Alright, let’s get this straight: if you thought “playing as armed ducks” was just a meme, buckle up. **Escape From Duckov** (or simply “Duckov” for veterans) looks like a joke at first glance, but it’s a full-fledged single-player extraction shooter with teeth — think *Escape From Tarkov*, but with ducks, dark humor, and a ruthless risk-versus-reward system that punishes overconfidence. I’ll break it all down like a seasoned player: maps, hidden areas, boss mechanics, speedrun paths, ideal charms/builds — plus a bit of self-aware humor, because yes, you *will* die a lot. And that’s okay. --- ### Maps & Hidden Areas The maps aren’t fully documented yet (the game’s fresh), but there are a few zones every advanced player needs to master. #### **Farm Town – Supermarket (Boss: Vida)** In *Farm Town*, you’ll find a deceptively quiet supermarket that turns into a trap if the boss spawns. * **Vida spawn**: inside the store’s central aisles, after clearing the outer sections. If you hear heavy, metallic footsteps, he’s here. * **Hidden room**: behind the deli section there’s a locked door labeled “Back Room A.” You’ll usually find rare weapon mods or premium ammo there. * **Speedrun tip**: enter through the north parking lot (less patrol activity), move into the deli area, take a left at the “Meat & Fish” aisle, climb the maintenance stairs, and reach the mezzanine. From there, you can cover most of the map. If Vida shows up — stay light, stay mobile. #### **Ground Zero / Warehouse Area** Industrial map, perfect for fast solo runs. It’s also where the boss *Lordon* spawns. * **Fast route**: west entrance → “Packing Line” corridor → right up the stairs → cross the metal catwalk above the yard → jump down onto the red container → extract at the southern zone. * **Hidden area**: behind a stacked container, a faintly glowing yellow door marked “Utility Closet.” Inside: a rare base upgrade blueprint and level 2/3 loot. * **Recommended loadout**: light shield + mid-range rifle (5.56 mm), AP rounds if you’ve got them. --- ### Secret Bosses & Special Mechanics Duckov hides some nasty surprises for those who dig too deep. **Vida** is semi-random. If you enter a run and don’t hear the heavy steps or see strange visual flickers, he didn’t spawn. **“Glowing Eye” boss (unofficial name)**: some players have reported a red “?” marker on the map, followed by the sky turning crimson. Defeating it drops a mysterious “Glowing Eye” that doesn’t appear in your normal inventory. If this happens — either sprint to extraction or get ready for a fight you’ll regret under-prepping for. **Lordon**, meanwhile, is a fixed spawn in the Warehouse Area. He uses a modded VPO-101 and wears tier 2 armor, so you’ll want AP ammo and good cover if you plan on surviving that encounter. --- ### Ideal Builds & Charms Charms and builds define your duck’s fate. Here’s what’s working best right now: **Flash & Go Build (Fast Runs)** SMG with high penetration rounds, light armor (tier 1–2), one frag grenade, one small medkit. In and out — loot, kill, extract before the patrols catch on. **Tank Duck (Boss Fights)** 7.62 mm rifle with stabilizing mods and a suppressor, tier 3 armor with trauma reduction, bandages and bleed kit. Move slow, clear trash mobs first, then handle the boss methodically. **Base Upgrades That Actually Matter** Gym = agility buffs, Workshop = mod crafting, Storage = heavy loadouts. If you get the rare “Quick Reload” charm, keep it — it shaves off roughly 20% of reload time and feels *amazing* during chaos. There aren’t any confirmed god-mode exploits or cheat codes yet, but keep an eye on the Steam Workshop — modders are cooking. --- ### Speedrun Path / Efficient Loot Route For a quick 10–15 minute clear: 1. Choose **Warehouse Area** (less crowded, solid loot). 2. Enter through the west gate → down the “Packing Line” → climb stairs to the upper yard. 3. Grab an extra backpack, AP rounds, and medkit. 4. Watch for signs of Lordon (metallic footsteps, paw-like imprints on the floor). If spotted, you’ve got ~45 seconds to bail or bunker down. 5. Extract via the southeast red container. Use a smoke grenade if the area’s hot. 6. Back to base — unload, upgrade, and queue up again. Repeat until you’ve secured rare mods or snagged a boss kill. --- ### Final Notes (and Some Duck-Flavored Wisdom) You *will* die — probably hilariously, maybe repeatedly. Get used to it. Every death teaches you something: spawn timing, enemy routes, which doors to never open again. Don’t be fooled by the cartoonish look — this game is brutal. Gear management is key: only bring what you’re willing to lose. Hidden rooms pay off big time, so take your time to explore. Alternate between risky, aggressive runs and careful scavenging — sprinting everywhere will get you flattened fast. Community mods and charm packs are just beginning to appear, so expect some wild new builds soon. So, are you ready to waddle into Duckov’s chaos armed to the beak… or will you sit by the pond watching the braver ducks fly off with all the loot?