How to run a route
- Pick a route that matches your mode and squad size.
- Clear the chest clusters in order and keep an escape path open.
- Extract as soon as you find the Sprite you are hunting.
- Log your attempts so the drop-rate calculator stays useful.
How to choose a route
Match the route to your goal first, then to your risk tolerance. Collection progress favors the Safe Edge Loop because it produces repeatable extractions. Zero Point hunting favors the Zero Point Sprint because it maximizes chests per minute, even though the route is riskier. Punk leveling needs controlled fights, so the Punk Level Route trades speed for upgrade time. Sprite Dust farming depends on event windows, so check the event tracker before committing a session.
What the route cards mean
- Time is a planning range, not a stopwatch record. Squad size, hot drops, and rotations change it.
- Risk describes how likely the route is to force a fight before extraction, not how good the loot is.
- Sprites lists the targets the route is designed for. Other Sprites can still appear.
- Steps are an order of operations. Keep the escape path open and skip a cluster if the lobby is collapsing on it.
Quick answers
Are these exact map locations?
No. They are route templates built around chest density and extraction logic. Map changes and hotfixes can move the best clusters, so verify in-game.
Which route is best for Zero Point Sprite?
The Zero Point Sprint is built for chest volume and fast resets. It is not a guaranteed spawn route; the reported rate is very low.
Can I run these in Zero Build?
Yes, but cover and mobility matter more. The Safe Edge Loop is the most forgiving starting point.