SAND Raiders of Sophie Extraction Guide

What Extraction Means

Extraction is the part of the raid where you turn temporary progress into secured progress. In SAND Raiders of Sophie, this decision is tied to risk: the longer you stay, the more chances you create for loss.

This guide does not list exact exit locations or timing rules because those details need live-game verification and may change during Early Access.

Set A Goal Before Entering

Before a raid starts, decide what success looks like. It may be learning a system, testing Trampler handling, gathering a few useful items, or understanding enemy pressure.

When that goal is complete, start thinking about leaving instead of expanding the run without a reason.

Watch Risk Build Up

Risk increases when:

• Your inventory becomes more valuable to you.
• Other players are nearby.
• You are unsure where threats are coming from.
• Your Trampler is harder to protect.
• You are relying on old information.

If several of these are true, it may be time to leave.

Use Current In-Game Instructions

Follow the current build's prompts and map guidance. Do not rely on old descriptions of exit behavior, timing, or location names without checking them in game.

Beginner Extraction Habit

Leave earlier than you think you need to. New players often lose progress by staying for one more objective. A short, successful raid teaches more than a long raid that ends in confusion.

Review After Leaving

After each extraction attempt, note what caused the most pressure. Was it another crew, poor planning, inventory greed, or not understanding the map? Use that answer to plan the next raid.