Introduction
Task plan
Data synced 30 Oct 2026Introduction · Mechanic · Woods.
Before you start
- Additional progression conditions apply; check the trader’s locked-task message in game.
Reach the marked area on Woods
Enter the specified task zone and check for the objective notification. A nearby landmark may be outside the trigger area.
- Map: Woods.
Retrieve Encrypted Message
Check the pickup locations described in the objective. Extract with the item in quest inventory; a death before extraction loses it.
- Map: Woods.
Hand over Encrypted Message
Use the trader’s hand-in control once the quest item is available. Collecting it alone does not finish the hand-in objective.
Sources and update
Plan based on the task objectives and conditions in the catalog. Undocumented conditions are identified; the linked reference can provide further instructions.
What you have to do
- 1
Reach the marked area on Woods
Woodsone spot on the map
- 2
Retrieve Encrypted Message
Woodsone spot on the map
TASK ITEMEncrypted Message×1 · Find in raid - 3
Hand over Encrypted Message
TASK ITEMEncrypted Message×1 · Hand over
Rewards
- Experience+4,500
Roubles×30,000
Woods
Select a location to see its position and floor.
Map © Shebuka · tarkov.dev ↗
Recognize the spot.
Location of the hunting stand, view from the front of the crashed plane
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