DesertStorm Raid Checklist
Interactive pre-raid checklist for DesertStorm: loadout, meds, ammo, tasks, extracts, squad prep, and on-page checklist tool before every deploy.
Most DesertStorm deaths happen not from skill gaps but from preventable prep mistakes — empty med slots, wrong ammo, forgotten task items, or extracting toward a zone you never verified. This raid checklist guide turns pre-deploy chaos into a sixty-second routine. Use it before every queue, and toggle the on-page checklist tool embedded on this page to track items interactively without alt-tabbing to notes.
Why checklist before every raid
DesertStorm [EXTRACTION] punishes autopilot. Veterans lose kits because they queued after a tilt death without restocking. Beginners forget extract names mid-raid. Squads wipe because one member ran the wrong key. A fixed checklist removes variance from your control while leaving PvP unpredictability where it belongs.
Pair this page with first raid when learning, and keep it open alongside how to extract as routes get riskier.
On-page checklist tool
This guide includes an interactive checklist on the page itself. Before deploying:
- Scroll to the checklist component on this page
- Toggle each row as you verify in stash or menu
- Do not queue until required items are checked
- Reset the checklist between raids for a clean pass
The tool persists during your session so you can fix one missed item without restarting from scratch. Treat unchecked required rows as hard stops — not suggestions.
Loadout and gear section
Verify before M menu queue:
- Primary weapon repaired with correct ammo type and at least two full mags
- Secondary or sidearm if your budget starter build includes one
- Armor durability acceptable for planned route risk
- Rig and backpack empty enough for expected loot path
- Attachments appropriate to map range from map guide
Cross-check weapon choice against weapons tier list — deploying nerfed guns after patch day hurts silently.
Meds and consumables
Minimum med standard scales with route:
- Safe farm — One full heal cycle plus bleeds
- Mid POI — Two heal cycles plus stims if affordable
- Boss or PvP — Double heal cycles, stuns, and extract smokes if meta allows
Press Tab or Caps Lock to confirm med bindings in rig slots, not buried in backpack bottom.
Tasks and trader items
Open J and verify:
- Active task items purchased or located in stash
- Quest markers not sold accidentally
- Turn-in destination trader noted for post-raid
- Only one conflicting geography task if beginner — see traders and tasks
Task items left behind waste hours; task items brought without plan waste kits.
Extract planning
From how to extract and map:
- Primary extract named aloud in squad or noted solo
- Backup extract if primary is conditional or often camped
- Extract requirements — keys, rubles, squad count
- Leave timer — mental minute to exit even if loot incomplete
Never deploy with only “nearest extract” as plan — nearest is often camped.
Squad and comms
If using K squads:
- Roles assigned — caller, security for boss or extract
- Mic or text plan agreed
- Similar kit tier so one player does not bait faster teammates into bad fights
- Shared extract target
Solo players skip squad rows but should still review PvP survival disengage calls mentally.
Economy and risk cap
Ask before queue:
- Can I afford to lose this kit twice in a row?
- Is this raid for farm, task, or spike per make money?
- Did I redeem recent codes for restock aid?
After alpha wipes, lower risk cap until stash refills.
Mental and session state
Non-gear checks matter:
- Not tilting from last death streak
- Hydrated and focused — long sessions increase mistakes
- Patch notes skimmed if update dropped today
Queueing angry is how checklists get skipped.
Route-specific add-ons
Boss run — Add boss fights security role and boss ammo pen check
PvP hunt — Add third-party awareness and faster extract bias
Task delivery — Add placement location confirmation on map
Post-wipe rebuild — Add rep grind task acceptance before luxury buys
Post-raid checklist
After extract or death:
- Sell trash, sort stash
- Rebuy ammo to preset
- Progress or turn in J tasks
- Update tier list notes if weapon felt wrong
- Reset on-page checklist for next deploy
Successful extracts without restock cause the next raid to fail checklist by default.
Quick reference table
| Category | Fail if missing |
|---|---|
| Ammo | Wrong type or one mag |
| Meds | No rig-access heal |
| Extract | No backup named |
| Tasks | Item not in stash |
| Squad | No extract comms |
| Risk | Unaffordable kit |
Make it habit
Speedrun this checklist in under a minute after practice. Faster prep means more raids per hour and fewer stupid deaths. The desert does not forgive forgotten meds — your checklist should.
Deploy checked, extract rich, reset, repeat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Where is the interactive raid checklist?
On this page — use the on-page checklist tool below the guide content. Toggle each item as you verify loadout and plan before queueing.
Should I use the checklist every raid?
Yes. Even veterans skip steps when tilting. The checklist catches ammo, med, and extract mistakes that cause most preventable deaths.
What are the most important checklist items?
Correct ammo, rig-access meds, primary and backup extract, and active task items. Missing any one ends raids early.
Does the checklist save between sessions?
It persists during your browsing session so you can fix missed items. Reset it manually before each new deploy for a clean pass.
How does the checklist help after wipes?
Post-wipe stashes are thin — the checklist enforces budget kits and safe extracts so you rebuild without donating gear to preventable errors.