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The Lab

Underground Laboratory -- small map

Players

6-10

Raid Time

45 min

Difficulty

Extreme

PvP Rating

★★★★★

5/5

Size

small

Environment

Underground Laboratory

Description

The highest-risk, highest-reward map in Tarkov. An underground TerraGroup laboratory guarded by Raiders. Requires a Labs Access Keycard to enter. No insurance returns.

Strengths

  • +Highest value loot in the entire game
  • +Raiders drop top-tier gear consistently
  • +Colored keycard rooms have exclusive spawns
  • +No Scav players to worry about

Weaknesses

  • -Entry keycard is consumed on use
  • -No insurance returns on any gear
  • -Exclusively PMC with high-end loadouts
  • -Extremely punishing for mistakes

Bosses

Raiders

Exits

Main ElevatorCargo ElevatorVentilation ShaftSewage ConduitParking GateHangar Gate

Key Loot

Lab Keycard (Entry)Green KeycardBlue KeycardRed KeycardBlack KeycardViolet KeycardYellow Keycard

Pro Tips

  • 1Entry requires a Labs Access Keycard consumed on use.
  • 2Raiders replace normal Scavs and drop high-tier gear.
  • 3Colored keycards unlock rooms with extremely valuable loot.
  • 4Red Keycard room is the most valuable single room in the game.
  • 5No Scav runs allowed -- PMC only with high entry cost.