Heavy Gunner of the Goons
Big Pipe
The grenade launcher means you cannot hide, only move
Big Pipe is the heavy weapons specialist of the Goons, rotating between Customs, Woods, Shoreline, and Lighthouse alongside Knight and Birdeye. His defining tool is a grenade launcher, and he is not shy about using it.
That launcher changes the entire fight. Against most enemies in Tarkov, cover is safety. Against Big Pipe, static cover is a target, and players who hole up behind a rock or a low wall learn that the hard way.
He is loud, aggressive, and arguably the most immediately lethal member of the squad in a close fight.
Where Big Pipe Spawns
Spawn chances come live from the tarkov.dev API and update as the game changes.
Behavior
- Always fights alongside Knight and Birdeye
- Uses a grenade launcher to flush enemies out of cover
- Aggressive at close and medium range
How to Win the Fight
- Never sit still behind soft cover. His launcher punishes camping instantly
- Fight from inside buildings where the launcher's arcs are limited
- Keep moving between positions rather than holding one
- Check the Goon Tracker for current sightings before hunting him for quests
Health by Body Part
Notable Loot
- The grenade launcher itself, one of the rarest weapons in the game
- His kitted gear alongside the rest of the squad's
Frequently Asked Questions
How much health does Big Pipe have?
Big Pipe has 910 total health across all body parts.
How do you beat Big Pipe in Tarkov?
Never sit still behind soft cover. His launcher punishes camping instantly. Fight from inside buildings where the launcher's arcs are limited.