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Military loot tiers and gas zones
Regional loot economies, tiered risk, and why a gas mask without filters is just a hat.
Last checked 2026-09-21
Overview
The high-tier loot is where the players are. That is the whole design, and it is why going there without a reason is the commonest way geared players die.
Tiers are regional now
Since 1.26 each map runs regional loot economies. What spawns depends on where you are, not on a single global table, so plan the route rather than wandering.
Gas zones
Contaminated zones need a gas mask and working filters. Filters are consumed. A mask without spares gets you in and not back out.
Scopes moved in 1.28
Update 1.28 redistributed optics and overhauled firearm audio. Hunting scopes became rarer than older loot guides suggest.
Keyed containers
Dynamic military containers introduced in 1.27 need keys found elsewhere. Finding the container is not the same as opening it.