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

Navigating the perilous Chernobyl Exclusion Zone in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 requires a diverse arsenal. This guide details the game's extensive weapon selection, highlighting their unique attributes and optimal usage in the post-apocalyptic landscape. From classic firearms to experimental marvels, mastering these tools is crucial for survival.

Weapon Overview

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 boasts a robust weapon system with extensive customization options, allowing players to tailor their loadout to their preferred playstyle. The game features a mix of familiar assault rifles and sniper rifles alongside more unusual experimental weapons developed in clandestine military facilities. Weapon effectiveness hinges on factors such as damage, penetration, rate of fire, range, and accuracy. Ammunition selection and weapon modifications further enhance strategic adaptability.

Weapon Table

The following table provides a detailed breakdown of each weapon, its key stats, and acquisition methods. Note that weapon stats are relative and may be subject to in-game modifications.

Weapon Name	Image	Damage	Penetration	Rate of Fire	Range	Accuracy	Acquisition Method
AKM-74S		1.2	1.1	4.9	1.9	2.7	Human enemy drops, rarer early game, more common near Sphere with ISPF (ISZF) guards
AKM-74U		1.0	1.1	4.92	1.2	2.5	Enemy drops, trader purchases
APSB		1.1	3.0	4.93	1.0	3.1	Trader purchases
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, trader purchases
Beast		1.1	2.8	4.9	1.9	3.0	Unique RPM-74 variant, late-game
Boomstick		5.0	1.1	4.9	0.55	1.7
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 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, trader purchases
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	Locked room in Old Church, Eugene's Rostok base
Grom S-14		0.9	2.4	4.93	1.6	3.5
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
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
RPG-7U		0.5	1.1	3.0	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 detailed breakdown empowers players to make informed decisions about their weaponry, maximizing their chances of survival in the challenging world of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. Remember to adapt your strategy based on the specific weapon's strengths and weaknesses.