Customs is the classic Tarkov map — the first "real" map most new PMCs learn after Ground Zero, and the location of more quests than anywhere else in the game. Dorms loot is the single richest low-level income source, Reshala is the most beginner-friendly boss fight, and the map teaches every core EFT skill you'll need to survive the rest of the roster.
The Map
Customs is mid-sized, roughly a mile-long corridor from USEC spawn in the north-west to BEAR spawn in the south-east. The map is dominated by three main structures: the Customs warehouse/office complex in the centre, Dorms to the west, and the Gas Station/Construction cluster to the east. 10–14 PMCs spawn per raid.
The Boss
Reshala is Customs' resident boss — 35% spawn chance, with four AI guards. Patrol zones are Gas Station, Old Gas, Dorms area, and Construction. Reshala's loot includes his unique pistol, a guaranteed rouble drop, and often a graphics card or keycard on his body.
Guards are aggressive and prioritise players over AI scavs. Engagement range is close-to-mid — expect grenades and flanks. A scav-run approach with good armour and an SMG remains the most reliable consistent Reshala farm for early/mid-wipe players.
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Customs Edge
Customs sees more PvP per raid than any map except Streets. A full ESP + radar stack transforms the map from a chaotic corridor fight into a controlled hunt.