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Emotes and Gestures
Escape from Tarkov

Emotes and Gestures

Learn how to use emotes and gestures in Escape from Tarkov to communicate with teammates and express yourself in-game. A comprehensive guide for all players.

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Learn how to use emotes and gestures in Escape from Tarkov to communicate with teammates and express yourself in-game. A comprehensive guide for all players.

Emotes and gestures are a way to communicate with other players in Escape from Tarkov, though their use is limited and often situational. While not as robust as in other games, understanding how to perform them can add a layer of interaction to your raids.

ActionButton/Keybind
Perform Emote/GestureDefault: Y (Hold) - Opens emote wheel. Select desired emote with mouse or directional keys.
Specific Emote 1 (e.g., Wave)Select from emote wheel
Specific Emote 2 (e.g., Point)Select from emote wheel
Specific Emote 3 (e.g., Salute)Select from emote wheel

Note: Emote functionality and availability may vary with game updates. Ensure your keybinds are set correctly in the game's settings.

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