Dam Battlegrounds is the map for this trial. Spaceport has more locker spawn points on paper, but half of them are empty. That's wasted travel time you don't have.

Each locker = 160 points. You need roughly 63 lockers to clear 10k. Day vs night doesn't change spawn count — pick day for the easier Raider Hatch exit and move on.

Loadout: Skip the Guesswork

Key Priority: Don't Waste Slots

The Route (Sub-20 Minute Loop)

1. Raider Hatch → Hydro Domes. Two lockers per dome. Flyers spawn hard here — don't panic, just move.

2. Power Generation. Use your Power Rod on the side room.

3. Controlled Access Zone. Ground floor + upper office via ladder. No key needed if door's already open.

4. Spillway Lanes. Cross one bridge, not two. Saves real time.

5. Control Tower / Staff Room. If you've got both keys, this is your biggest payout on the map.

6. Testing Annex. Two floors. Window-check both locked doors before using your key — only one has lockers.

7. Extraction-side building. Underrated, often a 4+ locker spawn.

8. Water Treatment. Surveillance room (key-gated) + unlocked front area.

Bonus: Hydro Domes and Water Treatment both count toward the open containers in the Swamp challenge. Two trials, one loop.

What We Actually Scored

Same route, two runs:

• With Staff Room + Control Tower keys: ~11,000 points
• Missing Staff Room key (got lucky, door was already opened by another player): just over 10,000 points

That's a 1,000-point swing from one key. Prioritize accordingly.

Mistakes That Cost You Points

• Testing Annex: Opening blind burns your only key on the empty room. Window-check first.
• Controlled Access Zone: Don't waste inventory space on this key if the door's already unlocked.
• Flyers: Fighting every Hornet/Firefly eats time. Run past, loot after.

FAQ

Does day vs night raid change locker count?

No. Spawn volume is identical. Day just makes extraction via Raider Hatch smoother.

Is Dam Battlegrounds actually better than Spaceport?

Yes. More locker spawns are usable, meaning less dead running for the same or better score.

Do I need the Controlled Access Zone key?

Not based on our runs — the door was already open both times. Skip it, bring more adrenaline shots instead.

How do I avoid wasting the Testing Annex key?

Look through the mesh window on both locked doors before using the key. Only one room has lockers.

How many lockers do I need for 10k?

About 63 lockers at 160 points each. Track it loosely as you go so you know if you need an extra detour.

Bottom Line

Staff Room + Control Tower keys, skip Controlled Access Zone, window-check Testing Annex before you commit. Run the loop above and you'll clear 10k in under 20 minutes — RNG willing, closer to 11k.