If you are exploring the chaotic alien cities of High on Life 2, you will eventually run into a locked door at the Vet Building. Behind that door is valuable loot, hidden story details, and sometimes a shortcut that makes later missions easier. To open it, you need the Vet Building Keycard. Many players miss it because the game does not clearly point you toward it. This guide explains exactly where to go, what to do, and how to avoid common mistakes while searching for the keycard.
Where To Find The Vet Building
The Vet Building is located in the industrial district of the main city hub. You will first pass by it during a mid-game bounty mission. The building stands out because of its worn medical signage, flickering neon lights, and heavy security door with a keycard scanner.
At first glance, it looks like you cannot enter until much later. However, the keycard becomes available shortly after you complete the nearby bounty target in the same district . The game expects you to explore after finishing the mission instead of immediately returning to your ship.
Before searching for the keycard, make sure you:
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Complete the active bounty in the industrial zone
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Unlock your mid-game traversal ability
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Fully explore nearby rooftops and alleys
These steps are important because the keycard is not inside the Vet Building itself.
How To Unlock The Keycard Objective
After finishing the bounty mission in the industrial district, return to the street outside the Vet Building. You will overhear two alien NPCs arguing about stolen medical supplies. This conversation is the subtle trigger that activates the hidden objective.
Follow the alley behind those NPCs. You will find a maintenance door that was previously locked. It now opens after the bounty is cleared. Inside is a small storage facility filled with enemies guarding stolen equipment.
Defeat all enemies in this room. One of them, usually the elite guard with heavier armor, drops the Vet Building Keycard upon defeat. The drop is automatic, but it can blend into the environment, so make sure you check the floor carefully before leaving.
Step-By-Step Guide To Getting The Keycard
If you prefer a simple checklist, follow these steps:
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Progress through the main story until the industrial district bounty is complete
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Return to the Vet Building area instead of fast traveling away
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Listen for NPC dialogue about stolen supplies
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Enter the newly accessible maintenance alley
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Clear the combat encounter inside the storage room
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Collect the Vet Building Keycard from the elite guard
Once you have the keycard, head back to the Vet Building front entrance. The scanner will now turn green, granting access to the interior.
What Is Inside The Vet Building
The Vet Building interior is a compact but rewarding side dungeon. Inside, you will find:
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A rare weapon upgrade module
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Additional lore audio logs
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A hidden chest containing high-value currency
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Optional combat challenges
While none of these are required to finish the main story, they significantly improve your build. The weapon upgrade is especially useful for players focusing on sustained damage output.
There is also environmental storytelling that hints at larger plot developments in the sequel. If you enjoy worldbuilding, this area is worth exploring slowly.
Common Mistakes Players Make
Many players struggle because they:
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Leave the area too quickly after completing the bounty
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Ignore background NPC dialogue
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Forget to explore alleys and rooftops
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Miss the keycard drop on the ground
The game encourages curiosity. If something looks interactive or suspicious, investigate it. High On Life 2 rewards players who slow down and pay attention.
Another mistake is attempting to glitch into the building early. While speedrunners experiment with movement tricks, this can break quest triggers and prevent the keycard from spawning correctly.
Best Loadout For The Storage Room Fight
The storage room encounter is not extremely difficult, but it can overwhelm you if you rush in unprepared. Bring a weapon with strong crowd control. Use environmental cover because enemies attack from multiple angles.
Focus on eliminating weaker enemies first. This reduces incoming damage and gives you space to deal with the elite guard who drops the keycard. Once he is down, the rest of the fight becomes manageable.
Healing items should be saved for when your shield is fully depleted. Patience wins this encounter more often than aggression.
