Escape from Tarkov
Tarkov loot
Escape from Tarkov economy is a trap if you chase every shiny item. This guide covers value, storage, and selling around extracts.
What is actually worth it
Value is weight plus risk. ammo types that sits in a hot building is often worse than a quiet stack.
Know the vendor or craft sink before you fill the bag. Tarkov junk is just a slower extract.
Insurance and storage
Insurance and storage rules change how greedy you can be. Read them once per wipe.
Keep a cheap kit ready. Norvinsk raids with AI scavs, PMCs, and extract pressure will take the expensive one.
When to sell
Sell when the stash is blocking the next audio run. Hoarding is not a plan.
Battlestate Games will add another item next season. Extract the current kit while it still works.
Keep this page for the basics, then you can also explore related resources.