The Customs map in Tarkov is a unique starter map for a survival-based game. Much of the map is enclosed by large walls and there are more confined spaces than what is common in most FPS games. New players will need to get familiar with the design of the map to survive.

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Because a large portion of the map is segmented by walls, understanding positioning and sightlines will be key while traversing Customs. Knowing the intricacies of the map and strategies to avoid being caught in the open will help newcomers in their first few hours of gameplay. This guide will focus on ten different tips to help gamers on the starter map.

10 Getting To The Red Warehouse

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Instead of running right through the choke points on the map, players can use several of the gaps in the wall to sneak in and out of areas unnoticed. One of the first areas survivors will need to pass through is the large red warehouse area. This large red warehouse has a couple of main entry and exit points that are usually crawling with opponents.

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There is an alternative entry point to the south of the warehouse. On the southwest edge of the wall, there is a small hole adjacent to the train tracks that acts as a better entry and exit point.

9 Gas Station Entry And Exit Points

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To the south of the Gas Station, there is another strategic way to get across the wall. Players can use the large piping that is covered in barbed wire to mantle the wall and hop over it. To get back across, there is a garbage bin that will let characters jump over the barbed wire. North of the Gas Station there are a few other holes in the wall.

8 Entering The Construction Site

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Likewise, at the Construction Site just to the northwest of Warehouse 17, there are three entry points. The gaps closest to the warehouse are quite obvious to spot, but the two others further north are much safer. These holes in the wall are covered by shrubs, and opponents will have trouble seeing through them.

7 Exiting The Three Story Dorms

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On the top level of the Dorms, there is a doorway that leads outside onto the roof. To avoid having to go back down the stairs, gamers can hop down onto the clothesline and walk away. The character should take damage in the process. If there is no damage indicator, users need to wait for one or they will break their legs. This is yet another tactical shortcut that will save a lot of people from death.

6 North Bridge Vantage Point

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The north end of the bridge provides an excellent sniping location early in the game. Players will be able to see a number of enemies attempting to cross the river near the exit point. It is possible to get on top of the small shack there for an even better view. Opponents will commonly hide in and around the pipes to the south.

5 Dorms V-EX Extract

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During the extraction, survivors will have to transfer Roubles to begin the objective. After the transfer, the timer will begin. The objective does not have a proximity requirement, so it is a good idea to move away from it slightly while the timer counts down.

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As long as the character is at the car when the timer finishes, the extraction will be complete. Hiding in a bush or safe location will make completing the task less stressful.

4 Sightlines To And From The Gas Station

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From the train tracks on the south end of the map, there is a sightline that covers hundreds of meters when looking in the direction of the Gas Station. Gamers on the tracks and those on the rocks close to the Gas Station will have a line of sight that covers a good portion of the map. Players looking to complete the Shooter Born In Heaven challenge may be able to get a headshot while looking down either sight line.

3 Trailer Park Extraction

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The extraction at the Trailer Park is a dangerous objective. An alternative to walking straight to the west is to mantle the cement blocks on the east of the parking lot and use the trucks to the left as cover. Near the end of the lot, there is a gap in the fence for gamers to exit through. From there, users will be able to walk safely through the trees and get to the extraction point.

2 Getting The Factory Exit Key

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Beginners may not be aware that the Factory Exit Key opens a door at the northeast corner of Warehouse 4 south of the Gas Station. Players can find the key from looting Scavs or jackets in-game. The useful key can also be purchased from the Flea Market, which is the safest option to acquire the key. After a couple of hours of gameplay, users should have enough capital to make the purchase.

1 How To Jump Higher

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Getting over obstacles is one of the main challenges on the Customs map. Using a strafe jump will propel the character model higher than an ordinary jump. Another interesting way to get over walls is to jump in a tree and then clear an obstacle. It should be noted that gamers need to be strong enough to perform certain jumps.

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