Tarkov doesn't hold your hand, and high-level tasks like Easy Job Part 1 can trap new players in a loop of quick deaths if you don't know the map layout. Assigned by Prapor, this task requires you to deploy to the Lighthouse map, locate a specific downed helicopter inside the water treatment plant, plant a marker, and escape alive.
If you're tired of losing your gear to automatic grenade launchers and heavily armed Rogues, this guide breaks down the exact route, gear requirements, and positioning tricks you need to survive the raid and cash in your first major rubles.
Understanding Easy Job Part 1 Requirements
Before you queue up for a raid, you need to make sure your PMC meets the prerequisites and carries the correct tools. You can't just run in naked and expect to finish this task.
- Prerequisite: You must complete Punisher Part 2 before Prapor unlocks this task line.
- Required Item: An MS2000 Marker. You can purchase this directly from Prapor or Ragman before starting the match. Put it straight into your secure container so you don't lose it if you die.
- Map: Lighthouse.
The main hurdle isn't finding the chopper itself; it's surviving the Water Treatment Plant, which is heavily defended by AI Rogues who will shoot you from hundreds of meters away if you wander into their line of sight.
Preparing Your Gear on a Budget
You don't need a million-ruble kit to succeed here, but you do need equipment that lets you spot enemies at a distance and break contact quickly.
- Weapon: Bring a DMR or an assault rifle with a magnified optic, such as an ADAR, TX-15, or a scoped SKS. You need to pick off stationary targets from a distance.
- Armor: Level 3 or Level 4 body armor is mandatory to protect against scav buckshot and low-tier rifle rounds.
- Medical Supplies: Pack a AI-2 or Salewa kit, a tourniquet (ESL or CAT), and a splint in your rig. Put heavy bleeding fixes in an easily accessible hotkey slot.
Step-by-Step Route to the Helicopter
Once you deploy into Lighthouse, take your time. Rushing spawns is a fast ticket back to the stash screen.
- Check Your Spawn: If you spawn on the southern or central beaches, move toward the main road or the hills on the eastern ridge. Avoid sprinting down the open highway where snipers and other PMCs hunt early-raid movers.
- Approach the Water Treatment Plant: Move up along the eastern mountain side overlooking the plant. This elevated terrain gives you visual cover and lets you spot the rooftop Rogues manning heavy machine guns.
- Clear the Southern Entrance: Clear out any Rogues stationed near the south entrance or on top of Building #1 and Building #2. Take deliberate shots from cover, wait for them to peek, and don't repeek the same angle twice.
- Locate the Chopper: Head inside the northern section of the water treatment plant. In the eastern area near Building #3, you will find a sunken water basin containing the target helicopter.
- Plant the Marker: Drop down into the water basin right next to the helicopter. Open your inventory, right-click the MS2000 Marker, and select "Plant." You must stand completely still for 30 seconds while the timer ticks down, so make sure the immediate perimeter is clear.
Surviving the Extraction
Planting the marker is only half the battle. You still need a Survived status for the quest to count. If you get killed on your way to the exit, you have to place the marker all over again.
Head toward the southern extracts like Southern Road or use a vehicle extract if you brought roubles. Stick close to rock walls, keep your stamina above 50% so you can sprint away from sudden ambushes, and avoid looting complex buildings on your way out.
Quest Rewards
Once you successfully extract and turn the quest into Prapor, you'll receive a massive boost to your early-game progression:
- 15,000 XP
- +0.02 Prapor Reputation
- 120,000 Roubles (scaling higher if your Intelligence Center is upgraded)
- 1x 6Sh118 raid backpack
- 1x AK-12 assault rifle
Check out the Escape from Tarkov Official Wiki for detailed map layouts, and review weapon stats on NoiceGuy Tarkov Stats to optimize your loadouts for future progression.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I die after planting the MS2000 marker?
If you die before extracting with the Survived status, the marker is consumed, and the objective resets. You will need to bring a new MS2000 marker into a fresh raid and plant it again.
Do I have to kill all the Rogues before planting?
You don't need to clear every single Rogue on the map, but you must eliminate the ones guarding the southern entrance and Building #3. If they have a line of sight on the water basin, they will kill you during the 30-second plant interaction.
Can I do this quest in a Scav run?
No. Quests can only be completed while playing as your PMC. Scav runs are great for gathering gear and learning map extracts, but task objectives will not progress.
Where can I buy an MS2000 marker?
You can purchase MS2000 markers directly from Prapor or Ragman at level 1 loyalty level for a very low price. Always buy two or three at a time so you have spares in your stash.
