As Nikita himself stated, EFT isn’t designed to make us have fun but rather to make us suffer through a mechanism that, in the end, actually entertains us or, at the very least, gives us so much satisfaction that it can become a real addiction (this last part about addiction I added it, but it was part of his reasoning).
Losing everything in Escape from Tarkov isn’t easy, but it can happen quickly if you approach the game the wrong way or expect it to help you somehow as you’re starting to learn it.
If you begin playing without being even slightly prepared and without following any guide or tutorial, it’s possible that, after just a few raids, you’ll have burned through all the equipment and money you were given at the start.
This can also happen later on, but it’s much harder, as with a bit of experience and knowledge, making money and accumulating gear becomes relatively easy.
What to Do
If you’re in this situation, don’t despair. You’ve made things a bit harder for yourself, but all is not lost.
Before jumping back into raids, it’s essential to understand EFT’s mechanics better, learn at least one map decently, and improve your combat skills.
To do this, I recommend checking out the EFT Tutorial I’ve prepared and watching some YouTube videos from skilled content creators and streamers like Pestily, for example. In the playlist I linked he does a full walkthrough from level 1 to 15 (the level you unlock the Fela Market at).
Once you’ve learnt a bit more, you have two options.
First Option: A Fresh Start
The first option is the simplest but also the most drastic. It will erase all the progress you’ve made so far. You’ll lose all the experience you’ve gained, as well as any quest progress, and you’ll find yourself with a level 1 PMC and the starting set of gear and money (as if you just installed and launched the game for the first time).
All you need to do is log in to the official Escape from Tarkov website, log in, click on “Profile” at the top right, and on the page that opens, select the “Reset the game profile” option. Follow the instructions and choose whether to reset the profile for PvP or PvE.
Keep in mind that you’ll lose everything you’ve done so far, except for achievements, which won’t be reset. This is why I only recommend this solution if you truly haven’t achieved anything, haven’t surpassed level 10, and are absolutely desperate.
Additionally, resetting your account is a bit of a “shortcut.” If you’re up for the real challenge, the second option aligns better with the spirit of the game.
Second Option: Retreat and Recovery
After acquiring some knowledge about EFT and doing some offline raids to practice and learn at least one map decently, use your Scav.
You have two options:
Enter with your Scav and try to extract as quickly as possible to pass the gear to your PMC and raid with that. If you choose this route, I recommend the Factory map (learn it by doing some offline raids so you don’t get lost when entering with your Scav, and so you know the fastest way to the nearest extraction point). This way you can play your PMC, gain exp and try completing some quests.
Alternatively, use your Scav to gather valuable items from the map you know best and perhaps find some bodies to scavenge for extra gear, weapons, and ammunition to sell or use with your PMC.
This second option, compared to wiping your account, will undoubtedly be more challenging, but it will also help you improve by accumulating experience in the game and gaining knowledge of maps and mechanics, which will benefit you in the future.
In any case, hang in there and never, ever, give up!
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