EFTRADARFlares in Escape from Tarkov
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There are two kinds of flares in Tarkov: handheld rocket flares (launched without a pistol) and 26x75 mm rounds for the SP-81 flare gun. They are needed for quests and for extracts that open on a signal.
All flares and rounds
| Flare | What it is | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 26x75mm flare cartridge (Green) | A 26x75mm green flare cartridge for the SP-81 flare gun. | — |
| 26x75mm flare cartridge (Red) | A 26x75mm red flare cartridge for the SP-81 flare gun. | — |
| 26x75mm flare cartridge (White) | A 26x75mm 7S15 (26 OP) night flare cartridge for the SP-81 flare gun. | 22,929 ₽ |
| 26x75mm flare cartridge (Yellow) | A 26x75mm yellow flare cartridge for the SP-81 flare gun. | 4,958 ₽ |
| Signal flare (Green) | Cartridge for the SP-81 signal pistol. | — |
| Signal flare (Red) | Cartridge for the SP-81 signal pistol. | — |
| Signal flare (White) | Cartridge for the SP-81 signal pistol. | — |
| Signal flare (Yellow) | Cartridge for the SP-81 signal pistol. | — |
| 26x75mm flare cartridge (Acid Green) | A 26x75mm acid green flare cartridge for the SP-81 flare gun. | — |
| Signal flare (Blue) | Cartridge for the SP-81 signal pistol. | — |
| Signal flare (Special Yellow) | Cartridge for the SP-81 signal pistol. | — |
| Signal flare (New Year) | Cartridge for the SP-81 signal pistol. | — |
Quests with a flare
- The Huntsman Path - Administrator (Jaeger, Streets of Tarkov)
- Payback (Lightkeeper, Reserve)
- Trouble in the Big City (Lightkeeper, Streets of Tarkov)
- Airmail (Mechanic, Woods)
- The Price of Independence (BTR Driver)
- The Price of Independence (BTR Driver)
Extracts that use a flare
- Mountain Pass — Lighthouse
- Cliff Descent — Reserve
- Climber's Trail — Shoreline
Conditions for each extract are on the map extract pages.
How the radar helps
- Extract status on the radar: you can see whether a flare extract is open and who is near it.
- Quest zones are marked on the map — it's clear exactly where to fire the flare.
The radar map opens from a link in any browser: on a phone, tablet, laptop or second monitor. You can also share it with friends from your squad.
Questions and answers
What are flares used for in Tarkov?
For quests where you need to fire a signal in a zone (The Huntsman Path - Administrator, Payback, Trouble in the Big City, Airmail), and for extracts that open with a flare.
Which extracts work with a flare?
Mountain Pass (Lighthouse), Cliff Descent (Reserve), Climber's Trail (Shoreline).
How does a rocket flare differ from the 26x75 round?
A rocket flare is launched by hand, without a pistol. The 26x75 round is loaded into the SP-81 flare gun.
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