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A Heavy Burden Mission Walkthrough
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

A Heavy Burden Mission Walkthrough

Need help with the 'A Heavy Burden' side mission in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2? Follow our guide to find the cargo, deal with bandits, and gain access to the Noontide Base.

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Need help with the 'A Heavy Burden' side mission in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2? Follow our guide to find the cargo, deal with bandits, and gain access to the Noontide Base.

Alright, so you've stumbled upon the 'A Heavy Burden' mission in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, and you need to get into the Noontide Base, right? This mission is your key if you don't have the Ward Badge from an earlier main quest. Don't worry, it's pretty straightforward. We'll get you sorted.

Walkthrough
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    Starting the Mission: First things first, you need to head back to the Sawmill. It's that spot northwest of the Noontide Base, where you had that chat with Scar when you first entered the Wild Island zone. Look for a guy named Mute. If he's not immediately visible, he might be busy dealing with some bandits – just keep an eye out. Once you find him, he'll ask you to grab some important Cargo meant for the Noontide Base.
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    Cargo Location: Once you agree to Mute's request, it's time to move. Head southeast, generally towards the Noontide Base, but the objective is actually a bit northwest of it, past a stream and a warehouse. As you get close, expect some trouble. We ran into a pack of wild hogs and then some bandits started shooting at us. Things got a bit chaotic with another faction (looked like Noontide guys) joining the fight against the bandits. Your main goal here is to take down those bandits, loot a guy named Karim Cyclops for his PDA, which updates your objective, and then scour the ground among the fallen for the actual cargo.
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    Take the Cargo to Wild Island: With the cargo secured, make your way to the Noontide Base. Find Stone and show him what you've got. This is the crucial part – it grants you access to the base. But we're not quite done yet. Head through the tunnel and then make your way southeast to Professor Lodochka's lab. Hand over the cargo to him, and that's the mission complete!
Tips
  • The main reason to complete this mission is to gain access to the Noontide Base. The reward, 1000 coupons, is nice but not game-changing.
  • Keep an eye out for random encounters with wildlife and bandits in the area around the cargo location. It can get a bit hectic.
  • Make sure to loot Karim Cyclops's body for his PDA; it's essential for updating the mission objective.

You'll receive 1000 coupons upon completion.

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