The first PUBG map, Erangel, has always had a special place in the hearts of the players. If you're new to the game, the first thing you should understand is that knowing the primary locations for each element is critical to your success. Let's take a look at the main looting spots on this popular map, including Schoo✱l, Pochinki, Sosnovka Military Base, Georgopol, a🍌nd Yasnaya Polyana, as well as some useful tips.
Please keep in mind that vehicles are indicated by an orange pin, boats by a blue pin, and loots are indicated by green to the red heatmap.
School
School has long been a favorite among players. T🌺he fact that famous streamers like Shroud used to drop here very often contributed significantly to its popularity while also demonstrating its importance. This three-story building is not a spot for players wanting to take their time while looting for a perfect setup.
- Given the density of players in this area, you'll want to grab a weapon and start shooting as soon as possible before a bullet finds its way to your head out of nowhere.
- There is a good chance of getting a vehicle around School if your drop isn't successful. Just take the car and look for loot somewhere else.
There is another spot close to School called Rozhok, which could get a good number of players rela💎tive to its size.
Pochinki
Being in the vicinity of the school, Pochinki is one of the hot drop spots on the m🌃ap. It has good loot, a plethora of buildings, and a good chance of finding a vehicle. It is located at the center of the map, which makes it super accessible irrespective of the plane trajectory.
- Some of the players that initially intended to go for School change their course to Pochinki after seeing the sheer number of players dropping there.
- The nature of the spot is so that you have more time to loot compared to a chaotic place like School.
- The myriad of buildings offers an unparalleled cover and ambush strategy.
- Pochinki, just like School, will be in the center of the map and most definitely in the first couple of zones — so you won't have to move around. You loot and bide your time until the final zones.
Sosnovka Military Base
The military base, as the name suggests, is filled with good gear. The problem, however, lies in the fact that it usually gets ove♉rcrowded.
- Unlike Pochinki, you don't have all the buildings to provide you with cover. So, you are required to be overly vigilant about every angle that you might walk into.
- Another important factor is the position of this spot on the map. It doesn't possess the advantage that School and Pochinki have. It is far south of the map, and you should think about ways of traveling to the next zone.
- Since the choice of a vehicle would place you at a great peril due to the bridge being a choke point, it's suggested you take the boat and steer away from the bridge.
Tip: Don't forget to carry a gas can since nobody would want to be left stranded in the middle of the waters.
Georgopol
Georgopol is a rather big area on the ജWestern side of the map. Se🧸parated by a river, this spot has many multi-story buildings with an ample amount of loot scattered everywhere.
- If the airplane's trajectory is closer to the Westside, it is possible that Georgopol will get as many players as Pochinki or School.
- If the plane route is more central, Georgopol will most probably be silent and abandoned.
- You could take your time looting your preferred items, but pay attention to the zone. It is more likely that the first zones will exclude Georgopol. Consequently, you need to plan your exit out of the spot.
Yasnaya Polyana
Yasnaya Polyana doesn't get as much attention as the oth💛er spots we have mentioned, in all honesty. And considering its size and loot, it is💫 to some extent surprising that people mostly prefer Georgopol if the plane route is central.
- If the trajectory is toward the East, Yasnaya is absolutely going to be among the congested spots.
- The buildings are not as close to one another as they are in Pochinki, so fights usually happen in medium ranges.
- Remember that the combat strategy is different in this location compared to others, and you should tailor your style to each location. In Yasnaya Polyana, find the proper house with a commanding view over the others and pick your enemies one by one with a series of timely shots.
Note: Airplane trajectory influences the best landing spots.
We've listed the landing spots from best with the highest risk to best with the lowest risk, but it is imperative that you choose your landing spot based on the plane trajectory, and your play style.
A few additional notes before you head off:
- The closer a spot is to the plane route, the higher the chances of people landing there.
- If you are not willing to drop hot and fight with minimum gear, then choose a spot farther away from the plane trajectory.
- Having mastered some parachuting skills, you will be able to land in your desired spot, far away from the initial chaos. You certainly have a higher chance of winning the game once you have looted your desired items.