Scav Boss of Woods
Shturman
The sawmill sniper who sees you long before you see him
Shturman commands the sawmill area on Woods with two guards, and he plays the map exactly how Woods wants to be played: at range. While most bosses want to close distance, Shturman and his men hold long sightlines and punish anyone who crosses open ground carelessly.
Fights against him rarely feel like boss fights. They feel like sniper duels where the other guy has friends. Players often lose fights at sawmill without ever confirming which shooter was the boss.
He carries a key to a wooden cache near the sawmill, and his loot pool includes some of the most sought-after gear in the game, which keeps the sawmill a permanent hotspot.
Where Shturman Spawns
Lumber Mill
Spawn chances come live from the tarkov.dev API and update as the game changes.
Behavior
- Holds the sawmill area with two guards
- Prefers long-range engagements and holds sightlines instead of pushing
- Guards flank while Shturman anchors
How to Win the Fight
- Do not cross open ground near sawmill without cover. That is his entire game plan
- Use terrain to force a close-range fight where his advantage disappears
- Smoke and hard cover beat him more reliably than counter-sniping
- His key is a valuable drop, so loot the boss himself carefully
Health by Body Part
Notable Loot
- Shturman's key, which opens a cache near the sawmill
- High-end weapon and gear drops that make him a farming target
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Shturman spawn in Tarkov?
Shturman spawns on Woods (75% chance). Spawn chances come from live tarkov.dev data and change with game updates.
How much health does Shturman have?
Shturman has 812 total health across all body parts.
How do you beat Shturman in Tarkov?
Do not cross open ground near sawmill without cover. That is his entire game plan. Use terrain to force a close-range fight where his advantage disappears.