What is the Kill Counter?
The Kill Counter is a real-time overlay that displays your Tarkov kills during your stream session. It tracks all enemy types including PMCs, Scavs, Raiders, Rogues, Cultists, and all boss kills.
Perfect For
- Showing your session kill count to viewers
- Highlighting boss kills (Killa, Reshala, etc.)
- Tracking different kill types separately
- Creating excitement when you get kills
- Session statistics and performance tracking
Key Features
Real-Time Updates
Use chat commands to update kills instantly. Your overlay updates in real-time without any delay.
Boss Tracking
Individual counters for Killa, Reshala, Sanitar, Glukhar, Shturman, Tagilla, and Kaban.
Flexible Display
Choose which kill types to show. Only show bosses, or show everything - you decide.
Session Stats
Automatic session start timestamp. Track your performance per stream session.
Customizable Design
Change colors, size, layout (horizontal/vertical), and background to match your brand.
Smooth Animations
Optional animations when kill counts update. Creates visual interest for viewers.
Kill Types Tracked
General Enemies
Scavs
AI Scavengers
!scav+PMCs
Player kills
!pmc+Rogues
Lighthouse/Rogue PMCs
!rogue+Cultists
Cultist enemies
!cultist+Bosses
!killa+!reshala+!sanitar+!glukhar+!shturman+!tagilla+!kaban+Setup Guide
- Create your overlay: Sign up on our Tarkov stream overlay platform
- Configure kill counter: Choose which kill types to display, colors, size, and layout
- Add to OBS: Copy the Browser Source URL (see detailed OBS setup guide)
- Position on stream: Common placement: top-left or top-right corner
- Test it: Use
!killa+in chat to test - Reset at stream start: Use
!killresetto start each session fresh
Commands Quick Reference
Increment Kill Counts
!scav+!pmc+!rogue+!cultist+!killa+!reshala+!sanitar+!glukhar+!shturman+!tagilla+!kaban+Decrement (Undo Mistakes)
Use the minus version to undo: !killa-, !scav-, etc.
!killa-!scav-Reset Counter
Reset All Counters
Reset all kill counters to 0. Use at start of stream session.
!killreset!killresetAll kill counters reset to 0
Full command guide: Complete chat commands reference
Customization Options
Layout Options
Vertical Layout
Stacks kill types vertically. Best for corner placement.
Horizontal Layout
Displays kills in a row. Good for top/bottom placement.
Selective Display
Choose which kill types to show:
- Show only bosses (popular for boss hunting streams)
- Show PMCs only (PvP-focused streams)
- Show everything (full stats)
- Hide categories with 0 kills
Visual Customization
- Background color and opacity
- Text and accent colors
- Backdrop blur effects
- Enable/disable animations
- Show/hide target names
Best Practices
Reset Each Stream
Use !killreset at the start of each stream to track session-specific stats.
Train Your Mods
Share commands with mods so they can update the counter while you focus on gameplay.
Create Hype Moments
When you kill a boss, have your mod immediately update the counter. Creates excitement in chat!
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the counter automatically track kills?
No, the counter is manually updated via chat commands. This gives you full control and works without any game integration.
Can I undo if I accidentally add a kill?
Yes! Use the minus version: !killa-, !pmc-, etc.
Do kill counts save between streams?
Yes, unless you reset. Use !killreset to start fresh each stream.