Escape from Tarkov introduces an exclusive Halloween event in 2024, thrilling players with the addition of a new cultist boss and a boosted likelihood of encountering the usual cultists. Known for being one of the most terrifying foes in the game, these cultists can even outclass traditional horror game antagonists. For those players willing to face the risk of ambush, taking on cultists presents a lucrative opportunity to acquire Roubles during the event. Below is a comprehensive guide detailing the chances of encountering bosses and cultists across various maps during Tarkov’s Halloween festivities.
Comprehensive Overview of Boss and Cultist Spawn Rates in Escape from Tarkov
Although the event primarily revolves around Predvestnik, the latest cultist boss, alongside heightened cultist appearances, the game still adheres to the regular spawn rates for other bosses. Consequently, areas with designated boss spawn points and cultists will experience heightened chaos as players can consistently anticipate cultist spawns. Below is a table that outlines the various boss and cultist spawn probabilities on each map:
| Map | Boss Spawn Rates | Boss Spawn Rate 2 | Boss Spawn Rate 3 | Boss Spawn Rate 4 | Boss Spawn Rate 5 |
| Customs | Reshala 15% | Predvestnik 50% | Cultist Priests 50% | Knight 8% | |
| Factory | Tagilla 15% | ||||
| Factory (Night) | Tagilla 15% | Cultist Priest 50% | |||
| Ground Zero | Earn 15% | Cultist Priest 75% | |||
| Interchange | Killa 15% | ||||
| Lighthouse | Zryachiy 100% | Partisan 12% | Predvestnik 50% | Cultist Priest 50% | Knight 8% |
| Reserve | Glukhar 15% | ||||
| Shoreline | Partisan 10% | Predvestnik 50% | Sanitary 15% | Cultist Priest 50% | |
| Streets of Tarkov | Earn 15% | 15% discount | Cultist Priest 100% | ||
| Woods | Shturman 15% | Predvestnik 50% | Partisan 10% | Cultist Priest 50% | Knight 8% |
| Labs | None |
To activate these cultist spawn rates, make sure your raid occurs between 22:00 and 7:00.
From the information presented in the table above, it is evident that the spawn rates for cultists are significantly high, meaning you can expect them to appear in nearly every raid, possibly accompanied by a boss. This combination makes for a highly unpredictable and chaotic raid experience.
Locations for Cultists and Cultist Bosses
Spawn points are generally straightforward to recall as most maps feature only one or two cultist spawn locations, with exceptions for Factory and Ground Zero.
In the Customs map, cultists typically emerge from the Stronghold, where they may coincide with the appearances of Goons and Reshala.
Some maps feature different spawn points for the Priest and the Harbinger. For example, in the Woods, the Priest may appear at the Lumber Mill or the village, while the Harbinger could spawn at the Northwest Scav Bunker. In Lighthouse, you can find the Priest on Village Island and the Harbinger in the Water Treatment North Building, where you complete the Reconnaissance task.
In Shoreline, the Harbinger appears at the Weather Station, while the Priest can be found at the resort or the sunken village, which involves completing the Courtesy Visit task.
In the Streets of Tarkov, only the Priest spawns, specifically in Zmejskij Alley Block. Conversely, on the Factory and Ground Zero maps, cultists can emerge from any Scav spawn area, making them highly unpredictable.
Expect these locations to be hotspots not just for the bosses but also for numerous PMCs throughout the duration of the event.
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