Containers are the treasure chests of Storage Hunters: Open World. Every auction is a gamble on what lies inside, and understanding each container type is the key to making profitable bids. With 8 container types spread across 4 areas, each with unique loot pools and mutation rates, this guide provides the complete reference you need to evaluate every auction opportunity.
Container System Overview
In Storage Hunters: Open World, containers are the items you bid on at auction. Each container holds a randomized selection of items from a specific loot pool, and some items may have mutations applied. The container type determines the quality and category of items inside.
Key container facts:
- There are 8 container types in the game
- Each container belongs to a specific area (except Storage Lockers, which appear in multiple areas)
- Container tier (C, B, A, S) determines the quality range of items inside
- Higher-tier containers have better mutation rates
- The Diamond Safe is the only S-Tier container in the game
Complete Container List
| Container | Tier | Area | Items | Mutation Rate | Avg Total Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junk Yard Container | C | Junk Yard | 3-6 | ~5% | 150-1,200 |
| Back Alley Container | B | Back Alley | 6-10 | ~10% | 1,800-10,000 |
| Farmyard Container | B | Farmyard | 6-10 | ~15% | 2,400-10,000 |
| Stable Garage | B | Farmyard | 5-8 | ~12% | 2,000-8,000 |
| Barn Garage | A | Farmyard | 8-12 | ~15% | 8,000-24,000 |
| Shipyard Container | A | Shipyard | 10-15 | ~20% | 15,000-60,000 |
| Storage Locker | B-C | Various | 4-8 | ~5-8% | 400-4,000 |
| Diamond Safe | S | Special | 15-20 | ~40%+ | 50,000-100,000+ |
C-Tier Containers
Junk Yard Container
The Junk Yard Container is the most basic container in the game. It contains primarily C-Tier household items with low base values and low mutation rates.
Loot pool categories: Household items, basic electronics
Common items: Broken Chair, Old Newspaper, Torn Poster, Cracked Mug, Dirty Rag, Rusty Can, Broken Lamp, Old Shoe
Mutation profile: Mostly Dirty (0.8x) or Silver (2x). Gold (4x) at ~1%. Void and Secret mutations are essentially impossible here.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average items per container | 3-6 |
| Average base value per item | 50-200 |
| Average total base value | 150-1,200 |
| Gold mutation rate | ~1% |
| Recommended max bid | 50-150 |
Strategy: Only bid at minimum prices. Volume over quality. Haul everything since items are lightweight.
B-Tier Containers
Back Alley Container
The Back Alley Container offers a significant upgrade over Junk Yard containers with electronics and rare collectible items.
Loot pool categories: Electronics, rare collectibles
Common items: Vintage Magazine, Portable Speaker, High-End Laptop, Gold Watch, Small TV, Leather Jacket, Cookware Set
Mutation profile: Silver (2x) at ~5%, Gold (4x) at ~3%. Void at ~0.5%.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average items per container | 6-10 |
| Average base value per item | 300-1,000 |
| Average total base value | 1,800-10,000 |
| Gold mutation rate | ~3% |
| Recommended max bid | 500-1,000 |
Strategy: Bid reasonably. Gold mutations are the primary value driver.
Farmyard Container
The Farmyard Container features agricultural and industrial items with better mutation rates than Back Alley containers.
Loot pool categories: Agricultural, industrial, household
Common items: Farm Saddle, Power Tools Set, Cookware Set, Agricultural Equipment, Musical Instrument
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average items per container | 6-10 |
| Average base value per item | 400-1,000 |
| Average total base value | 2,400-10,000 |
| Gold mutation rate | ~5% |
| Recommended max bid | 1,000-3,000 |
Stable Garage
The Stable Garage is a Farmyard B-Tier container with agricultural focus.
Loot pool categories: Agricultural, household
Common items: Farm Saddle, Agricultural Tools, Cookware Set, Animal Equipment
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average items per container | 5-8 |
| Average base value per item | 400-1,000 |
| Average total base value | 2,000-8,000 |
| Gold mutation rate | ~3% |
| Recommended max bid | 1,000-2,000 |
Read our Stable Garage Guide for full details.
Storage Locker
Storage Lockers appear in multiple areas and adapt their loot pool to the area they are in.
| Area Variant | Loot Tier | Avg Value | Max Bid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junk Yard | C | 400-1,200 | 200 |
| Back Alley | B | 1,000-4,000 | 800 |
| Farmyard | B | 1,200-6,400 | 1,500 |
| Shipyard | A | 5,000-30,000 | 10,000 |
Read our Storage Locker Bidding Guide for area-specific strategies.
A-Tier Containers
Barn Garage
The Barn Garage is the best standard container in the Farmyard and one of the best in the game outside the Shipyard.
Loot pool categories: Industrial, rare collectibles, premium household
Common items: Power Tools Set, Antique Clock, Industrial Generator, Expensive Painting, Premium Furniture
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average items per container | 8-12 |
| Average base value per item | 800-2,000 |
| Average total base value | 8,000-24,000 |
| Gold mutation rate | ~5% |
| Stacking probability | ~8-12% |
| Recommended max bid | 3,000-5,000 |
Read our Barn Garage Farmyard Guide for detailed strategies.
Shipyard Container
The Shipyard Container is the workhorse of the endgame, offering A-Tier loot with the best standard mutation rates.
Loot pool categories: Industrial, rare collectibles, premium items
Common items: Ancient Relic, Golden Trophy, Premium Safe Box, Expensive Painting, Camping Backpack, Vampire Dominus
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average items per container | 10-15 |
| Average base value per item | 1,500-4,000 |
| Average total base value | 15,000-60,000 |
| Gold mutation rate | ~8% |
| Void mutation rate | ~2% |
| Secret mutation rate | ~0.3% |
| Recommended max bid | 5,000-15,000 |
Strategy: Bid confidently. The high mutation rate justifies premiums of 25-40% above base value estimates.
S-Tier Containers
Diamond Safe
The Diamond Safe is the ultimate container in Storage Hunters: Open World. It appears in special auctions and offers the best loot pool and mutation rates in the game.
Loot pool categories: All categories, with emphasis on rare collectibles and S-Tier items
Common items: Vampire Dominus, Camping Backpack, Ancient Relic, Golden Trophy, Premium Safe Box, and all legendary-tier items
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average items per container | 15-20 |
| Average base value per item | 3,000-5,000 |
| Average total base value | 50,000-100,000 |
| Gold mutation rate | ~15% |
| Void mutation rate | ~5% |
| Secret mutation rate | ~1% |
| Stacking probability | 20-30% |
| Recommended max bid | 8,000-30,000 |
Read our Diamond Safe Complete Guide for comprehensive strategies.
Container Mutation Rate Comparison
Different containers have dramatically different mutation probabilities:
| Container | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Safe | Low | Low | Moderate | High | Very High |
| Shipyard Container | Low | Moderate | High | High | Moderate |
| Barn Garage | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate | Low-Moderate |
| Back Alley Container | Moderate | High | Moderate | Low | Very Low |
| Farmyard Container | Moderate | High | Moderate | Low | Very Low |
| Stable Garage | Moderate | High | Moderate | Low | Very Low |
| Junk Yard Container | Very High | High | Low | Very Low | None |
| Storage Locker | Very High | Moderate | Very Low | None | None |
Container Value-to-Bid Ratio
Understanding the typical return on investment for each container type helps you set maximum bid limits:
| Container | Typical Bid | Average Return | ROI | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Safe | 8,000-30,000 | 50,000-200,000 | 100%+ | High |
| Shipyard Container | 5,000-15,000 | 15,000-100,000 | 75-150% | Moderate-High |
| Barn Garage | 3,000-5,000 | 8,000-24,000 | 100-200% | Moderate |
| Back Alley Container | 500-1,000 | 1,800-10,000 | 80-200% | Low-Moderate |
| Farmyard Container | 1,000-3,000 | 2,400-10,000 | 100-200% | Low-Moderate |
| Stable Garage | 1,000-2,000 | 2,000-8,000 | 75-200% | Low-Moderate |
| Junk Yard Container | 50-150 | 150-1,200 | 100-300% | Low |
| Storage Locker | 200-1,500 | 400-30,000 | 100-300% | Low-High |
Container Selection Strategy by Game Phase
| Game Phase | Primary Container | Secondary | Skip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early (Junk Yard) | Junk Yard Container, Storage Locker | None | None |
| Mid (Back Alley) | Back Alley Container | Storage Locker | Junk Yard |
| Mid-High (Farmyard) | Barn Garage | Farmyard Container, Stable Garage | Storage Locker |
| Endgame (Shipyard) | Diamond Safe, Shipyard Container | Storage Locker | All lower-tier |
Container Value Calculator
To quickly estimate a container's value during an auction:
- Identify the container tier and area
- Estimate the base value range from the tables above
- Add the mutation premium for the area (+5% Junk Yard to +50% Diamond Safe)
- Set your max bid at 60-80% of the estimated total value to ensure profit
Frequently Asked Questions
How many container types are in Storage Hunters: Open World? There are 8 container types: Junk Yard Container, Back Alley Container, Farmyard Container, Stable Garage, Barn Garage, Shipyard Container, Storage Locker, and Diamond Safe.
What is the best container in the game? The Diamond Safe is the best container by a significant margin. It has the highest mutation rates, the best loot pool, and the highest expected value. Read our Diamond Safe Complete Guide for details.
Should I ever skip a container auction? Yes. If the starting bid exceeds your estimated value for the container, or if a bidding war drives the price above your maximum bid, walk away. There will always be more auctions. Visit the official Roblox page to start container hunting.
Do containers always have the same number of items? No. Each container type has a range of items it can contain. The Diamond Safe holds 15-20 items, while a Junk Yard Container holds only 3-6.
Related Guides
- Container Value Tier List - Container rankings
- Diamond Safe Complete Guide - S-Tier container details
- Barn Garage Farmyard Guide - A-Tier container details
- Auction Tips and Bidding Strategy - Bidding strategies