S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Arsenal Overview Announced

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, outlining their strengths and weaknesses to aid your survival. From classic firearms to experimental marvels, the right weapon can mean the difference between life and death.

Weapon Overview

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 boasts a highly customizable weapon system. Players can modify and upgrade their firearms to match their playstyle, choosing from traditional assault rifles and sniper rifles to rarer, experimental designs salvaged from clandestine military installations. Weapon stats—accuracy, damage, rate of fire, range, and penetration—are crucial, as is ammunition selection.

Weapon Table

The following table details individual weapon characteristics. Note that weapon availability may vary depending on game progression and choices.

Weapon	Image	Damage	Penetration	Rate of Fire	Range	Accuracy	Notes
AKM-74S		1.2	1.1	4.9	1.9	2.7	Versatile medium-range weapon; common later in the game.
AKM-74U		1.0	1.1	4.92	1.2	2.5	Compact assault rifle; effective at close to medium range.
APSB		1.1	3.0	4.93	1.0	3.1	High-penetration pistol; excellent accuracy.
AR416		0.85	1.1	4.97	1.9	3.6	High rate of fire, excellent accuracy; ideal for sustained engagements.
AS Lavina		1.1	2.6	4.92	1.4	3.65	Powerful assault rifle; effective against armored targets.
Beast		1.1	2.8	4.9	1.9	3.0	Unique RPM-74 variant; excellent for late-game missions.
Boomstick		5.0	1.1	4.9	0.55	1.7	Powerful shotgun; devastating at close range.
Buket S-2		1.2	2.1	4.9	1.3	3.3	High rate of fire; effective at medium range.
Clusterfuck		1.6	2.1	4.95	2.4	4.0	High damage, range, and accuracy; excellent for experienced players.
Combatant		1.2	1.1	4.9	1.9	2.6	Balanced assault rifle; good damage and accuracy.
Deadeye		1.3	1.1	4.98	0.7	3.9	High accuracy pistol; effective at short to medium range.
Decider		1.1	2.1	4.95	1.9	3.0	Balanced assault rifle; good for medium to long range.
Dnipro		1.2	3.0	4.91	1.9	3.0	High damage and penetration; effective against various enemies.
Drowned		1.4	1.1	4.9	1.9	2.6	Unique assault rifle; obtained in the Swamp.
EM-1		5.0	4.0	0	5.0	5.0	Extremely powerful Gauss gun variant; single-shot.
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 defensive grenade.
Fora-221		0.9	2.1	4.98	1.9	3.0	Assault rifle; effective at medium range.
Gambit		1.2	1.1	4.95	0.6	3.9	Pistol; obtained during "The Forge of Progress" mission.
Gangster		0.5	2.1	5.0	0.7	2.1	High rate of fire submachine gun; close-range combat.
Gauss Gun		5.0	4.0	0	5.0	5.0	Powerful single-shot sniper rifle; exceptional range and accuracy.
Glutton		1.1	2.5	4.9	1.9	2.5	Machine gun; effective at medium range.
GP37		0.8	2.1	4.96	2.3	4.3	Versatile assault rifle; good penetration.
Grom S-14		0.9	2.4	4.93	1.6	3.5	Assault rifle; good damage and penetration.
Grom S-15		0.9	2.4	4.9	1.6	3.8	Assault rifle; good damage and accuracy.
Integral-A		0.7	2.9	5.0	1.6	3.9	Submachine gun; high rate of fire and penetration.
Kharod		0.9	3.0	4.93	2.3	4.2	Powerful assault rifle; excellent penetration and accuracy.
Labyrinth IV		1.5	2.1	4.9	0.6	3.2	High damage and penetration; effective at short range.
Lynx		3.5	3.0	4.9	1.9	5.0	Excellent sniper rifle; high accuracy and damage.
RPG-7U		0.5	1.1	3.0	5.0	3.45	Rocket-propelled grenade launcher; effective against vehicles and large targets.
Zubr-19		1.1	2.8	4.91	1.6	3.65	Powerful submachine gun; excellent penetration and rate of fire.

This table provides a starting point for your weapon selection. Remember to experiment and find the loadout that best suits your play style and the challenges you face in the Zone.