How to Register Keys in Escape from Duckov

How to Register Keys in Escape from Duckov

As you progress through 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 loot when 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 at the Warehouse. The Workbench itself costs 2 Wood to build.

Materials Required

The Key Registration Device requires the following materials:

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

Obtaining Materials

You can find these materials by:

• Scavenging: Search through the game world, looting containers and enemy drops
• Hunting enemies: Defeat enemies that may carry these components
• Unlocking chests: Open random chests scattered throughout the maps

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. Obtain Keys: Find keys through scavenging, enemy drops, or completing quests.

3. Register Keys: Use the Key Registration Device to register your found keys. This grants permanent access to doors that use those keys.

4. Access Registered Keys: Open the "Key" menu to access any registered key. The game will automatically offer to use registered keys when you're near the corresponding door or container.

Benefits of Registration

• Permanent Access: Once registered, you can access locked doors without physically carrying the key
• Loot Safety: Registered keys are not lost when you die, unlike physical keys
• Convenience: No need to bring keys on raids - registered keys are always available
• Inventory Management: Free up inventory space by not carrying physical keys

Special Keys Note

Special keys with durability cannot be made permanent through registration. You'll still need to manage these keys carefully as they wear down over time.

Known Bug Warning

Important: There's currently a bug in Escape from Duckov where registered keys may not save properly. Players have reported losing registered keys after death, even though they should remain permanent.

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

Tips for Key Management

• 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 work

Conclusion

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