The survival rules in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl are quite consistent, mainly because the Zone constantly tries to destroy you. Understanding this already gives you a significant advantage. If mutants don't get to the hero, anomalies, roaming packs of wild dogs, or other mutants, which also pose a serious threat, will. In this guide, we will share with you the best tips and tricks for surviving in the Zone.

Gamers will need a constant influx of money to survive in the world of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl: ammunition, healing items, and food. All of this is necessary for exploring the Zone, and the best equipment is your main priority. You won't be able to upgrade your items without a large number of Zone coupons, and obtaining them is not obvious at the beginning of the game. Not everything can be sold profitably, so you will need to look for specific weapons and loot to make your outings as useful as possible. Here is a brief guide detailing all the best ways to stock up on money.

While completing the story quest Extreme Simplicity in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, you will not only need to obtain a psi-protection suit but also support one of the active factions. During this quest, you will find yourself in one of the most dangerous and unpleasant locations in the game — the «Swamp». This place is literally teeming with anomalies, mutants, and other dangers, where every step could be your last. In this guide, we have prepared the best recommendations and tips on how to get out of this deadly place.

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After dealing with the bandits at the Garbage Heap in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Skif is once again at a dead end. The only clue he has left is a strange PDA he took from a corpse at Varan's base. He needs to discuss the find with Kondyor, but the plans will change due to unexpected guests.

In the process of completing the story quest Extreme Simplicity in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, you will encounter a group of stalkers in trouble. We will help you in the search for the corpse of Adik Pedal and find the key that will allow you to free the stalkers from the locked room.

While completing the story quest In Search of a Guide, where players will learn about several factions in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, you will unlock a new location — Skadovsk. It is here that gamers can start the side mission. Below, we will explain how to reach the freighter, find Sultan's case, and successfully deal with the bandits.