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Improve your skills in Tarkov with our EFT Tutorial and Guide. Discover how to get better in Escape from Tarkov and learn new strategies and tactics. EFT Tutorial and Guide THE TARKOV CENTRAL News Tips & Tricks & Bugs Deep-Dives Game Features Resources Arena Community TTC Blog EFT Tutorial Intro EFT Tutorial A beginner guide to EFT Just a Few More Words Before We Begin! Choices What is Escape from Tarkov? Choose Your Own Path SCAV or PMC? PvP or PvE? Solo or Team? USEC or BEAR? Where Am I? Your First Objective: Extraction Spawn Points and Extraction Points Just follow the waypoint! Where Am I? Learn maps one at a time Which Map Should I Start With? Exploration Map Knowledge The First Step: Practice Mode Ready, set, go Exploration Trying Out Missions Loadout, Damage, Health The Right Gear Health & Injuries Food & Drinks Damage, Armor and Ammo Weapon Choice Basic Loadout Bring The Right Kit Weapons and Aim The Second Step: Knowing Your Weapons an Aiming and Weapon Control Experiments in Factory ADS and Point Fire Weight, Movement and Stances Weight Movement Stances Combat: AI The Third Step: Real Targets Tagged and Cursed Stay safe Caution, Patience, and a Cool Head Are V Never Give Up Listen Carefully If You Think You Heard Something, You Di Cautious, But Never Passive Peaker Advantage If You Decide to Stay Still, Don't Move! Fighting the AI Don’t Re-Peek! Granada! Don’t be afraid to run Loot Looting Types of Loot and Where to Find It Too much loot! Simultanous Actions Interrupting Actions Combat: PvP The Fourth Step: Time to Get Serious So Many Deaths Your First Raid Timing and Map Flow Your First Loot Your First Kills Primary Objective: Survive Wrapping it up Now It’s Your Turn Appendix How to Improve Further Find You Pace and Playstile Time Management Moneymaking When You Die, You Lose Everything Know Your Enemies Now It’s Your Turn As I mentioned on the first page of this tutorial, this is just its first iteration . It took me much longer than I expected to put it together, and I know it’s not perfect—it’s missing some information. I will keep working on it , but for now, I want to publish the website and start gathering feedback. Nonetheless, I hope it has provided you with a good starting point and a solid foundation to initiate your journey in Tarkov in a way that helps you achieve results quickly , easing you out of the initial confusion and sparing you some frustration. But this is just the beginning! There’s so much more to discover—in Tarkov, as in life, the learning never stops ! See the next parts of this tutorial in the Appendix , where I added suggestions on how to improve from this point on, and where you can find more info and suggestions. If you haven’t already, dive into the links throughout this tutorial that lead to definitions or in-depth articles, each offering you a chance to learn even more. Or, check out other articles on Tarkov Central in sections like Tips & Tricks or Deep-Dives . I’ll keep learning and aim to expand The Tarkov Central with new information and insights, keeping you informed with the latest news. Don’t hesitate to ask questions or join the discussion with your comments. See you around Tarkov! Next: How To Improve Further comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment.

Discover essential EFT strategies with our tutorial and guide. Know your enemies in Escape from Tarkov to master the game now! EFT Tutorial and Guide THE TARKOV CENTRAL News Tips & Tricks & Bugs Deep-Dives Game Features Resources Arena Community TTC Blog EFT Tutorial Intro EFT Tutorial A beginner guide to EFT Just a Few More Words Before We Begin! Choices What is Escape from Tarkov? Choose Your Own Path SCAV or PMC? PvP or PvE? Solo or Team? USEC or BEAR? Where Am I? Your First Objective: Extraction Spawn Points and Extraction Points Just follow the waypoint! Where Am I? Learn maps one at a time Which Map Should I Start With? Exploration Map Knowledge The First Step: Practice Mode Ready, set, go Exploration Trying Out Missions Loadout, Damage, Health The Right Gear Health & Injuries Food & Drinks Damage, Armor and Ammo Weapon Choice Basic Loadout Bring The Right Kit Weapons and Aim The Second Step: Knowing Your Weapons an Aiming and Weapon Control Experiments in Factory ADS and Point Fire Weight, Movement and Stances Weight Movement Stances Combat: AI The Third Step: Real Targets Tagged and Cursed Stay safe Caution, Patience, and a Cool Head Are V Never Give Up Listen Carefully If You Think You Heard Something, You Di Cautious, But Never Passive Peaker Advantage If You Decide to Stay Still, Don't Move! Fighting the AI Don’t Re-Peek! Granada! Don’t be afraid to run Loot Looting Types of Loot and Where to Find It Too much loot! Simultanous Actions Interrupting Actions Combat: PvP The Fourth Step: Time to Get Serious So Many Deaths Your First Raid Timing and Map Flow Your First Loot Your First Kills Primary Objective: Survive Wrapping it up Now It’s Your Turn Appendix How to Improve Further Find You Pace and Playstile Time Management Moneymaking When You Die, You Lose Everything Know Your Enemies Know Your Enemies During raids in Escape from Tarkov, you will encounter various types of enemies with different health pools, equipment and abilities. It's important to know them in order to be aware of the dangers you're going to face. There are 2 main categories: players and AIs. Players can be PMCs or Scav players. AIs can be Scavs, Scav Raiders, Rouges, Cultists, Bosses and their Guards. Players Every player can join a raid as a PMC or a Scav player. PMCs: It's the players' main character. It has the standard health pool (Head 35hp/Thorax 85p/Stomach 70hp/Arms 60hp each/Legs 65hp each for a total of 440hp). It's the most dangerous threat you will encounter as the PMC can be equipped with the best gear of the game and players employ the biggest array of combat techniques and tricks to defeat you. Scav players: Players that join the raid as Scavs. They spawn with randomized free gear , but it's usually quite poor, in bad conditions and with poor ammo. They also spawn with randomized loot already in their inventory, which can range from nothing, to useless stuff, to extremely valuable items. Usually players use Scavs to scavenge for loot and being under-geared they tend to avoid combat. However, if engaged in combat, Scav players can be dangerous because if they didn't loot anything valuable they have nothing to lose , their gear being given to them for free. Usually Scav players also worry about Scav Karma , thus try to avoid killing other Scavs. For this reason they are at a disadvantage compared to PMC because they need to identify their potential target before shooting and will hesitate before opening fire. Scav players usually join raids much later than PMC, but this depends on the map chosen and other factors that vary with time. For example in Streets of Tarkov they usually join raids with more than 30 mins left of time. Read more about Scav players on the EFT Wiki . AIs Scavs: They are the most commonly encountered and easiest kind of AI present in the game. Their combat capabilities are usually limited and they have the worst gear. Nonetheless, they can be very dangerous and sometimes the RNG aspect of EFT let them land deadly (head)shots. They usually roam specific areas, but they can be attracted by gunshots and can catch players unprepared if they station in an area for too long after a fight for looting or healing/repacking mags/etc. Scavs can also be Snipers positioned on higher grounds such as on top of buildings, terraces, towers and are armed with sniper rifles. They usually miss the first few shots and give you the time to get to cover and shoot them from there. But don't make the mistake to underestimate them. If they chose you as a target and you don't break line of sight they can be very dangerous. Read more about Scavs on the EFT Wiki . Scavs Raiders: They are part of the Scavs faction, but they are a more powerful version of Scavs , they have more hp, much better geared and more dangerous. They have a bigger health pool and are usually armored. They can spawn only in The Lab and in the Reserve maps. Note: If you kill them as a Scav player, you won't lose Scav Karma (but the other Scav Raiders will attack you). Read more about Scav Raiders on the EFT Wiki Rogues: Rogues are a faction of ex-USEC operatives in Escape from Tarkov. They are led and commanded by the Goons (a group of 3 bosses that roam some maps together). They can be found only on the Lighthouse map. They are dangerous, well geared and armored and have more hp than the normal PMC. They can be a good source of decent ammo and gear , especially early in the wipe. They have different behaviours against Scavs, Bear PMCs and USEC PMCs. To know more about this and more details about them, visit the Rouges page on the EFT Wiki . Cultists: Cultists are a faction that appear only at night (between 22:00 and 7:00) and only in some locations. They are very dangerous because their footsteps make no noise and they are usualy very aggressive. Also, their blood is cold so they are almost invisible to thermal vision devices. Fighting them is similar to a boss encounter as they usually spawn as a group, with a Priest Cultist (which is considered a Boss) and 2 to 4 Warrior Cultits as his bodyguards. Also, they are difficult to find as bosses, as they have a low chance of spawn. To learn more, visit the Cultists page on the EFT Wiki . Bosses Bosses are the most powerful AIs in Escape from Tarkov. They have a low chance to spawn on selected maps and they have each very different stats and abilities. Some are more easy to defeat but all of them pose a serious threat as they usually have a very large health pool associated with a lot of firepower and great aggressiveness. To learn about each of them, their location, behaviour and strategies to eliminate them, visit the Bosses page on the EFT Wiki . Go back to TTC Home Or check the EFT Tutorial Index comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment.

Explore our Escape from Tarkov Tutorial and Guide for reasons to choose USEC or BEAR. Discover the strategic reasons to choose USEC or BEAR today! EFT Tutorial and Guide THE TARKOV CENTRAL News Tips & Tricks & Bugs Deep-Dives Game Features Resources Arena Community TTC Blog EFT Tutorial Intro EFT Tutorial A beginner guide to EFT Just a Few More Words Before We Begin! Choices What is Escape from Tarkov? Choose Your Own Path SCAV or PMC? PvP or PvE? Solo or Team? USEC or BEAR? Where Am I? Your First Objective: Extraction Spawn Points and Extraction Points Just follow the waypoint! Where Am I? Learn maps one at a time Which Map Should I Start With? Exploration Map Knowledge The First Step: Practice Mode Ready, set, go Exploration Trying Out Missions Loadout, Damage, Health The Right Gear Health & Injuries Food & Drinks Damage, Armor and Ammo Weapon Choice Basic Loadout Bring The Right Kit Weapons and Aim The Second Step: Knowing Your Weapons an Aiming and Weapon Control Experiments in Factory ADS and Point Fire Weight, Movement and Stances Weight Movement Stances Combat: AI The Third Step: Real Targets Tagged and Cursed Stay safe Caution, Patience, and a Cool Head Are V Never Give Up Listen Carefully If You Think You Heard Something, You Di Cautious, But Never Passive Peaker Advantage If You Decide to Stay Still, Don't Move! Fighting the AI Don’t Re-Peek! Granada! Don’t be afraid to run Loot Looting Types of Loot and Where to Find It Too much loot! Simultanous Actions Interrupting Actions Combat: PvP The Fourth Step: Time to Get Serious So Many Deaths Your First Raid Timing and Map Flow Your First Loot Your First Kills Primary Objective: Survive Wrapping it up Now It’s Your Turn Appendix How to Improve Further Find You Pace and Playstile Time Management Moneymaking When You Die, You Lose Everything Know Your Enemies USEC or BEAR? When you start playing Escape from Tarkov, or after a wipe, every player faces what seems like a difficult choice: should I play as a BEAR or a USEC ? Personally, I’ve almost always chosen USEC and I only played as a BEAR once for two reasons: Curiosity. Starting weapons. BEARs begin with Russian firearms, which makes it easier to find compatible ammunition and weapon mods early on. However, in practice, the weapon choice didn't make much of a difference. The starting gear has minimal impact, especially since USECs can simply buy and use Russian weapons anyway, as many common ones are available from early levels. A Major Difference: Rogue AI Faction Behavior One big difference between BEAR and USEC at the moment is that the Rogue AI faction is aggressive towards BEARs but remains neutral towards USECs unless provoked . This has a significant impact when playing on Lighthouse (currently the only map where players can encounter Rogues), especially when completing quests there. USECs are not shot on sight by Rogues. They can enter the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) without being attacked, as long as they don’t get too close to the Rogues or fire at them. However, if a USEC shoots at a Rogue, all Rogues will become hostile towards them for the next three raids (these can take place on any map, not just Lighthouse). BEARs are shot on sight by Rogues—and from extreme distances with pinpoint accuracy (it is likely a bug and should be fixed by BSG). This means that, before being able to enter the Water Treatment Plant, BEARs must clear out all Rogues , who often have aimbot-level precision and become even deadlier when using the mounted guns on the three WTP buildings. BSG has long mentioned the possibility of adding a faction (RUAF?) that would be neutral or friendly to BEARs and hostile to USECs, but so far, this has not been implemented. As a result, only BEARs currently suffer the disadvantage of having an AI faction that is exclusively hostile to them. Which One Should You Choose? For this reason, at least for now, choosing USEC is recommended if you want to take advantage of this mechanic. However, keep in mind that many players still choose BEAR and manage to progress—even if it’s more difficult. If you want more information about the differences between BEAR and USEC before making your choice, I recommend this excellent video by Gigabeef, known for his thorough and informative content: Should You Choose BEAR or USEC In Escape From Tarkov? Next: Your First Objective: Extraction comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Del dine tanker Vær den første til at skrive en kommentar.

Caution, Patience and a Cool head are vital weapons in Escape from Tarkov. Learn how to win fights in Tarkov, survive more and bring that loot home. EFT Tutorial and Guide THE TARKOV CENTRAL News Tips & Tricks & Bugs Deep-Dives Game Features Resources Arena Community TTC Blog EFT Tutorial Intro EFT Tutorial A beginner guide to EFT Just a Few More Words Before We Begin! Choices What is Escape from Tarkov? Choose Your Own Path SCAV or PMC? PvP or PvE? Solo or Team? USEC or BEAR? Where Am I? Your First Objective: Extraction Spawn Points and Extraction Points Just follow the waypoint! Where Am I? Learn maps one at a time Which Map Should I Start With? Exploration Map Knowledge The First Step: Practice Mode Ready, set, go Exploration Trying Out Missions Loadout, Damage, Health The Right Gear Health & Injuries Food & Drinks Damage, Armor and Ammo Weapon Choice Basic Loadout Bring The Right Kit Weapons and Aim The Second Step: Knowing Your Weapons an Aiming and Weapon Control Experiments in Factory ADS and Point Fire Weight, Movement and Stances Weight Movement Stances Combat: AI The Third Step: Real Targets Tagged and Cursed Stay safe Caution, Patience, and a Cool Head Are V Never Give Up Listen Carefully If You Think You Heard Something, You Di Cautious, But Never Passive Peaker Advantage If You Decide to Stay Still, Don't Move! Fighting the AI Don’t Re-Peek! Granada! Don’t be afraid to run Loot Looting Types of Loot and Where to Find It Too much loot! Simultanous Actions Interrupting Actions Combat: PvP The Fourth Step: Time to Get Serious So Many Deaths Your First Raid Timing and Map Flow Your First Loot Your First Kills Primary Objective: Survive Wrapping it up Now It’s Your Turn Appendix How to Improve Further Find You Pace and Playstile Time Management Moneymaking When You Die, You Lose Everything Know Your Enemies Caution, Patience, and a Cool Head Are Vital Weapons in EFT Learn to move with care and caution from the very beginning. This way, when you engage in PvP, you'll already be accustomed to it. Otherwise, you risk developing "bad habits" by relying on the predictability of AI, only to become an easy target in raids against real players. Another critical element is keeping a cool head . EFT constantly keeps you on edge , as danger can strike from unexpected angles at any moment. During fights, the pressure can be intense. If you panic , you're likely to make fatal mistakes , lose control, and miss the crucial actions needed to survive. Staying calm under pressure isn't something innate—it’s a skill you can develop with practice. As mentioned earlier, Tagged and Cursed mode is an excellent way to build this resilience. Another method is simply raiding frequently , exposing yourself to high-pressure situations, and learning to manage anxiety and fear. Over time, you'll improve your ability to stay composed, avoid losing your temper, and reduce mistakes under stress . Next: Never Give Up comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment.

Read the latest news about Escape from Tarkov community. Trends, reactions, fun stuff from the EFT community. EFT Community THE TARKOV CENTRAL News Tips & Tricks & Bugs Deep-Dives Game Features Resources Arena Community TTC Blog EFT Tutorial Latest Articles on the EFT Community Nikita Interview on Tarkov, Arena, and the Game's Soul This is a report on Nikita's interview by Null1k on his Twitch channel dated 1st of April 2025. Apr 13 11 min read Tarkov.community: Player Power is Shaping the Future of Escape from Tarkov! Tarkov.community lets players directly shape Tarkov’s future, voting on updates and bugs and making game dev truly collaborative! Mar 14 4 min read Patch 0.16 Wipe Drama - UPDATED The recent Wipe brought the expected new features, but also some technical difficulties. As is often the case, the servers were... Dec 27, 2024 6 min read TarkovTV 31.10.24: News + Halloween Event The recent TarkovTV stream on October 31 gave Escape from Tarkov fans a unique chance to hear directly from Battlestate Games’ head,... Nov 1, 2024 4 min read Inside the Mind of Nikita Buyanov: A Deep Dive into Escape from Tarkov and Beyond Nikita Buyanov, the creator and head of Battlestate Games, recently gave an extensive interview to the Russian YouTube channel , where he... Oct 16, 2024 44 min read Nikita Buyanov Discusses the Future of Escape from Tarkov at TwitchCon San Diego At TwitchCon San Diego 2024, gaming enthusiasts gathered to hear from Nikita Buyanov, the founder and lead developer of Battlestate... Oct 1, 2024 6 min read Duping, or not duping, this is the question. The EFT community is on high alert over potential duping exploits that could destroy the game's economy through the Flea Market. Let’s... Sep 19, 2024 2 min read What's wrong with room 220? Skier's quest Chemical - Part 2 has been creating a bit of confusion in the community as it seems that the quest was (temporarily)... Sep 18, 2024 2 min read

Explore the ultimate Escape from Tarkov Tutorial and Guide to Choose your path in Escape from Tarkov. Master your skills and Choose your path in Escape from Tarkov. EFT Tutorial and Guide THE TARKOV CENTRAL News Tips & Tricks & Bugs Deep-Dives Game Features Resources Arena Community TTC Blog EFT Tutorial Intro EFT Tutorial A beginner guide to EFT Just a Few More Words Before We Begin! Choices What is Escape from Tarkov? Choose Your Own Path SCAV or PMC? PvP or PvE? Solo or Team? USEC or BEAR? Where Am I? Your First Objective: Extraction Spawn Points and Extraction Points Just follow the waypoint! Where Am I? Learn maps one at a time Which Map Should I Start With? Exploration Map Knowledge The First Step: Practice Mode Ready, set, go Exploration Trying Out Missions Loadout, Damage, Health The Right Gear Health & Injuries Food & Drinks Damage, Armor and Ammo Weapon Choice Basic Loadout Bring The Right Kit Weapons and Aim The Second Step: Knowing Your Weapons an Aiming and Weapon Control Experiments in Factory ADS and Point Fire Weight, Movement and Stances Weight Movement Stances Combat: AI The Third Step: Real Targets Tagged and Cursed Stay safe Caution, Patience, and a Cool Head Are V Never Give Up Listen Carefully If You Think You Heard Something, You Di Cautious, But Never Passive Peaker Advantage If You Decide to Stay Still, Don't Move! Fighting the AI Don’t Re-Peek! Granada! Don’t be afraid to run Loot Looting Types of Loot and Where to Find It Too much loot! Simultanous Actions Interrupting Actions Combat: PvP The Fourth Step: Time to Get Serious So Many Deaths Your First Raid Timing and Map Flow Your First Loot Your First Kills Primary Objective: Survive Wrapping it up Now It’s Your Turn Appendix How to Improve Further Find You Pace and Playstile Time Management Moneymaking When You Die, You Lose Everything Know Your Enemies Choose Your Own Path Escape from Tarkov is a unique game for many reasons that you’ll discover as you play, but one of my favorite aspects is the freedom it gives players to choose their playstyle and path in the game. Being an unfinished project and with the full questline not yet available, we don’t know exactly what the game will be like upon its final release . Nonetheless, I believe that even after the game's release, players will retain significant freedom in how they choose to play. Afterall, I think that what makes every raid unique in EFT is exactly this variety in playstiles, that interacting with eachother, create an infinte number of combinations. The Race Many players love the competitive aspect of the game, which is currently centered around the race that begins with each profile wipe. Wipes create a recurring cycle where all players start from level 1 and race to level up faster than others to gain a competitive advantage in terms of equipment, weapons, money, and skills, ultimately striving to prevail over others. Living Tarkov While the competitive race appeals to many, others prefer to immerse themselves in "living" the survival experience that Escape from Tarkov offers. These players focus on its intricate landscapes, amidst the chaos, and simply in the game’s deeply immersive world. For them, Tarkov is less about victory and more about the journey —discovering hidden treasures, mastering the terrain, and crafting their own stories of survival and resilience. Playstyles and Freedom Players who adopt a less competitive approach can still enjoy the game and hold their own against more competitive players with better gear or more playtime. Escape from Tarkov rewards not only in-game skills and equipment but also knowledge of the terrain, cleverness , and patience , allowing careful and strategic players to outsmart and "outplay" even those with superior skill and equipment. Some players lean towards a more role-playing (RP) experience, creating their own versions of the game with self-imposed rules to make it even more challenging . For example, some play without ever using the Flea Market. Some players choose to be completely peaceful , aiming never to kill anyone—whether AI or other players. Others have turned themselves into war reporters, documenting the conflict by interviewing PMC and Scav characters . VoIP and Interaction In this context, VoIP has been a glorious addition to Escape from Tarkov , offering endless possibilities for interaction with other players : from agreeing to avoid conflicts, to making friends, just for chatting or to form alliances, to deceiving and betraying, distracting opponents, or pushing them to talk in order to better pinpoint their position and execute them. Economy and Modding There are also players who focus heavily—or even exclusively—on the game's economy, buying and reselling items, ammunition, and equipment on the Flea Market. For them, the thrill of profit and strategic trading is as rewarding as combat or exploration (if not more). Additionally, many players are passionate about weapon modding and spend a lot of time in game trying to create the ultimate meta gun, or just the best looking, or the ultimate meme gun. The Timmy, The Chad and The Rat In Escape from Tarkov, players often categorize different playstyles using community-defined archetypes. The Timmy: A new or inexperienced player, often under-geared and unfamiliar with the game’s mechanics. They tend to play cautiously but lack the skill or knowledge to navigate high-risk situations effectively. Timmies are typically seen running basic gear, avoiding fights, and looting whatever they can find. The term is often used endearingly, as many players start as Timmies before evolving into other playstyles. The Chad: An aggressive, highly skilled, and well-equipped player who seeks out PvP fights. They run expensive gear, move with confidence, and actively push engagements rather than avoiding them. Chads are known for their excellent aim, fast reflexes, and tactical movement, often dominating less experienced players or those who play defensively. Their playstyle is high-risk, high-reward, as they frequently engage in intense battles. The Rat: A player who avoids direct combat and adopts an extremely passive and opportunistic strategy. Rather than actively seeking loot or fighting enemies head-on, the Rat stays hidden in corners or dark areas for extended periods, waiting for other players to pass by so they can ambush them with minimal risk. This behavior is often seen as cowardly or unsportsmanlike, as Rats exploit the element of surprise to get easy kills without engaging in fair fights. While some players consider it a legitimate survival tactic, the community generally uses the term in a negative sense (especially those who fall victims of their traps). Each of these playstyles contributes to Tarkov’s dynamic and unpredictable nature, making encounters with other players varied and intense. There is no “intended way” to play EFT No one can tell you that you’re playing it wrong , as long as it doesn’t involve exploiting or cheating. Choose your own path, and good luck! 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Discover expert tips in our Escape from Tarkov Tutorial and Guide. Learn why 'your first objective is extraction' and master extraction strategies now! EFT Tutorial and Guide THE TARKOV CENTRAL News Tips & Tricks & Bugs Deep-Dives Game Features Resources Arena Community TTC Blog EFT Tutorial Intro EFT Tutorial A beginner guide to EFT Just a Few More Words Before We Begin! Choices What is Escape from Tarkov? Choose Your Own Path SCAV or PMC? PvP or PvE? Solo or Team? USEC or BEAR? Where Am I? Your First Objective: Extraction Spawn Points and Extraction Points Just follow the waypoint! Where Am I? Learn maps one at a time Which Map Should I Start With? Exploration Map Knowledge The First Step: Practice Mode Ready, set, go Exploration Trying Out Missions Loadout, Damage, Health The Right Gear Health & Injuries Food & Drinks Damage, Armor and Ammo Weapon Choice Basic Loadout Bring The Right Kit Weapons and Aim The Second Step: Knowing Your Weapons an Aiming and Weapon Control Experiments in Factory ADS and Point Fire Weight, Movement and Stances Weight Movement Stances Combat: AI The Third Step: Real Targets Tagged and Cursed Stay safe Caution, Patience, and a Cool Head Are V Never Give Up Listen Carefully If You Think You Heard Something, You Di Cautious, But Never Passive Peaker Advantage If You Decide to Stay Still, Don't Move! Fighting the AI Don’t Re-Peek! Granada! Don’t be afraid to run Loot Looting Types of Loot and Where to Find It Too much loot! Simultanous Actions Interrupting Actions Combat: PvP The Fourth Step: Time to Get Serious So Many Deaths Your First Raid Timing and Map Flow Your First Loot Your First Kills Primary Objective: Survive Wrapping it up Now It’s Your Turn Appendix How to Improve Further Find You Pace and Playstile Time Management Moneymaking When You Die, You Lose Everything Know Your Enemies Your First Objective: Extraction Escape from Tarkov offers a wealth of activities , including surviving, fighting, finding weapons and gear, gathering food, collecting valuable loot to sell, upgrading your hideout, completing tasks for traders, and making money through trading on the flea market. You’ll also have many actions to perform during a raid , such as navigating, spotting enemies, making tactical choices, healing, eating, drinking, looting, reloading, filling your mags and—most importantly—surviving. You need to become familiar with every aspect of the game and each action it entails. Experience will help you learn the routines that allow you to focus on the essentials . EFT isn’t a game that offers instant gratification—in fact, you’ll likely experience more frustration at first. It’s a game that requires patience and dedication, but in return, it delivers some of the most intense emotions and satisfaction that a game can offer. Your first goal is to learn how to enter a raid and extract without getting killed , using one of the designated extraction points within the time limit. If you get killed or run out of time, you’ll lose everything . But if you survive, you’ll get a well deserved dopamine hit and enjoy the rewards of your loot! Next: Spawn Points and Extraction Points comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment.

Learn news about Escape from Tarkov Arena. Articles and updates about the Tarkov spin-off that everyone loves. Escape From Tarkov: Arena THE TARKOV CENTRAL News Tips & Tricks & Bugs Deep-Dives Game Features Resources Arena Community TTC Blog EFT Tutorial Latest EFT: Arena Articles EFT: Arena Patch 0.2.8.0: Now Your Team is Always BLUE! Patch 0.2.8.0 for Escape from Tarkov: Arena makes several crucial improvements to Escape from Tarkov: Arena, addressing key issues like... Mar 13 3 min read EFT: Arena - Patch 0.2.2.0 Highlights The new patch 0.2.2.0 brings fresh content and key improvements to Escape from Tarkov: Arena, enhancing both gameplay and strategic... Nov 7, 2024 3 min read New EFT & Arena Roadmap (updated after TwitchCom) On September 20th, BSG released a new roadmap for the end of 2024, highlighting several exciting features that could potentially have a... Sep 20, 2024 3 min read EFT: Arena Free Weekend! Battlestate Games has announced that from the 21st to the 23rd of September, Escape From Tarkov: Arena will be free to play for... Sep 18, 2024 2 min read Protect your reputation! Stop playing Arena (for now) - [UPDATED 25/9/24] While BSG has acknowledged the reputation bug and claims to have implemented a fix, the problem remains for a significant portion of the... Sep 14, 2024 3 min read

Explore THE TARKOV CENTRAL for the latest Escape from Tarkov news and updates, info, tips, and deep dives on Escape from Tarkov. Learn how to play with our tutorial and guide. Live Updates Wed 09.4.2025 - Patch 0.16.5.5 for Escape from Tarkov Installed 28.03.2025 - 15% discount on all account expansions until 30.03.2025 27.03.2025 - In-game event "The Λabyrinth" has begun Thu 26.12.24 - IT'S A NEW BEGINNING! Escape from Tarkov PvP servers have been wiped live updates scroll to left button live updates scroll to right button THE TARKOV CENTRAL Your go-to source for the latest news, guides, analysis and resources for Escape from Tarkov Help! I am new to Tarkov. Follow the EFT Tutorial News Tips & Tricks & Bugs Deep-Dives Game Features Resources Arena Community TTC Blog EFT Tutorial Search The Tarkov Central Welcome to The Tarkov Central, your go-to source for the latest news and insightful analysis on Escape From Tarkov. 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Explore our Escpe from Tarkov Tutorial and Guide to discover types of loot and where to find it. Enhance your gaming skills with our EFT Tutorial and Guide now! EFT Tutorial and Guide THE TARKOV CENTRAL News Tips & Tricks & Bugs Deep-Dives Game Features Resources Arena Community TTC Blog EFT Tutorial Intro EFT Tutorial A beginner guide to EFT Just a Few More Words Before We Begin! Choices What is Escape from Tarkov? Choose Your Own Path SCAV or PMC? PvP or PvE? Solo or Team? USEC or BEAR? Where Am I? Your First Objective: Extraction Spawn Points and Extraction Points Just follow the waypoint! Where Am I? Learn maps one at a time Which Map Should I Start With? Exploration Map Knowledge The First Step: Practice Mode Ready, set, go Exploration Trying Out Missions Loadout, Damage, Health The Right Gear Health & Injuries Food & Drinks Damage, Armor and Ammo Weapon Choice Basic Loadout Bring The Right Kit Weapons and Aim The Second Step: Knowing Your Weapons an Aiming and Weapon Control Experiments in Factory ADS and Point Fire Weight, Movement and Stances Weight Movement Stances Combat: AI The Third Step: Real Targets Tagged and Cursed Stay safe Caution, Patience, and a Cool Head Are V Never Give Up Listen Carefully If You Think You Heard Something, You Di Cautious, But Never Passive Peaker Advantage If You Decide to Stay Still, Don't Move! Fighting the AI Don’t Re-Peek! Granada! Don’t be afraid to run Loot Looting Types of Loot and Where to Find It Too much loot! Simultanous Actions Interrupting Actions Combat: PvP The Fourth Step: Time to Get Serious So Many Deaths Your First Raid Timing and Map Flow Your First Loot Your First Kills Primary Objective: Survive Wrapping it up Now It’s Your Turn Appendix How to Improve Further Find You Pace and Playstile Time Management Moneymaking When You Die, You Lose Everything Know Your Enemies Types of Loot and Where to Find It Loot in EFT is divided into categories: barter items, gear, weapon parts & mods, weapons, ammo, provisions, medication, keys, info items, special equipment, maps, money, quest items. You can check the complete list on the EFT Wiki page about Loot . Certain containers or rooms contain only specific types of loot. For example, a “med bag” will have only medical items or materials for crafting medical supplies . Other containers can hold a wide variety of loot. This includes sports bags , jackets , and hidden cashes , which may contain a broader range of items, including rare and valuable ones. Often, logic can guide you to the loot you need. Pharmacies in Streets of Tarkov have medicines, restaurants stock food and drinks, as do supermarkets. Other times, experience or external maps can help you locate loot. Medicines in Streets of Tarkov, for example, are not only found in pharmacies but also in certain rooms of buildings, inside med bags, or placed on furniture or floors. Knowing loot locations is crucial , whether for finding quest items, upgrading your hideout, or dealing with emergencies during a raid. For example, if you didn’t bring food and your energy is depleting, knowing where to find it quickly can be a lifesaver . Similarly, if you’re injured and out of medkits, knowing where to find medical supplies could mean the difference between life and death. Note: Patch 0.16 introduced a pretty big change by introducing the rule by which now to upgrade your hideout you need FIR (Found In Raid) items . Read the article I wrote about this for info, tips and a greatly useful videos made by Pestily and Gigabeef on where to find the loot you need! Next: Too much loot! comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment.

Learn to survive in Tarkov with our comprehensive Escape from Tarkov Tutorial and Guide. Discover essential strategies and tips to learn to survive in Tarkov today! EFT Tutorial and Guide THE TARKOV CENTRAL News Tips & Tricks & Bugs Deep-Dives Game Features Resources Arena Community TTC Blog EFT Tutorial Intro EFT Tutorial A beginner guide to EFT Just a Few More Words Before We Begin! Choices What is Escape from Tarkov? Choose Your Own Path SCAV or PMC? PvP or PvE? Solo or Team? USEC or BEAR? Where Am I? Your First Objective: Extraction Spawn Points and Extraction Points Just follow the waypoint! Where Am I? Learn maps one at a time Which Map Should I Start With? Exploration Map Knowledge The First Step: Practice Mode Ready, set, go Exploration Trying Out Missions Loadout, Damage, Health The Right Gear Health & Injuries Food & Drinks Damage, Armor and Ammo Weapon Choice Basic Loadout Bring The Right Kit Weapons and Aim The Second Step: Knowing Your Weapons an Aiming and Weapon Control Experiments in Factory ADS and Point Fire Weight, Movement and Stances Weight Movement Stances Combat: AI The Third Step: Real Targets Tagged and Cursed Stay safe Caution, Patience, and a Cool Head Are V Never Give Up Listen Carefully If You Think You Heard Something, You Di Cautious, But Never Passive Peaker Advantage If You Decide to Stay Still, Don't Move! Fighting the AI Don’t Re-Peek! Granada! Don’t be afraid to run Loot Looting Types of Loot and Where to Find It Too much loot! Simultanous Actions Interrupting Actions Combat: PvP The Fourth Step: Time to Get Serious So Many Deaths Your First Raid Timing and Map Flow Your First Loot Your First Kills Primary Objective: Survive Wrapping it up Now It’s Your Turn Appendix How to Improve Further Find You Pace and Playstile Time Management Moneymaking When You Die, You Lose Everything Know Your Enemies Primary Objective: Survive Always remember that, with rare exceptions, the main goal of every raid is survival . So choose your actions carefully. If you spot an enemy, consider whether it’s truly worth engaging—are you in a position of advantage, and are you ready? If you’re not well-positioned, if the enemy isn’t alone, or if you’re already injured or low on ammo, avoiding or escaping from a fight is never a bad choice . As I’ve said, honour matters little in Escape from Tarkov. What counts is survival and making it out alive . Surviving means you get to keep the loot you’ve collected and the gear you have equipped, earn more experience points, and complete missions that require you to survive the raid. Dying can mean losing everything you’re carrying, as well as the time spent completing a mission and everything you’ve done in that raid. Of course, if you’ve completed a mission that doesn’t require you to survive, and you don’t have valuable loot or irreplaceable gear, you might decide to go full Rambo and dive into some PvP action—for the thrill, the fun and practice. Next: Now It’s Your Turn comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment.

Learn how to survive in Tarkov. Find combat tactics and tricks for Escape from Tarkov in our comprehensive tutorial and guide. EFT Tutorial and Guide THE TARKOV CENTRAL News Tips & Tricks & Bugs Deep-Dives Game Features Resources Arena Community TTC Blog EFT Tutorial Intro EFT Tutorial A beginner guide to EFT Just a Few More Words Before We Begin! Choices What is Escape from Tarkov? Choose Your Own Path SCAV or PMC? PvP or PvE? Solo or Team? USEC or BEAR? Where Am I? Your First Objective: Extraction Spawn Points and Extraction Points Just follow the waypoint! Where Am I? Learn maps one at a time Which Map Should I Start With? Exploration Map Knowledge The First Step: Practice Mode Ready, set, go Exploration Trying Out Missions Loadout, Damage, Health The Right Gear Health & Injuries Food & Drinks Damage, Armor and Ammo Weapon Choice Basic Loadout Bring The Right Kit Weapons and Aim The Second Step: Knowing Your Weapons an Aiming and Weapon Control Experiments in Factory ADS and Point Fire Weight, Movement and Stances Weight Movement Stances Combat: AI The Third Step: Real Targets Tagged and Cursed Stay safe Caution, Patience, and a Cool Head Are V Never Give Up Listen Carefully If You Think You Heard Something, You Di Cautious, But Never Passive Peaker Advantage If You Decide to Stay Still, Don't Move! Fighting the AI Don’t Re-Peek! Granada! Don’t be afraid to run Loot Looting Types of Loot and Where to Find It Too much loot! Simultanous Actions Interrupting Actions Combat: PvP The Fourth Step: Time to Get Serious So Many Deaths Your First Raid Timing and Map Flow Your First Loot Your First Kills Primary Objective: Survive Wrapping it up Now It’s Your Turn Appendix How to Improve Further Find You Pace and Playstile Time Management Moneymaking When You Die, You Lose Everything Know Your Enemies Stay safe In the beginning, combat may feel quite challenging . Don’t get discouraged. We’ve all been there—it’s just a matter of practice and getting used to it. Try to move quietly and stay in cover , leaning out to check if the area is clear before advancing. If you spot an enemy, try to take them out before they notice you. When exposing yourself in the open to check for enemies or investigate a noise, never stand still. Keep moving—side to side or circle-strafing —to make yourself a harder target. This is especially effective against snipers, whether AI or players. Avoid running unless it’s necessary (e.g. you have to cross an open area with no cover) or you’re sure no one is nearby. Even in Practice Mode, where there are no real players, AI can still be dangerous, and sometimes they can shoot with deadly accuracy if they detect you. Also, remember that when you run, you can’t shoot , as your weapon is lowered. In some situations, however, running is essential—like when you’re crossing open ground under enemy fire. The faster you move, the harder it will be for enemies (even AI) to hit you. If you suddenly come under fire, remember the right reaction: run for cover . Never stop to turn around and figure out who’s shooting or where they are. Standing still out in the open is the fastest way to get killed. Next: Caution, Patience, and a Cool Head Are Vital Weapons in EFT comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment.

Discover how to improve further in Escape from Tarkov. Learn strategies and tips with The Tarkov Central EFT Tutorial. EFT Tutorial and Guide THE TARKOV CENTRAL News Tips & Tricks & Bugs Deep-Dives Game Features Resources Arena Community TTC Blog EFT Tutorial Intro EFT Tutorial A beginner guide to EFT Just a Few More Words Before We Begin! Choices What is Escape from Tarkov? Choose Your Own Path SCAV or PMC? PvP or PvE? Solo or Team? USEC or BEAR? Where Am I? Your First Objective: Extraction Spawn Points and Extraction Points Just follow the waypoint! Where Am I? Learn maps one at a time Which Map Should I Start With? Exploration Map Knowledge The First Step: Practice Mode Ready, set, go Exploration Trying Out Missions Loadout, Damage, Health The Right Gear Health & Injuries Food & Drinks Damage, Armor and Ammo Weapon Choice Basic Loadout Bring The Right Kit Weapons and Aim The Second Step: Knowing Your Weapons an Aiming and Weapon Control Experiments in Factory ADS and Point Fire Weight, Movement and Stances Weight Movement Stances Combat: AI The Third Step: Real Targets Tagged and Cursed Stay safe Caution, Patience, and a Cool Head Are V Never Give Up Listen Carefully If You Think You Heard Something, You Di Cautious, But Never Passive Peaker Advantage If You Decide to Stay Still, Don't Move! Fighting the AI Don’t Re-Peek! Granada! Don’t be afraid to run Loot Looting Types of Loot and Where to Find It Too much loot! Simultanous Actions Interrupting Actions Combat: PvP The Fourth Step: Time to Get Serious So Many Deaths Your First Raid Timing and Map Flow Your First Loot Your First Kills Primary Objective: Survive Wrapping it up Now It’s Your Turn Appendix How to Improve Further Find You Pace and Playstile Time Management Moneymaking When You Die, You Lose Everything Know Your Enemies How to Improve Further You have completed the tutorial I prepared, now what? As stated in the previous chapter’s title, now it’s your turn to improve by practicing and learning more and more about Escape from Tarkov. Here are some tips. Combat Practice The only way to truly get better at combat and survive raids is to do as many as possible . However, to earn money, financially support your character, and improve your hideout, you need to extract successfully with your loot. This will lead you to play conservatively , avoiding fights and dangers. There is nothing wrong in playing safe and avoid or even flee from fights. It's part of the game. Playing this way, though, will reduce your combat opportunities , especially against other players in PvP. You might even go through entire raids without encountering a single enemy player. I realized that this slowed down my learning and improvement, so I recommend keeping your combat skills sharp in three ways: Running raids in Practice Mode against AI while playing more aggressively. Using budget kits or gear looted from Scavs and playing aggressively, actively seeking fights with other players. This is the only real way to improve your skills and tactics. Playing on Factory , a small, condensed map where encounters with other players are frequent. If you have it, playing the PvE mode , where the presence of AI PMCs means facing more challenging AI enemies than regular Scavs. If you have it, playing Escape from Tarkov: Arena —while its gameplay differs from EFT’s core experience by focusing on pure, fast-paced combat in small maps, it is an excellent way to train your fighting skills. Additionally, playing EFT: Arena allows you to earn money, level up your character in EFT, and improve their skills. Reviewing Your Actions One common and useful tip—one that I also found valuable—is recording your raids and watching them later . Alternatively, you can enable the feature that saves the last few minutes of gameplay for review. Watching your raids is extremely instructive because it helps you understand where you made mistakes and how your opponent outplayed you . You’ll notice things you missed in the heat of the moment and mentally map out strategies to improve in future fights and avoid repeating the same errors (which you’ll probably still make for a while, but over time, you’ll learn to minimize them). Information and Learning I have been playing EFT for almost four years, and I still learn something new every day . That’s why I enjoy gathering information and writing articles and guides—hoping to help others learn and stay updated. But this also means that, much like in real life, you never truly stop learning in EFT. While playing, I often come across someone using a trick that surprises me. Reading threads and posts on Reddit, I constantly discover new things. Watching videos and streams on YouTube helps me uncover aspects of the game I hadn’t noticed before. So I encourage you to do the same: First and foremost, keep visiting The Tarkov Central , where I aim to publish something interesting every day, along with updates on everything related to EFT, its community, and the developers. In particular, check the Tips & Tricks & Bugs , the Game Features and the Deep-Dives sections. Plus the News page to stay updated about the game. Follow YouTube creators and streamers who provide valuable content , such as Pestily (great to learn general info about EFT) , Gigabeef (deep-dives about guns modding and game mechanics) , Axel_tv, Airwingmarine (news about EFT) , NoGenerals , JesseKazam , DeadlySlob ,Glorious_E , SheefGG and DesmondPilak . Additionally, some lesser-known but still informative and engaging creators include SoloReserveOnly (who plays almost exclusively on Reserve, making him an excellent resource for learning that map), Sleek , and MaskedFPS (both of whom play solo and have a calm playstyle, making their content great for learning). Check out Reddit subreddit r/EscapefromTarkov , where you can always find interesting posts and info about EFT. I get a lot of useful info and cues from Reddit, so I think it's a great source. But don’t let toxic posts discourage you —many people only focus on complaints, criticizing the developers, and pointing out the game’s flaws rather than appreciating its merits. No doubts EFT has flaws, cheaters, bugs, etc., but IMO it's still one of the best games ever. Keep in mind angry/disappointed/snoflakes always complain, while happy people don't post much on Reddit and just play the game! Once I almost stopped playing because of the negativity absorbed on Reddit, so be careful. There is another subreddit, r/Tarkov , but that's less moderated. Unfortunately, this sometimes means there’s more toxicity. So read, grab the useful info — but don’t get intoxicated! Improve Your Aim f you struggle to hit your targets, or even if you do but want to improve, I suggest two things: Learn about mouse sensitivity, DPI, and Polling Rate settings. You may be using a sensitivity or DPI setting that’s too high, which can negatively affect accuracy. Also, a high Polling Rate is crucial for reducing input latency and increasing precision. When I started playing EFT I had a cheap mouse and when I changed it with a better one, with a higher Polling Rate, the improvement in my aiming was huge. Try aim training programs like Aimlabs , which you can get for free on Steam. I used it when I first started playing Escape from Tarkov, and within a few days, I saw a significant improvement. It also helps you identify where your skills are lacking. My biggest weakness was tracking—I could land the first shot, but keeping my aim on a moving target was my biggest challenge. Now, I’m much better at it. Play With More Experienced Players Due to its complexity and steep learning curve, BSG has implemented the Sherpa Program , where volunteer players participate in teaching newcomers or those struggling to progress. Another alternative is to join Discord servers and find people to play with. You might come across some unpleasant individuals, but it's usually easy to find helpful and friendly experienced players willing to assist. You can try the Official Discord server or servers hosted by streamers such as Pestily or JesseKazam. Finding other inexperienced players to share defeats and noobness with can also help ease frustration . Learning together through failure—while laughing about it—can make the experience more enjoyable. You can also check the r/EFT_LFG subreddit to find players or group of players to play with , have fun and learn from others. Be Patient and Resilient As we’ve already discussed, playing and improving in EFT requires persistence and determination. This applies to many things in life, and I assure you that if you stay committed, your progress will come. Soon, you’ll surprise yourself by executing strategies and winning fights in ways you never expected—all because of the experience, learning and practice you’ve built over time. Next: The Fourth Step: Time to Get Serious comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment.

Discover what is Escape from Tarkov with our detailed EFT Tutorial and Guide. Learn tips, strategies, and insights to master the game. EFT Tutorial and Guide THE TARKOV CENTRAL News Tips & Tricks & Bugs Deep-Dives Game Features Resources Arena Community TTC Blog EFT Tutorial Intro EFT Tutorial A beginner guide to EFT Just a Few More Words Before We Begin! Choices What is Escape from Tarkov? Choose Your Own Path SCAV or PMC? PvP or PvE? Solo or Team? USEC or BEAR? Where Am I? Your First Objective: Extraction Spawn Points and Extraction Points Just follow the waypoint! Where Am I? Learn maps one at a time Which Map Should I Start With? Exploration Map Knowledge The First Step: Practice Mode Ready, set, go Exploration Trying Out Missions Loadout, Damage, Health The Right Gear Health & Injuries Food & Drinks Damage, Armor and Ammo Weapon Choice Basic Loadout Bring The Right Kit Weapons and Aim The Second Step: Knowing Your Weapons an Aiming and Weapon Control Experiments in Factory ADS and Point Fire Weight, Movement and Stances Weight Movement Stances Combat: AI The Third Step: Real Targets Tagged and Cursed Stay safe Caution, Patience, and a Cool Head Are V Never Give Up Listen Carefully If You Think You Heard Something, You Di Cautious, But Never Passive Peaker Advantage If You Decide to Stay Still, Don't Move! Fighting the AI Don’t Re-Peek! Granada! Don’t be afraid to run Loot Looting Types of Loot and Where to Find It Too much loot! Simultanous Actions Interrupting Actions Combat: PvP The Fourth Step: Time to Get Serious So Many Deaths Your First Raid Timing and Map Flow Your First Loot Your First Kills Primary Objective: Survive Wrapping it up Now It’s Your Turn Appendix How to Improve Further Find You Pace and Playstile Time Management Moneymaking When You Die, You Lose Everything Know Your Enemies What is Escape from Tarkov? Escape from Tarkov is a hardcore and realistic online first-person mil-sim extraction shooter with action RPG and MMO features, developed by the Russian studio Battlestate Games (BSG) . Set in the fictional Norvinsk region on the border between Russia and Europe, the game immerses players in an area devastated by conflict between two private military companies (PMCs): United Security (USEC) and the Battle Encounter Assault Regiment (BEAR). The Lore The lore behind EFT is not fully disclosed , as the game, still in beta, does not yet allow players to access quests related to the main storyline. What we know so far is that the Norvinsk region has been isolated by a military blockade to prevent the conflict between the factions from spreading to other regions, or possibly to the entire world. The conflict involves two key groups: USEC , hired by the mysterious company Terra Group , which is conducting dubious experiments and research possibly linked to biological and nuclear warfare, and BEAR , a paramilitary organization hired by the Russian government to investigate and halt Terra Group's activities. Adding to the chaos, an EMP explosion , referred to as "The Blue Fire " by the locals and worshipped by a mysterious faction known as the Cultists, devastated the region. While the exact origins of the explosion remain unclear, many suspect it to be the result of secretive and advanced experimental technologies tied to Terra Group's shadowy operations. The EMP rendered most electrical and electronic devices inoperable, plunging the region into further isolation and disorder. This dire situation has caused part of the local population to turn into scavengers, known as Scavs , who roam the area in search of food, resources, and weapons, often resorting to violence to survive. Alongside the Scavs are the USEC and BEAR PMCs (private military contractors) who have become trapped in Norvinsk. With no external support and abandoned by their respective organizations, they are no longer following their original orders and are now focused solely on surviving . Consequently, in addition to scavenging for resources and equipment abandoned throughout the Norvinsk region, they have also started to accept quests and tasks from local dealers . These dealers seem to have access to vital resources and equipment necessary for survival, though their methods of obtaining these supplies remain mysterious. For (much) more info about the lore of Tarkov you can check EUL Gaming YouTube channel . The Gameplay Players participate in "raids," where they navigate expansive maps to scavenge for valuable loot, engage in combat with other players and AI-controlled enemies, complete quests , and strive to reach extraction points to escape to their hideout or transit to other zones. EFT emphasizes realism through detailed weapon customization, complex health management systems, and realistic ballistics. A distinctive feature is the high-stakes nature of gameplay : if a player dies during a raid, they lose all the equipment and items they brought in or collected, unless they have insured their gear and it remains unclaimed by others. EFT also features an RPG-like skill system , allowing for character progression. Unlike many games, there are no skill points to assign. The skills progress organically by performing actions related to them (e.g., you increase your Strength skill by running while overweight). Beyond raids, players can enhance their "Hideout", an underground shelter that provides various in-game benefits and crafting opportunities. The game also offers a dynamic economy , allowing players to trade with NPC merchants and other players through a Flea Market. Quests from traders provide objectives that, when completed, increase trader loyalty and unlock new items and crafting recipes. Escape from Tarkov is renowned for its steep learning curve and intense, immersive gameplay, appealing to players seeking a challenging and realistic shooter experience. The challenge that EFT poses for players is intentional, and it’s what makes the game frustrating on one hand, but extremely satisfying and capable of delivering emotions that other games simply can't offer to those who, after studying its features and mechanics and improving their combat and survival skills, manage to succeed in their raids . Beta Testing EFT is still in beta (and has been for the past eight years). This has sparked controversy , especially considering the price of the more expensive editions. While this is certainly an unusual situation, it’s also important to take into account Battlestate Games’ history and the development of EFT. The game is extremely engaging, and there is no competitor in the gaming industry that has managed to replicate the sensations and emotions that EFT offers players. Moreover, it is a game that people either love or hate, and those who love it often end up playing for thousands of hours —something that very few, if any, games, even more expensive ones, can offer. However, EFT still has bugs and limitations . Additionally, its content, though vast, is still incomplete , as the main storyline and its related quests are still missing. While the game does feature a huge number of quests, they are technically all side quests. Furthermore, the final map—intended to allow players to truly Escape from Tarkov once the full storyline is implemented—is also still absent. Release Date After a long period of uncertainty regarding the release date—and following hints from BSG head Nikita Buyanov’s social media posts suggesting a Q2 2025 launch—in the April 2025 Tarkov TV episode, Nikita confirmed that Escape from Tarkov will be released this year. The official release date will be announced before the end of Q2 2025, meaning by the end of June. 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Learn what peaker advantage is and how to win fights using it in EFT. Discover how to take advantage of peaker advantage to win fights in Escape from Tarkov. EFT Tutorial and Guide THE TARKOV CENTRAL News Tips & Tricks & Bugs Deep-Dives Game Features Resources Arena Community TTC Blog EFT Tutorial Intro EFT Tutorial A beginner guide to EFT Just a Few More Words Before We Begin! Choices What is Escape from Tarkov? Choose Your Own Path SCAV or PMC? PvP or PvE? Solo or Team? USEC or BEAR? Where Am I? Your First Objective: Extraction Spawn Points and Extraction Points Just follow the waypoint! Where Am I? Learn maps one at a time Which Map Should I Start With? Exploration Map Knowledge The First Step: Practice Mode Ready, set, go Exploration Trying Out Missions Loadout, Damage, Health The Right Gear Health & Injuries Food & Drinks Damage, Armor and Ammo Weapon Choice Basic Loadout Bring The Right Kit Weapons and Aim The Second Step: Knowing Your Weapons an Aiming and Weapon Control Experiments in Factory ADS and Point Fire Weight, Movement and Stances Weight Movement Stances Combat: AI The Third Step: Real Targets Tagged and Cursed Stay safe Caution, Patience, and a Cool Head Are V Never Give Up Listen Carefully If You Think You Heard Something, You Di Cautious, But Never Passive Peaker Advantage If You Decide to Stay Still, Don't Move! Fighting the AI Don’t Re-Peek! Granada! Don’t be afraid to run Loot Looting Types of Loot and Where to Find It Too much loot! Simultanous Actions Interrupting Actions Combat: PvP The Fourth Step: Time to Get Serious So Many Deaths Your First Raid Timing and Map Flow Your First Loot Your First Kills Primary Objective: Survive Wrapping it up Now It’s Your Turn Appendix How to Improve Further Find You Pace and Playstile Time Management Moneymaking When You Die, You Lose Everything Know Your Enemies Peaker Advantage The disadvantage of staying still for too long also stems from the fact that the one who takes the initiative has both a tactical and technical advantage . Consider a situation where you’re waiting behind a corner after hearing an enemy nearby. Unfortunately, the enemy may have also heard or seen you and knows your position. If they decide to peek out and shoot, they’ll have a double advantage because: You’ll have a reaction delay before you start shooting. Since it’s an online game, even with a great connection, there’s always a slight delay between pressing the trigger and the game servers registering and processing your action. You may experience other kind of lags (e.g. input lag). That’s why it’s crucial to understand how to act in each situation. Never assume that an enemy you’ve spotted hasn’t spotted you in return. Always assess carefully before deciding whether to stay still or take action. If you’re unsure, take action. Next: If You Decide to Stay Still, Stay Completely Still! comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment.

Learn tips and tricks to survive more in Tarkov. Avoid re-peaking and other great tips and techniques to survive and win fights in Escape from Tarkov. EFT Tutorial and Guide THE TARKOV CENTRAL News Tips & Tricks & Bugs Deep-Dives Game Features Resources Arena Community TTC Blog EFT Tutorial Intro EFT Tutorial A beginner guide to EFT Just a Few More Words Before We Begin! Choices What is Escape from Tarkov? Choose Your Own Path SCAV or PMC? PvP or PvE? Solo or Team? USEC or BEAR? Where Am I? Your First Objective: Extraction Spawn Points and Extraction Points Just follow the waypoint! Where Am I? Learn maps one at a time Which Map Should I Start With? Exploration Map Knowledge The First Step: Practice Mode Ready, set, go Exploration Trying Out Missions Loadout, Damage, Health The Right Gear Health & Injuries Food & Drinks Damage, Armor and Ammo Weapon Choice Basic Loadout Bring The Right Kit Weapons and Aim The Second Step: Knowing Your Weapons an Aiming and Weapon Control Experiments in Factory ADS and Point Fire Weight, Movement and Stances Weight Movement Stances Combat: AI The Third Step: Real Targets Tagged and Cursed Stay safe Caution, Patience, and a Cool Head Are V Never Give Up Listen Carefully If You Think You Heard Something, You Di Cautious, But Never Passive Peaker Advantage If You Decide to Stay Still, Don't Move! Fighting the AI Don’t Re-Peek! Granada! Don’t be afraid to run Loot Looting Types of Loot and Where to Find It Too much loot! Simultanous Actions Interrupting Actions Combat: PvP The Fourth Step: Time to Get Serious So Many Deaths Your First Raid Timing and Map Flow Your First Loot Your First Kills Primary Objective: Survive Wrapping it up Now It’s Your Turn Appendix How to Improve Further Find You Pace and Playstile Time Management Moneymaking When You Die, You Lose Everything Know Your Enemies Don’t Re-Peek! It’s worth repeating: when in combat with AI never peek from the same cover twice in rapid succession, unless you’re desperate or seriously tempting fate! The AI remembers your position and is programmed to react faster each time you peek out to look or shoot. As mentioned, it may not shoot immediately the first time, but if you stay exposed too long or make the mistake of peeking again, your chances of survival are slim . This is a golden rule in EFT that every seasoned player will recommend (although even the experts sometimes slip up and get one-tapped as a result!). TIP : When in combat with other players re-peaking can be as much dangerous as with AI, but it’s easier for a player to not react fast enough if you peak just for an instant and it can be a way to bait them to shoot and waste ammo. And when they reload you can take the chance to attack and kill them. Next: Granada! comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Comparte lo que piensas Sé el primero en escribir un comentario.

Info and suggestions on how to learn missions in Escape from Tarkov. Tips and tricks to complete missions easily. Learn to complete missions with our comprehensive EFT guide and tutorial. EFT Tutorial and Guide THE TARKOV CENTRAL News Tips & Tricks & Bugs Deep-Dives Game Features Resources Arena Community TTC Blog EFT Tutorial Intro EFT Tutorial A beginner guide to EFT Just a Few More Words Before We Begin! Choices What is Escape from Tarkov? Choose Your Own Path SCAV or PMC? PvP or PvE? Solo or Team? USEC or BEAR? Where Am I? Your First Objective: Extraction Spawn Points and Extraction Points Just follow the waypoint! Where Am I? Learn maps one at a time Which Map Should I Start With? Exploration Map Knowledge The First Step: Practice Mode Ready, set, go Exploration Trying Out Missions Loadout, Damage, Health The Right Gear Health & Injuries Food & Drinks Damage, Armor and Ammo Weapon Choice Basic Loadout Bring The Right Kit Weapons and Aim The Second Step: Knowing Your Weapons an Aiming and Weapon Control Experiments in Factory ADS and Point Fire Weight, Movement and Stances Weight Movement Stances Combat: AI The Third Step: Real Targets Tagged and Cursed Stay safe Caution, Patience, and a Cool Head Are V Never Give Up Listen Carefully If You Think You Heard Something, You Di Cautious, But Never Passive Peaker Advantage If You Decide to Stay Still, Don't Move! Fighting the AI Don’t Re-Peek! Granada! Don’t be afraid to run Loot Looting Types of Loot and Where to Find It Too much loot! Simultanous Actions Interrupting Actions Combat: PvP The Fourth Step: Time to Get Serious So Many Deaths Your First Raid Timing and Map Flow Your First Loot Your First Kills Primary Objective: Survive Wrapping it up Now It’s Your Turn Appendix How to Improve Further Find You Pace and Playstile Time Management Moneymaking When You Die, You Lose Everything Know Your Enemies Trying Out Missions If you’re starting with Ground Zero as your first map to learn, as I recommend, you can also try out your first missions in Practice Mode. You won’t be able to complete missions permanently, but at least you’ll see where to go and what to do before tackling them with enemies trying to kill you. Escape from Tarkov’s hardcore nature is reflected in its missions, which usually provide minimal information in the briefing about what you need to do and, especially, where to go. Ideally, you’d spend time searching and experimenting to stay true to the game’s spirit, but honestly, it would be tough to figure everything out on your own (especially if you're inexperienced). So, look up the missions on the EFT Wiki (this page is a list of all quests, but you can search them by name using the search feature), where you’ll find instructions on what to do, what items you’ll need, maps showing the objective location, and all the other information you need to complete the mission. For example, here you can see details on Prapor’s first mission: Shooting Cans . For more complex missions that you struggle with, it’s a good idea to watch explanatory videos on YouTube as well. They often contain tips and tricks that can be very helpful. Next: The Right Gear comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment.

Ready, set, go. Let's start exploring Tarkov and learn maps with The Tarkov Central tutorial and guide for Escape from Tarkov. EFT Tutorial and Guide THE TARKOV CENTRAL News Tips & Tricks & Bugs Deep-Dives Game Features Resources Arena Community TTC Blog EFT Tutorial Intro EFT Tutorial A beginner guide to EFT Just a Few More Words Before We Begin! Choices What is Escape from Tarkov? Choose Your Own Path SCAV or PMC? PvP or PvE? Solo or Team? USEC or BEAR? Where Am I? Your First Objective: Extraction Spawn Points and Extraction Points Just follow the waypoint! Where Am I? Learn maps one at a time Which Map Should I Start With? Exploration Map Knowledge The First Step: Practice Mode Ready, set, go Exploration Trying Out Missions Loadout, Damage, Health The Right Gear Health & Injuries Food & Drinks Damage, Armor and Ammo Weapon Choice Basic Loadout Bring The Right Kit Weapons and Aim The Second Step: Knowing Your Weapons an Aiming and Weapon Control Experiments in Factory ADS and Point Fire Weight, Movement and Stances Weight Movement Stances Combat: AI The Third Step: Real Targets Tagged and Cursed Stay safe Caution, Patience, and a Cool Head Are V Never Give Up Listen Carefully If You Think You Heard Something, You Di Cautious, But Never Passive Peaker Advantage If You Decide to Stay Still, Don't Move! Fighting the AI Don’t Re-Peek! Granada! Don’t be afraid to run Loot Looting Types of Loot and Where to Find It Too much loot! Simultanous Actions Interrupting Actions Combat: PvP The Fourth Step: Time to Get Serious So Many Deaths Your First Raid Timing and Map Flow Your First Loot Your First Kills Primary Objective: Survive Wrapping it up Now It’s Your Turn Appendix How to Improve Further Find You Pace and Playstile Time Management Moneymaking When You Die, You Lose Everything Know Your Enemies Ready, set, go! Practice Mode lets you adjust various game settings , particularly the amount and difficulty of AI enemies, as well as the presence of bosses. Since fighting AI will be challenging at first, I recommend starting with all AI disabled , so you can explore freely and focus only on learning the map. Check out this article I prepared, to learn more about the Practice Mode settings. Your mission here is to learn how to navigate , recognize your spawn point , and figure out the direction to reach the extraction point . With no enemies and just exploration ahead, don’t bring weapons—this way, you’ll be lighter and faster. Do bring food and drinks , though, as your metabolism skill starts at zero, and it won’t take long before you feel hunger and thirst. Choose light gear for faster movement , go to the game’s main menu, select “Escape from Tarkov,” choose your PMC, select the map, and on the next screen, you’ll be able to activate Practice Mode . Open the map of the area on your second screen or another device, and enter the raid. Next: Exploration comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment.

Tips, Tricks and Suggestions on how to learn maps in Tarkov. Learn to orientate and where to go with our comprehensive Escape from Tarkov Tutorial and Guide. EFT Tutorial and Guide THE TARKOV CENTRAL News Tips & Tricks & Bugs Deep-Dives Game Features Resources Arena Community TTC Blog EFT Tutorial Intro EFT Tutorial A beginner guide to EFT Just a Few More Words Before We Begin! Choices What is Escape from Tarkov? Choose Your Own Path SCAV or PMC? PvP or PvE? Solo or Team? USEC or BEAR? Where Am I? Your First Objective: Extraction Spawn Points and Extraction Points Just follow the waypoint! Where Am I? Learn maps one at a time Which Map Should I Start With? Exploration Map Knowledge The First Step: Practice Mode Ready, set, go Exploration Trying Out Missions Loadout, Damage, Health The Right Gear Health & Injuries Food & Drinks Damage, Armor and Ammo Weapon Choice Basic Loadout Bring The Right Kit Weapons and Aim The Second Step: Knowing Your Weapons an Aiming and Weapon Control Experiments in Factory ADS and Point Fire Weight, Movement and Stances Weight Movement Stances Combat: AI The Third Step: Real Targets Tagged and Cursed Stay safe Caution, Patience, and a Cool Head Are V Never Give Up Listen Carefully If You Think You Heard Something, You Di Cautious, But Never Passive Peaker Advantage If You Decide to Stay Still, Don't Move! Fighting the AI Don’t Re-Peek! Granada! Don’t be afraid to run Loot Looting Types of Loot and Where to Find It Too much loot! Simultanous Actions Interrupting Actions Combat: PvP The Fourth Step: Time to Get Serious So Many Deaths Your First Raid Timing and Map Flow Your First Loot Your First Kills Primary Objective: Survive Wrapping it up Now It’s Your Turn Appendix How to Improve Further Find You Pace and Playstile Time Management Moneymaking When You Die, You Lose Everything Know Your Enemies Learn maps one at a time Since maps are large and intricate, full of details and POIs to learn, the best approach is to pick one map and learn it well enough to recognize (or find out quickly) where you are when you spawn, and know where the extraction points are. While doing this, you’ll also start picking up on other aspects of the game. If you’re lucky enough to have two monitors, keep the map open on the second screen. Alternatively, you can use a tablet or your smartphone (there are also dedicated apps), or simply keep the map open in the background and press ALT+TAB to switch from the game to the map whenever you need to consult it. Next: Which Map Should I Start With? comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Condividi i tuoi pensieri Scrivi il primo commento.

Learn about food and drinks in Tarkov with our comprehensive Escape from Tarkov Tutorial and Guide. Discover essential tips and strategies today! EFT Tutorial and Guide THE TARKOV CENTRAL News Tips & Tricks & Bugs Deep-Dives Game Features Resources Arena Community TTC Blog EFT Tutorial Intro EFT Tutorial A beginner guide to EFT Just a Few More Words Before We Begin! Choices What is Escape from Tarkov? Choose Your Own Path SCAV or PMC? PvP or PvE? Solo or Team? USEC or BEAR? Where Am I? Your First Objective: Extraction Spawn Points and Extraction Points Just follow the waypoint! Where Am I? Learn maps one at a time Which Map Should I Start With? Exploration Map Knowledge The First Step: Practice Mode Ready, set, go Exploration Trying Out Missions Loadout, Damage, Health The Right Gear Health & Injuries Food & Drinks Damage, Armor and Ammo Weapon Choice Basic Loadout Bring The Right Kit Weapons and Aim The Second Step: Knowing Your Weapons an Aiming and Weapon Control Experiments in Factory ADS and Point Fire Weight, Movement and Stances Weight Movement Stances Combat: AI The Third Step: Real Targets Tagged and Cursed Stay safe Caution, Patience, and a Cool Head Are V Never Give Up Listen Carefully If You Think You Heard Something, You Di Cautious, But Never Passive Peaker Advantage If You Decide to Stay Still, Don't Move! Fighting the AI Don’t Re-Peek! Granada! Don’t be afraid to run Loot Looting Types of Loot and Where to Find It Too much loot! Simultanous Actions Interrupting Actions Combat: PvP The Fourth Step: Time to Get Serious So Many Deaths Your First Raid Timing and Map Flow Your First Loot Your First Kills Primary Objective: Survive Wrapping it up Now It’s Your Turn Appendix How to Improve Further Find You Pace and Playstile Time Management Moneymaking When You Die, You Lose Everything Know Your Enemies Food & Drinks When it comes to food and water, I’ve noticed that many players don’t bring them into raids, considering it a waste. This is likely because they’re somewhat experienced in the game, know where to find these items on the maps, and have a fast-paced playstyle that leads them to extract early, so they don’t easily run out of energy or hydration. However, running out of energy and hydration during a raid is a serious problem and can lead to death because you start taking constant damage from dehydration and fatigue, plus other side effects . Personally, I follow the school of thought that considers always bringing food and water into raids a smart decision for the following reasons: There are already enough dangers and things trying to kill me during raids. I prefer not to have to worry about finding something to eat or drink because I’m about to die of hunger or thirst. It’s not a big deal to carry them. If I need space, I can either consume what I brought and free up that space or, if I don’t have time, discard the food and water. Having your stomach blacked out (destroyed) is quite easy, especially if you’re not wearing good armor that covers it. As stated in the EFT Wiki Health system page , when this happens, it causes significant dehydration and energy loss. Even if you heal it quickly with a surgical kit, you might still find yourself in a difficult situation, especially in the second half of a raid when your hydration and energy levels may already be low. Lastly, some argue that there’s no need to bring food and drinks into raids when you’ve maxed out the Metabolism skill (Elite level), as you won’t take damage when reaching zero hydration and energy. However, even at the Elite level of Metabolism, stamina regeneration is still severely affected by low energy and hydration levels. This isn’t a consequence-free condition. Being unable to run for long because your stamina depletes quickly results in poor mobility during combat. Additionally, if the raid timer is running out, you might not make it to the extraction point in time. Next: Damage, Armor and Ammo comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment.

Learn how weight works in Escape from Tarkov. Discover how your character weight affects movement, sound and audio in Tarkov. EFT Tutorial and Guide THE TARKOV CENTRAL News Tips & Tricks & Bugs Deep-Dives Game Features Resources Arena Community TTC Blog EFT Tutorial Intro EFT Tutorial A beginner guide to EFT Just a Few More Words Before We Begin! Choices What is Escape from Tarkov? Choose Your Own Path SCAV or PMC? PvP or PvE? Solo or Team? USEC or BEAR? Where Am I? Your First Objective: Extraction Spawn Points and Extraction Points Just follow the waypoint! Where Am I? Learn maps one at a time Which Map Should I Start With? Exploration Map Knowledge The First Step: Practice Mode Ready, set, go Exploration Trying Out Missions Loadout, Damage, Health The Right Gear Health & Injuries Food & Drinks Damage, Armor and Ammo Weapon Choice Basic Loadout Bring The Right Kit Weapons and Aim The Second Step: Knowing Your Weapons an Aiming and Weapon Control Experiments in Factory ADS and Point Fire Weight, Movement and Stances Weight Movement Stances Combat: AI The Third Step: Real Targets Tagged and Cursed Stay safe Caution, Patience, and a Cool Head Are V Never Give Up Listen Carefully If You Think You Heard Something, You Di Cautious, But Never Passive Peaker Advantage If You Decide to Stay Still, Don't Move! Fighting the AI Don’t Re-Peek! Granada! Don’t be afraid to run Loot Looting Types of Loot and Where to Find It Too much loot! Simultanous Actions Interrupting Actions Combat: PvP The Fourth Step: Time to Get Serious So Many Deaths Your First Raid Timing and Map Flow Your First Loot Your First Kills Primary Objective: Survive Wrapping it up Now It’s Your Turn Appendix How to Improve Further Find You Pace and Playstile Time Management Moneymaking When You Die, You Lose Everything Know Your Enemies Weight EFT is a hardcore simulation game, so movement and physics are realistic, including inertia that increases as you get weighed down by collected items like weapons, gear, or loot. Effects and penalties The heavier you are, the slower and noisier your movements will be. Your footsteps will be audible from a greater distance, making you easier to locate, especially in online raids with other players. The slower you move, the easier a target you become for enemies. The heavier you are, the faster your stamina will drain while running. Beyond a certain weight limit (determined by your Strength skill and temporary boosts from stims), you won’t regenerate stamina while walking. Additionally, with more weight, you won’t jump as high , and if you jump from too great a height, you’ll take more fall damage , with a higher possibility of breaking your legs. Lastly, the heavier you are, the more you’ll feel the effects of inertia on your character. It will take longer to reach maximum running speed and longer to stop. It will also be harder to turn. At extreme weight, you won’t be able to jump or sprint, your maximum speed will be reduced almost to zero, and your stamina will deplete very quickly, even while walking. For these reasons, learning to quickly drop your backpack on the ground is essential (just be careful where you throw it and remember where you left it!). This trick is vital if you’re about to face enemies while carrying a heavy backpack (to move faster, be quieter, consume less stamina, etc.) or if you need to perform actions like jumping over a gap or jumping from a height (to reduce fall damage). Note: Your weight, by influencing movement speed and inertia, will also affect your character’s turning speed, requiring you to move the mouse differently to center your target, effectively altering mouse sensitivity . All weight penalties are mitigated by your Strength skill (and consequently by stims that boost it). Green, yellow and red You can check your weight in the inventory screen. When the weight value turns from green to yellow , it indicates you are overweight and will start experiencing some penalties. If it turns red , you are severely overweight and will face the most significant penalties. In addition to that, you can also see you’re overweight by the icon shown on the top right of your health status HUD. That icon too turns red when you become extremely overweight. Tip: Determined and persistent players, when critically overweight, instead of dropping some of their valuable loot, or crawling at the minimum speed, use a creative technique to reach the extraction point faster. They utilize the "drop backpack" function by throwing the backpack ahead, taking a few steps forward with no weight, turning back to pick it up, and repeating the process. This method allows them to move faster than carrying the backpack on their shoulders. It’s a gruelling tactic, but it gets the job done. The weight thresholds depend on your character's Strength skill value, so the exact points where changes occur varies. However, it's important to note that penalties are gradually applied even within each level as your weight increases . You can monitor your maximum speed in the lower-left corner of your screen, over the legs and arms stamina bars. The arrow indicates your current speed and adjusts automatically when your maximum speed decreases. It also changes when you press CAPS LOCK to toggle between maximum and minimum speeds, use the mouse wheel to adjust speed, or alter your stance. Green Zone (less than about 26 kg) - Underweight You will move with the lesser penalties, but as weight increases, you will still get gradually slower and make more noise. You regain legs stamina while walking Yellow Zone (more than 26 kg, les than 77 kg) - Overweight You make significantly more noise and move slower. Your jumps are shorter both in height and distance. Walking drains your stamina . Until a certain weight, around 45-47 kg (determined by your Strength skill), you regain stamina faster than you consume it. So it still increases. As you increase your weight, the maximum speed is reduced even more, you regain less stamina than what you consume, so your character will start to deplete stamina also while walking . If you move in the prone position, you can still regain stamina while moving. Red Zone (more than 77 kg) - Critical Overweight Your character cannot run any more, the maximum speed is severely reduced, and it will start to consume a great amount of stamina when moving in any stance. You won't regain stamina even when moving prone. You can't fully stand up. You're slightly crouched all the time because of the wight. You can regain stamina only when not moving while crouching (at the lowest height) or prone. Currently, these thresholds are approximate, but I plan to test further and provide updated values soon. However, the most important things to know are the effects and penalties that are brought by weight and the 3 zones. Next: Movement comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment.

Master your skills with our Escape from Tarkov Tutorial and Guide. Dive into weapon knowledge and learn to defend and attack. Visit our gaming blog now! EFT Tutorial and Guide THE TARKOV CENTRAL News Tips & Tricks & Bugs Deep-Dives Game Features Resources Arena Community TTC Blog EFT Tutorial Intro EFT Tutorial A beginner guide to EFT Just a Few More Words Before We Begin! Choices What is Escape from Tarkov? Choose Your Own Path SCAV or PMC? PvP or PvE? Solo or Team? USEC or BEAR? Where Am I? Your First Objective: Extraction Spawn Points and Extraction Points Just follow the waypoint! Where Am I? Learn maps one at a time Which Map Should I Start With? Exploration Map Knowledge The First Step: Practice Mode Ready, set, go Exploration Trying Out Missions Loadout, Damage, Health The Right Gear Health & Injuries Food & Drinks Damage, Armor and Ammo Weapon Choice Basic Loadout Bring The Right Kit Weapons and Aim The Second Step: Knowing Your Weapons an Aiming and Weapon Control Experiments in Factory ADS and Point Fire Weight, Movement and Stances Weight Movement Stances Combat: AI The Third Step: Real Targets Tagged and Cursed Stay safe Caution, Patience, and a Cool Head Are V Never Give Up Listen Carefully If You Think You Heard Something, You Di Cautious, But Never Passive Peaker Advantage If You Decide to Stay Still, Don't Move! Fighting the AI Don’t Re-Peek! Granada! Don’t be afraid to run Loot Looting Types of Loot and Where to Find It Too much loot! Simultanous Actions Interrupting Actions Combat: PvP The Fourth Step: Time to Get Serious So Many Deaths Your First Raid Timing and Map Flow Your First Loot Your First Kills Primary Objective: Survive Wrapping it up Now It’s Your Turn Appendix How to Improve Further Find You Pace and Playstile Time Management Moneymaking When You Die, You Lose Everything Know Your Enemies The Second Step: Knowing Your Weapons and Learning to Defend (and Attack) 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). 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. 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 . 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. 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! 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. Next: Aiming and Weapon Control comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment.

Learn about weapons in Escape from Tarkov with our Tutorial and Guide for Beginners. Which is the best weapon to begin? EFT Tutorial and Guide THE TARKOV CENTRAL News Tips & Tricks & Bugs Deep-Dives Game Features Resources Arena Community TTC Blog EFT Tutorial Intro EFT Tutorial A beginner guide to EFT Just a Few More Words Before We Begin! Choices What is Escape from Tarkov? Choose Your Own Path SCAV or PMC? PvP or PvE? Solo or Team? USEC or BEAR? Where Am I? Your First Objective: Extraction Spawn Points and Extraction Points Just follow the waypoint! Where Am I? Learn maps one at a time Which Map Should I Start With? Exploration Map Knowledge The First Step: Practice Mode Ready, set, go Exploration Trying Out Missions Loadout, Damage, Health The Right Gear Health & Injuries Food & Drinks Damage, Armor and Ammo Weapon Choice Basic Loadout Bring The Right Kit Weapons and Aim The Second Step: Knowing Your Weapons an Aiming and Weapon Control Experiments in Factory ADS and Point Fire Weight, Movement and Stances Weight Movement Stances Combat: AI The Third Step: Real Targets Tagged and Cursed Stay safe Caution, Patience, and a Cool Head Are V Never Give Up Listen Carefully If You Think You Heard Something, You Di Cautious, But Never Passive Peaker Advantage If You Decide to Stay Still, Don't Move! Fighting the AI Don’t Re-Peek! Granada! Don’t be afraid to run Loot Looting Types of Loot and Where to Find It Too much loot! Simultanous Actions Interrupting Actions Combat: PvP The Fourth Step: Time to Get Serious So Many Deaths Your First Raid Timing and Map Flow Your First Loot Your First Kills Primary Objective: Survive Wrapping it up Now It’s Your Turn Appendix How to Improve Further Find You Pace and Playstile Time Management Moneymaking When You Die, You Lose Everything Know Your Enemies Weapon Choice Writing a separate manual would be necessary to fully cover the topic of weapons in Escape from Tarkov, with weapon modding being one of its central elements. Not only is the catalog of usable weapons in the game massive, but each weapon can also be disassembled and modified in multiple parts to improve its stats and performance. For a guide on modding, you can start with BSG’s official guide . To delve deeper, I recommend following the excellent streamer and content creator Gigabeef , who loves focusing on the best builds and how to create them, as well as improving weapon builds he finds during raids in EFT. At the beginning, your options for both weapons and mods will be very limited . Additionally, since you’re unfamiliar with them, it will be challenging to loot the right mods during raids. However, over time, you’ll learn to recognize most of them. In the next chapter, Basic Loadout, we’ll explore the recommended choices for starting out. TIP: In order to be able to mod weapons using the "Modding" option or "Edit Build" from the menu you get when right-clicking a weapon while it's in your stash (not equipped on your character) you need to unlock the Workbench level 1 in your Hideout. This is something that you should try to achieve ASAP , since "modding" let you modify a weapon with the parts that you have in your stash, while "edit build" lets you also buy parts from the traders and Flea Market (once unlocked). If you don't have the Workbench you need to manually change mods by opening the inspect panel of a weapon, which is much more complicated and inconvenient. Unfortunately, there is no way to set a filter in the "edit build" interface to only show mods that are available from your stash or from traders. You will see all mods, even if you're not able to purchase them yet. Next: Basic Loadout comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment.

Learn to fight AIs in Tarkov with our comprehensive Escape from Tarkov Tutorial and Guide. Discover strategies and tips to combat AIs in Tarkov today! EFT Tutorial and Guide THE TARKOV CENTRAL News Tips & Tricks & Bugs Deep-Dives Game Features Resources Arena Community TTC Blog EFT Tutorial Intro EFT Tutorial A beginner guide to EFT Just a Few More Words Before We Begin! Choices What is Escape from Tarkov? Choose Your Own Path SCAV or PMC? PvP or PvE? Solo or Team? USEC or BEAR? Where Am I? Your First Objective: Extraction Spawn Points and Extraction Points Just follow the waypoint! Where Am I? Learn maps one at a time Which Map Should I Start With? Exploration Map Knowledge The First Step: Practice Mode Ready, set, go Exploration Trying Out Missions Loadout, Damage, Health The Right Gear Health & Injuries Food & Drinks Damage, Armor and Ammo Weapon Choice Basic Loadout Bring The Right Kit Weapons and Aim The Second Step: Knowing Your Weapons an Aiming and Weapon Control Experiments in Factory ADS and Point Fire Weight, Movement and Stances Weight Movement Stances Combat: AI The Third Step: Real Targets Tagged and Cursed Stay safe Caution, Patience, and a Cool Head Are V Never Give Up Listen Carefully If You Think You Heard Something, You Di Cautious, But Never Passive Peaker Advantage If You Decide to Stay Still, Don't Move! Fighting the AI Don’t Re-Peek! Granada! Don’t be afraid to run Loot Looting Types of Loot and Where to Find It Too much loot! Simultanous Actions Interrupting Actions Combat: PvP The Fourth Step: Time to Get Serious So Many Deaths Your First Raid Timing and Map Flow Your First Loot Your First Kills Primary Objective: Survive Wrapping it up Now It’s Your Turn Appendix How to Improve Further Find You Pace and Playstile Time Management Moneymaking When You Die, You Lose Everything Know Your Enemies Fighting the AI In EFT, you’ll face both AI and other players. Knowing how to take down AI fast and efficiently is vital because it allows you to focus on the greater threat —other players. Starting with the AI set to “easy” should make combat manageable, but as you increase the difficulty, the challenge will grow. Learn how AI moves and fights . Notice their voice lines . They usually shout before shooting at you. And usually the first couple of shot are not accurate, more like a warning shot (but sometimes they are deadly, it's RNG). The most important voice lines to learn to recognize are those they say before throwing a grenade . AI voice lines are useful also to understand if you're facing a Boss and his guards instead of normal Scavs. In this case too, throwing granades is a good way to force them to talk and understand which and how many AIs you're facing. By moving carefully and listening, you can avoid being detected by AI and spot them first , giving you a chance to aim and target their heads, which often results in a one-tap kill unless they’re wearing heavy-duty helmets. Even better, aim for exposed areas like the face, ears, or neck. Legs are also a good target, as they lack armor, and damaging them will slow the enemy’s movement, causing them to limp . This technique is especially effective against well-equipped enemies with strong armor and helmets. Also, keep in mind that after a limb gets blacked, if it continues to take damage, a part of that damage will be transferred to the remaining parts of the body (collateral damage). So it's possible to kill your target by continuing to hit the same limb. Be aware that when you aim at an AI, even from behind, they may react as if they sense you’re targeting them. This “sixth sense” feature prevents stealth players from easily taking them out. Usually, you’ll have a brief window to land a headshot before they start moving and react. If your first shot doesn’t kill them, take a few more if possible, but don’t stand still and don't stay exposed for long —move behind cover quickly. Then, peek out to shoot again. If you still haven’t finished them off, avoid peeking from the same spot immediately again . AI remembers your position and will be ready to shoot the moment you’re visible again (this is true for player encounters as well, but AI has an even quicker reaction time). Another important point to keep in mind—one that many in the EFT community agree on—is that AI seems to have a kind of timer that affects their accuracy and lethality. The longer a fight lasts, the more dangerous they become. This is yet another reason why holding the same angle is a mistake. Keep moving, rotate around the AI (flanking or rotation ), and try to find another angle to engage from. The faster and more unpredictably you move, the harder it will be for them to hit you (This also serves as excellent training for PvP, as the same principles apply when fighting other players). If you’re pinned and can’t move, wait for the AI to reposition and look for an opportunity to surprise them. Here’s a trick that often works: if you’re stuck, wait a few seconds to let the AI “lose focus” on your position. Once they’re “distracted,” you’ll have another chance to shoot or reposition. 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