The elusive flare gun remains every PUBG Mobile player's golden ticket to premium loot. On Sanhok's dense jungles and winding rivers, this rare spawn transforms into either an armored BRDM-2 vehicle or a care package containing Level 3 gear and exclusive weapons like the AWM sniper rifle. But with only 3 flare guns spawning per match, knowing where to look becomes half the battle. While spawns remain randomized, certain locations whisper promises of crimson flares more loudly than others.

5. Khao: The Northern Sanctuary

Tucked away in Sanhok's northern quadrant, Khao's sprawling compound often gets overlooked by squads rushing toward central hotspots. Its maze of concrete buildings and elevated walkways hides loot crates in plain sight. Veteran looters recommend checking the watchtowers and blue-roofed warehouses – perfect spots for flare guns to materialize undisturbed. The real challenge? Surviving the trek back to the safe zone after securing your prize.

4. Docks: Naval Loot Chaos

Southeast Sanhok's industrial docks present a loot paradox. Rusting ships and stacked containers create vertical gameplay nightmares, yet their metallic bowels frequently cough up flare guns. Many players report finding them:

  • On the bridge of anchored tankers

  • Inside orange shipping containers

  • Beneath stairwells in the main warehouse

But be warned – this area transforms into a battleground when multiple squads collide over suspected flare gun spawns.

3. Ruins: Temple of Fortune

The crumbling stone structures southwest of map center hide secrets in their mossy crevices. Some claim the ancient temple's central altar acts as a flare gun magnet, while others swear by the surrounding jungle's random shacks. Either way, the Ruins' multi-level layout allows for tactical looting – if you can dodge the snipers perched on broken pillars.

2. Paradise Resort: Luxury & Danger

This northeast resort's swimming pools and bungalows see more action than a tropical warzone. With 3-4 squads typically dropping here, survival becomes key to accessing its loot-rich environment. The main hotel's rooftop and first-floor spa areas frequently yield flare guns... provided you eliminate the competition first. Pro tip: Check under the massage tables!

1. Bootcamp: Flare Gun Mecca

Sanhok's central thunderdome lives up to its military-inspired name. The main building's labyrinthine corridors and adjacent warehouses see 90% of matches spawning at least one flare gun here. But obtaining it requires:

  • Lightning-fast landing

  • Close-quarters combat mastery

  • Luck in avoiding early-game grenade spam

Many players ironically meet their doom while clutching the very flare gun that could've turned the match.

Alternative Avenues

While the top 5 locations dominate flare gun chatter, unconventional spots occasionally surprise:

  • Pai Nan's riverside market stalls

  • Ha Tinh's isolated barns

  • Random supply shacks near riverbends

For those preferring commerce over chaos, Sanhok's item shops (found in Bootcamp/Pai Nan) sell flare guns for 100 tokens. Just don't expect shopkeepers to survive the surrounding crossfire long enough for transactions.

At day's end, flare gun hunting remains equal parts strategy and superstition. Some swear by dropping hot zones, others by edge-of-map stealth. Maybe the real flare gun was the enemies we headshot along the way? The jungle keeps its secrets – but that's what makes every match's loot hunt beautifully unpredictable.