STILLWATER / FIELD GUIDE
HUSH The Hollow Extraction: Exit Requirements and Rook's Raft
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Choose a Hollow exit that fits your backpack, supplies, keycard and route. Rook's Raft offers a paid extraction near Underground River. Sinkhole Switchback is always open, while the remaining exits depend on specific equipment, power or access conditions.

Sinkhole Switchback is marked Always open. Director's Escape Tunnel requires a Black Card; Reefer Truck requires a Fuel can and starting the refrigeration unit; Skip Cage requires Generator G1 running before you call it. Vent Raise Ladder allows backpacks no larger than 9 slots and takes one person at a time. For Rook's Raft, follow The Caves to the dock, pay 2,500 Cash from your Stash, and remain in the exit area until EXTRACTING finishes.
Compare The Hollow's Six Exits
Match an exit's requirement to what you have before heading across the map. Use the locations below as landmarks, then ping your destination on Site Map. Sinkhole Switchback is a useful fallback when you cannot meet another exit's equipment or payment requirement.
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Director's Escape Tunnel
- Location
- Southwest side of The Hollow.
- Listed requirement
- Black keycard
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Reefer Truck
- Location
- Northern The Hollow, near Truck Turnaround.
- Listed requirement
- Fuel can; start the refrigeration unit.
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Sinkhole Switchback
- Location
- Near The Sinkhole in The Hollow.
- Listed requirement
- Always open
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Skip Cage
- Location
- Western side of the upper half of The Hollow map.
- Listed requirement
- Have Generator G1 running, then call the cage.
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Vent Raise Ladder
- Location
- Northeast of The Sinkhole in The Hollow.
- Listed requirement
- No backpacks larger than 9 slots; one person at a time.
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Rook's Raft
- Location
- Southeastern The Hollow, near Underground River southeast of Site Security.
- Listed requirement
- Pay Rook.
- Required payment
- 2500 Cash (Paid from your stash through Pay the smuggler at Rook's Raft.)
Reach and Pay for Rook's Raft
Have at least 2,500 Cash in your Stash before relying on Rook's Raft. The payment is deducted from your stored Cash.
- Open Site Map and locate Underground River southeast of Site Security. Set your destination toward Rook's Raft.
- Follow the exit indicator through The Caves to the raft dock and its EXIT sign.
- Select Pay the smuggler at the dock. Read the selected interaction carefully: Search Toolbox is a separate nearby action and does not pay the fare.
- Pay the fee, then stay in the exit area while EXTRACTING counts down. Remain there until extraction completes.
If you need help finding your out-of-raid storage, see the Stash and Hideout guide.
Choose Between Backpack, Power and Card Requirements
- Keeping a large backpack: Rule out Vent Raise Ladder if your backpack's capacity exceeds 9 slots. Emptying items does not reduce the backpack's capacity. If it qualifies, use the ladder one person at a time. Compare backpack capacities before building a loadout around this exit.
- Carrying a Black Card: Consider Director's Escape Tunnel when the southwest route fits your position. Check that you have the Black Card before committing to that route; use the Hollow keycard guide for card locations and uses.
- Planning to use Skip Cage: Account for the power requirement before heading to the cage. Generator G1 is near South Panel and must be running first; then call the cage. Reaching the cage alone does not satisfy that requirement.
- Carrying a Fuel can: Reefer Truck is an option near Truck Turnaround in the north. You must also start its refrigeration unit, so plan for that action when you arrive.
- Missing the required supplies or access: Consider Sinkhole Switchback near The Sinkhole, which is marked Always open. If the southeastern river route is more convenient and you have the Stash funds, use the Rook's Raft steps.
Choose among the exits you can use by comparing their approaches with your current position and remaining raid time.
Mark Your Exit Before Leaving the Loot Route
- Press M to open Site Map and locate your blue dot.
- Use Q/E or the floor tabs to check the relevant floor and connecting passages.
- Read MARKED EXITS, then click your chosen exit to ping it. You can also click a location to set a squad-visible waypoint.
- Reopen the map as you move to compare your position with the route. Head for extraction before the raid clock runs out.
For the connecting areas and floor navigation, use the Hollow map guide.
Keep the two boat exits separate when planning your budget: Rook's Raft in The Hollow costs 2,500 Cash from your Stash. Smuggler's Boat in Stillwater lists a 2,000 Cash payment; the raft's Stash payment rule applies specifically to Rook's Raft. See Stillwater extraction points when preparing for that map.