DesertStorm Map POI Guide

Points of interest (POIs) are the vocabulary of Desertstorm Extraction callouts. Squads say “lighthouse,” “prison,” or “military base” the way Tarkov players name extracts. Knowing what each POI contains, how long you should stay, and which extract it pairs with separates profitable raids from kit donations.

This guide catalogs the major POIs referenced in community footage and developer-aligned walkthroughs, links them to supply drops and boss fights, and gives risk ratings for solo vs squad play during alpha.

Headquarters (main spawn)

Headquarters is your off-raid hub — not a combat POI. Functions:

• Stash access — Store extracted loot; see stash upgrades.
• Trader menus — Buy, sell, accept J tasks from traders guide.
• Raid queue — Launch back into Desertstorm Extraction via M menu.

New accounts should treat HQ as classroom: bind controls, organize inventory, then queue first raid.

Lighthouse

The lighthouse POI sits on elevated terrain — excellent visual control for scouting drop locations and player rotates. Strengths and risks:

• Pros — Long sightlines for DM rifles; early warning for supply drop pushes.
• Cons — Minimal cover; sniper duel magnet; slow extract if caught on cliff ring.

Solo players: snapshot the area, loot peripheral crates, leave. Do not anchor entire raid on lighthouse unless squad holds angles.

Military base

Military base POIs pack weapon spawns, armor plates, and ammo crates — mid-to-high tier depending on patch. Expect:

• Heavy AI patrol density in PvE-forward alphas.
• Player squads running PvP raider builds during peak hours.
• Key or task requirements on certain doors — check active J objectives.

Route planning: enter with two extracts mapped via extraction points; military loot takes time to search, shortening your exit window.

Prison (high-tier loot)

Community overview footage highlights a prison compound with god-tier loot potential — also the highest wipe probability on server. Guidelines:

• Squad recommended — Multiple angles, long clear times.
• Budget phase-out — Do not run budget starter kits deep prison until map knowledge is solid.
• Third-party rule — Sound of fighting draws rats; hold grenades and meds.

Link prison runs to boss fights intel — some patches place boss-adjacent rewards nearby.

Industrial and highway POIs

Between landmarks, industrial yards and highway overpasses spawn crafting mats (duct tape, electronics) for stash upgrades. Lower PvP heat than prison, better for steady make money loops.

Use loot value rules — industrial junk sells well early wipe.

Dynamic POIs: supply drop zones

Unlike fixed buildings, supply drop landing zones are temporary POIs. They overwrite normal risk profiles — quiet fields become arenas. Read full tactics on supply drops guide.

Spearhead and alternate places

Some POI names also appear in Spearhead or Deathzone places from the map hub. Queue the correct Roblox experience — POI layout and loot tables may differ. Spearhead received active development attention in mid-2026 alpha cycles per updates tracker.

POI risk summary

POI	Solo	Squad	Loot tier	Notes
HQ	Safe	Safe	None	Stash, traders
Lighthouse	Caution	Good	Medium	Vision, sniper risk
Military base	Caution	Good	Medium–High	PvP + AI
Prison	Avoid early	Strong	High	Rat risk
Industrial	Good	Good	Low–Medium	Crafting mats
Supply drop	Avoid early	Good	Event	PvP magnet

Navigation habits

1. Call compass + POI name on squad comms (K).
2. Ping extract before entering high-tier POI.
3. Time box — Set 8-minute loot limit inside prison/military.
4. Wipe knowledge after updates — POI loot tables change silently.

Video tour

Overview flythrough showing lighthouse, HQ stash, extract HUD, and raid flow:

Related guides

• Map hub — all Roblox places (Deathzone, Zombie, Spearhead)
• Extraction points — timed extracts near POIs
• How to extract — 30-second channel rule
• Raid checklist — POI-specific prep

POI knowledge is free power. Learn names, pair them with extracts, and the desert stops feeling random.