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Escape from Tarkov

Mechanic: Quests and Inventory — Escape from Tarkov Guide

Complete Mechanic's quests in Escape from Tarkov to unlock weapon mods and Hideout upgrades. This guide covers his tasks and inventory management.

7.6. Mechanic: Quests and Inventory — Escape from Tarkov Guide

Mechanic is a crucial trader in Escape from Tarkov, offering a wide array of weapon mods, tools, and essential items. His quests often involve retrieving specific items or modifying weapons, making him a key figure in your progression. This guide focuses on his quests and how to manage your inventory for his tasks.

Mechanic's quests are vital for unlocking higher-tier weapon mods, improving your Hideout, and increasing your overall combat effectiveness. Many of his tasks require you to find specific components or bring him functional weapons. Efficiently managing your inventory and understanding his quest objectives are key to completing them quickly.

Mechanic's Role:

Mechanic is your go-to trader for:

  • Weapon Mods: He sells a vast selection of suppressors, muzzle devices, grips, stocks, and sights.
  • Tools and Components: Essential items for crafting, barters, and quests.
  • Hideout Upgrades: Many of his quests are tied to upgrading your Hideout.

Key Quests and Strategies:

Mechanic's quests often involve finding items in specific locations or bringing him functional weapons. Here are some common ones and how to approach them:

  • "The Spark-1" (Find 3 Spark Plugs): Spark plugs are commonly found in toolboxes, garages on Customs, and on shelves in Goshan on Interchange. Focus on these areas during your raids.
  • "The Spark-2" (Find 3 ition Coils): Similar to spark plugs, ition coils spawn in toolboxes and garages.
  • "The Bolt" (Find 10 Bolts): Bolts are very common loot. Check toolboxes, filing cabinets, and workbenches on most maps.
  • "The Tacticool" (Find 2x 9x19mm SMG Magazines and 2x 5.56x45mm Assault Rifle Magazines): These are relatively common. Look for them in weapon crates, on Scavs, or in loot spawns.
  • "The Gunsmith" Series: These are Mechanic's sature quests, requiring you to build specific weapons with certain modifications.
    • Gunsmith Part 1-10: Each part requires a specific weapon build. Always check the required parts and their stats (e.g., recoil, ergo). You can buy parts from traders or the Flea Market.
    • Tip: For Gunsmith quests, it's often cheaper to buy the base weapon and then the required parts from traders or the Flea Market rather than buying a fully modded weapon.
  • "The Collector" (Find 10 GPUs): Graphics Cards (GPUs) are high-value items. They spawn in computer stores (Techlight on Interchange), server rooms, and filing cabinets. This quest is a significant undertaking.
  • "The Hunter" (Find 10 Mosin Rifles): Mosin rifles are common on Scavs and can be found in weapon crates or on the ground in various locations.

Inventory Management for Mechanic's Quests:

  • Dedicated "Quest" Tab: Consider using a dedicated tab or section in your stash for quest items. This makes them easy to find when needed.
  • Mark Quest Items: Use the "Mark" function in your inventory to easily identify quest items.
  • Toolboxes and Containers: Always loot toolboxes, filing cabinets, and weapon crates. They are prime locations for Mechanic's required items.
  • Weapon Building: For Gunsmith quests, plan your builds carefully. Use online Tarkov build tools or wikis to ensure you have the correct parts.
  • Trader Loyalty: Completing Mechanic's quests increases your loyalty level with him, unlocking better gear and lower prices.

Key Takeaway: Prioritize Mechanic's quests, especially the Gunsmith series, and manage your inventory effectively to gather the necessary components for weapon mods and Hideout upgrades.