Changing from one sight to another in Escape from Tarkov can completely shift how you play, but the best sights often encompass many different styles and let you gain precision in your aim.
While avoiding it is very much a valid strategy, combat is undoubtedly at the heart of the game – and having the best sight equipped and ready will allow you to hit your shots and stay alive long enough to escape. Pairing these options with the best ammo and meta weapons will almost guarantee success – so definitely try it out if you’re on the hunt for some PMC kills.
What are the best sights in Escape from Tarkov?
- EOTech XPS3-0 Holographic Sight
- OKP-7 Reflex Sight (Dovetail)
- Leupold DeltaPoint Reflex Sight
- ELCAN SpecterDR 1x/4x Scope
- SwampFox Trihawk Prism Scope 3×30
- Burris FullField TAC30 1-4×24 30mm Riflescope
- EOTech Vudu 1-6×24 30mm Riflescope
- Vortex Razor HD Gen.2 1-6×24 30mm riflescope
- Trijicon REAP-IR thermal scope
While there’s an abundance of weapon sights to choose from, our picks above are the best of the bunch – offering your clear vision in a number of different scenarios to help you secure more kills.
Collimators & Compact Collimators
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OKP-7 Reflex Sight
I typically bounce between three options when it comes to Collimators – which are your low magnification reflex-style optics – depending on which weapon I am running.
Despite being my least used of the three, the OKP-7 Reflex is an ideal choice for when I want a full-sight picture – or just want to save a little bit of money. It comes in super cheap at only 19,520₽, and as a dovetail sight, it’s typically only used within cheaper weapon builds too.
The next step up is definitely the EOTech XPS3-0 which, much like its near identical sibling XPS3-2, is a holographic sight that many players will be innately familiar with. It is a bit chunky which blocks off a bit more of the screen than I’d like, but there are few 1x sights that I feel more comfortable going fully-auto with than the EOTech.
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DeltaPoint
Last but certainly not least is the DeltaPoint, which provides a near-perfect reflex that is small yet precise in nature for any close-quarters battles. It is undeniably clean to use and takes up so little space on the screen that you never feel like it gets in the way. There’s a reason why this is used on most meta builds – so definitely consider picking it up if you haven’t already joined the DeltaPoint club.
Assault Scopes
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ELCAN
Assault Scopes do find themselves in the awkward place between Reflex Sights and full-blown Optics, but two do still emerge as excellent picks for me. Ideally, you’ll want to keep your battles to the mid-range, but combining them with some point firing helps you cover the gaps.
The first pick is the ELCAN, which is definitely not as popular as it used to be but remains still a strong choice. My favourite part of this sight is the clear red dot reticule in the middle and the flexibility that the two (and a half) magnification levels give you. It is a great all-rounder for most scenarios, but it does struggle a little when the chaos starts.
Alternatively, the SwampFox Trihawk is a fantastic 3.5x zoom ACOG-esque sight that is perfect for single-fire DMRs on mid-range maps like Customs. Slapping this on an M14 or RFB is so much fun, and the lack of flexibility from the fixed magnification can actually be a blessing sometimes, as it lets you worry about one less thing and get to shooting.
Optics
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TAC30
The meta for scopes in Tarkov undoubtedly lies within the Optics category, as our three picks are incredibly in pretty much any situation you’ll face.
The TAC30 is by far the worst of our three picks, but its availability and price make it more than worth using in the mid-wipe period. Sitting at around 115,789₽ on the flea market, this sight gives you 1x and 4x zoom options, letting you function effectively anywhere between 1-250 metres. Some might not like the large red circular reticle, and it really struggles with loss of sight picture when leaning or moving – but it has far too much in its favour for those to really matter in the long run when used correctly.
The first of the two main meta-sights in EFT is the EOTech Vudu, which gives you clear 1x and 6x magnification levels to really show off your aim. This sight is perfect on pretty much every single Assault Rifle, DMR, and Sniper, giving you everything you need to succeed in your raids. The biggest strength of this and our next pick is the lack of camera recoil when firing full auto, which can’t be said for just about any other optic with this level of precision.
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Vudu
Pairing with the Vudu at the top is the Vortex Razor, which offers near identical performance at around the same price too. Once again you have 1x and 6x zoom and can spray confidently and accurately with very little visible recoil. I personally prefer the cleaner black lines of the Razor to the Vudu – especially at max zoom – but it is very much a case of personal preference.
Thermals
It feels a bit like cheating to include Thermal sights alongside their standard counterparts, but the Trijicon REAP-IR is by far one of the strongest sights you can use in Escape from Tarkov even considering the extortionate price.
It is one of the flea market-banned items, and thus you can’t access it until you’ve completed Gunsmith 22 and reached Mechanic LL4, but dropping roughly 650,000₽ on this barter will most definitely give you an advantage in-raid.
Using this sight lights up any enemy you encounter with a white-hot blaze against a black background, letting you spot even the most concealed of targets and take them out from a safe distance. Besides the cost, the main downside of this sight is the 35Hz refresh rate cap, which can make hitting moving targets quite difficult. This is made even worse if you’re not using the best settings and your framerate is already struggling, so from the outset, this sight might not be for you.
Best overall sight & optic in Escape from Tarkov
Our pick for the best overall sight you can use in Escape from Tarkov is the Vortex Razor HD Gen.2 1-6×24 30mm riflescope paired with the Leupold DeltaPoint Reflex Sight on top. This can be achieved by using the JP Enterprises Flat-Top 30mm ring scope mount and attaching the DeltaPoint to the rail above the front ring.
This combination has you covered on literally all fronts, giving you the precision and accuracy across medium to long range with the Razor, and then the fallback of the DeltaPoint in super close quarters where the main optic might struggle.
This will cost you a fair amount overall, but if you want the best setup and build for your raids then you’re going to have to cough up the cash to fund it.
Should you ADS or point fire in Escape from Tarkov?
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More often than not you should try and point fire instead of aiming down sights in Escape from Tarkov, as it saves time and gives you far more mobility in a hectic gunfight. If your enemy is unaware of your presence, or beyond about 10m then by all means use your sight to be far more precise.
However, learning the mechanics of point firing will net you far more kills in the long run, as it lets you be more flexible with your positioning, aim, and overall play in a fight. Furthermore, it’s mostly better to point fire if you’re going full automatic, as you avoid any camera recoil and have a much better idea of where your shots are actually landing.
That’ll have you sorted with all of the best sights you can choose, letting you be set for your next raid. You should definitely also check out our dedicated Escape from Tarkov homepage for more guides like this, as you never know when our loot tier list or Interchange map guide will come to your aid when playing.
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