The JKV Building is one of the most contested landmarks in the Buried City map of ARC Raiders. Whether you call it the J Kozma Ventures headquarters or the Space Travel building, this structure holds some of the most lucrative loot in the game, provided you have the right keycard and a solid extraction plan.

To access the locked room inside the JKV building, you need the JKV Employee Access Card. This card is a random drop found primarily in residential areas of the Dam Battlegrounds map. Once you have the card, head to the fourth floor of the Space Travel building in the central-northern region of Buried City to find the locked door.

Understanding the JKV Building and Space Travel Complex

In the lore of ARC Raiders, J Kozma Ventures (JKV) was a prominent corporate entity before the machine descent. Their flagship facility in the Buried City is the Space Travel building, a towering multi-story structure that stands as a testament to humanity's past ambitions. For players, this building is a high-risk, high-reward zone characterized by tight corridors, vertical gameplay, and intense PvPvE (Player vs Player vs Environment) encounters.

The building is easily recognizable by the large "Space Travel" signage and its central position near the Parking Garage. Because of its height and central location, it serves as a navigational hub for many Raiders. However, the true value of this location lies not on its rooftop or its lobby, but hidden within its administrative floors.

Why the JKV Room is a Priority Target

Raiders prioritize the JKV locked room because it offers a concentrated pool of high-tier loot. Unlike generic containers scattered throughout the map, the containers inside the JKV room have a higher probability of spawning rare weapon blueprints, advanced crafting materials, and epic-rarity firearms. For those looking to upgrade their gear at Speranza, a successful JKV run can shave hours off the grind.

How to Get the JKV Employee Access Card

Before you can think about the loot, you must secure the entry requirement. The JKV Employee Access Card is an "Uncommon" rarity item. It weighs 0.25 kg and, crucially, it is a single-use consumable. Once you swipe it at the door, the card is destroyed.

Farming the Card at Dam Battlegrounds

Based on extensive looting runs, the card does not have a 100% guaranteed spawn point. Instead, it is part of the global loot table for containers in specific zones. The Dam map is currently the most reliable place to farm this card.

  1. Ruby Residence: Located in the northwestern sector of the Dam map. This residential complex is filled with drawers, cabinets, and lockers. We recommend clearing every floor. In our experience, the card often appears in bedside tables or kitchen cabinets.
  2. Pale Apartments: Another residential hotspot. The density of searchable containers here makes it an efficient farming route.
  3. Research & Administration Building: This is a more dangerous zone due to the high density of ARC machines and its proximity to the Hospital. Search the filing cabinets on the second and third floors. We have found the JKV card here alongside other valuable keys like the Hospital Access Card.

Trading and Economy

If RNG is not on your side, keep an eye on the market or trade with fellow Raiders in Speranza. While the recycle value is only 100 credits, the tactical value of the card is much higher. In the player-driven economy, this card is often swapped for essential crafting components or other regional keys.

Navigating to the JKV Building in Buried City

Once the JKV Employee Access Card is in your safe pocket or backpack, it is time to head to Buried City. The JKV building is situated in the central/northern part of the map.

Identifying the Building

Look for the "Space Travel" tower near the Parking Garage (the area is often marked as a red zone on the HUD due to high enemy activity). The building is surrounded by collapsed infrastructure, making ground-level approach particularly hazardous.

The Safest Entry: The Galleria Zipline Strategy

While you can enter through the ground floor lobby, doing so often leads to a direct confrontation with ARC turrets or camping Raiders. In our tactical testing, the most successful approach involves the "Galleria Zipline."

  • Step 1: Locate the Galleria building directly to the east of the Space Travel tower.
  • Step 2: Climb the internal stairs or use the external scaffolding to reach the roof of the Galleria.
  • Step 3: Locate the zipline that connects the Galleria roof to the Space Travel roof.
  • Step 4: Zip across. You are now on the roof of the JKV building, allowing you to work your way down. This bypasses the most dangerous chokepoints on the lower levels.

Locating the Locked Door on Floor 04

The JKV room is located on the fourth floor. Navigating the interior of a skyscraper in a post-apocalyptic city can be disorienting, but the developers have included clear floor markings.

  1. Find the Stairwell: Whether you entered from the roof or the ground, locate the central or northwestern stairwell.
  2. Check the Floor Numbers: Look at the walls inside the stairwell. Large numbers indicate your current level. Proceed to Floor 04.
  3. The Hallway Route: Upon exiting the stairwell on the fourth floor, turn right. Follow the corridor.
  4. Identifying the Lock: The door is a reinforced steel door marked with the JKV logo. Next to it is a red electronic terminal. If the light is red, the door is locked.

Interacting with the terminal while the card is in your inventory will trigger a short animation. Once the light turns green, the door will slide open. Warning: The sound of the door opening is distinct and can be heard by players in nearby rooms.

What is Inside the JKV Locked Room?

The room itself is a compact corporate office and server room. Don't let the small size fool you; the loot density is incredibly high.

1. The High-Tier Weapon Crate

In the corner of the room, you will find a large weapon crate. This is the primary attraction. In our successful runs, we have recovered:

  • Tempest Rifles: A high-accuracy weapon excellent for mid-range PvP.
  • Bobcat or Vulcano: High-rarity pistols and submachine guns.
  • Osprey and Bettina Blueprints: These are essential for crafting top-tier weaponry back at the base.

2. The Server Rack Backpack

Many players overlook the verticality inside the room. Check the top of the tall server racks and cabinets. A backpack often spawns there containing rare crafting materials like Microchips, Mechanical Parts, and High-Density Polymers.

3. Filing Cabinets and Drawers

Don't ignore the office furniture. These smaller containers are packed with "Epic Trinkets" and valuable scrap. These items have a high credit-to-weight ratio, making them perfect for filling the remaining slots in your inventory.

4. Crafting Components

The room is a goldmine for electrical and mechanical components needed for upgrading your station. You will often find stacks of wires, sensors, and power cells that are otherwise difficult to find in bulk.

Survival Tactics for the JKV Raid

Opening the door is only half the battle. Surviving the loot process and extracting is where most Raiders fail.

Defensive Setup

The moment you enter the room, we recommend placing a Door Blocker or a Jolt Mine just inside the entrance. Buried City is notorious for "third-party" encounters where players wait for you to open a locked room and then ambush you while you are focused on the loot menu. A trap provides you with an early warning and a few seconds of defense.

Sound Discipline

The Space Travel building has unique acoustics. Footsteps on the metal floors echo loudly. If you hear metallic clanking while you are looting, stop immediately. Crouch to minimize your noise profile and listen for the direction of the movement.

Night Raids vs. Day Raids

Running the JKV building at night is a double-edged sword.

  • Pros: Loot quality often appears higher during Night Raids, and the darkness makes it easier to sneak past ARC patrols outside.
  • Cons: Enemies are more aggressive, and high-level players often prefer the cover of darkness for their own JKV runs. If you choose a Night Raid, bring a flashlight or thermal optics, but be careful not to telegraph your position.

Extraction Strategy from the Buried City

Once your bag is full of JKV loot, your priority is extraction. The Buried City is a labyrinth, and the nearest extraction point may be heavily guarded.

  1. Don't Exit the Way You Came: If you entered via the roof, consider exiting through a lower-floor window or a different stairwell. Ambushers often camp the most obvious routes.
  2. Safe Pockets: Prioritize placing the rarest blueprints or high-value small items (like Microchips) in your Safe Pocket. Even if you are eliminated, these items will stay with you.
  3. Smoke and Flash: Keep smoke grenades or flash utilities ready. If you are spotted leaving the Space Travel building, a smoke screen can provide the necessary cover to reach the nearest alleyway.
  4. Avoid Open Plazas: Stick to the interiors of collapsed buildings and the shadows of the ruins. The open plazas in Buried City are "kill zones" for snipers.

FAQ: JKV Building and Access Card

Where is the JKV building located exactly?

It is the "Space Travel" tower in the central-northern sector of the Buried City map, situated near the Parking Garage and north of the Galleria.

Can I reuse the JKV Employee Access Card?

No. The card is a one-time use consumable. It is destroyed upon successfully unlocking the door on the fourth floor.

What should I do if the door is already open?

If the door is already open, it means another Raider has already used their card. You can still enter, but the high-tier loot containers are likely already empty. However, check the elevated server racks; sometimes players miss the backpack spawning on top.

Is the JKV room worth the risk for a solo player?

Yes, but you must be extremely cautious. As a solo player, the Galleria zipline entry is your best friend. Get in, loot quickly, and use a door blocker to protect your back.

What floor is the JKV room on?

The room is on Floor 04. Look for the floor number markings on the walls of the stairwell to ensure you are on the correct level.

Summary

The JKV Building in ARC Raiders’ Buried City is a premier destination for players looking to elevate their gear and stockpile rare blueprints. By farming the JKV Employee Access Card on the Dam map and utilizing the rooftop entry strategy via the Galleria, you can significantly increase your chances of a successful raid. Remember to prioritize sound discipline, use defensive gadgets like Jolt Mines, and always have a secondary extraction route planned. With these tips, the "Space Travel" tower will transform from a daunting monument into your personal treasure vault.