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Shady Contractor
MechanicLevel 15+Ground Zero
Walkthrough Overview
Shady Contractor is a Mechanic task available from player level 15 taking place on Ground Zero. Work through the listed objectives in order — the in-game tracker shows progress per objective and Mechanic accepts the handoff via your hideout once everything is complete.
Task Information
Given by
Mechanic
Location
Ground Zero
Kappa Required
No
Level Required
Level 15
Quest Chain
Previous
Leads to
Objectives
Locate the Knossos LLC senior manager's car on Ground Zero
Ground Zero, Ground Zero 21+
Locate and obtain the manager's diary
Ground Zero, Ground Zero 21+
Hand over the diary
Rewards
- +10,600 EXP
- Mechanic Rep +0.01
52,000× Roubles
3× Military corrugated tube
Frequently Asked Questions
What level do I need to start Shady Contractor?
Shady Contractor unlocks at player level 15 from Mechanic.
Is Shady Contractor required for the Kappa container?
No — Shady Contractor is not on the Kappa container requirement list, so you can skip it if you are only chasing Kappa progress.
What are the rewards for Shady Contractor?
Completing Shady Contractor rewards 10,600 EXP plus 52,000× Roubles, 3× Military corrugated tube. Trader reputation changes are listed in the Rewards section below.
What quests does Shady Contractor unlock?
Completing Shady Contractor unlocks: Needle in a Haystack.
Guide
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Knossos manager's car location - Image 1
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Knossos manager's car location - Image 2
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Diary spawn #1 - On the dashboard
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Diary spawn #2 - On the driver seat
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Diary spawn #3 - In the trunk
Images courtesy of Escape from Tarkov Wiki
Tips
- •The black BMW is next to the car dealership, opposite Gagarin Hotel
- •South of Novinskaya Street, after the turn from Nakatani Extract
- •Check all 3 spawn locations: dashboard, driver seat, and trunk
- •Watch for snipers on Capital Insight Building when approaching from the south
- •You MUST extract with the diary - if you die, you lose it
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