Airdrops & hidden stashes
Airdrops
Airdrops are one of the best sources of high-tier loot: C4 components, high-tier USB sticks, 3D printer kits, CCTV systems and raid alarm parts can all drop from them.
| Airdrop | How often | Stays for | Needs online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal airdrop | every 20–30 minutes | 30 minutes | 8 players |
| Tier 4 airdrop | once per restart | 50 minutes | 55 players |
Airdrops never land within 150 m of a base.
Airdrops are announced in game.
Stashes
Stashes are loot containers that spawn at fixed spots across the map. Each stash type has its own pool of spots, and only part of them hold a stash at any time. A looted stash respawns later at a random spot of its pool.
| Stash | Container | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Hidden Stash (T1) | Plastic stash | All over Chernarus |
| Hidden Stash (T2) | Plastic stash | Western half of the map |
| Hidden Stash (T3) | Plastic stash | West and north-west |
| Hidden Stash (T4) | Military crate | Around Tisy |
| Hidden Stash (NWAF) | Military crate (sand) | North-West Airfield |
| Hidden Stash (Elysium) | Military crate (black) | Elysium Island |
| Medic Stash | Medical cabinet | Medical locations |
| Hunting Stash | Wooden crate | Hunting areas all over the map |
Stashes don't spawn near other players, near player bases, or right next to another stash of the same kind, so you won't find one next to your own flag.
All stash locations
Every red dot marks an area where a stash can spawn (Chernarus). The exact spot is up to you to find.
Supply crates
Themed supply crates also spawn across the map: Food (pizza and fruit boxes), Filaments (suitcases, see 3D printing), Tools (toolboxes) and Collectables (green military crates).
Elysium safes
In wipe weeks 2 and 3 (wipe progression), Elysium safes spawn on Elysium Island. Open them with the Elysium keycard (Ely Safe Key). You find it in the Tisy keyroom, or, depending on the wipe week, buy it with Key Coins at the key trader.