How to Register Keys in Escape from Duckov

How to Register Keys in Escape from Duckov

As you progress in Escape from Duckov, you'll encounter many locked doors and containers that require specific keys. Carrying all these keys can be cumbersome and risky, especially since you lose all your loot upon being eliminated. The Key Registration Device offers a solution by allowing you to register keys for permanent access. This guide explains how to build and use the Key Registration Device effectively.

Building the Key Registration Device

Prerequisites

To build the Key Registration Device, you first need access to the workbench in your warehouse. The workbench itself requires 2 Wood to construct.

Required Materials

The Key Registration Device requires the following materials:

• 1x Circuit Board
• 1x CD Drive
• 1x Metal Plate

Acquiring Materials

You can find these materials by:

• Scavenging: Searching the game world and looting containers and enemy drops
• Hunting Enemies: Defeating enemies who may be carrying these components
• Unlocking Chests: Opening random chests scattered across the map

For detailed locations of these materials, check out our maps page.

How to Register Keys

Step-by-Step Process

1. Build the Device: Craft the Key Registration Device at your workbench using the required materials.

2. Acquire Keys: Find keys by scavenging, from enemy drops, or by completing quests.

3. Register the Keys: Use the Key Registration Device to register the keys you've found. This will grant you permanent access to the doors they unlock.

4. Access Registered Keys: Open the "Keys" menu to access any registered keys. The game will automatically give you the option to use a registered key when you are near its corresponding door or container.

Benefits of Registration

• Permanent Access: Once registered, you can access locked doors without physically carrying the key
• Loot Security: Registered keys are not lost upon death (unlike physical keys)
• Convenience: No need to carry keys on raids - registered keys are always available
• Inventory Management: Frees up inventory space by not having to carry physical keys

Special Key Considerations

Special keys with durability cannot be made permanent through registration. You will still need to manage these keys carefully, as they wear out over time.

Known Bug Warning

Important: There is currently a bug in Escape from Duckov where registered keys may not save properly. Players have reported losing registered keys upon death, even though they are supposed to be permanent.

• Symptom: Keys disappear from your registered list after death
• Workaround: Always verify that a registration is active by checking if you can access the corresponding door
• Status: This is a known issue reported on the Escape from Duckov subreddit
• Resolution: Wait for an official update from Team Soda to fix this bug

Key Management Tips

• Register Early: Register useful keys as soon as you find them to avoid losing them
• Backup Strategy: Keep physical copies of critical keys until the bug is fixed
• Prioritize Keys: Focus on registering keys for frequently accessed areas first
• Check Registration: Always test registered keys at their corresponding doors to ensure they are active

Conclusion

The Key Registration Device is a valuable upgrade that can significantly improve your gameplay experience in Escape from Duckov. While the current bug can cause some frustration, the permanent access feature is incredibly useful once it is working correctly. For more Escape from Duckov guides, check out our Base Building guide and Crafting guide for more progression tips.