New Player's Guide to Customs

Overview

• Introduction to the map of Customs in Tarkov.
• Key elements covered: high loot areas, danger zones, spawns, and extracts.
• General tip: Use offline mode with a map guide to learn the layout.

Map Details

• Player Capacity: Max 13 players.
• Enemies: Scav Boss Rishala, Goons.
• Map Importance: Early tasks often require visiting Customs, but not mandatory for Level 15.
• Map Layout: Narrow map with three main paths: past dorms, down main road/construction, past stronghold.

Starting Points and Extractions

• Spawns & Early Loot:
  • Trailer Park: spawn and extraction point.
  • Big Red: High combat area; avoid loitering.
  • Smuggler's Boat: Conditional extract.
  • RUAF Roadblock: Common extraction with scav presence.

High Traffic and Danger Areas

• Big Red: Common fighting area due to quest requirements.
• Construction: High traffic, early quest location.
• Crack House: Many med spawns; attracts high combat.
• Dorms:
  • Packed with quests and high loot potential.
  • Key loot: jackets, safes; watch for audio cues.

Key Looting Strategies

• Looting Tips:
  • Check jackets and filing cabinets for keys.
  • Avoid looting everything early; focus on extracting with loot.
  • Ideal loot runs should target safes and filing cabinets.

Stronghold & Other Key Locations

• Stronghold:
  • Rashala spawn; good loot with medical crates.
  • ZB013 extract requires power.
• Old Gas Station: Potential extract if smoke is present.

Other Notable Locations

• Skeleton: Sniping location; shooter board and heaven.
• Bus Depot: No loot; high sniper activity on buildings.
• New Gas Station: Rashala can spawn; contains high-value items.

General Survival Tips

• Avoid Certain Combat Zones:
  • Be wary of sniper positions (e.g., construction, skeleton).
  • Avoid predictable paths when gunshots are present.
• Crossing Bridges:
  • Use high ground for advantage.
  • Consider the risks of junk bridge versus main bridge.

Miscellaneous

• Cultists: Night spawn; dangerous but lucrative.
• Hidden Stashes: Mostly on the map's left side.
• Sniper Scavs: Know their spawn points for safety.

Conclusion

• Customs is a map rich with opportunities but fraught with danger.
• Ideal for new players to learn due to narrow design and task relevance.
• Watch out for updates and guides on specific loot routes and strategies.