In *Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl*, the engaging world of the Zone offers numerous interactions with NPCs, each providing unique quests that enrich the gameplay experience. One such memorable encounter occurs in the Rookie Village with Lyonchyk Sprat, who has a peculiar request for Skif. Lyonchyk aims to join the circle of fellow stalkers by delivering a joke, and he needs your help to do so. This quest, known as the Joke quest, might be easily overlooked by players focused solely on main missions, so let's dive into how to find and successfully complete it.

How to Complete the Joke Quest from Lyonchyk Sprat in the Rookie Village

To kick off this charming side quest, head to the Rookie Village located in the Cordon region of *Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl*. Once you reach the center of the village, listen out for Lyonchyk Sprat calling out to Skif. He'll attempt to tell you a joke, but his delivery will fall flat, leading him to ask for your assistance in delivering a joke to the group of stalkers gathered around the bonfire. Accepting his request will initiate the quest to help Lyonchyk Sprat become part of their circle.

Help Lyonchyk Sprat Tell a Joke

Upon starting the quest, Lyonchyk instructs Skif to climb up to the attic of a nearby house. Turn around from where you're standing, and you'll see a ladder leading up to the attic right beside the bonfire. Ascend the ladder and take your position in the attic to advance the quest.

Here, you'll be presented with various joke options to choose from. Each option will elicit a different reaction from the audience below. No matter which joke you select, Lyonchyk will successfully deliver it, and the quest will be marked as completed.

Receiving Reward from Lyonchyk

After the humorous exchange, descend the ladder and approach Lyonchyk Sprat, who will be waiting at the same spot where you first met him. He'll express his gratitude for helping him break the ice with the stalkers and reward Skif with 900 coupons.

However, should you choose not to intervene and let Lyonchyk attempt to deliver the joke on his own, the quest will fail. In this scenario, Lyonchyk will flee from the bonfire group and be found crying beside a house, lamenting Skif's lack of support.