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Shortage
Kappa RequiredTherapist
Walkthrough Overview
Shortage is a Therapist task. You'll need to source 6 items, including Salewa. Items must be Found In Raid — flea market purchases will not count, so plan looting runs on the relevant maps. Shortage is required for the Kappa secure container.
Task Information
Given by
Therapist
Location
Any map
Kappa Required
Yes
Quest Chain
Objectives
| Item | Name | Amount | Type | FIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Salewa first aid kit | 3 | Find | Yes |
| Salewa first aid kit | 3 | Hand over | Yes |
Find 3x Salewa first aid kits in raid
3x requiredHand over 3x the items
3x required
Rewards
- +2,000 EXP
- Therapist Rep +0.03
15,000× Roubles
2× Car first aid kit
4× Analgin painkillers
4× Immobilizing splint
Frequently Asked Questions
Who gives Shortage?
Shortage is offered by Therapist and can be picked up from your hideout's quest list once available.
Is Shortage required for the Kappa container?
Yes — Shortage is one of the quests required to unlock the Kappa secure container.
What are the rewards for Shortage?
Completing Shortage rewards 2,000 EXP plus 15,000× Roubles, 2× Car first aid kit, 4× Analgin painkillers. Trader reputation changes are listed in the Rewards section below.
What quests does Shortage unlock?
Completing Shortage unlocks: Sanitary Standards - Part 1, Operation Aquarius - Part 1.
Guide
Tips
- •Find 3 Salewa first aid kits in raid and hand them to Therapist. They must be found in raid, so flea market purchases do not count
- •Salewas spawn in medbags, medical crates, and on medical spawns: Interchange Emercom offices, the Customs dorms medbag spawns, and Ground Zero's Emercom checkpoint are reliable
- •You can also craft Salewas at Medstation level 1 in your hideout, and crafted items count as found in raid
- •Dead PMCs often carry Salewas, but looted ones only count if the original owner never used them and they still have FIR status, so body loot usually does not work
- •This unlocks Therapist's quest line and is required for Kappa. Prioritize it in your first days of a wipe
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