Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl – Discover Lesser Zone Stash Locations You Can Find

The quest titled ‘Seek and You Shall Find’ can be accessed after completing several initial story missions in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. It is crucial for players to engage with this optional side quest promptly, as it offers valuable rewards and opportunities to enhance gameplay.

Although its completion furthers the main storyline and reveals additional data drives, it also provides access to some of the most powerful firearms available up to that stage in the game. While the general locations of the Journalist Stashes are indicated on your map, actually locating the chests can prove to be challenging. To assist you, we’ve compiled a detailed guide below, breaking down all stash locations in the Lesser Zone.

Complete Guide to Journalist Stash Locations in the Lesser Zone

Journalist Stash #1

Rewards:

36x 9×18 Ammunition
PTM Monolith Pistol
Mercenary’s Light Suit

Navigate to the designated area on the map, which features an old wooden building nestled next to a blue truck. To reach the stash, jump onto the truck’s hood by timing your jump just right as you approach the headlights. Once atop the vehicle, ascend to the main roof, then move right before dropping onto a smaller adjacent roof.

Blue Truck in Stalker 2 — Source: dexerto/GSC Game World

Proceed through the narrow opening to find a blue chest at the gable end of the roof. The standout item here is the Mercenary Armor, which is highly recommended for immediate use.

Journalist Stash #2

Rewards:

60x 5.56×45 Ammunition
AR416 Monolith Assault Rifle

For this stash, exit Zalissya and head southeast towards the Military Base located near the Sphere. As you approach, it’s advisable to eliminate the guard on the watchtower for a stealthy entry, allowing you to navigate the base without triggering an alert among other military personnel.

The ladder to climb for Journalist Stash 2 in Stalker 2 — Source: dexerto/GSC Game World

Enter through the main gate and crouch to move left, bypassing the brown brick building until you spot a grey structure with a ladder. Ascending the ladder will lead you directly to the stash located in front of a pipe.

Journalist Stash #3

Rewards:

50x 9×19 Ammunition
Viper “Monolith” SMG

Travel northeast from Zalissya until you reach a vast, abandoned factory teeming with bandits ready to engage in combat. Locate a temporary wooden structure attached to the factory and walk around to the opposite side to find the ladder leading to the stash. After climbing up, cross the roof and jump down onto a smaller roof to access the stash.

Location of the third Journalist Stash in Stalker 2 — Source: dexerto/GSC Game World

Inside the factory, beware of the Bandit leader named Leshy, who stands on a raised gangway. Eliminating him is worthwhile as he carries a powerful sniper rifle, but caution is advised due to the various tripwires set up for protection. Take your shot at Leshy before he can react, and consider dealing with his companions along the way; they are well-armed and can provide useful supplies.

This guide outlines all available Journalist Stash locations in the Lesser Zone of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Happy hunting!

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