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Escape from Tarkov Features Explained

Last updated on Sep 02, 2026

This guide lists every feature available in the Escape from Tarkov product and explains what each one does. Use it to understand the options before you configure them.

Aimbot

Feature What it does
Aimbot Activates when the configured Aim Key is pressed.
Target Closest Distance Auto-targets the nearest enemy within the configured range.
Draw Aim Line Shows a line to the current target while the aim key is held.
Draw FOV Displays the field of view circle used by the aimbot.
Show Prediction Visualizes aim prediction to better track moving targets.
Aimbot FOV Defines the maximum engagement area for the aimbot.
Max Distance Maximum range at which enemies will be targeted.
Hitscan Selection Choose the priority bones: head, chest, etc.
Recoil Mode Controls weapon recoil and sway behavior. Rage Mode removes all recoil and weapon sway. Legit Mode gives manual control: Pitch/Yaw (100 = no recoil) and Sway (0 = no sway).

ESP

Visual overlays for PMC and Scav enemies.

Feature What it does
Enable ESP Activates the full ESP overlay system.
Box Draws a box around PMC and Scav enemies.
Name Displays the enemy's name above their box.
Distance Shows the current distance to each enemy.
Health Displays the enemy's current health value.
Weapon Shows the weapon equipped by the enemy.
Inventory Worth Estimated total value of the enemy's inventory.
K/D Ratio Displays the enemy's kill/death ratio.
Skeleton Renders a skeletal overlay inside the ESP box.
Snapline Draws a line from the screen center to the enemy's box.
Dynamic Alpha Fades ESP visibility based on enemy distance.
PMC Max Distance Maximum render distance for PMC players.
Scav Max Distance Maximum render distance for Scavs.
Skeleton Max Distance Maximum distance for skeleton ESP rendering.

Item ESP

Overlays for loot, corpses, stashes and quest items.

Feature What it does
Item ESP Enables the ESP overlay for loot and items.
Corpse Displays dead bodies on the map.
Corpse Loot Shows the loot available on corpses.
Stash Highlights hidden stash containers.
Quest Items Marks items required for active quests.
Non-Market Items Shows items that are not tradeable on the flea market.
Show Item Price Displays the market price next to each item.
Show Stash Worth Displays the total value of a stash container.
Exclude Money Removes money pickups from Item ESP.
Exclude Food Removes food items from Item ESP.
Show Kappa Items Highlights items needed for the Kappa container.
Loot List Filter and display only specific items via a custom list.

Advanced Visuals

Feature What it does
Skeleton Head Displays the head structure within skeleton ESP.
Scav Colors Custom ESP color overrides for Scavs.
Update Rate Controls how often ESP information refreshes (in seconds).
Filters 1 to 5 Filter items by minimum value using up to 5 configurable thresholds.
Item Distance Maximum distance at which items are shown on ESP.

Miscellaneous

Feature What it does
3rd Person Third-person camera. Currently disabled, see the note below.
Unlimited Stamina Removes all stamina limitations.
Max Magazine Enables faster magazine loading and unloading.
Max Strength Grants elite strength, enabling higher jumps.
2x Search Search two containers simultaneously (e.g. backpack and secure container).
Instant Examine Items are examined nearly instantly (about 0.1 ms).
Fix Scopes Resolves ESP display issues when using scopes.
Grenades Shows a visual indicator when a grenade lands nearby.
Extractions Displays extraction points with their status: Closed, Incomplete or Open.
Remove Visor Removes visor overlays from helmets (Altyn, Killa, etc.).
Night Vision Enables night vision mode.
Thermal Vision Enables thermal imaging mode.
Show Ammo Count Displays the current ammo count on the HUD.
Loot Through Walls Allows looting through walls within a 5-meter radius.
Timescale Adjusts the overall game speed (speedhack).
Radar Displays a 180° 2D radar overlay. Recommended scale: 100.
VSync Locks the menu to 60 FPS.

Note: 3rd Person is currently non-functional because of BSG patches. The option stays in the menu but has no effect until it is fixed.