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Generator

Tarkov Generator Guide: All Levels, Requirements & Crafts

Tarkov Generator: items, trader and skill requirements and build time for all 3 levels, bonuses.

Level 1Level 2Level 3

Generator Level 1

Build time: Instant

What it gives

A simple fuel generator that can provide basic Hideout equipment with electricity. The heart of your shelter. Fuel is needed to maintain the working power grid.

  • Additional slots (Expeditionary fuel tank, Metal fuel tank)+2

Requirements

  • Roubles×100,000
  • Spark plug×1
Station: Security Level 1

Unlocked crafts (0)

No new crafts unlock at this level.

Generator Level 2

Build time: 1 h

What it gives

A superior high power generator. It allows you to use a wider range of electrical appliances. Provides additional slots for installing fuel cans.

  • Additional slots (Expeditionary fuel tank, Metal fuel tank)+2

Requirements

  • Phase control relay×10
  • Electric motor×1
  • Bundle of wires×15
  • Bulbex cable cutter×1
Station: Security Level 1Station: Vents Level 1Station: Generator Level 1

Unlocked crafts (0)

No new crafts unlock at this level.

Generator Level 3

Build time: 16 h

What it gives

Industrial generator to ensure the autonomous operation of production facilities. Also provides additional slots for installing fuel cans.

  • Additional slots (Expeditionary fuel tank, Metal fuel tank)+2

Requirements

  • Phase control relay×12
  • Electric motorFound in Raid×3
  • Spark plug×16
  • Power supply unitFound in Raid×5
  • Metal spare parts×10
Station: Security Level 3Station: Vents Level 3Station: Generator Level 2

Unlocked crafts (0)

No new crafts unlock at this level.

FAQ

What does the Generator do in Tarkov?

Level bonuses: Additional slots (Expeditionary fuel tank, Metal fuel tank) +2.

What do you need for Generator level 1?

Items: 100,000x Roubles, 1x Spark plug. Requirements: Security level 1. Build time: instant.

What do you need for Generator level 2?

Items: 10x Phase control relay, 1x Electric motor, 15x Bundle of wires, 1x Bulbex cable cutter. Requirements: Security level 1, Vents level 1, Generator level 1. Build time: 1 h.

What do you need for Generator level 3?

Items: 12x Phase control relay, 3x Electric motor, 16x Spark plug, 5x Power supply unit, 10x Metal spare parts. Requirements: Security level 3, Vents level 3, Generator level 2. Build time: 16 h.

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