Completing The Extortionist Quest in Escape from Tarkov: Tips and Rewards

The Extortionist is an early mission you’ll encounter in Escape from Tarkov, assigned by Skier upon completing the Supplier quest. You might be curious about completing this task, as its objective merely instructs you to head to Customs to retrieve valuable cargo.

This guide will detail how to successfully complete The Extortionist in Escape from Tarkov.

A Complete Guide to The Extortionist in Escape from Tarkov

Location of the messenger's body critical for finishing The Extortionist in Escape from Tarkov (Image by Battlestate Games and Map Genie) — Location of the messenger’s body critical for finishing The Extortionist in Escape from Tarkov (Image by Battlestate Games and Map Genie)

Follow these steps to accomplish The Extortionist mission in Escape from Tarkov:

Find and secure the valuable cargo in Customs.
Identify the location of the messenger’s body in Customs (optional).
Uncover the place where the messenger concealed the valuable cargo in Customs (optional).
Deliver the valuable cargo to Skier.

Finding the Unknown Key

The messenger's body hidden in a bush (Image by Battlestate Games) — The messenger’s body hidden in a bush (Image by Battlestate Games)

To obtain the valuable cargo in Customs, you’ll need to access a locked room, which requires the “Unknown Key.”

The Unknown Key can be found at Customs by heading toward the hole in the wall near the RUAF Roadblock while moving towards the Crack House or Fortress. In a large bush, you should find the body of the messenger. Interact with it to retrieve the key.

If the key isn’t available on the body, it implies another player has already claimed it and is undertaking the same task. In this scenario, proceed to the cargo location and wait for them to unlock the door.

Locating the Valuable Cargo

The valuable cargo located under the jacket (Image by Battlestate Games)

Once you have the Unknown Key, head to the opposite side of the map to find the valuable cargo.

The cargo is situated just outside Warehouse 3, adjacent to the warehouse containing the power switch. Unlock the door and enter.

The cargo is concealed beneath a jacket; get close and interact with it to retrieve your quest item.

Mission Rewards

Upon handing over the valuable cargo to Skier and completing The Extortionist mission in Escape from Tarkov, you will be rewarded with:

Experience Points: 3,200
Skier Reputation Boost: +0.04
Currency: 500 Dollars (increases to 525 and 575 Dollars with Intel Center levels 2 and 3, respectively)
VPO-209.366 TKM Carbine: 1 unit
AK 7.62×30 30-round Magazine: 3 units
.336 TKM EKO Ammo Pack: 6 units
Zhulk Body Armor (Press): 1 unit
Unlocks the Remington Model 870 12ga Shotgun at Skier Loyalty Level 1

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