{"id":19901,"date":"2024-12-16T13:59:18","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T13:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/?p=19901"},"modified":"2026-03-05T17:26:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T17:26:49","slug":"escape-from-tarkov-dark-times-event-guide-eft-dark-times-best-toz-106-shotgun-setup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/escape-from-tarkov-dark-times-event-guide-eft-dark-times-best-toz-106-shotgun-setup\/","title":{"rendered":"Escape From Tarkov Dark Times Event Guide \u2014 EFT Dark Times + Best TOZ-106 Shotgun Setup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Oh, you think you\u2019ve got what it takes to survive Dark Times? THINK AGAIN. This isn\u2019t your average Tarkov event\u2014it\u2019s pure, unrelenting hell. Night raids, a TOZ-106 in your shaky hands, and 30 bloodthirsty PMCs ready to rip you apart. No bots. No Scavs. No forgiveness. This is the Dark Times event\u2014where the weak are erased, and only killers walk away with the prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s in this Escape From Tarkov Dark Times Event Guide? Everything you need to CRUSH IT:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to SLAUGHTER 30 PMCs in Factory night raids;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ultimate TOZ-106 setup to DOMINATE;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strategies to SURVIVE and walk out with the Kappa Container!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-info flex\">\n    <div class=\"flex\" style=\"flex-basis: calc(100% - 130px);flex-direction: column;justify-content: space-between\">\n        <h3 class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IMPORTANT-NOTE\" style=\"color: Orange;padding: var(--ec-spacing-1x);margin: 0\">\n            IMPORTANT NOTE:\n        <\/h3>\n        <p style=\"padding: 1rem;margin: 0;font-weight: bold\">\n            Dive deeper into the article to find a special <span style=\"color: green\">PROMOCODE<\/span> for a Discount to CUT ON ALL YOUR BOOSTS.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/promocode1_result-1.webp\" alt=\"Epiccarry - Special Promo code block Discount\" style=\"max-width: 130px;margin: auto\" title=\"Epiccarry\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Tarkov doesn\u2019t care about your excuses\u2014prove yourself or get buried in the dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Escape from Tarkov Dark Times Event | Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1792\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-complete-the-Dark-Times-quest-in-Tarkov.webp\" alt=\"How to kill 30 PMCs in Dark Times quest Tarkov\" class=\"wp-image-19906\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-complete-the-Dark-Times-quest-in-Tarkov.webp 1792w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-complete-the-Dark-Times-quest-in-Tarkov-770x440.webp 770w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-complete-the-Dark-Times-quest-in-Tarkov-768x439.webp 768w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-complete-the-Dark-Times-quest-in-Tarkov-1536x878.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1792px) 100vw, 1792px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dark Times event in Escape from Tarkov is a brutal, no-nonsense PvP-only challenge designed to test your survival skills under intense conditions. Night raids, TOZ-106 shotguns, and sheer grit are your weapons as you eliminate 30 PMCs for the coveted Kappa Container reward. With limited resources, heightened danger, and zero mercy, this pre-wipe event separates true warriors from the weak. Adapt, overcome, and make every shot count\u2014because survival isn&#8217;t just an option; it&#8217;s the only way forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Feature<\/td><td>Details<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Event Name<\/td><td>Dark Times<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Start Date<\/td><td>December 16, 2024<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quest Giver<\/td><td>Fence<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Objectives<\/td><td>Kill 30 PMCs using a TOZ-106 shotgun during Factory night raids<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Restrictions<\/td><td>PvP-only, no Scav kills or bots count<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Key Gameplay Changes<\/td><td>Focused on night raids and PvP combat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reward<\/td><td>Secure Container Kappa<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best Ammo for TOZ-106<\/td><td>Buckshot for maximum damage to legs or face<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Where to Play<\/td><td>Factory map during night-time only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Key Gear<\/td><td>SE B47 Helmet with flashlight or Night Vision Goggles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Strategy Tips<\/td><td>Aim for unarmored areas (legs, face), stay mobile, and play cautiously in the dark<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Why It\u2019s Important<\/td><td>Pre-wipe event offering rare access to the Kappa Container<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Level Requirement<\/td><td>Available even for players as low as Level 16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Challenges<\/td><td>Increased PMC encounters, limited weapon mods, and resource constraints<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/escape-from-tarkov\/boost\/leveling\/\" class=\"blog-info\">\n    <div class=\"blog-info-svg\">\n        \n            \n            \n        \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-text\">\n        <p class=\"main-text\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Buy Escape From Tarkov Leveling<\/strong><\/p>\n        <p class=\"subtext\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Become the Best In the Tarkov!<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EFT-leveling.webp\" alt=\"Escape from tarkov leveling\" title=\"Epiccarry\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Escape from Tarkov Dark Times Event | Release date<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1792\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Dark-Times-event-guide-Escape-from-Tarkov.webp\" alt=\"Dark Times event tips for low-level players in Tarkov\" class=\"wp-image-19905\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Dark-Times-event-guide-Escape-from-Tarkov.webp 1792w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Dark-Times-event-guide-Escape-from-Tarkov-770x440.webp 770w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Dark-Times-event-guide-Escape-from-Tarkov-768x439.webp 768w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Dark-Times-event-guide-Escape-from-Tarkov-1536x878.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1792px) 100vw, 1792px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dark Times event started on December 16, 2024. This is a pre-wipe event where you fight to earn the Kappa Container. Use the TOZ-106 shotgun, kill 30 PMCs in night raids on Factory, and prove you can survive. The challenge is hard, but the reward is huge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Event Name<\/td><td>Start Date<\/td><td>Key Details<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dark Times Event<\/td><td>December 16, 2024<\/td><td>Kill 30 PMCs in Factory night raids with a TOZ-106 for the Kappa Container.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/escape-from-tarkov\/boost\/starter-pack\/\" class=\"blog-info\">\n    <div class=\"blog-info-svg\">\n        \n            \n            \n        \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-text\">\n        <p class=\"main-text\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Buy Escape From Tarkov Starter Pack<\/strong><\/p>\n        <p class=\"subtext\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Prepare for the Epic Battle!<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EFT-Starter-bundle-pack.webp\" alt=\"Escape from tarkov Starting bundle\" title=\"Epiccarry\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Escape from Tarkov Dark Times Event | End-date<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The exact end date for the Dark Times event hasn\u2019t been officially announced. However, pre-wipe events like this usually last a few days up to a week, leading directly to the wipe. Stay ready\u2014it could end any moment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best TOZ-106 shotgun setup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The TOZ-106 is basic but deadly if built right. Use the 4-round mag, add a Dovetail Mount Rail for a simple scope, and load it with buckshot. Aim for faces or legs\u2014no mercy, no excuses. It\u2019s cheap, reliable, and perfect for the Dark Times event. Don\u2019t overthink it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Part<\/td><td>Details<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Magazine<\/td><td>4-round magazine (Level 1 trader access).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scope Mount<\/td><td>Dovetail Mount Rail (available at Jaeger Level 1).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ammo<\/td><td>Buckshot (26 damage per pellet, 208 total if all 8 hit).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Strategy<\/td><td>Shoot legs or face to avoid armor.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Why TOZ-106?<\/td><td>Cheap, effective, and mandatory for the Dark Times event quest in Tarkov.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/escape-from-tarkov\/boost\/veteran-pack\/\" class=\"blog-info\">\n    <div class=\"blog-info-svg\">\n        \n            \n            \n        \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-text\">\n        <p class=\"main-text\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Buy Escape From Tarkov Veteran Pack<\/strong><\/p>\n        <p class=\"subtext\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Just Survive!<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EFT-Veteran-Bundle-pack.webp\" alt=\"Escape from tarkov Veteran bundle\" title=\"Epiccarry\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Escape from Tarkov Dark Times Event | Dark Times Quest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dark Times quest is simple: kill 30 PMCs using a TOZ-106 shotgun during night raids on the Factory map. No bots, no PvE\u2014just PvP chaos. This brutal challenge is your only path to the legendary Kappa Container. Fight hard, aim true, and don\u2019t stop until you\u2019ve wiped the map clean. If you struggle with money you can always <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/escape-from-tarkov\/boost\/roubles\/\">Buy Tarkov roubles<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Quest Name<\/td><td>Dark Times<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dialogue<\/td><td>&#8220;Survive\u2014you win. And to survive, you must kill.&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Objective<\/td><td>Kill 30 PMCs during Factory night raids using the TOZ-106 shotgun.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Game Mode<\/td><td>PvP-only (not available in PvE).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Requirements<\/td><td>TOZ-106 shotgun must be used for all kills.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reward<\/td><td>Secure Container Kappa<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Strategy<\/td><td>Use the Factory map\u2019s dark corners, aim for legs or face, and stay alert.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Related Item<\/td><td>TOZ-106 20ga bolt-action shotgun<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Escape from Tarkov Dark Times Event | Rewards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The reward for the Dark Times quest is massive: the Secure Container Kappa, the ultimate stash item in Tarkov. Kill 30 PMCs with a TOZ-106 in Factory night raids, and the Kappa is yours. It\u2019s brutal, but the payoff is worth every drop of blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Quest Name<\/td><td>Reward<\/td><td>Details<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dark Times Quest<\/td><td>Secure Container Kappa<\/td><td>A top-tier stash container, perfect for endgame dominance.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bonus<\/td><td>Experience and bragging rights<\/td><td>Survive the chaos, claim your prize, and show your skills.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/escape-from-tarkov\/boost\/ultimate-pack\/\" class=\"blog-info\">\n    <div class=\"blog-info-svg\">\n        \n            \n            \n        \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-text\">\n        <p class=\"main-text\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Buy Escape From Tarkov Ultimate Pack<\/strong><\/p>\n        <p class=\"subtext\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Prown the Tarkov!<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EFT-ultimate-Bundle-Pack.webp\" alt=\"Escape from tarkov Ultimate bundle\" title=\"Epiccarry\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Escape from Tarkov Dark Times Event | Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1792\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rewards-for-the-Dark-Times-quest-in-Escape-from-Tarkov.webp\" alt=\"Can you use bots for the Dark Times quest in Tarkov?\" class=\"wp-image-19902\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rewards-for-the-Dark-Times-quest-in-Escape-from-Tarkov.webp 1792w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rewards-for-the-Dark-Times-quest-in-Escape-from-Tarkov-770x440.webp 770w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rewards-for-the-Dark-Times-quest-in-Escape-from-Tarkov-768x439.webp 768w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rewards-for-the-Dark-Times-quest-in-Escape-from-Tarkov-1536x878.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1792px) 100vw, 1792px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dark Times event in Escape from Tarkov is brutal and unforgiving. This PvP-only challenge demands you kill 30 PMCs using the TOZ-106 shotgun during Factory night raids. No bots, no shortcuts\u2014just raw skill and survival. The reward? The Kappa Container, one of the most valuable items in Tarkov.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepare carefully with the right gear and strategy. Use buckshot ammo, aim for weak spots like legs and face, and stay mobile in the dark. This event is a test of endurance and grit, rewarding those who adapt and dominate. If you want the Kappa Container, you have to earn it. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/escape-from-tarkov\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/escape-from-tarkov\/\">Tarkov boosting<\/a> page and choose the service you like!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oh, you think you\u2019ve got what it takes to survive Dark Times? THINK AGAIN. This isn\u2019t your average Tarkov event\u2014it\u2019s pure, unrelenting hell. Night raids, a TOZ-106 in your shaky hands, and 30 bloodthirsty PMCs ready to rip you apart. No bots. No Scavs. No forgiveness. 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