Effective Strategies for Locating and Defeating Chimeras in Stalker 2

In the world of STALKER 2, Chimeras are among the most formidable mutants players can encounter. With their substantial health and devastating damage output, they easily overshadow other menacing foes like Bloodsuckers. These creatures often guard precious loot, making encounters with them a necessary challenge. In this guide, we will explore how to locate and defeat Chimeras in STALKER 2.

Chimera Locations in STALKER 2

Here’s where you can find Chimeras throughout the game:

Southwest of SIRCAA Exterior Checkpoint: A Chimera occupies a collapsed train tunnel in this area. Defeating it rewards players with a VS Vintar Sniper Rifle, along with ammo and consumables found near a skeleton.
VPC Mirror Near STC Malachite Base: This Chimera appears during the “A Minor Incident”quest but can also be found in-game before that mission.
City Park in Prypiat: Guarding a downed helicopter, this Chimera is encountered during exploration or while taking the Laundromat route in the “Road to the Foundation” quest.
Freedom Colosseum Arena (Round 4): After completing the first three rounds and the “Just Like the Good Old Days”quest, players will face a Chimera in this round.

STALKER 2 fighting Chimera with a breacher shotgun — Image courtesy of Twinfinite

Strategies to Defeat Chimeras in STALKER 2

Here are effective strategies to overcome the challenges posed by Chimeras:

Utilize armor-piercing ammunition or heavy explosives (like rocket launchers) to penetrate the Chimera’s robust armor, which reduces the impact of standard ammunition.
Prepare to unleash a significant volume of fire: approximately 50 rounds from a starter shotgun, 25 with a sniper rifle, or at least 100 rounds from an assault rifle to take down these resilient mutants.
Master the technique of moving in a zigzag pattern to dodge the Chimera’s direct lunging attacks.
Leverage your environment—use obstacles like trees and rocks to navigate its movements, forcing it out of a straight-line approach.
For an easier battle, position yourself above the Chimera by climbing on rocks or train cars, allowing you to rain down bullets and grenades from safety.

STALKER 2 shooting chimera through gap in the train cart — Image courtesy of Twinfinite

Another tactic involves using a doorway to trap the Chimera, as its size prevents it from entering.
For those struggling, consider installing the mutant health adjustment mod on Nexus Mods to simplify the encounter, which many find excessively difficult.

If you find yourself facing a Chimera during a scripted emission, the best course of action is to flee. These fights can be particularly punishing, as the Chimera is almost unbeatable in that scenario. Seek nearby buildings and rush for cover to force the creature to despawn before the emission peaks, as resource expenditure in this battle can lead to wasted efforts.

This concludes our comprehensive guide on defeating Chimeras in STALKER 2. While you’re here, you might also want to explore solutions for the “Just Like the Good Old Days”bug, the “Three Captains Quest”bug, and how to locate the “Weird Bolt and Nut”as well as “Weird Water.”

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