In this guide, you will learn everything there is to know about the Defective Wall in Escape from Tarkov.
What is a Defective Wall in Escape from Tarkov
There is a Hideout feature in the Menu. Using this, players need to install various modules for the sake of their survival.
The Defective Wall is another addition to the Hideout that needs to be installed first to be accessed. According to a Reddit User, demond9009, the Defective Wall in Escape from Tarkov is a spot for building a Gym.
It is speculated that the Gym is the space where the player will be able to train their Physical skills like Endurance, Strength, etc. Once you have installed the Defective Wall, you will have to upgrade and dismantle it to progress further. However, upgrading the wall comes in multiple stages that need to be completed.
As you keep on upgrading the Defective Wall, it will begin to open up. After a specific point, the wall will begin to dismantle revealing a door behind it. Before reaching the last stage of the upgrade, you will be able to go past that door and check out the room inside. Also, keep in mind that upgrading the Defective Wall comes with multiple debuffs.
All Defective Wall Upgrade Stages & Requirements
| Stage | Requirements | Construction Time |
| 1 | 1x Fleece Fabric | Quick |
| 2 | 1x Fleece Fabric | 12 Hours |
| 3 | 1x Fleece Fabric | 24 Hours |
| 4 | 1x Fleece Fabric & Fierce Blow Sledgehammer | 3 Hours |
| 5 | 1x Fleece Fabric, 1x Metal cutting scissors, & 1x Toolset | 3 Hours |
| 6 | 2x Corrugated hose, 1x Duct tape, 1x Toolset, 1x Pliers Elite, 5x Metal Spare Parts, 1x Xenomorph Sealing Foam, 2x Bundle Of Wires, & 2x Light Bulb | 12 Hours |
Escape from Tarkov is a multiplayer tactical first-person shooter developed by Battlestate Games and initially released in 2017 for PC.