Scavenging Ruined Buildings for Gun Loot Without Dying

The detailed buildings in these cities hold valuable gun loot and useful items. Every ruined structure is also a dangerous scavenging area, so treat each run like a raid.

Prepare Before You Go In

• Bring light. Overgrown interiors get dark, so carry torches to light rooms as you clear them.
• Pack for clearing foliage. Bring a sword or axe to cut through vines and leaves that block doorways and halls.
• Leave room in your inventory. Empty out before the trip so you aren't throwing away finds.
• Carry blocks. Decayed floors and walls may leave gaps. Blocks let you bridge them or quickly seal a doorway.
• Bring food and your best armor. Expect fights.

Clearing a Building

1. Scout the outside first. Walk around the building and note entrances and any hostile mobs nearby.

2. Work one floor at a time. Light each room before you search it, then move on.

3. Search every room thoroughly. Check corners, back rooms, and upper floors for loot and any containers.

4. Mark cleared rooms. Leave a torch or a block at the doorway so you don't search twice or get lost.

5. Keep an escape route. Know your way out. If things go badly, block the path behind you as you retreat.

After the Run

Head back to a safe spot to sort your loot before moving to the next building. Restock torches and food each time. Cities are big, so it pays to work through them over several trips.