Ref
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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.
How to unlock Ref
Unlocked after the quest Easy Money - Part 1.
Loyalty levels
| Level | Player level | Turnover | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| 2 | 15 | — | 0.25 |
| 3 | 25 | — | 0.5 |
| 4 | 35 | — | 1.2 |
Ref quests
In ascending order of level. Full list with objectives
| Quest | Level | Map | Kappa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.

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.
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