Hideouts in DDS2 are your operational bases, and they can be raided based on your wanted level and the hideout's visibility rating. I lost my first major stockpile to a raid because I kept everything in the starter shack. The community guide "Pedro Alvarez Real Estate Agency" documents all locations with prices, water/phone line availability, and visibility ratings. This guide covers how to choose hideouts, how raids work, and how to protect your assets.

How raids work:

The Fandom wiki confirms: raid probability is affected by wanted level (None / Person of Interest / Suspect / Wanted) and hideout visibility. Helicopters can appear during raids at higher wanted levels. The raid system checks these factors periodically, not continuously, so there is some randomness in when raids trigger.

Practical example: The three-hideout model

After losing a full stash to a raid, I adopted the three-hideout model that the Reddit community recommends:

If one hideout gets raided, you lose at most one-third of your total operation. I also keep an emergency reserve of approximately $2,000 in cash at each hideout so that a single raid does not leave me broke. This model has saved me from complete wipeouts multiple times.

Hideout purchase order:

From cross-referencing the community hideout guide and Reddit discussions:

Visibility rating guide:

Different hideout types have different base visibility ratings. Lower visibility means lower raid probability:

Hideout protection checklist:

• [ ] Own at least 2 hideouts before net worth exceeds $5,000
• [ ] Keep raw materials and finished product in separate locations
• [ ] Maintain low wanted level before visiting high-value hideouts
• [ ] Use rural/jungle hideouts for main lab (lower visibility)
• [ ] Install guard station at highest-value hideout
• [ ] Keep emergency cash reserve at each location
• [ ] When raided, escape using parkour rather than fighting
• [ ] After raid, reduce wanted level before rebuilding stock

Island-by-island hideout recommendations:

Related Guides:

• Raid Prevention -- Detailed anti-raid strategies
• Empire Guide -- Multi-hideout specialization for scaling
• Police Anti-Raid Guide -- Police behavior and heat management

Getting raided in DDS2 is preventable. I know because I have been raided several times and each time I could trace it back to something I did wrong. The game's raid system checks wanted level and hideout visibility. Keep both low and your assets stay safe. This guide covers the mechanics behind raids, prevention strategies, and what to do when a raid happens anyway.

Raid cause and effect:

Understanding what triggers raids is the first step to preventing them. The system evaluates these factors:

Steam Community discussions confirm that raids can only start when you are inside a hideout. The hideout you are currently in is the one that will be targeted. This means you can reduce raid risk simply by spending less time in high-value hideouts.

Practical example: The three-hideout asset distribution model

Here is exactly how I distribute my assets to minimize raid damage:

What to do during a raid:

Per the Fandom wiki: raids can involve helicopters and heavily armed police. When the raid alert triggers, you have options:

1. Escape (recommended) -- Use parkour to break line of sight. Exit through a rear door or window. Vault fences, wall-run onto roofs, and climb to safety. Police cannot pursue onto most rooftop areas.
2. Hide (if available) -- Some hideouts have closets, basements, or hidden compartments. Check your hideout layout during setup for potential hiding spots.
3. Fight (not recommended) -- Police arrive in waves with increasing numbers and equipment. Fighting guarantees your wanted level will increase, making future raids more likely.
4. Accept loss (if assets are split) -- If you have used the three-hideout model, losing one hideout's contents is an inconvenience, not a catastrophe.

Community consensus from Reddit: fighting during a raid increases your wanted level and makes future raids more frequent and intense. Escape is always the better option.

Post-raid recovery plan:

Permanent raid prevention checklist:

• [ ] Keep wanted level at None or Person of Interest at all times
• [ ] Split assets across 3+ hideouts -- never keep everything in one place
• [ ] Use low-visibility hideouts (rural, jungle, underground) for production
• [ ] Install guard stations at high-value hideouts
• [ ] Avoid fighting during raids -- always escape via parkour
• [ ] Maintain emergency supplies at secondary locations
• [ ] Visit high-value hideouts only when necessary and for short durations
• [ ] Rotate operating zones to avoid concentrated police attention in one area

Equipment that reduces raid risk:

Related Guides:

• Hideout Guide -- All hideout locations, prices, and visibility ratings
• Police Anti-Raid Guide -- Comprehensive police behavior and wanted level management
• Empire Guide -- Scaling with multi-hideout specialization