[Escape from Tarkov Complete Guide]A must-see for beginners to escape! Encyclopedia of all the techniques you will definitely lose if you don't know | Thorough explanations from hideout optimization to combat tricks to capital efficiency

Escape from Tarkov (hereinafter referred to as Tarkov) continues to fascinate countless players as an extremely realistic survival FPS. The biggest appeal of this game is that it is not just a shooting game, but a “knowledge game'' where knowledge and preparation determine victory or defeat. Beginners are often frightened by the risk of losing equipment with each raid, and often suffer from lack of funds or stagnation of tasks. However, by simply learning detailed techniques, survival rates can be dramatically improved and efficient progress can be made.

In this article, we will comprehensively explain Tarkov's “essential techniques that you will miss if you do not know.'' Everything from how to utilize Hideouts, to optimizing task management, to tricks in battle, to tricks to improve your finances, will be explained in actionable step-by-step instructions. By reading this, you can take the first step towards becoming a beginner.

Why is technique important in Tarkov? Thorough analysis of failure patterns of beginners

The mistakes that players who have just started playing Tarkov tend to make are mainly due to a lack of knowledge. For example, even if you pick up a good item in a raid, there are cases where you can't organize your stash (storehouse) and fail to escape due to overweight, or you end up wasting task materials.

Typical failure patterns are as follows.

• Hideout Underutilized: Materials are purchased from traders at high prices and funds run out.
• Task confusion: The list becomes cluttered and progress stops.
• Opportunity during battle: You will be caught by surprise while fishing (route).
• Running out of funds: Buying medical supplies at high prices and falling into a poverty loop.

The techniques in this article will solve these problems. Let's get straight to the point.

1. The secret to using Hideout: Generation techniques to eliminate material shortages

Hideout is the foundation of Tarkov. Beginners tend to give up because they don't have the materials, but it is possible to create items in an “inlaid state” using the generation function. This allows you to progress through tasks efficiently.

1-1. Immediate breakthrough with hideout generation of task materials

If the task specifies “deliver an inlaid item,'' the item generated by Hideout will meet the conditions. Representative examples are as follows.

• Schwartz Shankaim: Short generation time, suitable for high-value tasks. The materials needed are basic metal parts (such as a drill). After generation, trader friendship will increase with immediate delivery.
• 60-round magazine: Created with a flathead screwdriver + regular magazine. Ideal for AK type tasks. Generation time is approximately 5 minutes.
• Tool set: Complete in about 7 minutes. This is a classic Prapor task.

Step-by-step instructions are below.

1. Open the hideout menu.
2. Select the workbench and check the material.
3. After generation starts, do not go to the raid and wait (or collect materials with SCAV).
4. We confirm completion and deliver the task.

Tips: It does not consume water or food while generating. This improves efficiency.

1-2. Infinite loop trick for water regeneration

If you use a water-related item (such as a water bottle) with only 1 remaining in its durability, it will be automatically regenerated in Hideout.

• Flow: Leave 1 durability in the water bottle and use it. Raid is back. Regeneration is complete.
• Advantage: Almost infinite supply. Prevents dehydration and increases survival rate by 20%.
• Note: The regeneration limit has been adjusted and is limited to 10 times per day. Use it strategically.

1-3. Friend sharing techniques for using the gym

Hideout's gym allows you to use your friends' facilities “without permission”. The twice-daily training limit is shared.

• Optimal route: Focus on strength and endurance at a high-level friend's gym.
• Effect: Weight increases with skill level up. Stamina lasts.

2. Optimized task management: Achieve the fastest progress without hesitation

Tasks are Tarkov's progression key. When your list is cluttered, you become stagnant.

2-1. Fix the top level with a pin

Pin the task to the top using the pin button on the left.

The following tasks are highly compatible:

• Grenade Defeat: Instantly check the kill judgment.
• Kill tasks by map (e.g. Customs PMC 10 kills).
• Bring-in items: Prevents forgetting items.

2-2. Tab switching shortcut for installation tasks

After installation is complete, use the tab key (task menu) to set continuously.

• Example: Shoreline multi-tool x2. Staying time will be halved.
• Expansion: Used in the latest task “Test Drive” series (Interchange, etc.).

3. Techniques to speed up stash and inventory management

Maximize automatic tidying of your stash.

3-1. Protected by pinning

Right-click to fix high-value items (weapons, task items). It will not move when tidying up.

The targets are as follows.

• It's a weapon I don't want to sell.
• Rare items such as LEDX.

3-2. Discard button key change

Change it to something other than Delete (mouse side key recommended).

The uses are as follows.

• Dead scab fishing.
• Reduces weight. Reduces time by 10 seconds per raid.

4. Fund Efficiency: Smart Ways to Buy Medical Supplies & Trade

4-1. Buy medical supplies in bulk at the fence

Buy therapists' big-ticket items cheaply on the fence.

• Example: Heavy bleeding hemostatic agent 4200 rubles → 2496 rubles.
• Timing: Buy in bulk when stock is low.

4-2. Dead Scuba experience value judgment method

The value will be determined based on the root experience value at the moment you touch it.

• 100 or more: Full backpack, high-end equipment.
• 120-150: Flare/high-priced item confirmed.
• 50 or less: Skip.

Sort immediately in dangerous areas. Increases survival rate.

5. Combat & Exploration Tips: Survival Techniques with Zero Chances

5-1. Make fishing and reloading a habit

Reload during scab hunting motion. The waiting time will be zero.

Expansion: Required when orbiting Interchange's Techlight (expensive electrical items will spawn).

5-2. Large container head hidden

Crouch down and look down to expose your head. Prevents headshots.

Location: Reserve container, etc.

5-3. Check behind you while fishing

Immediately after starting the search, turn around. Detects footsteps/shadows. There will be zero surprise attacks.

5-4. Stop the sound by holding your breath

Immediately turn off the “haha”. Required for enemy search/invasion.

5-5. Look at your feet when hit by a bullet

Lowers head judgment. Avoid long range snipers. Field is required.

6. Tips for latest patch support

• PvE Sync: Arena progress sharing.
• Graphics optimization: Save RAM with Streets of Tarkov low resolution mode.
• New task: 27 Wifi locations etc.

7. Application by map: Interchange Techlight circulation example

Techlight at the Interchange spawns expensive items. Go around Texho/Rasmussen on the left side of the escalator.

Summary: You are now a beginner. Make a difference with practice

If you practice the techniques introduced in this article, you will instantly improve your survival rate, financial efficiency, and task progress. Water regeneration, dead scab judgment, pinning, etc. are particularly effective and will change raids starting today. Tarkov is all about accumulating knowledge. Practice with offline raids and gradually move to PMC. We look forward to the day when you survive in the harsh world of Tarkov and reach Kappa (highest achievement).