Introduction

In Escape from Tarkov, controlling a strong position isn’t just about having a good view. It’s about denying movement, forcing enemy decisions, and making every approach costly. The right position can feed you loot, kills, and map dominance for an entire raid. This guide explains how to secure, hold, and rotate power positions without becoming an easy target.

Identifying True Power Positions

A true power position offers more than elevation. It should control a key objective, bottleneck, or loot area.

Locations like Interchange’s tech store roof lanes, Customs’ Big Red overlook, or Reserve’s dome aren’t just scenic—they give you info on enemy movement while limiting their safe approach.

Securing Early

If you plan to hold a spot, you must reach it before the competition. Plan your spawn routes to avoid choke points and move aggressively until you’re within 50 meters of the location. Once close, slow down, clear angles, and check for early campers.

Holding Without Overexposing

  • Keep your silhouette low—avoid skyline exposure.
  • Use sound discipline—swap positions quietly between shots.
  • Rotate firing angles every few minutes to avoid predictability.

Staying alive means avoiding tunnel vision. Your goal is control, not constant shooting. Let enemies wander into your kill zone on your terms.

Information Is Control

Use scopes, headsets, and scanning to track movement across the area.

Relay information if you’re in a squad—map control is about keeping your team informed, not just getting kills. The more you know, the less your enemies can surprise you.

Rotating With Purpose

Even the best positions go cold. Once loot dries up or traffic shifts, rotate to the next high-ground or choke.

A good rule: never hold the same spot for more than 10 minutes unless it’s actively contested.

Conclusion

Holding power positions in Tarkov isn’t camping—it’s calculated dominance.

Secure early, stay unpredictable, control information, and rotate before you’re overrun. Do this, and you’ll own the raid from first shot to extract.