Lightkeeper is one of the endgame NPCs unlocked in Escape from Tarkov. Veteran players are aware of just how daunting the task is; new players may get overwhelmed with the vagueness and complexity of gaining access to Lightkeeper. However, for the bold and ambitious alike who are looking to escape from Tarkov, Lightkeeper is required to guide the way.
Checklist
- Account Level 30
- At least 1.0 Fence rep
- Must have completed The Tour main story quest
- Must have completed Falling Skies main story quest
- Must have progress in The Ticket or Batya main story quest
- Intel Center Level 2
The Ticket vs Batya vs Legacy method
The fastest and easiest way to unlock Lightkeeper is to progress through the main story quests. The Ticket main story quest offers the quickest way to unlock Lightkeeper, as it lets you start his questline early on while bypassing most of the requirements. The Ticket starts right after the Falling Skies main story quest, which many PMCs are likely to finish.
Batya is the second method and could be the slowest way to unlock Lightkeeper. While the objectives in the Batya main story quest line are not difficult, the roadblock is reaching the Intelligence Center level 3 in the hideout. Getting the Intelligence Center to level 3 is a challenge even for the best PMCs. Batya can be started as soon as possible. To start the quest, PMCs need to find a patch belonging to the Bogatyrs Squad.
The legacy method, or the legacy grind, as some would say, is the middle child of the methods. This involves completing a long list of quests, and it was the only way to unlock Lightkeeper before the release of 1.0. If you choose to go down this path, it involves having to complete the following:
- A Fuel Matter
- Broadcast - Part 2
- Cargo X - Part 4
- Chemical - Part 4 or Out of Curiosity or Big Customer
- Courtesy Visit
- Database - Part 2
- Gunsmith - Part 10
- House Arrest - Part 1
- Lost Contact
- Seaside Vacation
- The Cult - Part 2
- The Huntsman Path - Forest Cleaning
- The Punisher - Part 4
Some would say that doing the Batya main story quest requires less time compared to doing it the traditional way. It’s possible to do it this way, but getting Intel Center 3 requires some of the rarest items in EFT (GPSA, COFDM, VPX).
The Questline
There are 8 quests in total to unlock Lightkeeper, all of which are pretty challenging.
Network Provider Part 1
Objectives:
- Hand over the 4 found in raid: Electronic components
- Hand over the 4 found in raid: Military COFDM Wireless Signal Transmitters
- Hand over the 4 found in raid: Gas analyzers
- Hand over the 4 found in raid: Broken GPhone smartphone
Network Provider Part 2
Objectives:
- Set up the radio repeater inside the MI-8 helicopter at the water treatment plant on Lighthouse
- Set up the radio repeater inside the abandoned USEC cottage on Lighthouse
- Set up the radio repeater at a high elevation overlooking the lighthouse on Lighthouse
- Set up the radio repeater on the roof of the sunken building at the shore of Lighthouse
Assessment Part 1
Objectives:
- Eliminate 15 PMC operatives near the Lighthouse peninsula
Assessment Part 2
Objectives:
- Locate and mark the first bunker with an MS2000 marker on Woods
- Locate and mark the second bunker with an MS2000 marker on Woods
- Locate and mark the third bunker with an MS2000 marker on Woods
- Locate and mark the fourth bunker with an MS2000 marker on Woods
Assessment Part 3
Objectives:
- Eliminate 7 Raiders in The Lab
- Find 15 SJ1 TGLabs combat stimulant injectors in raid
- Find 5 SJ6 TGLabs combat stimulant injectors in raid
- Find 1 SJ9 TGLabs combat stimulant injector in raid
- Hand over 15 SJ1 TGLabs combat stimulant injectors to Mechanic
- Hand over 5 SJ6 TGLabs combat stimulant injectors to Mechanic
- Hand over 1 SJ9 TGLabs combat stimulant injector to Mechanic
Key to the Tower
Objectives:
- Find 2 Pieces of plexiglass in raid
- Find 1 Insulating tape in raid
- Find 2 Military circuit boards in raid
- Find 1 Military COFDM Wireless Signal Transmitter in raid
- Find 1 Working LCD in raid
- Obtain 1 Radio transmitter body on Lighthouse
- Hand over 2 Pieces of plexiglass to Mechanic
- Hand over 1 Insulating tape to Mechanic
- Hand over 2 Military circuit boards to Mechanic
- Hand over 1 Military COFDM Wireless Signal Transmitter to Mechanic
- Hand over 1 Working LCD to Mechanic
- Hand over 1 Radio transmitter body to Mechanic
Knock-knock
Objectives:
- Check if the radio transmitter works near the Lighthouse peninsula
- Survive and extract from the location
Getting Acquainted
Objectives:
- Obtain the V3 Flash drive on Lighthouse
- Reflash the Radio transmitter
- Hand over the flash drive to Mechanic
- Visit the lighthouse building
Recommendations
- Save up 20,000 USD to unlock Lighthouse as soon as possible
- Obtain a Red Rebel and a Paracord to use the special extract near the blue chalet on Lighthouse.
- Avoid the Water Treatment Plant area on Lighthouse if you are new. The USEC Rogues have accurate and aggressive behavior with mounted weapons that can kill PMCs very quickly.
- Choose USEC when creating a PMC to prevent rogues from shooting on sight.
- Keep it light on Lighthouse. The map is wide and open, with long lines of sight, making it a sniper's playground. High mobility is key to surviving Lighthouse.
- Do NOT shoot Zyrachiy; this will cause the DSPT to be decoded, and you will need to encode it once again, which is a hideout craft for 2 hours.
- One found in raid COFDM is better than none; don't be greedy.
Escaping from Tarkov
Unlocking Lightkeeper is an achievement on its own. This is well known in the community and among developers, which is why PMCs who endure the challenge unlock an achievement. Post 1.0 release, less than 1% have unlocked Lightkeeper even after the shortcuts. Lightkeeper is key to unlocking the final map Terminal, where escape is possible.
