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Illumination

Tarkov Illumination Guide: All Levels, Requirements & Crafts

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

Level 1Level 2Level 3

Illumination Level 1

Build time: Instant

What it gives

Basic lighting with paraffin candles, giving a dim and uneven light.

Requirements

  • Roubles×10,000
  • Crickent lighter×1

Unlocked crafts (0)

No new crafts unlock at this level.

Illumination Level 2

Build time: Instant

What it gives

Hideout lighting with incandescent bulbs. The illumination is more even and brighter than from the candles.

Requirements

  • Light bulb×14
  • Bundle of wires×10
Station: Generator Level 1Station: Illumination Level 1

Unlocked crafts (0)

No new crafts unlock at this level.

Illumination Level 3

Build time: 6 h

What it gives

Hideout lighting with fluorescent lights provides optimal brightness and uniformity of illumination.

Requirements

  • Roubles×50,000
  • CapacitorsFound in Raid×7
  • Bundle of wires×12
  • Energy-saving lamp×12
Station: Generator Level 2Station: Workbench Level 1Station: Illumination Level 2

Unlocked crafts (0)

No new crafts unlock at this level.

FAQ

What do you need for Illumination level 1?

Items: 10,000x Roubles, 1x Crickent lighter. Build time: instant.

What do you need for Illumination level 2?

Items: 14x Light bulb, 10x Bundle of wires. Requirements: Generator level 1, Illumination level 1. Build time: instant.

What do you need for Illumination level 3?

Items: 50,000x Roubles, 7x Capacitors, 12x Bundle of wires, 12x Energy-saving lamp. Requirements: Generator level 2, Workbench level 1, Illumination level 2. Build time: 6 h.

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