In Escape from Tarkov, after a wipe (when all players’ progress is reset), early-game efficiency is key. Securing essential items can give you an edge in progression. Here’s a guide to prioritize your post-wipe loot:

Key Early-Game Items

These items are crucial for quests, hideout upgrades, or survival:

Documents Case or Keytool

Purpose: Efficiently store quest keys, maps, or cash. How to Get: Found in jackets, safes, or purchased from Therapist after leveling. Salewa Kits or Med Kits

Purpose: Required for early Therapist quests (like "Painkiller"). How to Get: Spawn in med bags, green crates, and medical areas like Shoreline’s resort. Meds and Splints

What to Grab: AI-2, Car Kits, Bandages, Painkillers, Esmarch Tourniquets, and Splints. Purpose: Basic survival and quest requirements. Gas Analyzers

Purpose: Needed for the Therapist's quest ("Sanitary Standards Part 1"). How to Get: Industrial areas, toolboxes, or scavenger kills. Flash Drives

Purpose: Used in the Skier quest "What's On the Flash Drive". How to Get: Plugged into PCs, jackets, or looted from scavs.

Early-Game Weapons

Basic Rifles: SKS, Mosin (scoped versions for longer engagements). Why: Effective and ammo is widely available early game. SMGs: PP-19, MP5. Why: Cheap, low recoil, great for CQB. 3. Hideout Essentials Items critical for hideout upgrades:

Fuel Tanks: Needed for the Generator. Where to Look: Industrial zones, garages, or interchange. Bolts, Nuts, and Screws: Frequent in toolboxes and industrial crates. Purpose: Required for upgrades like the Workbench and Medstation. Relays, Wires, and Duct Tape: Electrical components for various upgrades. 4. Key Locations to Loot Customs: Dorms for keys, PCs, and valuable loot like gold chains. Interchange: High density of tech stores for GPUs and items for hideout crafting. Shoreline: Resort for high-value meds and quest items. Reserve: Packed with military-grade loot, but high-risk. 5. Stash or Sell? Keep: Quest items (Gas Analyzers, Flash Drives, Salewas). Sell: Rare barter items or valuables early on (e.g., Golden TT Pistol, Roler Watch) to fund gear. 6. Barter Items to Watch For Barter trades at Traders can save you rubles early:

Matches and Crickent Lighters: Barter for basic weapons or armor. Duct Tape: Used in early barters and hideout upgrades. Gold Chains, Horses, and Lions: Valuable for flea market sales post-level 15. 7. Skills and XP Boosting Loot Everything: Even if it seems minor; looting builds XP. Survive Raids: Focus on survival for XP bonuses. Complete Early Quests: Gives substantial XP and trader reputation. By focusing on these essential items and strategies, you’ll set yourself up for success after a wipe. Play smart, prioritize survival, and loot efficiently!