Route decisions
- How to judge a loot route: risk, distance, contest level, extraction path, and Trampler condition.
- Safer early-route logic: choose readable landmarks and stop after useful gains.
- Higher-risk POI logic: enter only when your exit plan and crew readiness are clear.
- Greed check: decide before looting what makes the run worth extracting.
- Route review: record what worked and what changed after updates.
Common Mistakes
- Confusing high-value loot with high-value runs.
- Ignoring extraction distance until inventory is already full.
- Following a route from an older patch without checking Updates.
Troubleshooting
- If you die with good loot, read How to Extract and lower route risk.
- If you cannot evaluate POIs, use Wiki categories for loot and landmarks.
- If route planning feels repetitive, use the Beginner Checklist while the route planner remains gated by data quality.
FAQ
Does this guide list exact drop rates?
No. v0 does not publish unsourced drop rates. It focuses on route decisions, risk, and extraction habits.
Should beginners run the highest-value POI first?
Usually no. Safer routes that end in extraction teach better habits and keep more progress.
Last updated: July 5, 2026. This page is maintained from public game information, patch notes, community observations, and hands-on guide review. Early Access mechanics can change, so check the Updates page when a guide feels out of date.