Power Plant Puzzle Complete Guide
The Power Plant is a Tier 2 monument featuring both green and blue card puzzles. With its central location, high radiation zones, and valuable loot rooms, it's a popular destination for mid-game progression. This guide covers everything you need to know to successfully navigate Power Plant.
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Requirements & Preparation
Puzzle Requirements
- Green Card Puzzle:
- β’ 1 Green Keycard
- β’ 1 Electric Fuse
- β’ Basic radiation protection
- Blue Card Puzzle:
- β’ 1 Blue Keycard
- β’ 1 Electric Fuse
- β’ Higher radiation protection
Recommended Gear
- Radiation Protection: 25+ rads (Hazmat suit recommended)
- Weapons: Revolver or better (SAR recommended)
- Medical: 10+ bandages, 3+ syringes
- Tools: Building plan (for jumping puzzles)
Radiation Warning
Power Plant has some of the highest radiation levels in the game:
- β’ Main building: 10-15 rads
- β’ Cooling towers: 20-30 rads
- β’ Puzzle rooms: 25-35 rads
- β’ Without protection, you'll die in under 60 seconds
- β’ Bring extra rad pills as backup
Monument Layout
Key Areas
Main Complex
- β’ Central control building (3 floors)
- β’ Two massive cooling towers
- β’ Transformer yard with fuse boxes
- β’ Train station on one side
- β’ Recycler near main entrance
Puzzle Locations
- β’ Green puzzle: Ground floor access
- β’ Blue puzzle: Requires roof access
- β’ Multiple fuse box locations
- β’ Emergency ladder exits
- β’ Ventilation system shortcuts
Monument Features
- β’ Recycler: Located in small shed near main entrance
- β’ Radiation: Extreme levels throughout (25-35 rads)
- β’ Scientists: None spawn at Power Plant
- β’ Train Stop: Often has additional loot crates
Green Card Puzzle Walkthrough
Step-by-Step Solution
- 1
Locate the Fuse Box
Find the external fuse box on the side of the main building. It's usually on the ground level near the transformer yard. Insert your electric fuse.
Tip: The fuse box is often on the opposite side from the recycler. - 2
Enter Main Building
Go to the main entrance of the control building. The doors should now be powered from your fuse.
- 3
Navigate to Green Card Door
Inside, find the green card reader on the ground floor. It's typically in a side room or corridor. The timer is generous, so don't rush.
- 4
Access Green Room
Swipe your green card to enter. Inside you'll find:
- β’ 3-4 Regular crates
- β’ 1-2 Food boxes
- β’ Possible blue keycard spawn on desk
- β’ Component containers
Note: The green puzzle at Power Plant is one of the easiest in the game. Perfect for newer players to practice monument runs.
Blue Card Puzzle Walkthrough
Step-by-Step Solution
- 1
Start Fresh (New Fuse)
The blue puzzle requires a separate fuse from the green puzzle. Insert a new fuse in the same external box (or wait for timer reset).
Important: You cannot run both puzzles with one fuse! - 2
Reach the Roof
You need to get to the roof of the main building. Options:
- β’ Use the external ladder system
- β’ Jump puzzle from cooling towers
- β’ Build twig stairs (if allowed on server)
- 3
Enter Roof Access Door
On the roof, find the powered door (should be open from your fuse). Enter and go down the stairs.
- 4
Navigate to Blue Card Room
Follow the corridors to find the blue card reader. It's usually on the second or third floor of the building.
Tip: Listen for the electrical hum of the card reader to locate it faster. - 5
Loot Blue Room
Swipe your blue card and enter to find:
- β’ 1-2 Military crates
- β’ 4-5 Regular crates
- β’ Possible red keycard spawn
- β’ High-tier components
- β’ Medical supplies
Roof Access Tip: If you're struggling with the jump puzzle, practice in a build server first. The jump from the cooling tower requires sprinting and perfect timing.
Loot Locations & Spawns
Puzzle Room Loot
- Green Room: Basic tier, 3-4 crates
- Blue Room: Military tier, 5-7 crates
- Office Areas: Desk spawns, keycards
Free Loot Spawns
- Cooling Towers: 2-3 crates each
- Train Platform: Brown crates
- Transformer Yard: Barrel spawns
- Catwalks: Tool boxes, food crates
Keycard Information
Green Cards
Found at Gas Station, Supermarket, Lighthouse, or purchased at Outpost for 100 scrap.
Blue Cards
Can spawn in green room or office desks throughout the monument.
Red Cards
Rare spawn in blue room or high-tier desk locations.
PvP Strategies & Counters
Common PvP Scenarios
Roof Campers
Players often camp the roof access for easy kills. Counters:
- β’ Check roof before starting puzzles
- β’ Use alternative routes when possible
- β’ Bring smoke grenades for cover
- β’ Have teammate provide overwatch
Recycler Ambushes
The recycler is a high-traffic PvP zone. Counters:
- β’ Scout area before recycling
- β’ Use at off-peak hours
- β’ Have escape route planned
- β’ Recycle in small batches
Puzzle Room Traps
Players wait inside puzzle rooms after looting. Counters:
- β’ Listen before entering rooms
- β’ Check corners immediately
- β’ Use third-person peek if available
- β’ Throw grenades to clear rooms
High-Risk Areas
- 1. Main entrance: Natural choke point
- 2. Roof access: Limited escape routes
- 3. Recycler shed: Popular camping spot
- 4. Cooling tower tops: Sniper positions
- 5. Train platform: Open area with no cover
Pro Tips & Tricks
Efficiency Tips
- Run Power Plant at night for less competition
- Bring 2 fuses to run both puzzles back-to-back
- Loot cooling towers while waiting for respawns
- Use train for quick escapes if available
Advanced Strategies
- Master the cooling tower jump to save time
- Place bags in ventilation shafts for respawns
- Control train station for additional loot
- Build 1x1 near monument for gear storage
Radiation Management
Power Plant's extreme radiation requires careful management. Always bring water to reduce rads faster, and consider carrying multiple rad pills. The blue puzzle room has the highest radiation at 35+ rads.
Quick Reference Card
Requirements
- β’ Green Card + Blue Card
- β’ 2 Electric Fuses
- β’ 25+ radiation protection
- β’ Basic weapons (Revolver+)
Expected Loot
- β’ 1-2 Military crates
- β’ 8-10 Regular crates
- β’ Components & resources
- β’ Possible keycard spawns
Time Investment
- β’ Green puzzle: 2-3 minutes
- β’ Blue puzzle: 4-5 minutes
- β’ Full clear: 10-15 minutes
- β’ Respawn: 30 minutes
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