007 First Light offers an open-ended approach to its missions, allowing players to tackle the missions through different routes. In every major open-ended mission, you can either be stealthy or loud. Go through the whole mission without raising any suspicion, or just be a straight-up aggressive killer. One such mission, where the game hands you the freedom, is at the Compound Basement during the training in Malta. The main objective here is to search the compound for the flag. However, there is a secret locked area of the Compound Basement that you can access to get the collectible and other essential resources. This guide will explain where to find and use the Compound Basement Keys in 007 First Light.
Where to Find the Compound Basement Keys in 007 First Light
The Compound Basement Keys are found during the “Search the Compound” mission in the “A New Home” Chapter. It is the fifth chapter in the main story, and as you progress through the initial main objectives, you will reach the “Search the Compound” sequence. During this sequence, your main objective is to steal the flag from the Radio Room on the top floor of the training facility. The training facility will have a lot of SAS officers patrolling the place, which you need to avoid or take down as many as you can to fulfill the objective. Moreover, the main reason you need the Compound Basement Keys is to unlock the secret basement room. There, you can get your hands on collectible and valuable resources. Begin the exciting spy adventure by purchasing the 007 First Light Steam Key from LootBar.
Compound Basement Keys Location in 007 First Light
After stepping into the training facility, jump down to the lower floor. Here, you will see two paths: a staircase going down with a couple of guards, and the floor you are currently on with multiple guards. To get the key, you need to stay on the higher floor for now. There will be an individual guard patrolling ahead of you. Wait for that guard to go over to the cinder blocks on the right and then take him down.
Once done, go over to the left and make your way to the broken wall with a bunch of guards on the other side. Sticking to the outer wall of the broken wall, you should see the “Keys to the Compound Basement” prompt on the screen. Press the prompted key to pick up the Keys to the Compound Basement. Now, you will be able to use these keys to unlock the compound basement in the facility.
There is also a chance to get the Keys to the Compound Basement by eliminating one of the guards near the balcony of the building. However, you have to be careful, as there are a bunch of guards patrolling around the main building.
Where to Use the Compound Basement Keys in 007 First Light
After acquiring the Compound Basement Keys, if you look past the broken wall, you will see a balcony with a couple of guards on it. That is where you need to go. However, making it there from the main entrance can get you caught. The best way to do it is to go inside the building from the side. To do so, head left from the point where you pick up the key, go through the tall grass, and go up the stairs. Take out the guard close to the edge and then climb up the ledge ahead.
Go around, and you will see the entrance to the building on the right. Enter the building and take out the solo guards inside. Go through the little archway on the left, and it will take you to the back side of the building. Eliminate the guard in the room, and there will be two guards on the balcony. Take out both of the guards or catch one by surprise and then eliminate the other one. Once done, look to the left from the balcony to find the basement door at the end of the staircase. Go down the stairs and interact with the door to use the key to unlock the basement.
What You Can Find in the Compound Basement?
The main item in the Compound Basement is the “7 of Roses” playing card (collectible). If you are on the hunt for the collectibles, then it is a must-grab. Other than that, you can find crucial resources, like batteries for the gadgets.
After unlocking the basement, head down, and there will be three guards in the room on the left. You can take out all three of these guards easily, or you can use your bluff. It is all up to you how you want to pursue it. Once you are in the room with the guards, you can pick up the 7 of Roses collectible card from the wooden palette.
How to Get to the Radio Room – Steal the Flag
Reaching the Radio Room is the main objective for stealing the flag from the facility. The radio room is on the top floor of the building. To reach the radio room, go to the side entrance of the building and climb up the pipe to go through a window. Wait for the guard to stop speaking on the phone, then take him out. Continue ahead and take out the guard in the way. Open the door to the right and go up the steel staircase ahead. This will take you to the roof of the building. There will be three guards here. If you move quickly, you can easily reach the radio room ahead before any of the guards notices you. Inside the room, you can steal the flag to complete the main objective.
Conclusion
Finding the Keys to the Compound Basement is necessary for collecting one of the Playing Cards (collectible) in 007 First Light. It is possible that you might have missed this collectible during your initial playthrough. But you can replay the mission and get it by picking up the key and then unlocking the compound basement. However, you have to be smart and quick to deal with the threat. It is best to save the bluff for the three soldiers in the basement to get the 7 of Roses card and resources without any trouble. Experience the best spy adventure by buying the 007 First Light Steam Key from LootBar.
