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Kaban is a Scav Boss in Escape from Tarkov.
Biography
He once had a small legal business in Tarkov, but was not afraid to use criminal methods of money acquisition. After the general evacuation he remained in the city, and his gang has grown. He has a large number of well-armed guards, some of whom are former military men who have organized a strong defense for him. He dwells in the area of the LexOs car dealership. He uses a custom rig to store machine gun boxes, wears body armor under his clothes, and has unquestionable authority among his guards. Amongst Kaban's guards are Basmach and Gus, his closest associates. Since the time of Kaban's active involvement in business, they have served as his loyal associates, solving many delicate issues for him. Their loyal service and their exuberant character made them his most trusted confidants. In their spare time, these two "dandies" liked to dress up at Ragman's place and organize illegal street races through the streets of Tarkov in tuned cars from Kaban's dealership. Basmach and Gus always stay close to Kaban and charge into battle for him. They prefer their unique clothes to their battle gear, though there are occasional exceptions. Basmach has a special fondness for machetes, and Gus for crowbars.
Notes
- Kaban, his bodyguards Basmach and Gus, his 4 followers and his 2-3 snipers have different health values than PMCs and Scavs.
| Kaban's Health | Stats |
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Head: 85
Thorax: 355 Stomach: 260 Arms: 150 each Legs: 150 each Total: 1300 |
| Basmach's and Gus's Health | Stats |
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Head: 70
Thorax: 255 Stomach: 225 Arms: 120 each Legs: 120 each Total: 1030 |
| Guard Follower's Health | Stats |
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Head: 55
Thorax: 150 Stomach: 120 Arms: 100 each Legs: 100 each Total: 725 |
| Sniper Follower's Health | Stats |
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Head: 50
Thorax: 140 Stomach: 120 Arms: 100 each Legs: 100 each Total: 710 |
- Instead of the typical 4 single slot pockets, he has 3x (2x3 slot) and 2x (1x3 slot) pockets, bringing their total space to 24 slots.
- Instead of the typical 4 single slot pockets, Basmach and Gus have 5 triple slot pockets, bringing their total space to 15 slots.
Quests
- Kaban, Basmach and Gus need to be killed once for the quest The Huntsman Path - Big Game.
- 5 of Kaban's guards need to be killed for the quest The Huntsman Path - Big Game.
- 3 of Kaban's guards need to be killed for the quest Create a Distraction - Part 2.
Location
Kaban can be found on the Streets of Tarkov location. He and his guards spawn at the premises of the LexOs car dealership which is riddled with Claymores:
LexOs marked on map
LexOs complex overview
Behavior
Kaban and his followers defend LexOs with an extensive array of snipers, emplaced weapons, and patrolling the area within LexOs.
The snipers will patrol the rooftops of the LexOs dealership and LexOs mechanic area, moving between the two using an inaccessible gangway. If a sniper engages a PMC, the other snipers may quickly come to reinforce the sniper and pin down the player(s).
The guards within LexOs will patrol the compound between the dealership and mechanic area. At each entrance, there is an AGS-30 in the watchtowers and an NSV watching the dangerous chokepoints and entrances of the compound. These emplacements will often be manned, and a Guard will always man the NSV closest to where PMCs are assaulting from. Dismounted guards will take up positions to watch the entrance or will push PMCs at the entrances.
Kaban himself will stay within the dealership or mechanics building, often accompanied by Gus or Basmach, or both. If directly engaged by players, he will employ accurate, rapid bursts with his primary weapon and may reposition within his building, upstairs, or into the compound.
Followers
Kaban has 2-3 snipers on the roof of the LexOs area and 6 guards within the compound.
The snipers have a variety of marksmen rifles and medium armor. As most of them do not wear helmets, they can be easily dispatched with a headshot, especially because they tend to silhouette against the sky.
The guards have a variety of rifles, shotguns, as well as backup submachine guns and pistols. They often have medium-grade armor vests and helmets, though they may be equipped with faceshields that can pose a danger to PMCs hoping to get a quick headshot in.
Basmach and Gus have a variety of rifles and backup submachinegun guns and pistols. They never wear body armor, but may spawn with a helmet and faceshield to provide high levels of protection against headshots.
Strategy
It is recommended to approach from the North and the area around Chek 15. The AGS-30 on this side has a blindspot that prevents it from turning towards Chek 15, whereas the Southern AGS-30 has long sightlines and can easily spot approaching players.
Care should be taken to avoid the grass and curb leading up to the entrance, as proximity-armed claymores will detonate without warning.
Grenades can be used to displace guards on the internal NSVs, who can be killed as they attempt to re-mount the NSV. Alternatively, flashbangs may be used to blind guards in the middle of the compound, allowing for an easy kill. All the guards should be whittled away before attempting to challenge Kaban himself.
At any time when fighting Kaban, players should be wary of a push from either Gus or Basmach, who will frequently detach from Kaban to push the players' last known positions. Because Gus or Basmach often sprint towards players, it may be easy to kill them while they are vulnerable. However, Gus and Basmach will stop sprinting upon seeing players and fire while walking. When guarding Kaban, they may either remain by his side, or begin pushing players away from Kaban's position.
Kaban will often sit and suppress players who attempt to peak him. Kaban may reposition himself while suppressing players, but does not often push players while firing. Grenades can be used to displace him, but he will quickly sprint away and begin firing on the move. It is best to bait Kaban's attention from one angle, then simultaneously engage him from another.
If Kaban is using his PKP, players may wait out his machinegun bursts, then begin pushing him during his long, and loud, reload process.
Equipment
Some weapon variants have been ommitted due to heavy similarities.
| Icon | Face cover | Armor Class |
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Atomic Defense CQCM ballistic mask (Black) | 4 |
Kaban can spawn with any key or keycard in his pockets.
High chance to spawn with Car dealership closed section key or Aspect company office key.
Gus Equipment
Gus appears to be able to use the mounted weaponry, which will make him a serious threat to any level of armor. Note that the primary weapons and helmets can have numerous mod variations and those shown below are examples. Some weapon variants have been ommitted due to heavy similarities. Gus may spawn with secondary SMGs.
| Icon | Helmet | Faceshield | Armor Class |
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Rys-T bulletproof helmet (Black) |  Rys-T face shield |
Helmet - 5 Faceshield - 5 |
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Gus baseball cap | - | - |
Gus can spawn with any key or keycard in his pockets.
May spawn with more than 400k roubles.
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Morphine injector |
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AFAK tactical individual first aid kit |
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Bottle of Pevko Light beer |
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Silver Badge |
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Roubles |
Basmach Equipment
Basmach appears to be able to use the mounted weaponry, which will make him a serious threat to any level of armor. Note that the primary weapons and helmets can have numerous mod variations and those shown below are examples. Some weapon variants have been ommitted due to heavy similarities. Basmach may spawn with secondary SMGs.
| Icon | Helmet | Faceshield | Armor Class |
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Rys-T bulletproof helmet (Black) | Rys-T face shield |
Helmet - 5 Faceshield - 5 |
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Basmach leather cap | - | - |
| Icon | Earpiece |
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Peltor Tactical Sport headset |
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GSSh-01 active headset |
Basmach can spawn with any key or keycard in his pockets.
May spawn with more than 400k roubles.
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Morphine injector |
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IFAK individual first aid kit |
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Roubles |
Guard Equipment
Kaban's Followers appear to be able to use the mounted weaponry, which will make them a serious threat to any level of armor. Note that the primary weapons and helmets can have numerous mod variations and those shown below are examples. Guards may spawn with secondary SMGs or shotguns. Guards may spawn without armor.
| Icon | Earpiece |
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Peltor Tactical Sport headset |
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GSSh-01 active headset |
| Icon | Helmet | Faceshield | Armor Class |
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Rys-T bulletproof helmet (Black) | Rys-T face shield |
Helmet - 5 Faceshield - 5 |
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Altyn |  Altyn helmet face shield |
Helmet - 5 Faceshield - 5 |
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Vulkan-5 LShZ-5 bulletproof helmet (Black) | - | Helmet - 6 |
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Maska-1SCh bulletproof helmet |  Maska-1SCh face shield |
Helmet - 4 Faceshield - 6 |
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BNTI LShZ-2DTM helmet (Black) |  LShZ-2DTM face shield or  LShZ-2DTM aventail |
Helmet-4 Faceshield-3 Aventail-5 |
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ZSh-1-2M |  ZSh-1-2M face shield |
Helmet - 4 Faceshield - 3 |
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Ops-Core Fast MT SUPER HIGH CUT Helmet Tan |  Ops-Core FAST Side Armor |
Helmet-4 |
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MSA ACH TC-2002 MICH Series helmet (Olive Drab) | - | Helmet - 4 |
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MSA Gallet TC 800 High Cut combat helmet (Black) | - | Helmet - 4 |
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6B47 Ratnik-BSh helmet | - | Helmet - 3 |
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LShZ lightweight helmet (Olive Drab) | - | Helmet - 3 |
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FORT Kiver-M bulletproof helmet | - | Helmet-3 |
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NFM HJELM helmet (Hellhound Grey) | - | Helmet-3 |
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SSSh-94 SFERA-S helmet | - | Helmet - 3 |
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UNTAR helmet | - | Helmet - 3 |
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SSh-68 steel helmet (Olive Drab) | - | Helmet - 3 |
Sniper Equipment
| Icon | Headwear |
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Ghost balaclava |
| Icon | Item |
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IFAK individual first aid kit |
Gallery
Kaban concept art
Kaban in the Chronicles of Ryzhy [S2] Chpt. 3 short film
![Kaban in the Chronicles of Ryzhy [S2] Chpt. 3 short film](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/escapefromtarkov_gamepedia/images/2/22/KabanRyzhy.png/revision/latest?cb=20230721200216)
Trivia
- Kaban is the brother of Kollontay
- He is a minor character in the Escape from Tarkov books. In the 3rd book, the Boar is approached by the Cultists with a request to help capture or eliminate the main character of the book, who is hiding under the nickname Predator. The Cultists want revenge on the Predator for killing several of them.
- His model seems to be inspired by the Russian musician Stanislav Baretsky. His rings are also modeled into the game.
- Kaban's followers' names can be:
- Baklazhan
- Banovyy
- Barmaley
- Basmach
- Bazil
- Begezhan
- Belyash
- Bibop
- Borzyy
- Cheburek
- Dihlofos
- Dunya
- Filya
- Flamberg
- Flint
- Giyom
- Gladius
- Gromila
- Hoptod
- Hvost
- Kant
- Karabin
- Karas
- Karman
- Kartezhnik
- Katorzhnik
- Kleymor
- Kolt
- Kompot
- Kopchenyy
- Kudeyar
- Kuzya
- Lupa
- Mauzer
- Mazevyy
- Medoed
- Miposhka
- Moshennik
- Moydodyr
- Myakish
- Paromchik
- Pashtet
- Poker
- Pupa
- Rezanyy
- Shtempel
- Sifon
- Sohatyy
- Supermen
- Tulup
- Valeryanovich
- Valter
- Varan
- Vegan
- Venik
- Baklazhan
- Banovyy
- Barmaley
- Basmach
- Bazil
- Begezhan
- Belyash
- Bibop
- Borzyy
- Cheburek
- Dihlofos
- Dunya
- Filya
- Flamberg
- Flint
- Giyom
- Gladius
- Gromila
- Hoptod
- Hvost
- Kant
- Karabin
- Karas
- Karman
- Kartezhnik
- Katorzhnik
- Kleymor
- Kolt
- Kompot
- Kopchenyy
- Kudeyar
- Kuzya
- Lupa
- Mauzer
- Mazevyy
- Medoed
- Miposhka
- Moshennik
- Moydodyr
- Myakish
- Paromchik
- Pashtet
- Poker
- Pupa
- Rezanyy
- Shtempel
- Sifon
- Sohatyy
- Supermen
- Tulup
- Valeryanovich
- Valter
- Varan
- Vegan
- Venik
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