Completing Reconnaissance Mission in Escape from Tarkov

The Reconnaissance mission assigned by Prapor is regarded as one of the more perilous quests on the Lighthouse map in Escape from Tarkov. This task requires players to venture into the most contested areas, where dangers lurk on rooftops from multiple angles. To successfully complete the Reconnaissance mission, you should familiarize yourself with the rooftops’ locations ahead of your raid. Below are the critical rooftop locations of the office buildings, alongside tips on how to achieve the objectives of the Reconnaissance quest in Escape from Tarkov.

Strategies for Completing the Reconnaissance Quest in Escape from Tarkov

To complete the Reconnaissance quest, you need to accomplish the following tasks within a single raid:

Inspect the roof of the first water treatment facility at Lighthouse.
Inspect the roof of the second water treatment facility at Lighthouse.
Inspect the roof of the third water treatment facility at Lighthouse.
Survive and extract from the area.

To complete your reconnaissance, you must step onto each water treatment facility roof (specifically, buildings 1, 2, and 3). With some roofs, you may encounter issues as you might need to position yourself in very specific areas; for example, on building 3, if you don’t hear the objective completion chime after stepping on the roof, try moving towards the center near the sandbags to activate the quest completion.

To reach the water treatment plant, you can navigate through the abandoned villages where the bridge by the river is located, or take the main route that leads to the entrance where you complete the Energy Crisis task. An alternative pathway is available along the shoreline next to the primary bridge, although it roughly parallels the main route.

Locations of Office Building Roofs on Lighthouse

Roof of the First Office Building

Every facility features staircases that provide access to the rooftops. These buildings are positioned closely, offering panoramic views over the central areas of the water treatment plant. Notably, the staircases for each building are situated on the side closest to the plant’s center, exposing you to potential attacks from players, including Scavs and Rogues, watching from above.

The access stairs for the first office building are located adjacent to the central piping network. You’ll need to vault over a pipe to reach the stairs, and when you ascend the second set of stairs, you’ll come across some barbed wire. You can leap over it to ascend faster, or risk being slowed down and exposed to enemy fire from the mountains.

After stepping onto the roof, descend using the same stairs, as it is your only accessible return route unless you fancy taking unnecessary risks.

Roof of the Second Office Building

Entering the second office building can be highly treacherous, particularly for BEAR players, as Rogues often spawn inside. Dealing with them can quickly escalate into drawn-out firefights, attracting even more players to the area. Aim to eliminate them as swiftly as possible and reach the roof; fortunately, this building lacks barbed wire on its staircase.

Roof of the Third Office Building

The third office building tends to offer the safest passage, as you can stick close to the eastern wall of the water treatment plant for cover. This allows you to take out any Rogues on the rooftops before you make your approach. I strongly suggest prioritizing this building to complete your quest. If you’re also working on Easy Job Part 1, the helicopter you need to mark with an MS2000 marker is conveniently located near this third office building.

If the first office building is your final rooftop objective, you can easily make your way to extraction via the main road. Alternatively, if you finish at the third office building, ensure that the vehicle extraction point is available, or consider traveling to another map to access the nearest transit location linked to the vehicle extraction portal.

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