Practical Skill
Covert Movement
Quieter footsteps and faster sneaking. Elite makes you equally quiet on every surface.
Effects Per Level
- +Reduces footstep noise on common surfaces by 1.2% per level, up to -60% at Elite
- +Reduces footstep noise on uncommon surfaces by 0.6% per level, up to -30% at Elite
- +Increases covert movement speed by 1% per level, up to +50% at Elite
- +Reduces weapon and equipment noise by 1.2% per level, up to -60% at Elite
Elite Perk (Level 51)
- ★Covert movement is equally quiet on all surfaces, at the full -60%
How to Raise Covert Movement
- •Move at less than 25% speed with the sound meter showing no bar. Points are credited by distance covered when you stop moving
- •Quest reward: Profitable Venture
Fastest Way to Level
- 1.Walk slow-speed stretches during quiet parts of every raid, especially indoors where you should be sneaking anyway
- 2.Points land when you stop, so pause periodically rather than creeping one long unbroken line
Remember the per-raid decay: gains slow sharply after 2 points in a raid and reset after 200 seconds without progress. The full system is explained on the skills hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Covert Movement skill do in Tarkov?
Quieter footsteps and faster sneaking. Elite makes you equally quiet on every surface. Key effects: reduces footstep noise on common surfaces by 1.2% per level, up to -60% at elite, and reduces footstep noise on uncommon surfaces by 0.6% per level, up to -30% at elite.
What is the fastest way to level Covert Movement?
Walk slow-speed stretches during quiet parts of every raid, especially indoors where you should be sneaking anyway Points land when you stop, so pause periodically rather than creeping one long unbroken line
What is the Elite perk for Covert Movement?
At level 51 (Elite): Covert movement is equally quiet on all surfaces, at the full -60%.