EFT Tutorial and Guide

Once you feel confident navigating the map with the help of an external map, it’s time to add AI enemies and start learning how to defend yourself (or go on the offensive).

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To get comfortable with combat, I suggest starting on the Factory map in Practice Mode. It’s small, and you’ll encounter enemies quickly. Plus, it loads quickly, so if you die or run out of ammo, you can reset and start again in no time.

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However, combat on Factory is often close-quarters and intense, so after a while, it’s a good idea to also practice on Ground Zero, Customs, or Woods. These maps offer combat at more varied distances, with opportunities for tactical positioning and movement.

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Note: Weapon modding is a major aspect of Escape from Tarkov, but if you're starting from scratch as a level 1 PMC with level 1 traders, your options are quite limited. Traders offer very few weapons and attachments, and your ammo selection is similarly restricted. On top of that, you won’t have access to the Flea Market.

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Because of these limitations, I won’t delve into weapon modding just yet. We’ll explore this topic later, but if you’re curious about what’s available with level 1 traders and no Flea Market, check out this video by Gigabeef: The Best Level 1 Weapons & Ammo In Tarkov Patch 0.16!

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Gigabeef is a great streamer and content creator for EFT and his guides on weapons modding, ammo, and other analysis about armors, headsets, sound are great and very informative.