Deep-Dives

Escape from Tarkov includes many realistic mechanics that influence how your bullets behave, but one of the most misunderstood (or not known) is Height Over Bore (HOB). It’s simple once you see how it works, yet ignoring it can make you miss “easy” headshots at close range. Here’s what it is, why it exists, and how it affects the point of impact at different distances. Where Bullets Actually Come From in EFT First, a key distinction: In many arcade-style FPS games, bullets ar

Escape from Tarkov offers a deep and immersive experience, but its complexity can be overwhelming, especially with the vast number of...

Having trouble hitting your shots? Why do bullets sometimes unexpectedly land above or below your intended target? In this deep dive into EFT ballistics, we’ll explore what happens when you fire a bullet and just how realistic its behavior is. Recently, I came across an interesting post on Reddit by user newSillssa , which confirmed some ballistics principles I already knew while also teaching me a few new things. While I don’t claim to have become an expert, I’ll try to expl