Incapacitate Strelocks Psy Protection (2)

Learn how to complete the Incapacitate Strelok's Psy-Protection mission in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky. Get tips on using the Gauss Rifle and dealing with Strelok.

Alright, so you've finished the 'Find a way to Chernobyl NPP' task, and now you've got the Incapacitate Strelok's psy-protection mission. Basically, Lebedev wants you to take down Strelok by hitting him with a Gauss Rifle. Think of it as weakening his psychic defenses so he can't keep going. When you start, you'll be coming from the Limansk Hospital and a cutscene will play. After that, you'll find yourself on an elevated walkway, holding that powerful Gauss Rifle. Strelok will be on another section of the walkway to your right. You'll see a progress bar showing how much you've chipped away at his psy-protection. Watch out for a small emission that'll shake the ground – you won't be able to shoot accurately until it stops. It might be a good idea to move forward a bit during the shaking to get a better angle. Another cutscene will pop up, showing you Strelok's exact location, and Lebedev will give you some pointers on using the Gauss Rifle. Here's a key tip: you *can* shoot through the fence, but you'll do way less damage than if you hit Strelok when he's out in the open. If you miss your chance and he gets out of sight, you'll have to sprint into the Teleport ahead. This triggers a secondary mission, Find the teleport that leads to the heat pipe. You'll then need to fight off three waves of Monolith guys as you make your way to the next Teleport. Try to get a shot or two in as Strelok jumps over some shipping crates to your left. Then, look for a ladder at the end of the walkway and try to nail him as he climbs. He'll pause at the top for a few seconds, giving you another chance. If you end up taking the Teleport and getting the secondary mission, you'll have to deal with those Monolith waves again. To avoid a direct fight, you can try sprinting along the west edge of the rooftop, then the south edge, to reach the target Teleport. This will complete the secondary task, but be ready for three more waves of Monolith teleporting in. Lebedev will let you know when Strelok's psy-protection is almost down, needing just a couple more hits. A final cutscene will play, showing Lebedev going a bit wild and a massive emission building up. You'll then see a hallway with some unfortunate stalkers, and the camera will focus on Strelok and his tattoo. This is apparently how he ends up in the Death truck with amnesia at the start of _Shadow of Chernobyl_. Notes: Sometimes, this mission can get a bit buggy. You might find Strelok stuck in one spot on the ground or floating in mid-air after falling off the walkway. If that happens, you'll have an easier time completing it!