Escape from Tarkov is one of the most complicated shooter video games we’ve ever encountered. It boasts a realistic twist that makes it all the more interesting to play.
With that out of the way, Escape from Tarkov isn’t the most beginner-friendly game out there. If you’re not familiar with how it works, you might end up frustrated with all the complicated controls and storyline.
But with the right amount of preparation, any beginner can successfully Escape from Tarkov. And we’re here to show you how.
Top 10 Best Escape from Tarkov Gameplay Tips for Beginners
1. Practice is Key
There’s no denying that Escape from Tarkov is a tricky and complicated game. Even seasoned players can agree on this fact. But, that doesn’t mean that surviving and escaping is completely out of the picture.
For this purpose, we recommend starting in offline mode. Playing in offline mode allows you to become familiar with the game but without all the brutal attacks from other online players. You can still play with AI, which also gives you an idea of the challenges that lie ahead once you go on online mode.
2. Know the Ammo
In all shooter and survival video games, being familiar with your ammo is the key to winning the game. You have to know which ones make the greatest damage with as few shots as possible. This will help you prioritize your weapons and ammo to ensure a more effective survival strategy.
3. Be a Scav
Beginners may not know this, but your character can perform limited Scav runs in-game – and you can use it to your advantage.
First, being killed while on a Scav run doesn’t affect your weapon and ammo arsenal. This mode makes it an effective way to explore the map without losing your inventory as loot.
And second, AI Scavs won’t attack you when you’re doing a Scav run. That makes you roam with fewer enemies in mind.
4. Master One Map
Another common mistake that beginners make is that they tend to explore a lot of different maps. After all, that seems to be an effective survival strategy for similar video games. But, Escape from Tarkov is not like the others.
Because of the complexity of this game, we strongly recommend sticking to one map and know all of its nooks and crannies by heart. This will allow you to easily locate your storage containers and exit points, which largely increases your chance of survival.
5. Understanding Health Points
One thing we know for sure about Escape From Tarkov is that each player gets 435 health points. When our character gets shot on a specific part of the body, there is a corresponding health point deducted from your total. The higher the points deducted, the more critical it is for your character.
Thus, make sure to protect these critical points for a longer chance at survival.
6. Healing
Speaking of survival, Escape from Tarkov offers a means for your character to survive longer. If you’ve been wounded, you can cover it up with bandages to prevent loss of blood. Then, you can replenish your health through MediKit.
In the event of a hypothetical loss of limb, you can use either a field surgical kit or a CMS kit. However, these kits do not replenish your health. Keep that in mind before you use them.
7. Take Advantage of Containers
When your character dies, and when you’re not on a Scav run, you will lose your weapons and ammo. And we know how frustrating that can be.
To protect your complete inventory, you can take advantage of storage containers. These containers allow you to keep all your supplies loot-free. Even if your character days, it remains in your inventory, so you don’t have to start from zero.
8. Use Insurance
Another way to protect your inventory is to invest in insurance. Much like how insurance works in real life, in-game insurance places your weapon and ammo back into your inventory within a few hours of your spawning.
9. Use Escape From Tarkov Hacks
For absolute beginners and players who want to improve their playing style, you might also want to try using Escape From Tarkov hacks. These hacks will help you aim and strategize better, allowing you to come out on top after every game.
10. Locate Exit Points
And since this game is about escaping Tarkov, then you should find a way to locate the Extraction or Exit Points. These points will become visible on the map when you press the O key twice.
Once you’ve located it, you should go in that direction and try to enter when the lights are on. Once inside, you will be shown a countdown that lets you know when it's safe to escape. As soon as the countdown is over, make a run for it and successfully exit the area.
And that’s it – you have successfully escaped from Tarkov.
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