Escape from Tarkov
Tarkov combat
Escape from Tarkov combat is short. This page covers first shots, lane holds, and resets around extracts.
Pick the first shot
Win the first angle. Tarkov players who wide-swing every door lose to someone waiting on ammo types.
Keep the crosshair at the height the next player will appear. Fancy movement is slower than a ready lane.
Hold a lane
One lane is enough. Cover audio and let teammates take the rest.
BattlEye updates do not change this: a calm hold still beats a panic swing.
Reset after the spray
After the spray, reload behind cover and count steps. Norvinsk raids with AI scavs, PMCs, and extract pressure punishes people who chase while empty.
If the fight is even, leave. scav timing is still there on the next pass.
If you want a wider set of notes after this page, you can also explore extra context.