Why is ref locked in Tarkov?

Ref is locked in Escape from Tarkov because he's a trader tied to the separate Tarkov: Arena game, and you need to unlock him in the main game by completing Skier's quest, "Easy Money - Part 1," which involves planting posters on several maps (Customs, Reserve, Lighthouse) to gain access to his services and item transfers from Arena. This quest usually becomes available at player level 20, linking the two games and allowing you to bring Arena rewards into the main Tarkov experience.
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How to get ref unlocked Tarkov?

To unlock the trader Ref in Escape from Tarkov, you must first complete Skier's quest "Easy Money - Part 1," which involves collecting and planting three different comic posters on Customs, Reserve, and Lighthouse after finding them on Woods, and then you'll unlock his first task, "Balancing - Part 1" for Arena access. 
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Is ref locked in EFT?

Ref (The Host)

Ref, also known as the Host, is a unique trader in Escape from Tarkov and Escape from Tarkov: Arena. He organizes gladiatorial fights throughout Tarkov. The trader is currently unavailable in PVE ZONE mode and is initially locked in EFT (can be unlocked as a reward for one of Skier's early tasks).
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How to unlock ref transfer?

To unlock Ref's transfer services in Escape from Tarkov, you must first complete Skier's quest "Easy Money - Part One," which involves finding posters in Woods and planting them in specific locations on Customs, Reserve, and Lighthouse to grant access to the trader. After unlocking Ref, further quests like "To Great Heights! - Part 3" or other "Easy Money" steps are needed to fully enable item transfer between the main game and Escape from Tarkov: Arena. 
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How to unlock the ref?

How do you unlock ref now? Hit level 20 and you get easy money quest from skier and just have to plant 1 of the posters at a bunk on customs at stronghold. Do skiers quest where you plant the poster on customs. Easy money quest from skier!
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How to Unlock Ref in Hardcore Wipe - Escape from Tarkov

Is ref still locked?

Ref is initially locked, and can be unlocked through Skier's quest Easy Money - Part 1.
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What level do you unlock ref?

Ref's unlock task in EFT unlocks at character level 20. After that you get his questline tasks that give enough Ref rep to get him to rep level 2.
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Is Arena linked to Tarkov?

Yes, Escape from Tarkov (EFT) and Escape from Tarkov: Arena are directly linked, sharing character progression (levels, skills, weapon mastering), currency (Rubles, GP), items, and even quests through a new trader, Ref, allowing progress in one game to benefit the other, though some syncing, especially in Arena tasks, is one-way into EFT's PvE mode. 
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Are Tarkov bans IP?

The terms of service (ToS) are like the rules of engagement in Tarkov. Just as you need to understand the map and what you're up against in a raid, knowing the ToS is critical in the online world. Violating these terms, even unknowingly, can trigger an IP ban.
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What does "ref" mean in programming?

The ref keyword is a fundamental concept in C# that allows you to pass arguments to methods by reference rather than by value. This means that when you use ref, you pass a reference to the original variable, enabling the method to modify the actual variable's value.
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Can you 5 man scav Tarkov?

Combat groups or squads, allow players to team up with either 5 PMC or Scav characters to join a raid together at the same time of day on the same location.
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Has Tarkov wiped in 2025?

Tarkov Wipe History

Here's some data about the last Escape From Tarkov wipes, such as how long they lasted and when they took place: July 9, 2025, lasted 195 days. December 26, 2024, lasted 128 days (shortest Tarkov wipe ever) August 20, 2024, lasted 236 days (longest Tarkov wipe ever)
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What does being Tarkov D mean?

Because of how the game, Tarkov, works...the randomness of situations...it's those wild/crazy, 1 in a million situations that feel almost surreal..those are like getting Tarkov'ed.
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Does Tarkov EoD get PvE?

Yes, the Edge of Darkness (EoD) Edition of Escape From Tarkov includes access to the persistent PvE mode, which offers cooperative gameplay against AI with permanent progression, meaning your gear and levels don't reset with wipes, unlike the main PvP game. While initially rolled out in waves due to server capacity, all EoD owners should have access now, allowing them to switch between PvP and PvE from the game's main menu for a truly separate experience. 
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Can I gift Tarkov to a friend?

How to gift Escape from Tarkov access. In order to purchase an access key as a gift, you must have a registered account (registration/log-in) with active access to the game (after registration, you must also confirm your account via the link in the letter in your email).
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Can you wipe tarkov PvE?

Yes, Escape From Tarkov's PvE mode requires a self-wipe to access the new story and endgame content for the 1.0 full release, though this wipe is optional; you keep your progress if you don't wipe, but you can't finish the game's new story, which is designed for fresh starts. This contrasts with the usual PvP wipes, as PvE was advertised as having persistent progress, but the 1.0 launch introduces a full game narrative needing a fresh start to experience properly.
 
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How do I unlock ref?

To unlock the trader Ref in Escape from Tarkov, you must complete Skier's quest "Easy Money. Part 1," which involves finding and stashing comic posters in specific locations on Woods, Customs, Reserve, and Lighthouse after collecting them from the USEC camp on Woods; once done, turn it in to Skier to make Ref available for item transfers from Arena and receive his follow-up tasks like "Balancing – Part 1". 
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What's better, a sicc or doc case?

team SICC or team Docs case? I usually prefer the SICC because of the dogtag support. A few dogtags are worth some good money mid- to late-wipe, so it hurts a bit less when you die.
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Does BTR keep found in raid?

Items that were found in raid and get delivered to the stash via the BTR Driver's item extraction service or when using transits stay marked as such.
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How much XP is level 40 tarkov?

Levels 21-30 – 2.05 million XP. Levels 31-40 – 5.55 million XP. Levels 41-50 – 13.05 million XP. Levels 51-60 – 27.55 million XP.
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Why can't I use flea market Tarkov?

Most, if not all, items now have a character level that needs to be reached before you can buy/sell them on the flea market. Metal spare parts aren't tradable on the flea until level 30, for instance.
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Can you transfer from Arena to PvE Tarkov?

Yes, progress in Escape from Tarkov: Arena largely carries over to the main Escape from Tarkov (PvE/PvP) game, especially character experience, skills, weapon mastery, and unlocked clothing, through one-way synchronization via the Trader Ref after completing specific quests, allowing you to transfer currency (Roubles, GP Coins, Lega Medals) and loot crates from Arena to your main account. 
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