The Division Resurgence All 13 Secret SHD Crates
Rooftop and alley cache route for chipset parts — separate from keypad encrypted safes.
SHD crates in The Division Resurgence are free-open secret caches perched on rooftops, containers, gantries, and alley platforms. They are not the keypad encrypted safes covered on All Safe Codes. Opening an SHD crate needs parkour, not a four-digit pin. Community mapping currently tracks 13 primary SHD crates across Manhattan, rewarding purple chipset parts, roughly 40 Phoenix Credits, about 5,000 regular credits, and crafting materials that accelerate specialization upgrades.
Grab these early. Chipsets feed Demolitionist turrets, Bulwark shields, Field Medic hives, and Tech Operator drones long before you farm perfect Targeted Loot rolls in the Dark Zone.
SHD crates versus encrypted safes
| Feature | SHD crates | Encrypted safes |
|---|---|---|
| Count (known) | 13 secret caches | 33 commendation-linked crates |
| Unlock method | Climb / vault / ladder | Four-digit code or Code Clue |
| Typical rewards | Chipsets, Phoenix Credits | Gear, mats, Phoenix Credits |
| Respawn | Generally one-time account loot | Loot timers on many static pins |
If a guide mixes “safe code 3580” with “blue container rooftop,” you are reading two different systems. Keep Safe Code Finder for keypads and this page for glowing SHD boxes.
Efficient clockwise route from the BoO
Start at the Base of Operations (Pennsylvania Plaza area) and sweep clockwise. Landmarks below match community numbering used in popular walkthroughs:
| # | Area | Landmark | Approach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SW of BoO | Large red truck / parking alley | Enter alley past the truck, climb ladder to roof |
| 2 | Circular building NW of BoO | Forklift courtyard | Vault the forklift into the raised courtyard |
| 3 | East of BoO | Two white vans under gantry | Climb vans onto the alley platform |
| 4 | Tenderloin edge | Burning police car + military trucks | Climb the red box / container cluster |
| 5 | Chelsea SW | All American liquor sign / park | Behind the sign, ladder to rooftop gantry |
| 6 | Chelsea courtyard | Column entrance + blue barriers | Often blocked — see bug note below |
| 7 | West of BoO | Green JTF truck / generator alley | Climb side crates onto fire escape |
| 8 | Central rails | Elevated tracks + footbridge | Stairs to rails, take right-side footbridge |
| 9 | Gas station block | Yellow digger + taxis | Climb shipping container / hut by digger |
| 10 | NW Hell’s Kitchen edge | Blue shipping containers by water | Highest stacked container roof |
| 11 | North checkpoint | Green military huts / generator outpost | Climb rear crates behind huts |
| 12 | East across junction | Playground / slides | Ladder beside slides, cross roof slope |
| 13 | Times Square south | Theater facade + buses | Climb black van → balcony → rooftop gantry |
Pulse scanning helps highlight interactive SHD boxes through clutter once you are close. Crates glow when you enter proximity, which is useful on dusk lighting presets.
Crate #6 bug and what to do
Crate #6 in the Chelsea courtyard is widely reported as unreachable behind blue barriers that lack a climb prompt. As of mid-2026 patches, many agents skip it and continue the route for the other twelve. Recheck after major seasonal updates — Ubisoft has fixed traversal bugs in prior hotfixes — but do not soft-lock your session trying to force a missing prompt.
Rewards and specialization value
Chipset parts from SHD crates are some of the cleanest early specialization fuel in the game. Pair them with:
- How to Unlock Tech Operator once you are ready for the fifth class
- How to Farm Mods for post-crate attribute tuning
- Specialization Compare if you are still deciding where to spend materials
Phoenix Credits bank toward vendor modules and seasonal shop entries. Regular credits cover repairs and consumables during longer crate sweeps.
Session planning tips
- Clear street patrols before committing to long climbs — falling mid-fight wastes medkits.
- Run the BoO trio (#1–#3) immediately after tutorial so new alts get early chipsets.
- Combine the northern Hell’s Kitchen pair (#10–#12) with Safe Houses captures for discovery XP.
- Do not confuse SHD crates with Dark Zone contaminated containers; extraction rules do not apply here.
- On PC, enable Keyboard/Mouse Exclusive UI if camera fights parkour — see PC Keyboard & Mouse.
Co-op and cross-play notes
Squadmates can split the route: one agent runs BoO / Tenderloin while another starts at Times Square and meets at the rails. Because progression is Ubisoft account based, each agent still needs to open crates personally for chipset credit. Calling landmarks over voice is faster than sharing screenshots mid-climb.
Steam agents arriving August 5, 2026 should clear SHD crates before their first serious Dark Zone night — chipset power matters more than fashion when rogue density rises.
Related exploration pages
After SHD crates, finish keypad safes via All Safe Codes and Cryptic Clues. District orientation lives on Districts Map. For broader leveling that includes these caches, use How to Level Fast and return to the Guides Hub for the next bottleneck.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers agents ask most often.
Are SHD crates the same as encrypted safes?
No. SHD crates are climb-to-open secret caches. Encrypted safes use keypad codes or Code Clues and count toward the NYC Collector commendation separately.
How many SHD crates are there?
Community guides currently track 13 primary SHD crates. Crate #6 may be blocked by a traversal bug; collect the other twelve first.
Do SHD crates respawn?
Treat them as one-time account collectibles. Standard world loot containers still refresh on timers, but these secret SHD boxes generally do not.
What do SHD crates drop?
Expect purple chipset parts for specialization upgrades, about 40 Phoenix Credits, roughly 5,000 regular credits, and crafting materials.