The most official-unofficial guide for Escape From Tarkov
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Important Settings Changes
Critically-High Importance
Optimizing EFT is hard. Unfortunately EFT is a bit unstable. This settings guide will help you increase visibility, improve performance, and gain an overall higher FPS.
The Ground Zero Map
Critically-High Importance
Ground Zero is the first map you need learn in EFT. This starting map may be difficult due to veteran familiarity, but it contains important starting task items, low to mid tier loot, and serves as a great map to learn Tarkov.
Learn How Medicine Works
High Importance
Medicine in EFT can be complicated to new players. There are different medical states and statuses that require a variety of items that may or may not resolve that condition. This guide will explain each item and break them down into categories.
How Armor Functions
High Importance
Armor in EFT has different aspects that are equally important to understand. This page will explain each in simple terms, as well as give an advanced mathematical overview of how they function.
Gain A Strategic Advantage
High Importance
If you want to start off on the right foot with your gameplay, this is your rulebook. Implement these good habits in your gameplay in order to increase your survival rate, raid profits, and learn to punish enemy player mistakes.
Who & What Are the AI
Moderate Importance
There are 4 types of AI in Tarkov- all with different sub-categories. This page will explain all of them in detail as well as how to identify them.
Vendor Tasks
Moderate Importance
Tasks in Tarkov are a players most efficient way to level up. Use this guide to gain an advantage and unlock the gear you need.
Player Skills & Attributes
Low Importance
Player skills aren't as important for new players, but they are worth reading over. Over time you will learn how to level and master the use of these skills. This guide just gives you a head start.
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