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ASA Raid Kit Checklist: What to Bring Before You Push

By Layeh - ASA Small Tribes player and shop runner since 2022
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A real ASA raid kit is not just C4. It needs soakers, saddles, explosives, ammo, beds, bags, weapons, grapples, brews, backup kits, FOB pieces and a retreat plan. The kit should match the target: turret wall, cave, open base, spam field or griefed rebuild. Redundancy wins raids.

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New raiders buy explosives. Good raiders buy time, respawns and second attempts. A raid kit should keep the push alive after the first soaker dies or the first bed gets found.

#Core raid pieces

The exact list changes by target, but every serious push needs soak, damage, respawn and control. Saddles matter as much as the soaker line. Beds and bags decide whether one death ends the raid. Ammo and backup weapons keep pressure while the main plan resets.

  • Soakers with saddles: Stego, Trike, Carbonemys, Paracer or cluster meta.
  • Explosives: C4, rockets, grenades or target-specific damage.
  • Beds, bags, sleeping bags and FOB structures.
  • Flak sets, weapons, ammo, grapples, brews and med support.
  • Backup cryos or replacement soakers if the first push fails.
Quick comparison

Raid kit checks

DecisionPro checkMistake to avoid
TargetKit matches base typeGeneric explosives pack
RespawnsBeds/FOB are includedOne death ends the raid
SoakSoaker plus saddle planGreat dino with bad saddle

#Before you push

Scout turret settings, generator locations, spam, angles, crouch points and online defenders. Do not unload the entire kit where a scout can count it. Stage gear in layers so losing one box does not end the attempt.

  • Mark turret range and blind spots.
  • Split explosives and backup kits.
  • Place beds before committing soakers.
  • Keep a clean retreat route.
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#Common raid kit mistakes

The classic mistake is buying the damage package but not the logistics package. Without beds, saddles, extra flak, brews and ammo, the raid fails the moment defenders trade one kit or force one bad soak.

  • Too much C4, not enough respawn plan.
  • Soaker with weak saddle.
  • No plan B when defenders come online.

#When a service makes sense

Use raid kits when the target and timing are already known. The ticket should say what you are pushing, what soakers you need, whether saddles are included and how delivery avoids exposing the raid window.

FAQ

Common questions

What is the most forgotten raid item?

Respawn infrastructure: beds, bags, spare flak and backup weapons are often more important than extra explosives.

Should I buy a raid kit before scouting?

No. Scout first, then buy the kit that fits the target.

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