Ultimate weapon overview for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Weaponry: A Comprehensive Guide

Navigating the treacherous Chernobyl Exclusion Zone in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 demands a versatile arsenal. This guide details the game's diverse weapon selection, highlighting their strengths and optimal usage in the post-apocalyptic landscape. From classic firearms to experimental designs, the right weapon can mean the difference between survival and annihilation.

Weapon Overview:

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 boasts a robust weapon system, allowing extensive customization to match individual playstyles. The arsenal includes familiar assault rifles and sniper rifles, alongside unique, experimental weapons developed within clandestine military facilities. Each weapon possesses distinct characteristics—accuracy, damage, reload speed, range—influencing its effectiveness. Ammunition choice and weapon modifications further personalize your combat experience.

Weapon Table:

The following table summarizes key weapon statistics and acquisition methods. Note that these values are approximate and may vary slightly based on game version and modifications.

Weapon Name	Damage	Penetration	Rate of Fire	Range	Accuracy	Acquisition Method	Image
AKM-74S	1.2	1.1	4.9	1.9	2.7	Human enemy drops, ISPF guards near the Sphere
AKM-74U	1.0	1.1	4.92	1.2	2.5	Enemy drops, traders
APSB	1.1	3.0	4.93	1.0	3.1	Traders
AR416	0.85	1.1	4.97	1.9	3.6	Enemy drops, "Answers Come at a Price" quest
AS Lavina	1.1	2.6	4.92	1.4	3.65	Difficult locations, traders
Beast	1.1	2.8	4.9	1.9	3.0	In-game acquisition
Boomstick	5.0	1.1	4.9	0.55	1.7	In-game acquisition
Buket S-2	1.2	2.1	4.9	1.3	3.3	Enemy drops
Clusterfuck	1.6	2.1	4.95	2.4	4.0	"Three Captains" quest
Combatant	1.2	1.1	4.9	1.9	2.6	Colonel Korshunov
Deadeye	1.3	1.1	4.98	0.7	3.9	"Ad astra per aspera" mission completion
Decider	1.1	2.1	4.95	1.9	3.0	"Unexpected Guests" side quest
Dnipro	1.2	3.0	4.91	1.9	3.0	Yantsevo station (purchase/craft)
Drowned	1.4	1.1	4.9	1.9	2.6	Buo (Swamp area mission)
EM-1	5.0	4.0	0	5.0	5.0	"Let No One Leave Unsatisfied" or "The Last Step" missions
Encourage	1.4	3.0	4.9	1.0	4.0	Killing Colonel Korshunov ("Down Below" mission)
F-1 Grenade	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Loot, traders
Fora-221	0.9	2.1	4.98	1.9	3.0	Human enemy drops, Ward soldiers
Gambit	1.2	1.1	4.95	0.6	3.9	"The Forge of Progress" mission
Gangster	0.5	2.1	5.0	0.7	2.1	"A Minor Incident" mission
Gauss Gun	5.0	4.0	0	5.0	5.0	Side quests, Monolith soldiers
Glutton	1.1	2.5	4.9	1.9	2.5	Rostok region
GP37	0.8	2.1	4.96	2.3	4.3	Old Church (locked room), Eugene's base in Rostok
Grom S-14	0.9	2.4	4.93	1.6	3.5	In-game acquisition
Grom S-15	0.9	2.4	4.9	1.6	3.8	North of Burning Fire Depot (Cooling Towers region)
Integral-A	0.7	2.9	5.0	1.6	3.9	Eugene (Rostok), Vrek (Yanchev)
Kharod	0.9	3.0	4.93	2.3	4.2	In-game acquisition
Labyrinth IV	1.5	2.1	4.9	0.6	3.2	Doctor's secret room (Kaimanov ending)
Lynx	3.5	3.0	4.9	1.9	5.0	In-game acquisition
RPG-7U	0.5	1.1	3	5.0	3.45	"Clear Sky" base (Swamps)
Zubr-19	1.1	2.8	4.91	1.6	3.65	Building in Lisov (Yanov region)

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This guide provides a starting point for your S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 adventures. Remember to experiment with different weapons and modifications to discover your optimal loadout for conquering the Zone's challenges.