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Intelligence Center

Tarkov Intelligence Center: Level Requirements & Crafts

Tarkov Intelligence Center: items, trader and skill requirements and build time for all 3 levels, bonuses and the 26 crafts it unlocks with profit per hour.

Level 1Level 2Level 3

Intelligence Center Level 1

Build time: Instant

What it gives

If the generator is the heart of the Hideout, then the intelligence center is its brain. For now, this is just an old table and chair for analyzing various information that can help you escape from Tarkov.

  • Scav cooldown timer-15%
  • Task money reward boost+5%

Requirements

  • Intelligence folder×1
  • Topographic survey maps×1
  • Factory plan map×1
  • Working LCD×1
  • Power cord×1
Station: Security Level 1Station: Vents Level 1Station: Generator Level 1Station: Workbench Level 1

Unlocked crafts (14)

  • Secure Flash drive ×38 h₽-8,825/h
  • Secure magnetic tape cassette4 h₽-16,938/h
  • Topographic survey maps2 h₽-25,087/h
  • SAS drive3 h₽-34,108/h
  • Reprogrammed keycard for A.P.'s apartment lock (Blue)2 h 45 m₽-195,133/h
  • Reprogrammed keycard for A.P.'s apartment lock (Red)2 h 45 m₽-342,107/h
  • Reprogrammed keycard for A.P.'s apartment lock (Green)2 h 45 m₽-354,252/h
  • Hard drive printout5 h 30 m
  • Data from Fence's laptop10 m
  • Station 14-4 KORD Arshavin K. pass (Restored)3 h 30 m
  • Reprogrammed RFID keycard with Mr. Kerman's hash codes5 h 30 m
  • Reprogrammed RFID keycard with Prapor's hash codes5 h 30 m
  • Activated Kruglov's RFID keycard23 h 30 m
  • Decrypted intelligence folder10 m

Intelligence Center Level 2

Build time: 1 h

What it gives

An advanced intelligence center equipped with a laptop, which has more working space due to an additional table. Thanks to Mechanic, it is connected to an isolated computer network, which remained intact after the EMP strike and isolation of Tarkov.

  • Task money reward boost+10%
  • Insurance return time-20%

Requirements

  • Intelligence folder×3
  • Secure Flash drive×3
  • Power cord×7
  • Damaged hard drive×8
Station: Security Level 2Station: Medstation Level 2Station: Nutrition Unit Level 2Station: Intelligence Center Level 1Skill: Attention Level 3

Unlocked crafts (6)

  • TerraGroup Labs access keycard ×340 m₽122,690/h
  • Object #11SR keycard2 d 17 h 33 m₽-2,362/h
  • Virtex programmable processor23 h₽-13,348/h
  • UHF RFID Reader12 h₽-15,985/h
  • TerraGroup "Blue Folders" materials11 h₽-39,156/h
  • Digital secure DSP radio transmitter2 h · quest unlock

Intelligence Center Level 3

Build time: 1 d

What it gives

A full-fledged intelligence center equipped with computer equipment, radio devices and analytical tools. The escape from Tarkov was never so close.

  • Scav cooldown timer-20%
  • Flea Market fee-30%

Requirements

  • Military COFDM Wireless Signal TransmitterFound in Raid×2
  • VPX Flash Storage Module×2
  • Military flash drive×8
  • Military cable×8
  • Secure magnetic tape cassette×2
  • Far-forward GPS Signal Amplifier Unit×1
Station: Workbench Level 3Station: Generator Level 3Station: Intelligence Center Level 2

Unlocked crafts (6)

  • Intelligence folder1 d 7 h 40 m₽3,288/h
  • Military flash drive10 h₽-3,526/h
  • Graphics card15 h₽-10,188/h
  • TerraGroup Labs keycard (Violet)5 d 12 h 13 m₽-18,731/h
  • TerraGroup Labs keycard (Green)1 d 1 h₽-150,877/h
  • TerraGroup Labs keycard (Red)1 d 1 h₽-161,376/h

FAQ

What does the Intelligence Center do in Tarkov?

Level bonuses: Scav cooldown timer -15%, Task money reward boost +5%, Task money reward boost +10%, Insurance return time -20%, Scav cooldown timer -20%, Flea Market fee -30%. It unlocks 26 crafts in total. Most profitable craft per hour right now: TerraGroup Labs access keycard (₽122,690/h).

What do you need for Intelligence Center level 1?

Items: 1x Intelligence folder, 1x Topographic survey maps, 1x Factory plan map, 1x Working LCD, 1x Power cord. Requirements: Security level 1, Vents level 1, Generator level 1, Workbench level 1. Build time: instant.

What do you need for Intelligence Center level 2?

Items: 3x Intelligence folder, 3x Secure Flash drive, 7x Power cord, 8x Damaged hard drive. Requirements: Security level 2, Medstation level 2, Nutrition Unit level 2, Intelligence Center level 1, Attention level 3. Build time: 1 h.

What do you need for Intelligence Center level 3?

Items: 2x Military COFDM Wireless Signal Transmitter, 2x VPX Flash Storage Module, 8x Military flash drive, 8x Military cable, 2x Secure magnetic tape cassette, 1x Far-forward GPS Signal Amplifier Unit. Requirements: Workbench level 3, Generator level 3, Intelligence Center level 2. Build time: 1 d.

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