Satellite Dish Puzzle Complete Guide
The Satellite Dish (also known as Dome) is a unique Tier 2 monument featuring a green card puzzle and exceptional loot density. With its distinctive spherical structure and challenging parkour elements, it offers high rewards for skilled players. This guide covers everything you need to know to successfully run Satellite Dish.
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Requirements & Preparation
Puzzle Requirements
- Green Card Puzzle:
- • 1 Green Keycard
- • 1 Electric Fuse
- • Basic parkour skills
- Dome Top Access:
- • No cards required
- • Advanced parkour skills
- • Fall damage prevention
Recommended Gear
- Radiation Protection: 10-20 rads (minimal needed)
- Weapons: Any tier (vulnerable during parkour)
- Medical: 5+ bandages, 2+ med syringes
- Special: Parachute (for safe descent)
Parkour Warning
Satellite Dish requires precise jumping and climbing skills:
- • Practice on a build server first if new to parkour
- • Fall damage is the biggest threat
- • Bring multiple bandages for healing
- • Consider low-value gear until comfortable
- • Crouch-jumping is essential for many sections
Monument Layout
Key Areas
Ground Level
- • Two entrance buildings
- • Green card puzzle access
- • Recycler in side building
- • Multiple ground crates
- • Vehicle spawns nearby
Dome Structure
- • External climbing route
- • Multiple platform levels
- • Top access hatch
- • Internal descent route
- • Hidden loot spawns on beams
Monument Features
- • Recycler: Located in the smaller side building
- • Radiation: Low levels (10-20 rads max)
- • Scientists: None spawn at Satellite Dish
- • Unique Feature: Only monument with parkour-based loot access
Dome Parkour Guide
Climbing Route Steps
- 1
Start at the Stairs
Find the external metal stairs on the side of the dome. These lead to the first platform level.
Tip: Look for the yellow railings - they mark the starting point. - 2
Navigate First Walkway
Follow the walkway around the dome. You'll encounter your first jump - a gap in the walkway. Sprint-jump across.
Warning: Missing this jump = instant death. No room for error. - 3
Climb to Second Level
Find the ladder leading up. Continue around the dome on the higher walkway. More jumps await.
- 4
The Pipe Jump
The hardest part - jump from the walkway to the angled pipes. You must crouch-jump and land precisely.
Pro Tip: Aim for the middle of the pipe and hold crouch before landing. - 5
Reach the Top
Walk carefully along the pipes to reach the top hatch. Open it to access the dome interior with 4 military crates!
Speed Run Tip: Experienced players can complete the climb in under 90 seconds. The world record is around 45 seconds!
Green Card Puzzle Walkthrough
Step-by-Step Solution
- 1
Enter Main Building
Go to the larger of the two ground buildings. The entrance faces away from the dome structure.
- 2
Locate Fuse Box
Inside, find the fuse box on the wall (usually on your right as you enter). Insert your electric fuse.
Note: Timer is very generous here - no need to rush. - 3
Go Downstairs
Find the stairs leading down to the basement level. The green card reader is below.
- 4
Access Green Room
Swipe your green card at the reader. Inside you'll find:
- • 2 Regular crates
- • 1 Military crate
- • Possible blue/red keycard spawn on desk
- • Component boxes
- 5
Check Red Card Spawn
IMPORTANT: Satellite Dish has one of the highest red keycard spawn rates. Always check the desk!
Red Card Info: The desk in the green room has approximately 25% chance to spawn a red keycard - one of the best rates in the game!
Loot Locations & Spawns
Dome Top Loot
- Inside Dome: 4 Military crates (best loot)
- Walkways: 2-3 regular crates
- Platforms: Barrel spawns
Ground Level Loot
- Green Room: 1 military, 2 regular
- Buildings: 3-4 crates total
- Outside: 2-3 brown crates
- Red Card: High spawn rate on desk
Loot Density Analysis
Satellite Dish has the highest loot-per-minute ratio of any monument when including dome access:
- Total Crates: 10-12 (4 military guaranteed)
- Clear Time: 5-8 minutes with practice
- Risk Level: Medium (fall damage main threat)
PvP Strategies & Counters
Common PvP Scenarios
Dome Climber Vulnerability
Players climbing are extremely exposed. Counters:
- • Scout ground before climbing
- • Have teammate provide cover
- • Climb during low-pop hours
- • Use terrain for cover approaches
Top Camping
Players camp inside dome after looting. Counters:
- • Listen for movement before entering
- • Throw grenades down hatch
- • Wait them out (they must leave eventually)
- • Block hatch with your body while teammate clears
Ground Control
Teams control ground access points. Counters:
- • Approach from multiple angles
- • Use smoke grenades
- • Coordinate with other solos
- • Build raid base nearby
Escape Routes
When escaping from dome top:
- 1. Slide down carefully: Heal between platforms
- 2. Parachute option: Jump and deploy (if you have one)
- 3. Suicide play: Stash loot and respawn (desperate times)
- 4. Wait it out: Camp until coast is clear
Pro Tips & Tricks
Efficiency Tips
- Always check red card spawn first
- Loot dome top before green puzzle
- Bring low-tier gear while learning parkour
- Practice offline to master jumps
Advanced Strategies
- Build 1x1 with bed nearby for respawn
- Control recycler for easy scrap
- Farm red cards here for Launch/Military
- Use dome as overwatch position
Parkour Training
New to dome parkour? Join a build server and practice the route with god mode enabled. Focus on the pipe jump - it's the make-or-break moment. Most players need 10-20 practice runs before feeling confident.
Quick Reference Card
Requirements
- • Green Card (puzzle only)
- • 1 Electric Fuse
- • 10-20 radiation protection
- • Parkour skills for dome
Expected Loot
- • 4 Military crates (dome)
- • 1 Military (green room)
- • 6-7 Regular crates
- • High red card chance
Time Investment
- • Dome climb: 2-3 minutes
- • Green puzzle: 2 minutes
- • Full clear: 5-8 minutes
- • Respawn: 30 minutes
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