As a seasoned PUBG Mobile player, I’ve spent countless hours dropping into Sanhok’s chaotic jungles, chasing that sweet ting sound of a flare gun pickup. These golden tickets to endgame dominance have become rarer than a peaceful hot-drop since Krafton limited spawns to ~3 per match. Whether you’re after that sweet AWM sniper rifle or a thicc BRDM-2 amphibious tank, securing a flare gun could be your golden parachute to Chicken Dinner glory. Let’s break down the top hotspots where RNGesus might smile upon you.

🎯 5. Khao – The Silent Contender

Tucked away in the northern shadows, Khao’s like that quiet kid who suddenly whips out a minigun. Most squads sleep on this sprawling town, making it prime real estate for solo rats. I’ve found flare guns here chilling in:

  • The two-story blue warehouses

  • Jungle huts near the river bend

  • Behind those sketchy-looking wooden shacks

Pro tip: Check the elevated platforms – they’re low-key loot magnets.

🌊 4. Docks – High Risk, High Tide

Southeast’s shipping graveyard is where you either become a loot king or get sent back to the lobby screen. The container mazes here? Absolute flare gun fiesta. Last week, my squad pulled 2 flares in one match from:

  1. The rusted red ship’s captain quarters 🚢

  2. Metal crates near the crane

But watch your six – this place attracts more thirsty players than a Coachella water station.

🏛️ 3. Ruins – Temple of Chance

Southwest’s crumbling temple complex is my personal lucky charm. The central stone structure’s upper level has blessed me with 3 flares this month alone. Key spots:

  • Behind the broken Buddha statues (yes, really)

  • In the underground tunnel network

  • Top of the moss-covered stairs

It’s like Indiana Jones meets Call of Duty out here.

🏨 2. Paradise Resort – VIP Warfare

Northeast’s luxury battleground is where squads drop like flies. The poolside cabanas and main hotel often hide flares, but you’ll need to:

  • Win close-quarters combat in the tiled hallways

  • Check bathroom stalls (weird flex, but it works)

  • Loot the rooftop helipad before snipers scope in

I once traded 3 armor plates for a flare here – totally worth it.

🎖️ 1. Bootcamp – The Thunderdome

Center-map’s concrete jungle separates the sweats from the casuals. The main hangar’s upper catwalks are flare goldmines – if you survive the initial 60-second bloodbath. My survival formula:

  • Land on the west warehouse roof

  • Grab any SMG/Shotgun ASAP

  • Push to the central armory building

Found 11 flares here last season, but my K/D ratio looked like a phone number 📉

🎲 Bonus Round: Wildcard Spots

When the circle screws you over, check these underrated spots:

  • Pai Nan’s river docks

  • Ha Tinh’s banana plantations 🍌

  • Random shacks near Camp Bravo

💰 Shop ‘Til You Drop

Sanhok’s black market shops (Bootcamp/Pai Nan) let you buy flares for 100 tokens. But let’s keep it 100 – collecting tokens is riskier than doing the Griddy in front of a camper.

🤔 Final Thoughts: Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?

With flare guns being rarer than a friendly random teammate, should we:

  • Keep grinding high-risk zones?

  • Play stealth and hope for late-game crate steals?

  • Petition Krafton for increased spawn rates?

At the end of the day, chasing flares is like Tinder dating – 90% frustration, 10% moments that make you yell LET’S GOOOO! in squad chat. Where’s your go-to flare hunting ground? Drop a pin in the comments – if you dare 😉