Getting started in Escape from Tarkov (EFT) can be a bit daunting. So many little intricacies to the gameplay mixed with the complexity of the game. There’s sure to be a few players who aren’t sure where to start. You might see some phrases that are foreign to you as you make your way through your first few raids. Many new players are asking a very specific question since the game recently had a server wipe. Escape from Tarkov’s Rat Rig: what is it? We’ll find out what this Rat Rig is and what you can do with it in what seems like an odd name for something that fits more into a game like A Plague’s Tale.
In Escape from Tarkov, what’s the Rat Rig? Answered!
It’s a lot of fun interacting with the NPC traders before a raid in EFT. Raid items can be bought, sold, and traded here. There are some traders who only sell certain things, and by extension, they only buy certain things from you. Your loyalty level with these traders will increase as you trade and complete missions. By doing so, the player unlocks new items and missions. We’re gonna focus on Ragman today. Clothing, gear, and backpacks are his specialties. That’s where Rat Rig comes in. Whenever people talk about Rat Rig, they’re referring to the 6B3TM-01M armored rig.
The armored vest can be picked up from certain defeated Scavs, but Ragman is the main way to get it. When you reach loyalty level 2, you’ll be able to trade 3 chainlets for a Rat Rig. Community members debate whether the armor is still a viable option after a while. Regardless, you might want to pick up a Rat Rig once Ragman’s loyalty level is 2.
