TL;DR Corruption permanently alters items with irreversible changes and red ‘Corrupted’ tag Multiple outcomes possible: rerolled stats, added sockets, Vaal enchantments...
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31TL;DR Locate 10 hidden scanners across the Zone to unlock the secret Scanning Complete achievement Each scanner activation rewards artifacts and triggers unique mutant encounters S...
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2TL;DR Clear DirectX shader cache through Windows Disk Cleanup to resolve immediate freezing Increase GPU shader cache size in NVIDIA Control Panel for long-term performance gains U...
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1TL;DR Only specific exoskeleton models support sprint upgrades – avoid Cuirass Exoskeleton Find technicians Harpy at Yaniv Station or Bolero in Prypiat for module installatio...
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1TL;DR Switch from endgame map to Act 3 Cruel Difficulty to access Ziggurat Refuge Use Ziggurat Encampment waypoint and navigate downstairs to reach Alva Avoid common mistakes like ...
TL;DR Night vision goggles are currently unavailable in Stalker 2 despite NPCs using them GSC Game World confirmed potential NVG addition in future major updates Reshade mods provi...
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2TL;DR Respec becomes available in Act 1 after completing The Mysterious Shade and Sorrow Among Stones quests The Hooded One NPC in Clearfell Encampment handles all passive skill re...
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1TL;DR Weapon set points enable separate passive trees for different weapon configurations Points are allocated from your total pool, not provided as additional resources Unlock pro...
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1TL;DR Balbala is mandatory for Ascendancy despite being technically optional Her invisibility phase requires wall-hugging to locate and trigger her slam attack Yellow runes must be...
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2TL;DR Auras activate via skill gems using right-click on skill icons above gem slots Spirit resource limits simultaneous aura usage through reservation mechanics Support gems incre...
