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

Author: Isabella Feb 25,2025

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 requires a robust arsenal. This guide details the diverse weaponry available, highlighting their strengths and optimal usage within the game's post-apocalyptic environment. From classic firearms to experimental designs, the right weapon can mean the difference between survival and becoming another statistic.

Weaponry Overview:

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 boasts a sophisticated weapon system, allowing extensive customization to match individual playstyles. The arsenal includes familiar assault rifles and sniper rifles alongside unique, experimental weapons developed in clandestine military facilities. Each weapon possesses distinct attributes: accuracy, damage, reload speed, and effective range, all influencing gameplay significantly. Ammunition selection and weapon modification are key to maximizing effectiveness.

Weapon Table:

The following table summarizes the key characteristics of each weapon. Note that these values are relative within the game's context.

Weapon Name	Damage	Penetration	Rate of Fire	Range	Accuracy	Notes
AKM-74S	1.2	1.1	4.9	1.9	2.7	Medium-range; versatile; found on human enemies, rarer early game.
AKM-74U	1.0	1.1	4.92	1.2	2.5	Compact; close to medium range; common enemy weapon; available from traders.
APSB	1.1	3.0	4.93	1.0	3.1	High penetration, accurate; good sidearm; available from traders.
AR416	0.85	1.1	4.97	1.9	3.6	High rate of fire, accurate; medium to long range; found on enemies.
AS Lavina	1.1	2.6	4.92	1.4	3.65	Powerful; high penetration; effective against armored targets; rare.
Beast	1.1	2.8	4.9	1.9	3.0	Unique RPM-74 variant; high penetration; excellent for late-game missions.
Boomstick	5.0	1.1	4.9	0.55	1.7	Powerful shotgun; close-range combat; effective against mutants.
Buket S-2	1.2	2.1	4.9	1.3	3.3	High rate of fire; decent accuracy and penetration; medium range.
Clusterfuck	1.6	2.1	4.95	2.4	4.0	High damage, range, and accuracy; versatile; obtained via quest.
Combatant	1.2	1.1	4.9	1.9	2.6	Balanced damage and accuracy; versatile; obtained from Colonel Korshunov.
Deadeye	1.3	1.1	4.98	0.7	3.9	Accurate pistol; short to medium range; obtained via mission.
Decider	1.1	2.1	4.95	1.9	3.0	Balanced; medium to long range; obtained via side quest.
Dnipro	1.2	3.0	4.91	1.9	3.0	High damage and penetration; mid to long range; craftable or purchased.
Drowned	1.4	1.1	4.9	1.9	2.6	Unique; obtained during a swamp mission.
EM-1	5.0	4.0	0	5.0	5.0	Powerful Gauss gun variant; single-shot; exceptional damage and range.
Encourage	1.4	3.0	4.9	1.0	4.0	Unique APSB variant; increased penetration and damage.
F-1 Grenade	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Classic grenade; found as loot or purchased.
Fora-221	0.9	2.1	4.98	1.9	3.0	Mid-range combat; found on human enemies.
Gambit	1.2	1.1	4.95	0.6	3.9	Obtained during "The Forge of Progress" mission.
Gangster	0.5	2.1	5.0	0.7	2.1	High rate of fire; close-range combat; found during mission.
Gauss Gun	5.0	4.0	0	5.0	5.0	Single-shot sniper rifle; high accuracy and range.
Glutton	1.1	2.5	4.9	1.9	2.5	Found in Rostok; excellent for mid-range combat.
GP37	0.8	2.1	4.96	2.3	4.3	Mid-range; versatile; good penetration.
Grom S-14	0.9	2.4	4.93	1.6	3.5	Good damage and penetration; mid to long range.
Grom S-15	0.9	2.4	4.9	1.6	3.8	Good damage and accuracy; mid-range.
Integral-A	0.7	2.9	5.0	1.6	3.9	Effective submachine gun; close combat; high rate of fire.
Kharod	0.9	3.0	4.93	2.3	4.2	Powerful; excellent penetration and accuracy; mid to long range.
Labyrinth IV	1.5	2.1	4.9	0.6	3.2	Excellent damage and penetration; short range.
Lynx	3.5	3.0	4.9	1.9	5.0	Excellent sniper rifle; long-range combat; high accuracy.
RPG-7U	0.5	1.1	3	5.0	3.45	Powerful anti-vehicle weapon; long range.
Zubr-19	1.1	2.8	4.91	1.6	3.65	Powerful submachine gun; close to mid-range combat.

AKM 74S AKM 74U APSB AR416 AS Lavina Beast Boomstick Buket S2 Clusterfuck Combatant Deadeye Decider Dnipro Drowned EM1 Encourage F1 Grenade Fora221 Gambit Gangster Gauss Gun Glutton GP37 Grom S14 Grom S15 Integral A Kharod Labyrinth 4 Lynx RPG 7U Zubr 19

This detailed breakdown empowers players to strategically select and utilize weaponry, maximizing their chances of survival in the challenging world of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Remember to adapt your loadout based on the encountered threats and your preferred combat style.