How To Master Customs! - Escape From Tarkov Advanced Map Guide!

[@JesseKazam]

How often do you run Customs?

[@destinwright3541]

all I run now days, then a little interchange. but 95 % customs

[@JMoret]

Too often

[@chriskhill]

50/50 Customs and Interchange

[@webcodemonkey]

Once a week. I am an interchange kinda guy.

[@MadErageS]

90% of the time. I run Interchange otherwise.

[@jibb1451]

Tips for players spawning Customs side (The Western most edge by Trailer park and Crossroads): If you aren't looking to immediately get into a fight, your best bet is to head into that storage area right between far left of the map and the Big Red Customs building, loot around there for a bit, making very little noise and listening for other players for a few minutes. Normally, after about five minutes or so, almost all the PMCs will have crossed, and it will put you at a really odd pacing that will allow you to catch people off guard who already crossed the river and think their back is safe. I do this allot, and that sort of strange hesitation to cross for a few minutes allows me to run up behind PMCs allot early raid and get some easy kills near lower construction after you cross the river. That's just my two cents though. I killed four PMCs by myself once doing this, who were completely clueless. Additionally, I would only ever cross the south side land bridge up to RUAF, as it has the most cover immediately after crossing in the event you get into a fight, where as the bridge, and northern junk bridge leave you at the intersection that is wide open on the Dorms side of the map and is very very dangerous. Sure crossing the river is more open this way, however, believe it or not I have never been killed crossing there after having waited a few minutes for the players camping to move on or get killed themselves. Understanding the early raid player movement is essential, and you can kill people like a ghost if you don't follow the typical rushing sort of pace most players do, and instead lag behind a little, but not enough to run into players trying to make their way to Extract about 10-15 minutes after the raid starts potentially. In general, the pacing for Customs ive seen after about 300 hours on Customs is like this : (0 - 10 Minutes): The crossing/early raid PVP fighting as people cross to loot areas. Spawns and crossings are hot here. *This time right here, between about 5-10 minutes after start of raid is golden for sneaking up on players from behind* (10 -15 Minutes): Players arrive at key loot areas, and hold up to ambush people running in late while looting. Key areas are hot here. (15 - 25 Minutes): Early extract players begin crossing through mid points to make it to extracts, remaining player scavs and PMCs scuttle around lesser loot areas near mid points. The Mid area is hot here. (25 - 35 Minutes (The Witching Hour)): Majority of PMCs move to extracts across mid points, Player Scavs shuffle in for left overs at key loot areas. Crossings and mid points are hot here, as well as Key Areas. This is a very dangerous time as players can be almost anywhere on the map at this point. Some newer players sorta relax around this time, but you need to be more careful than ever. Consider holding up somewhere safe for a few minutes, eat, heal, repack mags or something. This is like the most chaotic part of the raid hands down, there will be almost no predicting where you will run into someone, and if you do the odds are they will be looted up and at their most dangerous out of fear of dying on their way to exctracts. *Another great time to sneak behind people if playing slowly still, about 35 minutes after raid start. I would argue THIS is the time to hit key loot areas for any scraps on your way to extracts. You'll catch people super off guard as a PMC* (35 - 45 Minutes): Remaining PMCs and Scavs all move to extracts across the whole map in small numbers. Anyone you run into is going to be pretty off their guard unless they are right at Extracts, and you can score some very very easy kills on remaining player scavs and PMCs here if you are still playing slowly and carefully. Spawns and crossings are hot again.

[@eldonhill4840]

This is so accurate and well-written. I've observed pretty much exactly the same thing but haven't put it into words like that, so that was actually really helpful to read.

[@jibb1451]

@@eldonhill4840 Thanks man! This was just from my own time being to scared to play any other map than Customs. Im glad our notes sorta match in that case lol.

[@bananapainter3544]

Perfectly written

[@jibb1451]

@@bananapainter3544 Thanks! Hopefully this helps someone.

[@bananapainter3544]

@@jibb1451 hey can u look at my other comment under this video and tell me sth about it id appreciate that a lot

[@rhd26]

Thank God you didn't expose the rat routes, I remain safe from the Chads for another day

[@escadrilley]

absolute facts, I have my two rat roads that I'd like to remain a secret

[@OhKaiizer]

@@escadrilley pls tell me

[@cH4iN123]

@@OhKaiizer depending on what side you spawn, there you go ibb.co/Fn8H7nm Also you can jump from infront of old gas to the new area if you're at the door from warehouse 4 turn to the right(where that long bush alley is) theres that red-ish metal pipe and a single tree. You can jump into the tree by just Jump+W and then just press Sprint+Jump+W towards the new area and you have skipped old gas. Pretty useful if you know theres someone at old gas and you both have seen each other, you want to suprise him by flanking quickly. But be careful he will hear you and if he knows about that jump he might be ready for it.

[@NapFloridian]

@@cH4iN123 thats where you run the latest "Mantis-Radar"

[@cH4iN123]

@@NapFloridian no clue what you talking about. I run this routes all day and rake in millions after millions, and barely get into fights and if so my trusty mp9 does a quick job with them

[@joshhanson2373]

One of your videos came across my recommended page a few weeks ago, and after seeing how immersive this game can be, I was convinced to give it a try. I just wanted to say thank you for posting so much great educational content on this game. It’s helped me out a lot as a new player and I haven’t been able to put the game down since I got it!

[@Mathignihilcehk]

I don't get why, but most Tarkov "guides" are just completely useless for new players. They spend an hour to tell players "Hey, grab bags and search them after you get to safety" and then people act as if it was some god tier guide. If you ask any questions people rant and rave that you need to learn the hard way by dying a ton. These videos are relatively short, include useful information, graphics, etc. Any gameplay in some of your other videos is often slowed down so newer players can actually see WTF is going on, and you talk through everything clearly. It's really quite fantastic. This video in particular felt a bit rambling and less scripted. There are other videos on this channel, like the complete beginner's guide from 3 months ago, that felt well scripted and clean. I prefer that level of organization (I presume they take much more effort to make, so I don't expect every or even most videos to be that), but even videos like this are far superior to most of the garbage "guides" (that lack any editing, structure, and useful tips and include long rants that teach nothing useful) people put out. Thanks for making this videos. I really appreciate them.

[@euromanijak]

How to master customs? be able to do the pocket watch quest at the start of the wipe... thats it you mastered customs

[@NuclearHotdogsWOT]

What alot of people don't know if that quest items spawn for each player. So you don't have to rush the watch. Just wait till the middle or end of the raid to grab the watch. Usually won't even need the key as it'll already be open

[@Illia_Strelnykov]

I am a complete noob, but with some luck I have managed to do this quest in a single first run with a pistol without ever seeing anyone :D

[@SobutaiPlays]

@@NuclearHotdogsWOT wasn't always that way, I remember when thr pocket watch was server side not client side. That quest was a real bitch.

[@uporabn1k]

@@SobutaiPlays yeah it should be like that.

[@xEvilRaptorx]

I only failed to complete the watch quest 2 times. My 3rd try i got it and ran to crossroads to evac

[@DripTitann]

People sleep heavily on the building by the Zb-1011 extract. Tech crate, commonly find fuel there sometimes sugar, two jackets and two computers, two toolboxes too

[@True_RepentanceRR]

I have been looting there for the past few weeks and have found SO much good loot. VERY under-rated loot spot.

[@baconbliss4796]

And water filter and some other stuff spawn on the ground by tech crate sometimes

[@zilliq]

This changed a lot, there are now many more spawn points in the north-east part of the maps, and few key spawn points in the center (RUAF, crackhouse, old gas)

[@THE_Glass_Grizzly]

I appreciate this, trying to do quests solo has been a nightmare. Now that I sort of understand the layout maybe I'll get lucky and be able to skulk around to the objectives I need and extract out.

[@Stoic_Tiger]

im glad we have content creators like jesse, im not new i have a bit over 400 hours and all you find is beginners guides talking about ammo not for us intermediate players, and as a solo player knowledge is everything. thank you jesse keep up the great content

[@30ART5]

Here is how to save ~400k RUB: There are windows to the USEC stash rooms. Have an ally prone near the window while you break it and climb through. Loot the first room, hop out, and repeat... or prone and let your buddy take the other room. The USEC stash key costs anywhere from 400k to 450k or so. This tip should help save you money whilst also getting you some good loot.

[@MixYourWay]

I'm subbing because of the beginner content. Most of the popular videos out there are just not realistic for all of us who are just starting out. Leveling traders, setting up Hideout in a comprehensive way and fulfilling tasks the way a beginner would, with the rather precarious tools available is something barely seen in all these popular videos. So keep it up with fresh low-med level guides and I'm pretty sure you'll be getting more traffic! Cheers man!

[@ЯБезымянный-о5ф]

I find the Warehouse #4 to be a really juicy spot. Gas cans, mods, trinkets, ammo, a decent medicine stash and an interesting sniping position overlooking the fortress - just the kind of building to hit by a scav or low-geared PMC. Big Boys don't usually go there. Surprisingly, the chance of PVP there is pretty low in my experience. Also, a tip for Reshala boss - nades are the key. His guard are good campers, they shoot through bushes, across insane distances and when you get close, they go into solid defense. Buy they are scared shitless of nades, which make them run out of cover disregarding spray of lead in the face. Just make sure to have big mag full, cause there's a big chance you'll have to deal with the whole bunch running around in panic. They also like using nades with insane precision, which on the other hand can wipe the whole boss squad if you manage to kill the guy pulling the pin.

[@chikenhatgaming9170]

A lot of fights lately in elbow/ by ruaf roadblock. Those Big red spawns can be TOUGH. I notice night raids on customs can be a great way to rat it up if poor. Another very well made video man!

[@Kiwi-pd5mk]

Try shoreline night raid cache runs, most money in the game for a single rat run even if unlucky and usually quiet. 40 caches on the map.

[@RightintheTaterHole]

Was just looking to see if you had one of these already. Awesome to catch and it helped a solid amount. Much Love.

[@BSoloe]

Love you

[@thomasawdffaw123]

really helped me out as a newbie, gj m8

[@markcherrington5835]

Thanks again Jesse for always being that informative voice on EFT. I enjoy your stream and your ability to dissect the game and provide those nuances that make the difference of dying in dorm or making it all the way to Crossroads. Would be cool if you provided some "On site" tutorials with a squad of newbies. Don't know if you can take a squad Offline?

[@Starboy-ll3fb]

Thanks for this one Jessica Sam..

[@josephsantana5514]

This channel should be so much bigger, you’re so awesome some thanks for the guides brotha!!

[@cody5903]

When your moving your mouse on map I hear the tarkov sound in the background from hovering over things lol

[@egg5596]

Was just playing some tarkov earlier and got ban for no reason, never cheated or did anything i shouldnt have been doing. im astonished right now. Might as well learn up a little more so if my account does get unban. Great Vid Jesse! love watching your content!

[@BirTek-93]

Did you bring any high valuable gear for low lvl players by any chance? Like helping them?

[@egg5596]

Sandi Dedić no, I just finished a customs raid, killed a few people but I died to someone I didn’t even see. Geared up again, was ready to do a reserve run, right before I loaded in it disconnected me, kicked me out the game and said I was ban, that’s it. Only have like 300 hours

[@bananapainter3544]

Jesse ive got a question. I had spawned on the old gas station(between warehouse and bridge)with like mid to lower gear( to do some quests alone) and like 5 secs after spawn i hear a spawn noise at bridge just turn around and immediately somebody destroys me with p90. So i died like 7 secs in a raid was it a bug or cheater or what? Can u tell me?

[@jibb1451]

I assume you spawned in as PMC, and in that case I think what MIGHT have happened, is some other PMC spawned in at Warehouse 4 just west of you but still very close, knew to check your spawn, and lasered you before you got a chance to know he was there. There is a chance you might have even had a slight connection issue, with a delayed spawn, and that gave him enough time to make it up on the bridge behind you, then you spawned in and, yeah. That's just my guess though. Really unlucky either way. I don't think normally the game lets people spawn that close to one another, so that might have just been a glitch or something. It is a pretty new version of the map and all that. Still sucks though. Or, yeah it could have been a speed hacker but I have never ran into one on Customs believe it or not.

[@bananapainter3544]

@@jibb1451 he was definitely on the bridge so i was closer to the warehouse

[@bananapainter3544]

@@jibb1451 and im quite sure i spawned earlier than him since i heard the spawn noise

[@jibb1451]

@@bananapainter3544 that's right. . . Hmm, in that case it actually might have been a speed hacker. I don't see any other way he could have made it there the way he did, as fast as he did. That sucks dude lol.

[@bananapainter3544]

@@jibb1451 i mean it doesnt matter that much for me its like.... i dunno maybe wanna justify it for me or sth 😅 but thanks anyway i ve got just 2 or 3 hundred hours and this is my second wipe but since i am quite selfconfident guy (i was one of the best in the world in some games pubg, lol and so on) i dont wanna admit it was somehow my fault prop. Thats why i wanted to talk about this with somebody

[@glitterkommando2060]

Thank you Jesse a lot! 👋 could you make video about using cover and movement properly. Like peaking, firing, when to ADS, when to flee, how to rhytm your nades etc? Would be really helpful. I know there's those situeational breakhtough videos, but more like deeper tactical guide.

[@Tobias5036]

Good video! I think you nail the intermediate level for advice.

[@sirdongnutz-2822]

This was extremely informative, thank you.

[@Avel_runner]

In around 15 Customs runs, I've seen Reshala spawn at the fortress only once. Also, I've found it to be very deserted, it seems Dorms keeps being the map's hotspot.

[@iangeldof9197]

Man where did you get that pizza light

[@mechanicplays8135]

I was waiting for this one! Thank you so much 😁

[@ForbiddenLemons]

Great video 🫡🍋

[@slotherant7844]

Bro I just realized u have 32k subs u deserve way more man you make good content

[@bighossen]

Love these Videos Jesse! Keep them Coming!

[@SecretWalrus99]

thanks for the tips Jess E. K. Sham!!!

[@destinwright3541]

you the man dude!

[@mivuhis]

just got back into tarkov and i dont know crap so this is rely helpful

[@justmeandyoudotcom5933]

Haven’t played the game for a while, I’m just waiting for streets of tarkov at this point

[@N0RTHCULT]

What’s that

[@g.f.p9975]

@@N0RTHCULT a new map

[@ohChillum]

Always great content

[@alexelkins44]

I feel like were all at the point of, okay flee market unlocked now it’s like damn were did all my roubles go 😂

[@kev2k]

brooo fr i’m only level 13 but ever since flea opened up i only buy 50k m4s now. no longer are the days of 20k sks filling up my insurance inventory

[@gabegriffin8311]

kev2k yeah now it’s just not coming back lol

[@kev2k]

Gabe Griffin a small price to pay for salvation 🤝

[@DangerClose816]

Being a newer player, I tend to kinda just run wherever.. not knowing where spawns are and I never run into anyone.. unless I go Dorms but thats still 50/50.. idk what I'm doing lmao

[@joshuagumm8485]

Me just trying to get to the cabin for the extortionist quest without getting hit by sniper rats

[@donerteller8294]

theres a PMC spawn inside Big Red, why isnt it on the map ?

[@Wolfyy-jz2uh]

Just got back into Tarkov after having a small 2 week break and been hitting custom and doing what you do is after I die I look into what I did wrong what I could do different and I survived 4 raids in a row with 2 or more PMC kills and one killing the whole rashala gang and Looting mark room

[@g_sneakz]

#1 tarkov streamer

[@marcungemach5970]

Im just a little confused because i often spawn inside of big red and the map doesnt show a Spawn there.

[@charlesbukowski9836]

thanks

[@kennyhyde309]

Do one on woods

[@schweiz555]

Spawned INSIDE Big Red Today. I was like "WOT?!"

[@chriskhill]

Finally! Thank you

[@OMGeenius]

Great Edits 😉

[@gideonscustoms857]

What map and website is he using

[@ShampooRs]

Howcome when i've gotten the Railroad to tarkov spawn and crossed the river straight up to RUAF roadblock i have come across another PMC at the exact same spot and did not see him cross next to me, is there a closer spawn not shown on map?

[@JMoret]

Love the vids

[@jumblestiltskin1365]

These guides are useful in general, it does stray alot into very new player territory despite the idea that its more for middle tier players. Also the map genie thing is great but basing the video around it is a bit boring mate. A few clips from ingame behind the talk now and then would break up that monotony. Still a thumbs up for you despite some constructive crits here.

[@friday3711]

You have to break your leg as soon as you get in the raid to get good luck

[@79Shotinthedark]

Personally, I wish you would have zoomed into the map some more when talking about specific areas. Love all the vids.

[@DankTank374]

I just bought the game. I'm trying to just master this map. Before I even played I studied the extracts and loot areas on youtube. When I jumped in after a way too long que time and a few crashes later I was on my second scav run and picked up a hard drive a power supply 2 decent guns and random gun parts. I successfully extracted after trying tons of extracts via scav but I finally found one. I exited the match and the screen went dark. The game froze on me and I lost everything. Dang lol but I did my homework and it paid off...kinda. The game needs work before release fir sure. It needs serious graphical overhaul. I had to turn up the colors on my graphics card to get it to look decent. The game was literally grey it looked so bad I had to do something.

[@112bkd]

how do you get that map?

[@AIRFORCEFREAK1]

I'm so glad they are adding more open loot that isn't behind a key. That is the worst about most maps.

[@MadErageS]

Thanks for looking out for scrubs like me!

[@norseman325]

I run customs all the time I find all my pvp at the intel building and the usec stash

[@derfalke6830]

good video

[@cylebeau7931]

I make so much money in customs anywhere from 800k to 1.2 mill every raid almost

[@cbiscuit7094]

Everytime you say your name now all I hear is Jessica Sam... thanks brother 😆

[@OriGummie]

I just look for the nearest bush and lay low for a couple of minutes till everyone runs pass me 😂 Then I initiate a 🐀 attack! Even then my BT ammo is just not enough to kill highly geared chads. Thanks for the vid some good info

[@Boradumir]

like always... seeing your smiling face... instant like.... I hope this doesn't sound creepy.

[@VonBraun1493]

I hate how the east side, by both ZB's the spawns are so damn close to each other. They really need to spread that shit out more.

[@nilfisktun]

Your map is wrong at construction. You can go through the wall. All around the closed off building in the center you can run.

[@sagepeters1054]

Everyone who watches this please subscribe to this man. He’s been grinding and putting out really quality content.

[@kalebthomas4430]

Theres a new spawn inside the big red warehouse, its super unfair tbh i got rushed instantly

[@adolfhitler675]

Ok so here it is- sniper scav scav boss D O R M S and extract campers

[@craayy6159]

lately I've been feeling that there needs to be more loot worth good money... you spend 300k on a run, & you need to get out 2 times to make it worth it.. sometimes much more then 300k.

[@btratemylegs.6342]

I want to fight pmcs but I can’t find anyone! Wtf? Am noob btw first wipe

[@zachnar0125]

Customs is my most feared and hated map…..

[@RanBo88]

Honestly. If you’re new to the game. I wouldn’t even suggest customs now lol. Me and a buddy shot this dude 22 times lol. I hit 15 bullets over 2 sks’s he had like a mp7 or something and hit 7 shots ahaha. But yeah lol. Sweats play that map now. I just can’t seem to do task here being level 7 lolol.

[@mejdlocraftci]

Customs is the map you go when you got nothing to do and wanna just fuck around in eft

[@Yes-df3xx]

Sounds like this guy has the world's most stuffed nose in every video lmfao

[@wagonfixin]

Relish allah can spawn fortress now too

[@ReadyDaddy]

rellish allah? stop doing heroin

[@JustiXNL]

Gonna be honest I was expecting more from this guide. It wasn't bad but to me this felt more like a beginner guide then actually a Intermediate guide

[@spylinox]

i'm getting 40fps max at customs, RIP

[@ShadowTroll09]

how this guy has only 40k

[@AbuAmatullahAlAmriki]

Fortress? Burger Town. ..or Alamo.

[@harrywheeler9995]

Lol Jesus Christ I cant find one extraction

[@canton7180]

Um don't spawn late, lol that is fundamental and totally out of your control, know where all pmc spawns are around you, either find a bush and hide in and let adjacent spawns push through or set up for contact, do not push forward thinking you have nothing to worry about EVER, combat will not be optional, 9/10 times close pmc are going to push where you spawned, and or they will also hold areas and set up ambush as you push through, especially at the river, they do not want to be caught from behind as they for example are in the middle of crossing the river. The highest contested area is the fortress and the adjacent building a lot of people call meth house, many intel spawns and medical loot, when reshala spawns at the fortress he and his group seem to be spread out and a lot harder to solo because they can hit you from many different angles, I like fight them in dorms because they bunched up one grenade can take them all out, also fro some reason there are alot of high tier players camping fortress very late into the maps, IDK why but I have came across that a lot.

[@duckebebo0lin917]

can we stop giving scavs shotguns

[@UKGBManny]

This is a awful map in which new players need to use its brutal! a lot of my friends have quit Tarkov because the first few quests are on this map which in my eyes is one of the hardest and they just cant hack it, very hard to get across the map without at least 1 pvp fight and as we know a level 1-10 vs a level 20 plus is impossible.

[@danishiqbal2047]

Its a great guide however i don't think it should be called advanced guide.

[@Spenjira]

CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK. lol you had eft open in the background i can hear hte button clicks

[@wwalonzo1157]

how tf youtube works if i get this video just right after hitting 300h ???

[@jml5859]

Why don't you just let people find out for themselves?

[@Zelkalna]

speak up!

[@charlesbukowski1409]

Whats up everybody? I have like a 40% survival rate and im here to tell you how to play the game

[@guillermho]

Close the game next time before recording please ❤

[@Zelkalna]

your voice sounds so muffled

[@AQuietMyth]

Really need to drop the 2005 youtuber intros and lingo bud, it's 2020

[@skip9190]

what are you on about mate

[@ayjay8875]

wrong video?

[@eldonhill4840]

You sound like a very rude person and should probably check yourself a bit