Tips For Passing Escape from Tarkov

Our starting tips will introduce you to the challenging gameplay of Escape from Tarkov. We will explain the most important aspects of this game. Getting started with tips and tricks will guide you through the first stages of the game - in this section, we have described how to play offline. We also provide valuable information on the best gear. The next part of this guide is about character movement - here you will learn how to walk quietly and how to control your character. We haven't forgotten about handling weapons - find out more about reloading weapons, checking weapon magazines, and more. You will also find valuable information on the health and damage system used in Escape from Tarkov. The trading section tells you where to buy new items and where to start new missions. In addition, at the end of the guide, you will find basic information on character development.

Getting started with Escape from Tarkov can be problematic - the developers haven't included any tutorials in the game. Below you will find some tips on how to get your gameplay started properly. You will learn how to play with your friends and which character is the best to choose when starting a new game.

Should you choose a BEAR or USEC character?

When you start Escape from Tarkov for the first time, you will need to select a BEAR or USEC character. Currently, the choice does not really matter - the fighters differ only in the language of the spoken phrases.

How to play offline?

The offline mode should be the first step to learning the game mechanics of Escape from Tarkov. Firstly, there is no point in bumping into other players because you will probably just lose your gear - dying online will result in the loss of all the gear you took with you. Better to learn the basics first and play with the AI-controlled bots. Offline mode is activated in the same way as online raid. The difference is that before starting the game, you must select the "Enable offline mode for this raid" option.

How to play with friends?

Playing with friends will give you more fun and more opportunities to win. It's very easy to play with your friends. You must visit the Messages tab - where you can add friends and invite them to play together.

Basic Equipment

In addition to weapons and ammunition, there should always be three items in your inventory: a first aid kit (to heal your character), a bandage (to stop bleeding), and a splint (to heal broken limbs). It is also worth remembering about food and water. Of course, as you acquire new gear, you will add new weapons or armor to your base gear.

Character Movements and Positions

Appropriate movements and positions of the characters can be very helpful during the game. Correct movement speed and proper stances are extremely important in Escape from Tarkov. Below you will find key bindings related to character movement controls, as well as some tips on character speed and available positions.

Controls - useful key bindings

Travel Speed

While playing Escape from Tarkov, you must constantly control your speed. This is done with the mouse and allows you to adjust the speed of your character. The lower the speed, the quieter your hero moves - this is very important if you do not want enemies to hear you.

Character Positions

In addition, it is very important to use the correct position of the character - you can stand, crouch, or crawl (the key combinations are described in the control table above). The positions of the characters must be correctly chosen depending on the situation. Standing gives you top speed, but the disadvantage is that you make noise and remain more noticeable. On the other hand, if you crawl, you will get the highest shooting accuracy. However, your character will move very slowly.

Handling Weapons

Weapon control in Escape from Tarkov can be a little tricky. Weapon handling in Escape from Tarkov is an important part of the game. These tips will help you check the status of your clip or switch the weapon firing mode. You will also find all the information on weapon-related controls, which is a list of the key bindings required to operate weapons and equipment.

Controls - Keybindings associated with active weapons and vehicles

How to check the weapon store

Remember to check your store regularly. Very important information - the amount of ammunition is not constantly displayed on the screen. You must check it yourself using the ALT + T key combination. Remember that in such a situation your character will pull out your weapon magazine for a while, so you will not be able to shoot at this time.

Checking the firing mode

It is also important to check the firing mode - it can be set to automatic firing or single shots. You have to check the fire mode of the weapon yourself. Use the B key to do this. You will not be able to use your weapon when you switch fire mode.

Holding your breath

Shooting in Escape from Tarkov can cause a lot of problems - hitting an enemy is not as easy as in most shooters. So it's worth holding your breath, which can improve your accuracy. Hold the ALT key to hold your breath.

Health and injury

Every injured limb has a negative impact on your character. You will not see the standard health bar in Escape from Tarkov. Each part of the body has its own fatigue (health) and any damage to a specific part of the body can have very negative consequences. For example - if you break a leg, the character will move slowly and loudly (in this case, use a tire). In turn, hand injuries can reduce your aiming accuracy. You should also be mindful of bleeding - if you don't use a bandage, your character will bleed out.

You can check your character's injuries in the upper left corner of the screen or in the main menu. Based on the color, you can determine the state of a specific part of the body:

• Green means that the selected body part is in good condition.
• means that a certain part of the body is damaged, but it can still be healed (for example, with a medical kit).
• Black means that a certain part of your body is seriously injured and cannot be treated in any way (for example, your character's leg is severed).

Traders and Sellers

Traders can give you various quests and tasks to be completed. Traders in Escape from Tarkov act as independent characters (NPCs). You can buy items from them, as well as complete some quests for them. Examples of quests - collect and bring several units of a specific weapon, kill 15 SCAV characters, or find an item on the map. For successfully completed quests, you will be rewarded with experience, Tarkov roubles, items, and increase your reputation with specific traders. Traders will offer you some new items after you get a higher reputation level.

Character development

There are several dozen different skills available in Escape from Tarkov. You don't need to worry about this at the start of the game - skills develop automatically as you use them. For example, by shooting with rifles, you increase your accuracy. Each skill can be developed and raised to the elite level (level 51) - then you will receive special bonuses.