Ref

General data


Full name		Unknown

Location		Tarkov airport

Origin		Unknown

Additional data


Wares		Well-modified weapons Rare weapon mods Rare armor, armor plates, helmets, and backpacks Packs of rare ammunition Containers Barter items Signal pistol and ammunition Keys to rooms of fallen Arena gladiators

Services		Arena item and currency transfer

Currencies		GP coin

Ref, also known as "The Host" is a trader in Escape from Tarkov and Escape from Tarkov: Arena.

Biography[]

The Arena host who organizes pit fights across Tarkov.

Notes[]

Ref is initially locked, and can be unlocked through Skier's quest Easy Money - Part 1.
Ref is not available within the PvE game mode.

Wares[]

Well-modified weapons
Rare weapon mods
Rare armor, armor plates, helmets, and backpacks
Packs of rare ammunition
Containers
Barter items
Signal pistol and ammunition
Keys to rooms of fallen Arena gladiators

Loyalty Level Requirements[]

Loyalty Lvl	Required Lvl	Required Rep
Lvl 2	15	0.25
Lvl 3	25	0.50
Lvl 4	35	1.20

Quests[]

Note: To get access to Ref you need to complete the quest Easy Money - Part 1 from Skier.

See the quests overview page
Random operational tasks for Arena

Services[]

Item and currency transfer between the main game and the Arena game mode. Transfers from the Arena to the main game do not require Ref to be unlocked.

The following items can be transferred:

Roubles
GP coins
Lega Medals
Locked crates

Daily transfer value limit[]

Main game → Arena:
- ₽1,500,000 for "Standard" and "The Unheard" main game edition
- ₽2,500,000 for "Edge of Darkness" main game edition
Arena → Main game:
- ₽1,000,000 for "Standard" main game edition
- ₽1,500,000 for "The Unheard" and "Edge of Darkness" main game edition

Transfer fees[]

Roubles:
- Main game → Arena: 10% of the amount
- Arena → Main game: 15% of the amount
Items: 5% of the item's value
Fees are reduced by the Charisma skill and loyalty level with Ref

Barters[]

See the barter trades page

Items for sale[]

LL1

LL2

LL3

LL4