{"id":39050,"date":"2026-05-27T20:04:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T20:04:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/?p=39050"},"modified":"2026-05-27T20:04:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T20:04:51","slug":"escape-from-tarkovicebreaker-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/escape-from-tarkovicebreaker-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Escape from TarkovIcebreaker Unlock Guide \u2013 Boreas Questline Walkthrough"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Icebreaker is one of <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/escape-from-tarkov\/\">Tarkov<\/a>&#8216;s most demanding endgame maps to access. Getting in requires completing the Boreas questline, a multi-stage series of tasks that spans several maps and forces players to make branching decisions that directly affect both entry and extraction. Without both branches complete, Icebreaker effectively becomes a one-way trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In this guide, we&#8217;ll cover:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to start the Boreas questline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All Paradigm Shipping poster spawn locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to unlock Icebreaker Infill and Exfill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AMG-10 fluid locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The fastest progression path<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common bugs and progression blockers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1075\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/escape-from-tarkov-icebreaker-unlock-guide-4.webp\" alt=\"Escape from Tarkov Icebreaker Guide \u2013 Boreas Storyline, Radio Tower Repair Job &amp; Helicopter Oil\" class=\"wp-image-39051\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/escape-from-tarkov-icebreaker-unlock-guide-4.webp 1075w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/escape-from-tarkov-icebreaker-unlock-guide-4-780x435.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/escape-from-tarkov-icebreaker-unlock-guide-4-768x429.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1075px) 100vw, 1075px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"text-block-prize\">\r\n    Dive deeper into the article to find a special <span>promo code<\/span> for a discount to save on all your boosts.\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Progression Route<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Paradigm Poster&nbsp; \/&nbsp; Hideout Radio<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2193<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Woods Tower Repair<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2193<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Lighthouse Documents<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2193<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Infill Branch&nbsp; +&nbsp; Exfill Branch<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2193<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>AMG-10 Fluid&nbsp; +&nbsp; Green Flare&nbsp; +&nbsp; 2,500 Euros<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2193<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Icebreaker Access<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-info\">\r\n    <div class=\"blog-info-media\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/tarkov-level-boosting.webp\" alt=\"Tarkov Level Boosting\" title=\"Epiccarry\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"blog-info-text\">\r\n        <p class=\"main-text\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Buy Tarkov Level Boosting<\/strong><\/p>\r\n        <p class=\"subtext\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Leave the grind to us!<\/p>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/escape-from-tarkov\/boost\/leveling\/\" class=\"white-button\">Buy now!<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before Starting the Boreas Questline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1075\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/escape-from-tarkov-icebreaker-unlock-guide-5.webp\" alt=\"Tarkov Icebreaker Event Guide \u2013 Main Hangar Building, Smuggler Base &amp; New Map Unlock\" class=\"wp-image-39052\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/escape-from-tarkov-icebreaker-unlock-guide-5.webp 1075w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/escape-from-tarkov-icebreaker-unlock-guide-5-780x435.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/escape-from-tarkov-icebreaker-unlock-guide-5-768x429.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1075px) 100vw, 1075px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before beginning the <a href=\"https:\/\/escapefromtarkov.fandom.com\/wiki\/Icebreaker\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Icebreaker <\/a>unlock process, have the following ready:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One Toolset<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>400,000 Roubles<\/strong> for the <a href=\"https:\/\/escapefromtarkov.fandom.com\/wiki\/Shoreline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Shoreline <\/a>transit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2,500 Euros<\/strong> for helicopter extraction on Icebreaker itself<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reserve access for AMG-10 farming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Familiarity with Shoreline and Lighthouse map layouts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra inventory space for quest items<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Icebreaker raids last 40 minutes, so players should budget supplies and ammunition carefully<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remember:<\/strong> Insurance does not function on Icebreaker. Any gear lost during the raid is permanently gone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A full Icebreaker run gets <strong>expensive <\/strong>fast once transit fees, extraction costs, and gear stack up \u2013 expect to spend <strong>over 1,000,000 Roubles per attempt<\/strong>. Icebreaker runs as a closed PvE instance for solo players or pre-made squads only; random players will not be added to the raid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Start the Boreas Questline in Escape from Tarkov<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two ways to unlock the <a href=\"https:\/\/escapefromtarkov.fandom.com\/wiki\/Boreas\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Boreas <\/a>questline. Both methods work in PvE and PvP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method A: Finding the Paradigm Shipping Poster<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Players <strong>without<\/strong> <strong>an upgraded Hideout<\/strong> need to find and extract with a Paradigm Shipping poster. The poster is a loose quest item that spawns randomly across multiple locations. Successfully extracting with it activates the Boreas questline. Players struggling to find it can also purchase the Paradigm Shipping poster directly from the Flea Market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important: <\/strong>The Paradigm Shipping poster cannot be placed inside a secure container. Dying before extraction means the poster is permanently lost and the search starts over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ground Zero spawn locations:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>TerraGroup Building Parking Lot. <\/strong>Check the walls throughout the parking structure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TerraGroup Main Lobby.<\/strong> Look along both staircases going upstairs and on the walls at the back of the lobby near the deceased scientist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TerraGroup Main Entrance Exterior.<\/strong> Inspect the outer walls immediately surrounding the front entrance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vehicle Extract Middle Building.<\/strong> The poster can spawn on the wall next to the broken wall section inside the central building near the vehicle extract.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Basement and Connected Stairwells. <\/strong>Search the walls while descending the basement stairs, then check each entrance to the adjoining buildings. Ascend the staircases and inspect the walls and lobby areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lighthouse spawn location:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The poster has a high chance of spawning around the train station area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The poster can take multiple raids to locate. Avoid unnecessary fights while carrying it since dying resets the search. <a href=\"https:\/\/escapefromtarkov.fandom.com\/wiki\/Ground_Zero\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ground Zero<\/a> is generally the fastest and most reliable map for farming the poster. After extraction, progression requires speaking specifically to <a href=\"https:\/\/escapefromtarkov.fandom.com\/wiki\/Mechanic\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mechanic <\/a>\u2013 visiting other traders will not advance the questline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-info\">\n    <div class=\"blog-info-media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tarkov-all-raids-bundle.webp\" alt=\"Tarkov All Raids Bundle\" title=\"Epiccarry\">\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-text\">\n        <p class=\"main-text\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Buy Tarkov All Raids Bundle<\/strong><\/p>\n        <p class=\"subtext\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Leave the grind to us!<\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/escape-from-tarkov\/boost\/all-raids-bundle\/\" class=\"white-button\">Buy now!<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1075\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/escape-from-tarkov-icebreaker-unlock-guide-2.webp\" alt=\"Escape from Tarkov New Map Guide \u2013 Boreas Storyline, Railway Station &amp; Boat Extract\" class=\"wp-image-39053\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/escape-from-tarkov-icebreaker-unlock-guide-2.webp 1075w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/escape-from-tarkov-icebreaker-unlock-guide-2-780x435.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/escape-from-tarkov-icebreaker-unlock-guide-2-768x429.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1075px) 100vw, 1075px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method B: The Hideout Radio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Players with <strong>Intelligence Center Level 3 <\/strong>can <strong>skip <\/strong>the poster search entirely. To use this method, physically enter the Hideout and approach the Intelligence Center manually \u2013 the radio interaction does not appear through the standard menu interface. Interact with the radio to receive the distress transmission and begin the quest. Players who recently prestiged, wiped, or have not yet upgraded their Hideout will need to use the poster method instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Repair the Woods Cellular Tower for Boreas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first field objective requires restoring communications on Woods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Required item:<\/strong> one <a href=\"https:\/\/escapefromtarkov.fandom.com\/wiki\/Toolset\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Toolset<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Head to the Scav bunker area near Prapor&#8217;s convoy by the lake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Action:<\/strong> Find the base of the cellular tower and interact with the white control panel using the Toolset. Surviving the raid after completing the repair is not required for quest progression. Unlike the poster, the Toolset can safely be stored inside a secure container during this task<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Toolset Price Warning: <\/strong>Due to demand from the Boreas questline, Toolsets often spike heavily on the Flea Market after major updates. Secure one early before prices climb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tactical note:<\/strong> The tower area is exposed and commonly contested by snipers. Bosses like <a href=\"https:\/\/escapefromtarkov.fandom.com\/wiki\/Birdeye\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Birdeye <\/a>may also patrol nearby. The Woods signal tower area is also a known Goons spawn location, making the repair significantly more dangerous during active boss rotations. Approach from cover, complete the repair quickly, and reposition immediately after interacting with the control panel. Do not linger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Securing the Paradigm Shipping Documentation on Lighthouse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1075\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/escape-from-tarkov-icebreaker-unlock-guide-3.webp\" alt=\"Tarkov Boreas Questline Walkthrough \u2013 Radio Tower Repair, Rail Station North &amp; Water Treatment Plant\" class=\"wp-image-39054\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/escape-from-tarkov-icebreaker-unlock-guide-3.webp 1075w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/escape-from-tarkov-icebreaker-unlock-guide-3-780x435.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/escape-from-tarkov-icebreaker-unlock-guide-3-768x429.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1075px) 100vw, 1075px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The next objective sends players to the Lighthouse to retrieve the Paradigm Shipping documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Find the hangar or warehouse building near the train yard. After locating the Paradigm Shipping documents inside the Lighthouse warehouse, interact with and read the paper before leaving the raid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Retrieval:<\/strong> Enter the hangar and look behind the boxes on the right-hand side for a small desk or table. The <a href=\"https:\/\/escapefromtarkov.fandom.com\/wiki\/Paradigm_Shipping_directive\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Paradigm Shipping documentation<\/a> spawns here as a distinct red file folder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some players additionally report progression issues if the document is not confirmed through the in-game Handbook menu after extraction. As a precaution, open the Handbook, navigate to the documents section, and select the file to confirm it is registered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-info\">\n    <div class=\"blog-info-media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/tarkov-hideout-upgrade-boost.webp\" alt=\"Tarkov Hideout Upgrade Boost\" title=\"Epiccarry\">\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-text\">\n        <p class=\"main-text\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Buy Tarkov Hideout Upgrade Boost<\/strong><\/p>\n        <p class=\"subtext\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Leave the grind to us!<\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/escape-from-tarkov\/boost\/hideout-upgrade\/\" class=\"white-button\">Buy now!<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Unlock Icebreaker Infill and Exfill<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After securing the documentation, the questline splits into <strong>two mandatory branches<\/strong>: Infill, which unlocks entry to Icebreaker, and Exfill, which unlocks extraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important: <\/strong>Players who enter Icebreaker without completing the Exfill branch will not have valid extraction options on the map. Both branches must be completed before deploying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do You Need Both Infill and Exfill?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes.<\/strong> Completing only the Infill branch gets you onto the map but leaves no extraction available. Both branches are required before entering Icebreaker for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Infill Branch: Unlocking Icebreaker Entry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This branch is handled through the BTR Driver on Woods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> Locate the BTR Driver on Woods at one of its checkpoint positions. The BTR Driver often appears around the middle portion of the raid, though timing can vary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> Choose a task path.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mechanic&#8217;s Path (Recommended)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/update-and-winter-offensive-6.webp\" alt=\"Escape from Tarkov Icebreaker Unlock Guide \u2013 Central TerraGroup Building, Main Staircase &amp; Smuggler Base\" class=\"wp-image-39056\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/update-and-winter-offensive-6.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/update-and-winter-offensive-6-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/update-and-winter-offensive-6-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Eliminate 10 hostile targets inside designated smuggler zones. Any hostile target counts toward the 10 eliminations, including PMCs, AI Scavs, and other hostile NPCs encountered inside the zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The objective can be completed on either Shoreline (Smuggler&#8217;s Path) or Interchange (Power Plant area).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most players prefer Shoreline due to faster target density.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Players who have already completed the quest <a href=\"https:\/\/escapefromtarkov.fandom.com\/wiki\/The_Price_of_Independence\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Price of Independence<\/a> may be able to <strong>bypass <\/strong>the 10-kill requirement entirely by returning to the Hideout after speaking with the BTR Driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skier&#8217;s Path<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Requires delivering specific ammunition types to the BTR Driver. Generally considered the slower and less recommended option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Transit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing the chosen path and reporting back, travel to Shoreline. The hovercraft transit is located at the Shoreline pier near the gas station and car extract. Boarding requires carrying 400,000 Roubles in your inventory at the time of transit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Danger: <\/strong>Recent Icebreaker updates heavily increased the danger around the Shoreline transit route. Sanitar and his guards can now spawn directly near the pier, turning the hovercraft approach into a high-risk combat zone. Expect heavy resistance before reaching the hovercraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-info\">\n    <div class=\"blog-info-media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/escape-from-tarkov-roubles-for-sale.webp\" alt=\"Escape from Tarkov Roubles for Sale\" title=\"Epiccarry\">\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-text\">\n        <p class=\"main-text\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Buy Escape from Tarkov Roubles for Sale<\/strong><\/p>\n        <p class=\"subtext\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Leave the grind to us!<\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/escape-from-tarkov\/boost\/roubles\/\" class=\"white-button\">Buy now!<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exfill Branch: Unlocking Icebreaker Extraction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/update-and-winter-offensive-8.webp\" alt=\"Tarkov Icebreaker Map Guide \u2013 Helicopter Oil Locations, BTR Progression &amp; Extraction Shooter Tips\" class=\"wp-image-39057\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/update-and-winter-offensive-8.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/update-and-winter-offensive-8-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/update-and-winter-offensive-8-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Extraction from Icebreaker requires arranging a helicopter evacuation through <a href=\"https:\/\/escapefromtarkov.fandom.com\/wiki\/Prapor\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Prapor<\/a>. How difficult this branch is depends on the choices made during the earlier Falling Skies task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens if You Kept the Armored Case?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Option 1 (easiest):<\/strong> If the Armored Case was handed over to Prapor during Falling Skies, the only remaining step is finding and delivering the AMG-10 fluid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Option 2 (moderate): <\/strong>If the <strong>Armored Case<\/strong> was kept, players must locate and turn in three <strong>Military Power Filters<\/strong> found in raid, plus the AMG-10 fluid. These filters are rare but can be found in the bunkers on Woods or Reserve.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Option 3 (hardest): <\/strong>If the case quest was ignored entirely, players must eliminate 30 Scavs, carry a flare, and deliver the AMG-10 fluid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Helicopter extraction on Icebreaker requires 2,500 Euros during the raid itself. Have this ready before deploying. Icebreaker helicopter extraction also requires a <strong>Green Flare<\/strong>. After firing the flare at the helipad, wait for the <strong>\u201cRoute Safe\u201d<\/strong> confirmation message before entering the extraction zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>Both <\/strong>handheld <a href=\"https:\/\/escapefromtarkov.fandom.com\/wiki\/RSP-30_reactive_signal_cartridge_(Green)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">RSP-30 Green flares<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/escapefromtarkov.fandom.com\/wiki\/26x75mm_flare_cartridge_(Green)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">26x75mm Green signal pistol rounds<\/a> work for extraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AMG-10 Fluid Locations in Escape from Tarkov<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/escapefromtarkov.fandom.com\/wiki\/AMG-10_hydraulic_fluid\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">AMG-10 fluid<\/a>, often referred to by players as helicopter oil, is a canister item found as loose loot on <strong>Reserve<\/strong>. It has inconsistent spawn rates and may require multiple raids to locate. Two reliable spots:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Central Helicopter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Walk inside the helicopter cabin parked directly opposite the White Pawn building. Check the floor and on top of the wooden crates inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Black Bishop Basement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to the basement of the school building. Search the shelves, tables, and floors across the basement rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since helicopter oil can take several raids to find, the Reserve sewer manhole extract is one of the safer ways to leave quickly after securing the item, especially if other players are hunting the same spawns<em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-info\">\n    <div class=\"blog-info-media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/escape-from-tarkov-roubles-for-sale.webp\" alt=\"Tarkov Euros Boost\" title=\"Epiccarry\">\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-text\">\n        <p class=\"main-text\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Buy Tarkov Euros Boost<\/strong><\/p>\n        <p class=\"subtext\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Leave the grind to us!<\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/escape-from-tarkov\/boost\/euros\/\" class=\"white-button\">Buy now!<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fastest Icebreaker Unlock Route<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/update-and-winter-offensive-36.webp\" alt=\"Escape from Tarkov Boreas Guide \u2013 Main Hangar Building, Rail Station &amp; Icebreaker Event Access\" class=\"wp-image-39058\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/update-and-winter-offensive-36.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/update-and-winter-offensive-36-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/update-and-winter-offensive-36-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For players who want the most efficient path through the questline:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use Intelligence Center Level 3 to skip the poster search entirely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose Mechanic&#8217;s BTR taskline path for the Infill branch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hand the Armored Case to Prapor during Falling Skies to keep the Exfill branch as simple as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farm AMG-10 fluid at the Reserve helicopter spawn first, then Black Bishop Basement if needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have 400,000 Roubles ready for the Shoreline boat extract and 2,500 Euros for extraction on Icebreaker.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Estimated Completion Times<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Task<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Estimated Time<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Poster Search<\/td><td>1 to 3 raids<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Woods Tower Repair<\/td><td>1 raid<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lighthouse Documents<\/td><td>1 to 2 raids<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Infill Unlock<\/td><td>2 to 5 raids<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exfill Unlock<\/td><td>2 to 6 raids<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Completion time depends heavily on loot RNG, raid traffic, and Flea Market prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparation and Performance Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/update-and-winter-offensive-63.webp\" alt=\"Tarkov Icebreaker Walkthrough \u2013 Radio Tower Repair Job, Boat Extract &amp; Water Treatment Plant Route\" class=\"wp-image-39059\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/update-and-winter-offensive-63.webp 1071w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/update-and-winter-offensive-63-780x437.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/update-and-winter-offensive-63-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Loadout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Due to Icebreaker&#8217;s cramped hallways and tight interiors, most players prefer red dot sights over magnified optics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smoke grenades are especially effective against Black Division AI enemies on Icebreaker, since dense smoke heavily disrupts their line of sight. The new boss encounter tied to Black Division forces aboard the ship adds further pressure in the late stages of a raid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gas masks are commonly used during Icebreaker raids. Certain areas contain radiation exposure zones, so carrying healing supplies is recommended.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Loot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Several rare electronic items found on Icebreaker are required later in the progression chain. Avoid immediately selling unfamiliar tech loot through the trader menu until you know what it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graphics Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>High volumetric lighting settings can create severe glare around the helipad and interior lighting on Icebreaker. Lowering volumetric lighting in the graphics settings noticeably improves visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-info\">\n    <div class=\"blog-info-media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tarkov-ground-zero-raid-boost.webp\" alt=\"Tarkov Ground Zero Raid Boost\" title=\"Epiccarry\">\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"blog-info-text\">\n        <p class=\"main-text\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Buy Tarkov Ground Zero Raid Boost<\/strong><\/p>\n        <p class=\"subtext\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Leave the grind to us!<\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/escape-from-tarkov\/boost\/ground-zero-raid\/\" class=\"white-button\">Buy now!<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Useful Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1075\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/escape-from-tarkov-icebreaker-unlock-guide-1.webp\" alt=\"Escape from Tarkov Icebreaker Event \u2013 Boreas Storyline, Smuggler Territory &amp; Helicopter Oil Farming\" class=\"wp-image-39060\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/escape-from-tarkov-icebreaker-unlock-guide-1.webp 1075w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/escape-from-tarkov-icebreaker-unlock-guide-1-780x435.webp 780w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/escape-from-tarkov-icebreaker-unlock-guide-1-768x429.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1075px) 100vw, 1075px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"promocode\">\r\n    Promo code: <span>Dina_Blog<\/span>\r\n    <div class=\"text\">Use this discount as my thank you for your attention!<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Later progression unlocks the option to bypass Shoreline entirely and deploy directly to the Icebreaker map from the Hideout menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patch updates added a subtle crosshair indicator that expands when aiming near certain quest items, making some loose loot objectives easier to locate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Mechanic&#8217;s smuggler territory elimination task and the BTR Driver checkpoint are entirely separate locations. Complete the kills before returning to report back.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Icebreaker transition cutscenes do not pause the raid timer, so reposition immediately once control returns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Icebreaker is one of Tarkov&#8216;s most demanding endgame maps to access. Getting in requires completing the Boreas questline, a multi-stage series of tasks that spans several maps and forces players to make branching decisions that directly affect both entry and extraction. Without both branches complete, Icebreaker effectively becomes a one-way trip. 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