Boot Camp Hot Drop Guide: Loot Routes That Get You Geared Fast

Boot Camp is Sanhok's most contested location. In every game, 20-30 players land here, fighting for tier 3 loot and bragging rights.

Most people who drop Boot Camp die in 30 seconds. They grab the first gun they see and run toward gunfire without a plan.

You're going to be different. This guide teaches you the loot routes that get you geared FAST, so you can hunt instead of being hunted.

Quick Answer Box

The 3 Best Boot Camp Loot Routes:

| Route | Loot Density | Early Fights | Risk | |-------|--------------|--------------|------| | Center Buildings | High | Many | High | | Left Wing | Medium | Few | Medium | | Outer Perimeter | Low | Minimal | Low |

Choose based on your confidence level.

Boot Camp Layout Understanding

Boot Camp has three main sections:

1. Center Buildings (The Kill Zone)

• 3 large multi-story buildings
• Highest loot density
• Most player traffic
• Tier 3 vests and helmets spawn here

2. Left/Right Wings

• Smaller buildings
• Medium loot
• Fewer players
• Good for gearing up before pushing center

3. Outer Perimeter

• Single-story buildings
• Basic loot
• Least contested
• Safe but slow

Route 1: Center Dominance (High Risk, High Reward)

This route is for confident players who want early kills.

The Path

1. Landing: Aim for the ROOF of the middle building
2. First 5 seconds: Grab any weapon on roof
3. Next 10 seconds: Drop to top floor, gear up
4. 30 seconds: Clear your building floor by floor
5. 1 minute: Push adjacent buildings

Roof Landing Tips

• Look at roof before landing—see if weapon is visible
• If no weapon visible, redirect to window entry
• If another player lands on same roof, fight immediately

Loot Priority

| Priority | Item | |----------|------| | 1 | Any gun | | 2 | Level 2+ vest | | 3 | 60+ ammo | | 4 | Helmet | | 5 | Grenades |

Gun comes first. You can't loot if you're dead.

Route 2: Left Wing (Medium Risk, Consistent Loot)

This route gives you time to gear without immediate combat.

The Path

1. Landing: Small building on the left side of Boot Camp
2. First 10 seconds: Full loot this building
3. 20 seconds: Move to adjacent building
4. 45 seconds: You should have AR + armor
5. 1 minute: Rotate toward center as third party

Why This Works

While Center players are killing each other, you're gearing peacefully. When you push, they're likely damaged and out of meds.

Rotation Timing

Listen for gunfights. Three scenarios:

| You Hear | Action | |----------|--------| | Heavy fighting | Rotate in immediately | | Silence | Players are looting, push carefully | | One direction only | Fight is one-sided, someone is winning |

Route 3: Outer Perimeter (Low Risk, Late Entry)

For players who want guaranteed survival from Boot Camp.

The Path

1. Landing: Buildings OUTSIDE Boot Camp proper
2. 30 seconds: Full loot your area
3. 1 minute: Enter Boot Camp after initial fighting ends
4. Clean up: Kill the survivors

The Strategy

You're vulturing. Other players fought, wasted ammo, used meds. You're fresh. You have the advantage.

Downside

Loot is worse. You might enter Boot Camp with level 1 armor while survivors have level 3.

Gun Tier List for Hot Drops

At Boot Camp, you need CQC weapons:

| Tier | Weapons | |------|---------| | S | M416, Vector, Groza | | A | AKM, UMP, DP-28 | | B | SCAR-L, M16, UZI | | C | Shotguns (situational) | | D | Pistols (emergency only) |

The Perfect Loadout

After looting Boot Camp, ideal setup:

• Primary: M416 with Red Dot
• Secondary: DMR or Sniper (if found)
• Armor: Level 2 minimum
• Meds: 5+ first aids

Building Clearing Techniques

Room Entry

1. Listen for footsteps (inside = someone looting)
2. Pre-aim doorway
3. Swing in and check corners
4. If you hear reload, RUSH

Staircase Fights

• Never walk up stairs normally
• Jump-crouch up stairs
• Pre-aim common camping spots
• Use grenades if you have them

Sound Awareness

| Sound | Meaning | |-------|---------| | Footsteps above | Player looting floor up | | Door opening | Player entering/exiting | | Reload | Player vulnerable for 2 seconds | | Healing | Player stationary, low HP |

Post-Boot Camp Rotations

Survived? Now what?

If Zone is On You

• Hold Boot Camp
• Players will push into you
• Use buildings for cover

If Zone is Far

• Take a vehicle (boats spawn in water)
• Rotate early, don't rush
• Use terrain for cover

Compound Control

If you own Boot Camp, you can:

• Gate-keep the north bridge
• Control the south lake
• Third-party Paradise Resort fights

Squad Coordination

Hot dropping with a team requires coordination:

Landing Distribution

| Player | Landing | |--------|---------| | Entry Fragger | Center building roof | | Support | Same building, lower floor | | Third | Adjacent building | | Anchor | Left wing (backup) |

Call-Outs

• "One roof!" = Enemy on same roof
• "Cracked!" = Enemy armor broke
• "One down!" = Knocked enemy
• "Need [item]!" = Loot request

Common Hot Drop Deaths

1. No Gun Landing

Cause: Landed before weapon spawned Fix: Wait for loot to render before landing

2. Overstaying Fights

Cause: Took too long killing one player Fix: Quick kill or disengage

3. No Armor Rush

Cause: Pushed with no vest Fix: Armor before aggression

4. Standing Still

Cause: Paused to loot mid-fight Fix: Never stop moving in hot zones

Practice Routine

Daily (15 min)

1. Drop Boot Camp 5 games in a row
2. Focus on one route per session
3. Track survival rate

Progress Tracking

| Day | Route | Survived | Kills | |-----|-------|----------|-------| | 1 | Center | 2/5 | 8 | | 2 | Left Wing | 3/5 | 5 | | 3 | Perimeter | 4/5 | 3 |

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FAQ

Q: Is Boot Camp worth hot dropping every game?

A: For practice, yes. For rank pushing, mix it up with safer drops.

Q: What's the survival rate at Boot Camp?

A: Top players survive ~40% of hot drops. That's still 60% deaths.

Q: Should I engage everyone I see?

A: Only if you're confident. Sometimes grabbing loot and repositioning is smarter.

Q: Best character for hot drops?

A: Kelly (speed boost), Chrono (shield), or Hayato (armor penetration).

Boot Camp separates the warriors from the farmers.

Drop in. Gear up. Dominate.

See you on the battlefield.