Where to Find the Red Keycard in Rust
Need the Red Keycard in Rust? Find out where to get it, which monuments require it, and how to unlock high-tier loot.

So, you’ve been grinding away, raiding and scavenging, and now you’re finally ready to get your hands on the legendary Red Keycard in Rust. Congratulations! Now, if only there was an actual guide to tell you how to do it, huh? Well, lucky for you, you're in the right place.
The Red Keycard is an essential item for accessing high-tier loot in the game, and you’ll need it to solve monument puzzles at a few select locations. To get your hands on one, you’ll need to work your way up the Rust keycard hierarchy: Green Keycard, Blue Keycard, and don’t forget those fuses. The usual hassle, really.
How to Obtain the Red Keycard
You can grab a Red Keycard from tier 2 monuments, and in case you're wondering which ones those are, here’s a list of the places where you’ll likely encounter the little red ticket to riches:
- Airfield
- Water Treatment Plant
- Power Plant
- Train Yard
- Nuclear Missile Silo
- Arctic Research Base
These monuments are where you’ll need the Red Keycard to finish the monument puzzle and claim your prize. So, gear up, brace yourself for potential PvP encounters, and dive into these areas.
Monuments that Require the Red Keycard
Now, you might be wondering, "Why do I even need this Red Keycard?" Well, it's needed to access the puzzles at these special monuments:
- Large Oil Rig
- Launch Site
- Military Tunnels
- Small Oil Rig
- Underwater Lab
Completing the puzzles at these places will reward you with some of the most sought-after loot in the game, so you better make sure you’ve got your Red Keycard ready when the time comes. Don’t be the one who shows up empty-handed and gets shot in the face while you’re trying to figure out how to open a door.
TL;DR
Get the Red Keycard from tier 2 monuments to access high-tier loot at Oil Rigs, Launch Site, Military Tunnels, and more.