Where to Look First
Attachments can change a firearm’s effectiveness in specific parameters, so knowing where to search saves time when building or adjusting a loadout. Most attachments typically spawn in military areas, but several common options can appear in civilian locations too.
For Apocalypse Rising 2 attachments locations, begin with containers rather than searching every room. Yellow Equipment Cases are a dependable starting point because attachments can always be found in them. Other possible places include Lock Boxes, Small Toolboxes, safes, green Military Shipping Crates, and certain Infected drops.
| Search target | What the source says |
|---|---|
| Yellow Equipment Cases | Attachments can always be found here. |
| Lock Boxes | Attachments may spawn inside them. |
| Small Toolboxes | Attachments may spawn inside them. |
| Safes | Attachments may spawn on top of or inside them. |
| Military Shipping Crates | Attachments may spawn on top of green crates. |
| Certain Infected | Attachments may be dropped by them. |
Military areas are the main route for most attachment searches. Civilian buildings and containers remain worthwhile for common attachments, including the Rifle Scope and Oil Filter Suppressor.
Some attachments are tied to a particular weapon and only spawn with that weapon. That makes general container searching useful, but it does not guarantee every attachment can be found through the same route.
Main Island Location Leads
The available location guide identifies several attachment-container checks on Hazley Island. These are practical stops, but a container may be empty when you arrive. Treat them as a route of possible spawns, not a guaranteed list of available loot.
| Area | Reported attachment lead |
|---|---|
| Ashland gun store | A yellow case is in the back of the gun store. |
| Blue building near the bridge | A yellow attachment case is in the blue room/building near the crossing. |
| Library | A Soviet attachment crate may be on a coffee table. |
| Police Department basement | An attachment case can appear in the basement. |
| Lighthouse | Possible crates are in the basement of the yellow house and under the stairs. |
| Radio station | Possible crates are at the top of the radio tower and in the podcast room. |
The Ashland gun store is an especially simple check: enter the store and look in the back for the yellow case. From there, the nearby bridge-area blue building is another possible civilian-grade case stop.
The library has a reported Soviet attachment crate on a coffee table. The Police Department basement has also been identified as a location for an attachment case. Neither observation means the container will necessarily hold an item during a particular visit.
At the lighthouse, check both reported spots before leaving:
- The basement inside the yellow house.
- The area under the stairs.
The radio station also offers two checks in one visit:
- The top of the radio tower.
- The podcast room upstairs.
A quick route through several known containers is usually more useful than waiting at a single one. If a case is empty, continue to the next listed stop and return later if needed.
Additional Containers and Specialized Stops
Beyond the town and landmark checks, several reported locations use different container types. These are useful when you are already traveling through their surrounding areas.
| Area | Reported container or item lead |
|---|---|
| House near the racetrack | A Lock Box behind a safe may sometimes contain items. |
| Racetrack shack | A metal box hidden in hay may hold attachments; a custom equipment case is also reported there. |
| House near Ranger Station | A sight may sometimes appear on a crate upstairs. |
| Fishing shack | A yellow case is reported in the rafters of a large building. |
| Bufort Cave | A small metal box can be found in the hidden armory room. |
| Military Prison | A reported interior spot produced attachments in the video source. |
The house near the racetrack has a safe with a Lock Box behind it. The Lock Box may sometimes contain items, matching the general guidance that attachments can spawn in Lock Boxes.
The racetrack shack is another efficient stop because it has two reported leads: a metal box concealed in hay and a custom equipment case. Search carefully around the hay rather than only checking visible shelves or floors.
Near the Ranger Station, a house has a possible sight spawn on an upstairs crate. This is a narrower lead than a full attachment case, but it is relevant if you are looking for an optic.
At the fishing shack, the yellow case is reported in the rafters of one of the large buildings. Reaching it requires climbing on a shelf to access the upper area.
Bufort Cave has a hidden armory room. The source describes a small metal box in that room, alongside the Plague Doctor reference. This location is a container lead, not a promise that the box will contain an attachment on every visit.
Military Prison is described as having an interior spot where the video creator found many attachments. The source does not provide a complete container name or exact item list for that spot, so use it as an additional search area rather than relying on it for a specific attachment.
Attachment Types and What They Do
Attachments use three slots: optic, barrel, and underbarrel. The source material provides detailed descriptions for optics and several barrel attachments. Use those effects to decide which locations and containers are worth prioritizing for your firearm.
| Optic | Reported effect |
|---|---|
| CQR Sight | Slight increase to aim speed. |
| Holographic Sight | Slight increase to aim speed. |
| Kobra Sight | Slight increase to aim speed. |
| Soviet Reflex Sight | Slight increase to aim speed. |
| Reflex Sight | Slight increase to aim speed. |
| OCR Sight | Slight increase to aim accuracy. |
| Pelican Scope | Slight increase to aim accuracy. |
| Prism Scope | Slight increase to aim accuracy. |
| Rifle Scope | Slight increase to aim accuracy and slight decrease to aim speed. |
The CQR Sight, Holographic Sight, Kobra Sight, Soviet Reflex Sight, and Reflex Sight are described as providing a slight increase to aim speed. The OCR Sight, Pelican Scope, and Prism Scope instead provide a slight increase to aim accuracy.
The Rifle Scope is intended for long-range use. It provides a slight increase to aim accuracy while slightly decreasing aim speed. It is also one of the common attachments that may spawn in civilian buildings or containers.
| Barrel attachment | Reported effect or location note |
|---|---|
| Oil Filter Suppressor | Removes bullet tracer, does not attract Infected, significantly decreases effective range and aim speed. |
| Military Suppressor | Removes bullet tracer, does not attract Infected, and slightly decreases aim speed. |
| Heavy Standard Suppressor | Removes bullet tracer, does not attract Infected, significantly decreases aim speed, and slightly decreases recoil. |
| Standard Suppressor | Removes bullet tracer, does not attract Infected, and moderately decreases aim speed. |
| Professional Suppressor | Removes bullet tracer, does not attract Infected, moderately decreases recoil and aiming speed; only found with the M1911 F/A. |
| Soviet Military Suppressor | Removes bullet tracer, does not attract Infected, and slightly decreases aim speed. |
| NATO Operator Suppressor | Removes bullet tracer, does not attract Infected, moderately decreases recoil, and slightly decreases aiming speed. |
The Oil Filter Suppressor is another common attachment that may spawn in civilian buildings or containers. Its drawbacks are substantial: it significantly decreases both effective range and aim speed.
Several suppressors remove bullet tracers and prevent firing from attracting Infected. The Professional Suppressor can only be found with the M1911 F/A. The NATO Operator Suppressor can be found with the Operator M4A1 and at additional map spawns, including the Casino.
FAQ
Where are the best Apocalypse Rising 2 attachments locations to start checking?
Start with military areas and Yellow Equipment Cases. Attachments can always be found in yellow Equipment Cases, while military areas typically contain most attachments. Civilian buildings and containers can also be useful for common attachments such as the Rifle Scope and Oil Filter Suppressor.
Can attachments spawn outside equipment cases?
Yes. They may spawn in Lock Boxes, Small Toolboxes, safes, and on or inside green Military Shipping Crates. Certain Infected can also drop them.
Are all attachment spawns available everywhere?
No. Certain attachments are weapon-specific and only spawn with the associated weapon. The Professional Suppressor, for example, can only be found with the M1911 F/A.
Why is an attachment case empty?
The location sources show multiple cases and crates that were empty during the recorded search. An empty container does not invalidate the location; it means the attachment was not present at that visit.
Which locations offer multiple checks?
The lighthouse has two reported crate locations, and the radio station has two reported container locations. The racetrack shack also has a metal box hidden in hay plus a custom equipment case.