Quick answer: how to kill Reshala in Tarkov
Reshala is the Scav boss of Customs, and he sits at a high spawn chance — roughly 75% on the permanent realm and split across Customs and Terminal in Season 1. He has only 752 total HP and never wears armor, so a single burst to an unprotected head or thorax drops him. The danger is his four elite guards — they push aggressively, trade angles, and share aggro the instant one of them spots you, while Reshala himself hangs back in a corner and picks off players who forgot he was there. Find him rotating between Dorms, the New Gas Station, and the Stronghold/Construction area. Kill the guards one at a time from cover, confirm the boss body before you loot, and walk away with the Golden TT-33 — one of the most recognizable trophies in the game — plus the Dorms marked-room keys and a fat EXP payout.
⚠️ Season 1 note (patch 1.1.0 "Kord Breach", live since August 3, 2026): In the PvP seasonal mode, insurance is disabled and Reshala's spawn is spread across Customs and the new Terminal map, so he no longer sits at one fixed 75% on Customs alone. Spawn chances change per season and event — always confirm the live number on tarkov.dev before you commit a kit you can't afford to lose.
This guide covers Reshala's exact spawn zones, his guards, his health, the fastest way to drop him, every drop worth carrying out, and the quests that send you hunting him — all fact-checked against the current wipe.
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Where does Reshala spawn in Tarkov?
Reshala — full name Dmitri, the leader of what's left of the criminal underworld on Customs — spawns primarily on Customs, and in Season 1 he also rotates onto the new Terminal map (Escape from Tarkov Wiki). He is the boss most players meet first, and he sets the template for every boss fight in Tarkov: find the entourage, and the boss is close.
On Customs he doesn't hold one room. He rotates between three zones:
- Dorms (both the two-story and three-story buildings) — his most common home, and where the best marked-room loot lives.
- New Gas Station — the fuel station in the middle of the map; listen for his guards near the pumps before you push.
- Stronghold / Construction — the fortified northern area. He'll hole up here and let the guards screen for him.
Spawn chance is the number people argue about, because Battlestate tunes it constantly. On the permanent (non-seasonal) realm, Reshala and most home-map bosses currently sit around ~75% per live tracking on tarkov.dev — historically high. Season-mode trackers list him closer to ~45% on Customs plus ~20% on Terminal, reflecting the seasonal split (TarkovForge). Either way, he's one of the most reliable bosses to farm — you will find him most raids if you learn his rotation.
"Reshala is only 1 of 5 possible bosses to spawn each raid... Additionally, he never wears armor." — Escape from Tarkov Wiki
If you want to combine the boss hunt with a genuine money route, our Customs money guide maps the Dorms marked rooms and loot spots so you can clear Reshala and fill your rig, and the full Customs map guide covers every extract so you're never caught without an exit after the fight.
Who are Reshala's guards?
Reshala travels with four guards, and they are the real reason players die to him. Unlike the boss, the guards push:
- They advance aggressively toward the sound of gunfire while Reshala repositions to the rear.
- They're accurate and coordinated — the moment one guard sees you, the whole squad knows where you are.
- They typically carry solid mid-tier armor and decent weapons, so their loot is worth taking once the fight is won.
The classic mistake, straight out of thousands of failed Customs runs: players clear all four guards, relax, and then eat a quiet pistol round from the boss they forgot about. Reshala loves to hold a corner at the back of the fight. Never call a Reshala fight finished until you've physically confirmed his body.
Reshala's stats at a glance
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HP | 752 (vs ~435 for a standard PMC) |
| Armor | None — he never wears body armor |
| Guards | 4 elite escorts |
| Home map | Customs (+ Terminal in Season 1) |
| Patrol zones | Dorms, New Gas Station, Stronghold/Construction |
| Spawn chance | ~75% permanent realm / ~45% Customs + ~20% Terminal in Season 1 (verify live) |
| Signature loot | Golden TT-33 pistol, TT Gold barter, Dorms marked keys |
At 752 HP spread across body parts, Reshala is the squishiest of the major bosses (Zryachiy, by comparison, runs 1,655 HP). Because he wears no armor, ammo choice barely matters against the boss himself — the fight is entirely about surviving the four guards long enough to get a clean angle on him.
How to kill Reshala fast
The approach that works, run after run:
- Come in quiet and listen. Reshala's guards are loud and chatty. If you hear scav-boss guard callouts near Dorms, New Gas, or the Stronghold, he's up. If the map is silent at those three spots, he probably didn't spawn — don't waste the raid.
- Isolate the guards. Never rush the whole squad. Bait them into a hallway or doorway (the Dorms stairwells are perfect) and trade them one at a time. Their shared aggro means grouped they'll overwhelm you; funneled, they die in sequence.
- Watch the flanks and the back. Reshala and one or two guards will peel off to cover while the rest hold. Check corners and the rear of the building — that's where the boss hides.
- Headshot the boss. With no armor and 752 HP, Reshala folds to a controlled burst to the head or an unbroken thorax spray. Don't panic-dump a whole mag across the room.
- Confirm the body, then loot. His Golden TT is on his body, not a guard's — verify the kill before you start picking through the entourage.
A quality headset is worth more than a tier upgrade in armor here: boss awareness expands with sound, so hearing the guards reposition before you push is what keeps you alive.
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Reshala loot: what's worth carrying out
Reshala's payout is the reason he's farmed on repeat. The headline drops:
| Item | Why it matters | Rough value (verify live) |
|---|---|---|
| Golden TT-33 pistol | Signature trophy; barter + quest item | ~120k–180k₽ |
| TT Gold (barter item) | Trades up to high-value gear at Prapor/Peacekeeper | market-dependent |
| Dorms marked-room keys | Unlock the highest-value loot rooms on Customs | 100k–400k₽+ |
| Guard loot | Mid-tier armor, weapons, rigs from 4 escorts | adds up fast |
The Golden TT is both a flea/barter item and a quest turn-in, so don't vendor it blind. Combined with a marked-room key drop and four kitted guards, a clean Reshala run routinely pays for several raids of gear — he is one of the biggest money sources on the map outside the Labyrinth. Prices swing wildly wipe-to-wipe, so check the current flea value on tarkov.dev before you decide what to sell versus keep for a task.
If you'd rather skip the grind and just secure the roubles, a Roubles top-up or a Customs raid carry gets you the same buying power without dying to a guard sniper 40 times.
Which quests send you after Reshala?
Reshala is a repeat quest target, which is exactly why he stays commercially relevant — the tasks feed straight into the Kappa and Collector chase:
- Hunting Trip (Jaeger) — kill Reshala, Shturman, Glukhar, and Sanitar. A single objective that clears four bosses at once, paying ~280k EXP and GP coins on completion.
- Chumming (Skier) — lure and kill Reshala using a specific setup on Customs.
- Various elimination and "kill scav boss" tasks that count Reshala toward progression.
Because these are stepping stones toward the Collector rework and the Kappa container, boss quests are where a lot of players lose weeks. If you're chasing the endgame, our Collector rework & Kappa requirements guide lays out exactly which boss kills still count in 1.1.0, and the Killa boss guide covers the other high-value farm for the same quest chain.
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FAQ
What is Reshala's spawn chance in Tarkov? On the permanent realm, Reshala currently sits at a high spawn chance — around 75% on Customs per live tracking on tarkov.dev. In Season 1 "Kord Breach" his spawn is split across Customs (~45%) and the new Terminal map (~20%). Battlestate adjusts these numbers per season and event, so always verify the live figure before you commit a raid.
How much HP does Reshala have? Reshala has 752 total HP across his body parts, compared to roughly 435 for a standard PMC. He's the squishiest of the major bosses and wears no armor, so a clean headshot or unbroken thorax burst drops him quickly — the challenge is his four guards, not the boss himself.
Where does Reshala spawn on Customs? He rotates between three zones: the Dorms buildings (his most common spot and the best loot), the New Gas Station in the center of the map, and the Stronghold/Construction area in the north. Listen for his guards' callouts at those three locations to confirm he's up.
What does Reshala drop? His signature item is the Golden TT-33 pistol, which is both a barter and a quest item. He also carries the TT Gold barter item and frequently the Dorms marked-room keys, while his four guards drop mid-tier armor and weapons. A clean run can pay for several raids of kit.
Which quests require killing Reshala? The main one is Hunting Trip from Jaeger, which asks you to kill Reshala, Shturman, Glukhar, and Sanitar for about 280k EXP and GP coins. Skier's Chumming also sends you to lure and kill Reshala on Customs, and several elimination tasks count him toward Kappa progression.
