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Ref

Game data: snapshot from 19.10.2026 · 2 min read

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Refcurrency: ₽must be unlocked

Ref — an Escape from Tarkov trader: Arena manager: Arena points exchange and Arena-related quests. Gives 9 quests.

The Arena host who organizes pit fights across Tarkov.

Quests: 9 · Loyalty levels: 4 · Insurance: no · Repair: no

How to unlock Ref

Unlocked after the quest Easy Money - Part 1.

Loyalty levels

LevelPlayer levelTurnoverStanding
11—0
215—0.25
325—0.5
435—1.2

Ref quests

In ascending order of level. Full list with objectives

QuestLevelMapKappa
Balancing - Part 1—Interchange—
Balancing - Part 2—Streets of Tarkov—
Create a Distraction - Part 1—Streets of Tarkov—
Create a Distraction - Part 2—Streets of Tarkov—
Easy Money - Part 2—any—
Surprise—any—
To Great Heights! - Part 1—any—
To Great Heights! - Part 2—any—
To Great Heights! - Part 3—any—

Ref quests on the radar

  • Quest objectives are marked on the map, and the planner shows “Can finish this raid”.
  • Needed items are highlighted in loot by the “Quest” filter, and the key by a tag on the card.
  • Players and bosses around the quest zone are visible in advance, with the “aiming at you” alert.

From 400 ₽ per dayHow the radar works

Radar in the browser: the Lighthouse map with players, distance and elevation difference

Questions and answers

How to unlock Ref?

The trader is unlocked by completing the quest Easy Money - Part 1 (Skier).

What quests does Ref give?

9 quests. First ones: Balancing - Part 1, Balancing - Part 2, Create a Distraction - Part 1, Create a Distraction - Part 2, Easy Money - Part 2.

What is needed for level 4 of Ref?

Player level 35, turnover of 0 ₽ and standing of 1.2.

How to raise standing with Ref?

Complete Ref's quests (9 quests give standing), buy from and sell to the trader, and do not fail tasks.

Other traders

Lightkeeper · Mechanic · Jaeger · Fence · Prapor · Ragman · Peacekeeper · Therapist · Skier · BTR Driver

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