is a moment of extreme vulnerability. You are confined to a small space with limited exits, making you an easy target for opportunistic players who hear the door unlock. To maximize your chances of survival, consider the following tactical gear:

Essential Utility Items

  • Door Blocker: Immediately after entering the JKV room, place a Door Blocker on the entrance. This prevents other players from simply walking in behind you. It forces them to either destroy the blocker (alerting you) or wait for it to expire.
  • Jolt Mines: Placing a Jolt Mine just inside the doorway or in the hallway leading to the room can provide an early warning system. If a rival Raider triggers the mine, you will have a few precious seconds to prepare your defense or find a different exit.
  • Smoke Bombs: The fourth-floor hallway is long and offers little cover. If you find yourself pinned down after leaving the room, smoke bombs are vital for breaking line-of-sight and escaping toward the stairwell or a window ledge.

Recommended Weaponry

The interior of the Space Travel building favors mid-range flexibility. A high-accuracy assault rifle or a tactical SMG is preferred. While snipers are powerful on the rooftop, they are a liability in the tight corridors of the fourth floor. Weapons like the Bobcat or the Tempest provide the necessary stopping power to deal with both ARC bots and players in close quarters.

Loot Breakdown and Reward Analysis

The JKV employee room is sought after because it bypasses the standard RNG of open-world looting, offering a concentrated pool of high-value items. While the exact contents vary per raid, the room consistently features several high-tier containers.

High-Tier Weapon Blueprints

The primary draw for most Raiders is the chance to find rare weapon blueprints. The weapon crates in the corner of the room have a documented chance to drop:

  • Osprey Blueprint: A highly coveted long-range powerhouse.
  • Anvil Blueprint: Known for its devastating impact against heavy ARC units.
  • Bettina Blueprint: A reliable choice for players focusing on high-capacity suppressive fire.

Rare Weapons and Components

Beyond blueprints, the room contains server racks, upper cabinets, and a dedicated weapon crate. You can expect to find:

  • Epic Rarity Guns: Fully assembled weapons like the Vulcano or specialized pistols.
  • Mechanical and Electrical Components: High-value scrap such as Motherboards, Sensors, and Advanced Optics needed for base upgrades in Speranza.
  • Epic Trinkets: High-value items that can be sold for significant credits to vendors.

The Hidden Backpack

A common mistake made by inexperienced Raiders is ignoring the verticality of the room. A high-value backpack often spawns on top of the server racks or tall cabinets. This container often holds the most valuable crafting materials or trinkets in the room, yet it is frequently missed because it requires a quick jump to reach.

The Impact of Night Raids and Weather Events

The value of the JKV room is significantly amplified by the game's environmental systems. In ARC Raiders, "Night Raids" and extreme weather events (such as Hurricanes or Freeze events) are not just visual modifiers; they alter the loot tables.

  • Night Raids: Opening the JKV room during a night raid increases the probability of "rolling" higher-rarity loot from the containers. If you have a single-use card, it is statistically more efficient to save it for a night-time deployment.
  • Weather Events: During storms or freezes, the density of ARC units around the Space Travel building increases, but so does the quality of the loot. If you can survive the heightened threat level, the rewards inside the JKV room are often doubled in terms of rarity.

Extraction Strategies from the JKV Building

Finding the loot is only half the battle; getting it back to Speranza is what matters. The Space Travel building's central location makes extraction tricky, as you are often far from the map edges.

  1. The Window Leap: If you are pursued on the fourth floor, remember that many windows in the JKV building are breakable. If you have a jump-enhancement mod or enough health, leaping from a side window onto a lower ledge or a pile of sand can be a faster escape than taking the stairs.
  2. Safe Pocket Management: Immediately move any blueprints or rare components into your "Safe Pocket." Even if you are eliminated during extraction, items in this slot remain in your inventory. The JKV card itself should also stay in the safe pocket until the moment of use.
  3. Acoustic Awareness: Once you exit the room, move slowly. The "Buried City" is an echo chamber. Sprinting will draw every nearby player to your location. Use the side corridors and avoid the main plazas when moving toward your extraction point.

Summary of the JKV Run

The JKV building (Space Travel building) represents a high-risk, high-reward tactical objective in the Buried City. By securing a JKV Employee Access Card from residential zones like Ruby Residence and navigating to the fourth floor of the central facility, Raiders can access some of the best gear in the game. Success requires more than just the key; it requires tactical patience, the use of defensive utilities like Door Blockers, and an understanding of how night raids influence loot quality.

FAQ

Is the JKV Employee Access Card a single-use item?

Yes, in the current version of ARC Raiders, the Buried City JKV Employee Access Card is consumed upon successfully unlocking the door on the fourth floor. You will need to find another card for subsequent runs.

Can I find the JKV building on the Dam map?

No, the JKV (Space Travel) building is located exclusively on the Buried City map. However, the access card required to open its locked room is most frequently found by looting residential areas on the Dam Battlegrounds map.

What should I do if the JKV room is already open?

If you arrive at the fourth floor and find the JKV door already open, proceed with extreme caution. This means another Raider is either currently inside or has recently left. You can still loot any remaining containers, but be prepared for a potential ambush or "trap" mines left behind by the previous occupant.

Does the JKV room contain guaranteed blueprints?

No, the loot in the JKV room is governed by RNG. While the room has a much higher chance of spawning weapon blueprints compared to standard crates, there is no 100% guarantee that a blueprint will appear in every single run. Night raids are recommended to maximize these chances.

Where is the best place to extract after looting the JKV building?

The best extraction point depends on the current raid's layout, but generally, heading toward the southern extracts through the subway tunnels or the eastern ruins provides more cover than crossing the open desert to the north.