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Defective Wall

Tarkov Defective Wall: Level Requirements & Crafts

Tarkov Defective Wall: items, trader and skill requirements and build time for all 6 levels, bonuses.

Level 1Level 2Level 3Level 4Level 5Level 6

Defective Wall Level 1

Build time: Instant

What it gives

A piece of a wall with swollen paint. Nothing serious, but it might become a problem soon.

Requirements

Station: Medstation Level 1Station: Water Collector Level 1

Unlocked crafts (0)

No new crafts unlock at this level.

Defective Wall Level 2

Build time: 12 h

What it gives

A piece of wall with heavily swollen paint. Water is seeping from the wall. You definitely need to do something about it. Wipe the floor, maybe.

  • Fuel consumption+5%
  • Energy regeneration rate-3 EP/hr
  • Health regeneration rate
  • Additional raid experience-3%
  • Skill group leveling: Physical-3%

Requirements

Station: Defective Wall Level 1

Unlocked crafts (0)

No new crafts unlock at this level.

Defective Wall Level 3

Build time: 1 d

What it gives

A piece of wall with heavily swollen paint. Part of the paint fell off. Water is seeping from the wall. There seems to be something behind this wall.

  • Fuel consumption+5%
  • Energy regeneration rate-3 EP/hr
  • Health regeneration rate
  • Additional raid experience-3%
  • Skill group leveling: Physical-3%

Requirements

Station: Defective Wall Level 2

Unlocked crafts (0)

No new crafts unlock at this level.

Defective Wall Level 4

Build time: 3 h

What it gives

A wall with a hidden door. You don't know who made it and why, but to open it, you will need tools. Also, another wipe wouldn't hurt.

  • Fuel consumption+5%
  • Energy regeneration rate-3 EP/hr
  • Health regeneration rate
  • Additional raid experience-3%
  • Skill group leveling: Physical-3%

Requirements

  • Fierce Blow sledgehammer×1
Station: Defective Wall Level 3

Unlocked crafts (0)

No new crafts unlock at this level.

Defective Wall Level 5

Build time: 3 h

What it gives

The damaged part of the wall turned out to be an entrance to the old hidden room. There is nothing inside but rubbish and a dead body. It will take a lot of effort to put this room in shape.

  • Fuel consumption+5%
  • Energy regeneration rate-3 EP/hr
  • Health regeneration rate
  • Additional raid experience-3%
  • Skill group leveling: Physical-3%

Requirements

  • Metal cutting scissors×1
  • Toolset×1
Station: Defective Wall Level 4

Unlocked crafts (0)

No new crafts unlock at this level.

Defective Wall Level 6

Build time: 12 h

What it gives

A tidied up entrance to the new room.

  • Fuel consumption-20%
  • Energy regeneration rate+12 EP/hr
  • Health regeneration rate
  • Additional raid experience+12%
  • Skill group leveling: Physical+12%

Requirements

  • Corrugated hose×2
  • Duct tape×1
  • Toolset×1
  • Pliers Elite×1
  • Metal spare parts×5
  • Xenomorph sealing foam×1
  • Bundle of wires×2
  • Light bulb×2
Station: Defective Wall Level 5

Unlocked crafts (0)

No new crafts unlock at this level.

FAQ

What does the Defective Wall do in Tarkov?

Level bonuses: Fuel consumption +5%, Energy regeneration rate -3 EP/hr, Health regeneration rate, Additional raid experience -3%, Skill group leveling: Physical -3%, Fuel consumption -20%, Energy regeneration rate +12 EP/hr, Additional raid experience +12%, Skill group leveling: Physical +12%.

What do you need for Defective Wall level 1?

Requirements: Medstation level 1, Water Collector level 1. Build time: instant.

What do you need for Defective Wall level 2?

Requirements: Defective Wall level 1. Build time: 12 h.

What do you need for Defective Wall level 3?

Requirements: Defective Wall level 2. Build time: 1 d.

What do you need for Defective Wall level 4?

Items: 1x Fierce Blow sledgehammer. Requirements: Defective Wall level 3. Build time: 3 h.

What do you need for Defective Wall level 5?

Items: 1x Metal cutting scissors, 1x Toolset. Requirements: Defective Wall level 4. Build time: 3 h.

What do you need for Defective Wall level 6?

Items: 2x Corrugated hose, 1x Duct tape, 1x Toolset, 1x Pliers Elite, 5x Metal spare parts, 1x Xenomorph sealing foam, 2x Bundle of wires, 2x Light bulb. Requirements: Defective Wall level 5. Build time: 12 h.

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