Payday 3: How to open the Vault in Dirty Ice

The heists in Payday 3 are over the top but still retain the style of a classic Payday game. Each one can be done in several different ways yielding different amounts of rewards. It’s just a great way to emphasize the replayability of the shooter. Additionally, it’s another way to make a strategy, that can get you immersed better. Since we’re all about doing each heist our way and getting rewarded for it, this guide will help you do just that. For the Dirty Ice heist in Payday 3, you’ll need to open up a vault to get a very lucrative item. However, since you’ll be under pressure most of the time you may be scrambling to find a way to unlock it. To open the vault in Dirty Ice for Payday 3 follow this guide, it may save you time and your life.

Payday 3: How to open the vault in Dirty Ice

Opening the vault is a multi-step process, as is many things in Payday 3. First, if you’re going quiet, consider using the Secure Loop skill. You might need it since there are cameras near and around the vault. If you open up the middle door in the back of the jewelry shop, go down the hall on your left, and then turn right, you’ll hit the manager’s office. You’ll see a computer, a card reader, and a red button. If you press the button, nothing will happen. This is because you need a Red keycard which can be found on any guard in the map. Be careful here since each match will drop the objectives randomly. So the keycard might not be in the same spot. Since any character can pickpocket the keycard this is the easiest part — just don’t get caught. 

Screenshot: PC Invasion

The next step is somewhat tricky and needs to be done quickly. After you have the Red keycard, use either a civilian or another squad member and lead them back to the manager’s office. If you’re playing with no friends, and using a civilian, in the manager’s room, make them push the red button. As they’re pressing it, use the Red keycard and place it in the card reader. This will open the vault. The vault is located just across from the manager’s office and will have a wheel on the door. It’s hard to miss. 

Screenshot: PC Invasion

What’s in the vault?

Upon opening the vault, you’ll be greeted with rare gemstones that add more value to the standard jewelry. It’s worth doing this because these rewards stack, which will give you a lot of money in return for your efforts. On top of that, it’s quite easy to once you know understand the steps. 

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Payday 3 is available now via Steam.