How to Extract in SAND: Raiders of Sophie

HowTo steps

1. Identify the extraction flow for your current mode before you commit to a loot path.
2. Keep your route back to the exit readable; avoid stacking risky detours late in the run.
3. Move valuable loot toward the exit plan before chasing optional POIs.
4. Watch for interruption risk from enemies, other players, terrain, or timing pressure.
5. Commit to leaving once your loot value is high enough for the run to be successful.
6. After extraction, review which decision created the most risk and adjust the next route.

Mode differences

• Voyage and Storm Dive can create different risk pressure, pacing, and reward expectations. Use the mode comparison guide before assuming the same extraction behavior applies everywhere.

Common Mistakes

• Waiting until the route is already dangerous before thinking about the exit.
• Treating extraction as the final step instead of a plan that starts early.
• Carrying high-value loot into extra fights without a clear reason.

Troubleshooting

• If you cannot find a safe path, reduce route ambition and choose a closer objective next run.
• If you keep dying after good loot, extract earlier and use the loot guide for safer POI order.
• If mode pressure feels unclear, read Voyage vs Storm Dive.