Beginner Survival Tips

New to Escape from Tarkov? Learn essential beginner survival tips, including what loot to prioritize, key items for quests and your hideout, and how to navigate the harsh world of Tarkov.

Welcome to Escape from Tarkov! As a new player, survival is your top priority. This guide will help you understand the basics of looting, identifying valuable items for quests and your hideout, and making smart decisions to stay alive in the dangerous world of Tarkov.

Looting Essentials

Scavenging is crucial for progression in Escape from Tarkov. Knowing what to pick up can make the difference between a successful raid and a frustrating death. Prioritize items that are needed for quests or can be used to upgrade your Hideout.

Key Items for Quests and Hideout

• 42 Signature Blend English Tea: Required for the 'Collector' quest.
• Aramid fiber fabric: Needed for 'Textile - Part 1' quest and Hideout upgrades.
• BEAR Buddy plush toy: Required for the 'Collector' quest.
• Can of Dr. Lupo's coffee beans: Required for the 'Collector' quest.
• Can of Majaica coffee beans: Needed for Hideout upgrades.
• Cordura polyamide fabric: Required for 'Textile - Part 2' quest and Hideout upgrades.
• Dogtags: Essential for various quests, including 'Friend From the West - Part 1', 'The Punisher - Part 6', 'Trophies', 'Our Own Land', and 'Counteraction'.
• Fleece fabric: Needed for 'Textile - Part 2' quest and Hideout upgrades.
• FP-100 filter absorber: Used for the Hideout's Air Filtering Unit.
• Gas mask air filter: Needed for the Hideout's Air Filtering Unit.
• Malboro Cigarettes: Required for the 'Bad Habit' quest.
• OFZ 30x165mm shell: Required for the 'Regulated Materials' quest.
• Paracord: Needed for 'Textile - Part 1' quest and specific extractions on Reserve, Lighthouse, and Shoreline.
• Press pass (issued for NoiceGuy): Required for a quest.

Always check your quest log and Hideout requirements to determine which items are most valuable to you during a raid. Good luck, and stay safe!