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.