Peeking in Escape From Tarkov
General Information
Peeking can be described as many movement that makes the user expose their body to the enemy in order to acquire information, bait, or kill the enemy. Escape From Tarkov includes a variety of complex movement mechanics. These mechanics, especially when used in various combinations, result in the user being able to peek the enemy in many different ways. This article will aim to visually compare the various way to peek out of cover and to discuss the pros and cons of each method.
Left Hand Peek versus Right Hand Peek
It is crucial to distinguish these two types of peek. In Tarkov the user controlled PMC holds their weapon against the right shoulder. As such, to acquire a target the user must lean out more from the left side than from the right side. Thus, it is recommended to always peek from the right side when possible as it means when you peek around a corner you will be able to see the enemy faster, acquire a target more quickly, expose less of your body, and give the enemy less time to engage you (than from the left side). Below is a comparison of a left hand peek and a right hand peek from my perspective and enemy perspective.
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