Leader of the Goons
Knight
The commander of Tarkov's most feared rogue squad
Knight leads the Goons, the rogue USEC squad that rotates between Customs, Woods, Shoreline, and Lighthouse. He is the anchor of the deadliest three-man team in the game, fighting alongside Big Pipe and Birdeye.
As the leader, Knight is the aggressive core of the squad. When the Goons commit to a fight, it is usually Knight pushing your position while his teammates cover the angles you did not know existed.
Because the squad moves between maps, finding Knight is a tracking problem before it is a shooting problem. Community sighting reports are the only reliable way to know where the Goons currently are.
Where Knight Spawns
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Stronghold
Water Treatment North Building, Chalet
Weather Station
Northwest Scav Bunker
Spawn chances come live from the tarkov.dev API and update as the game changes.
Behavior
- Always fights alongside Big Pipe and Birdeye
- Pushes aggressively while his squad provides covering fire
- Rotates between four maps with no in-game way to track him
How to Win the Fight
- Check the TarkovForge Goon Tracker before queueing. Hunting blind wastes raids
- If Knight is pushing you, Birdeye already has an angle. Fight from hard cover
- Isolate the fight. Taking all three at once from the open is nearly unwinnable
- The squad is required for the Stray Dogs quest, so expect competition from other hunters
Health by Body Part
Notable Loot
- High-tier armor and a kitted primary weapon
- Three-body value when the whole squad goes down
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Knight spawn in Tarkov?
Knight spawns on Icebreaker (100% chance), Customs (30% chance), Lighthouse (30% chance), Shoreline (30% chance), Woods (25% chance). Spawn chances come from live tarkov.dev data and change with game updates.
How much health does Knight have?
Knight has 1120 total health across all body parts.
How do you beat Knight in Tarkov?
Check the TarkovForge Goon Tracker before queueing. Hunting blind wastes raids. If Knight is pushing you, Birdeye already has an angle. Fight from hard cover.