Where Attachments Matter
Attachments can change how a firearm performs, so knowing where to search saves time when building a usable loadout. In Apocalypse Rising 2, attachments fit into optic, barrel, and underbarrel slots, and their spawn locations are tied heavily to loot containers and military areas.
The most reliable starting point is the yellow Equipment Case. Attachments can always be found in these cases, although a particular case may be empty when you reach it. Military areas are also important because most attachments typically spawn there.
Best Places to Check First
Start with military locations and search every yellow Equipment Case you encounter. These cases are the clearest confirmed source for attachments, while other containers give you additional chances to find them.
| Search location or container | What the sources say |
|---|---|
| Yellow Equipment Cases | Attachments can always be found in them. |
| Military areas | Most attachments typically spawn here. |
| Civilian buildings | Common attachments may spawn here. |
| Containers | Common attachments may spawn in them. |
| Lock Boxes | Attachments may spawn inside. |
| Small Toolboxes | Attachments may spawn inside. |
| Safes | Attachments may appear on top of or inside them. |
| Military Shipping Crates | Attachments may spawn on top of them. |
| Certain Infected | Attachments may be dropped by them. |
A practical route is to prioritize yellow cases first, then inspect nearby Lock Boxes, Small Toolboxes, safes, and green Military Shipping Crates before moving on. This keeps your search focused on confirmed loot sources instead of checking every building at random.
Some player discussion also points to areas with many yellow crates, including Naval near the helicopter. That advice is community-reported rather than a complete map, so treat it as a useful place to search, not a guarantee.
Specific Locations Mentioned by Players and Videos
Several individual locations have been shown or discussed as possible attachment checks. Availability can vary: videos repeatedly show cases or containers that are empty at the time of the recording.
| Area | Attachment-related spot mentioned |
|---|---|
| Ashlin gun store | A yellow case in the back of the store. |
| Library | A Soviet attachment crate on a coffee table. |
| Police Department basement | An attachment case in the basement. |
| Lighthouse | Possible crates in the basement and under the stairs. |
| Radio station | Spots at the top of the radio tower and in the podcast room. |
| Racetrack area | A Lock Box behind a safe in a nearby house. |
| Racetrack shack | A metal box hidden in hay and a custom equipment case. |
| Fishing shack | A yellow case in the rafters of a large building. |
| Bufort Cave | A small metal box in the hidden armory room. |
Use these locations as a checklist if you are already traveling through the area. The source material does not establish that every listed spot will contain an attachment on every visit, and several examples were empty. Looting the confirmed container types remains more dependable than relying on a single named spawn.
Additional community discussion mentions yellow cases around Naval near the helicopter, a building roof in Mangolia, a stationed helicopter in Mangolia, and a specific casino machine for grips or lasers. These are useful leads, but they come from player comments and may not reflect every current spawn.
What Can Spawn and Why It Affects Your Search
Attachments are divided among three slots. Knowing the slot you need can help you decide whether to keep searching or take an available alternative.
| Slot | Examples from the source | Listed effects |
|---|---|---|
| Optic | CQR Sight, Holographic Sight, Kobra Sight, Rifle Scope | Can increase aim speed or aim accuracy. |
| Barrel | Oil Filter Suppressor, Military Suppressor, Standard Suppressor | Can remove bullet tracers and avoid attracting Infected when firing. |
| Underbarrel | Underbarrel attachments are a listed category | The provided source does not list individual underbarrel details. |
Optics include several reflex-style sights that provide a slight increase to aim speed. The OCR Sight, Pelican Scope, and Prism Scope provide a slight increase to aim accuracy. The Rifle Scope is intended for long-range use and provides a slight increase to aim accuracy, but it also slightly decreases aim speed.
Suppressors have different tradeoffs. The Oil Filter Suppressor removes bullet tracers and does not attract Infected when firing, but significantly decreases effective range and aim speed. Military and Soviet Military Suppressors also remove tracers and avoid attracting Infected, with only a small decrease to aim speed.
| Barrel attachment | Effects listed in the source |
|---|---|
| Oil Filter Suppressor | Removes bullet tracer; does not attract Infected; significant decreases to effective range and aim speed. |
| Military Suppressor | Removes bullet tracer; does not attract Infected; small decrease to aim speed. |
| Heavy Standard Suppressor | Removes bullet tracer; does not attract Infected; significant decrease to aim speed; slight decrease to recoil. |
| Standard Suppressor | Removes bullet tracer; does not attract Infected; moderate decrease to aim speed. |
| Professional Suppressor | Removes bullet tracer; does not attract Infected; moderate decrease to recoil and aiming speed. |
| NATO Operator Suppressor | Removes bullet tracer; does not attract Infected; moderate decrease to recoil; slight decrease to aiming speed. |
Not every attachment is part of the general loot pool. Certain attachments are specific to one weapon and only spawn with that weapon. The Professional Suppressor can only be found with the M1911 F/A. The NATO Operator Suppressor can be found with the Operator M4A1 and also has additional map spawns, including one in the Casino.
Efficient Attachment-Looting Routine
When you enter a military area, do not simply look for guns. Search for the containers that can produce attachments. Yellow Equipment Cases should be your first priority because they are the one source described as always containing attachment loot potential.
A simple search order is:
- Check yellow Equipment Cases.
- Open Lock Boxes and Small Toolboxes.
- Look on top of and inside safes.
- Check on top of green Military Shipping Crates.
- Watch for drops from certain Infected.
- Search civilian buildings and containers for common attachments.
Common attachments such as the Rifle Scope and Oil Filter Suppressor may spawn in civilian buildings or containers. This makes civilian stops worthwhile when you need a scope or a basic suppressor, especially if military loot areas have already been searched.
Do not assume a visible case guarantees an item at that exact moment. The location videos show several empty cases and containers, including spots at the gun store, lighthouse, radio station, and Police Department basement. An empty case means that location was worth checking, but it does not mean the route has failed.
If you are seeking a weapon-specific attachment, search with the associated firearm in mind. General attachment hunting is useful for broad upgrades, while weapon-specific spawns may require finding the weapon that the attachment is tied to.
FAQ
Apocalypse Rising 2 where to find attachments?
Look first in yellow Equipment Cases, especially in military areas. Also check Lock Boxes, Small Toolboxes, safes, green Military Shipping Crates, civilian buildings, containers, and drops from certain Infected.
Are yellow Equipment Cases the best attachment source?
They are the most reliable confirmed source because attachments can always be found in yellow Equipment Cases. Individual cases can still be empty when you check them.
Can attachments spawn outside military areas?
Yes. Most attachments typically spawn in military areas, but common attachments such as the Rifle Scope and Oil Filter Suppressor may spawn in civilian buildings or containers.
Do all attachments spawn everywhere?
No. Certain attachments are specific to one weapon and only spawn with that weapon. For example, the Professional Suppressor can only be found with the M1911 F/A.