Extraction Survival SOP Guide
The core strategic checklist for solo contractors and multiplayer salvage squads operating inside high-threat abandoned industrial facilities in R.E.P.O.
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Figure 1: Official Semiwork R.E.P.O. Contractor Facility Environment.
Figure 2: Active Salvage Haul — Navigating dark industrial corridors with heavy cargo.
Rule 1: Never Drag Heavy Machinery on Bare Concrete
Doors, stairs and corners are where most value damage happens — every collision permanently knocks money off whatever you are carrying, and fragile items like glass and ceramic lose far more per hit than sturdy metal. Carry items carefully rather than dragging them, and remember that some monsters (Reaper, Rugrat) will attack your loot itself, so secure valuables before fighting.
Rule 2: Prioritize Scanner Pings Over Blind Looting
Diving deep into unmapped facility wings without a route plan is the primary cause of squad wipes. Map the extraction points first, plan one clean loop per floor, and remember sound-hunting entities like the Huntsman punish careless noise — crouch, mute your mic near threats, and toss objects to redirect them.
Rule 3: Balance Greed Against Target Quota Thresholds
Contract penalties for failed extractions can bankrupt your company balance. Once your squad has gathered enough value to exceed the level quota by 15%, call for an immediate tactical extraction. Use our interactive Quota & Salvage Calculator to calculate exactly how many items you need before heading toward the exit airlock.
Beginner Field Questions
Why does scrap lose value when dropped on the floor?
Every item in R.E.P.O. possesses a fragility index. Physical wall or floor impacts apply a permanent 5% to 25% cash value penalty. If an item hits zero durability, it shatters into worthless junk.
What gear upgrade should solo runners purchase first?
Buy Stamina and Max Health first — energy is the resource every run runs out of. Strength comes next if you want to haul S-tier items like the Grandfather Clock without a second player.
How do you detect the Scrap Mimic before touching it?
Aim the Valuable Scanner at the suspect object. Authentic scrap emits an encrypted green serial ID code, while mimics return a corrupted red static signal.
What should you do when the Upscream stuns you?
Deploy an EMP disruption grenade immediately to disable the sentry, then retreat into the nearest airlock chamber until the facility security lockdown cycle clears.