Quarries are specialized resource extraction monuments located throughout the map. Unlike traditional loot monuments that contain crates and barrels, quarries function as passive resource generators. By powering them with diesel fuel, they continuously produce valuable raw materials, making them valuable long-term assets for established bases.
Three distinct quarry types exist: Stone Quarries, Sulfur Quarries, and HQM Quarries. Each produces its respective resource when powered.
Stone Quarries produce stone resources when powered. Stone is essential for building radiation-protective gear, sulfur furnaces, and general construction. A powered Stone Quarry generates significant quantities of stone, reducing your need to manually mine stone nodes throughout the map.
Sulfur Quarries generate sulfur powder, critical for gunpowder production and chemical research. Securing a Sulfur Quarry early provides consistent gunpowder supply without the radiation hazard of manually farming sulfur deposits in radiation zones.
High-Quality Metal Quarries are the most valuable variant, producing high-quality metal ore. HQM is crucial for endgame weapon and tool crafting. These quarries are highly competitive and often heavily defended on PvP servers due to their resource value.
Each quarry requires diesel fuel to operate. Place diesel fuel in the quarry's fuel input and activate the power system. The quarry will begin production and continue until fuel is depleted. Plan your fuel supply carefully, especially for remote quarries requiring transport.
Consider establishing fuel transport routes and storage near your claimed quarries to maintain consistent uptime. Multiple fuel barrels positioned nearby streamline resupply operations.
While the quarry machinery itself is the primary resource, barrels spawn in the surrounding area. These typically contain basic loot components and occasional fuel cans. Always check the immediate vicinity for additional resources before leaving.
Some quarries have fenced enclosures suitable for small defensive structures. Fortifying your quarry claim with walls and cupboards prevents rival clans from stealing your fuel and output.
Quarries become increasingly valuable as your group progresses. Early game, they provide passive resource income that frees up time for PvP, raiding, and other activities. Late game, controlling multiple quarries becomes a competitive advantage.
On team servers, claiming quarries early provides steady resource flow. On PvP servers, expect competition and plan defenses accordingly. Quarries justify investment in protective structures due to their long-term production value.
Quarries are scattered randomly across the map. Scout your server during initial spawn to locate nearby quarries, particularly HQM variants. Record their coordinates and plan early-game base positioning to defend strategically important quarries.
Quarries require no keycards, radiation protection, or advanced tools to access. The barrier to entry is entirely logistical: fuel availability and territorial control.
Establish multiple quarries across different resource types to diversify income. Rotate fuel between quarries based on your current needs. If stone demand is high, prioritize Stone Quarry fuel. If crafting ammunition, focus on Sulfur Quarries.
Monitor fuel consumption and plan resupply runs during low-risk periods. Work with teammates to distribute fuel transport responsibilities and maximize uptime across all claimed quarries.
For traditional loot-based monument running, explore Caves for early-tier resource gathering. Quarries complement active looting strategies by providing passive income while you pursue other monument runs.
Fuel consumption varies by quarry type and efficiency. A single diesel fuel will power a quarry for several minutes of continuous operation. Monitor your quarry regularly to prevent production gaps.
Yes. Quarries can be fortified with structures, walls, and defensive positions. Build a protected enclosure around your quarry claim to prevent raiders from stealing fuel or output.
Production rate depends on quarry type and server settings. Stone Quarries produce bulk stone, Sulfur Quarries generate moderate sulfur, and HQM Quarries produce limited but valuable ore quantities. Check your specific server's production rates.
Quarries themselves don't respawn as monuments. They're permanent fixtures once discovered. However, barrels in surrounding areas respawn after server restarts.
If your group can defend them, absolutely. Multiple quarries provide diversified resource income. Prioritize HQM and Sulfur Quarries over Stone due to their scarcity and value.
Solo quarry defense is challenging on competitive servers. Consider grouping with other players, claiming quarries in low-traffic areas, or playing on team-based servers with assigned territories.