- Find technicians in major settlements (look for wrench icons) to upgrade and repair your gear.
- Weapons can be upgraded for better accuracy, handling, and durability.
- Armor upgrades protect against different threats.
Life in The Zone means constant maintenance of your equipment. From upgrading your weapons to repairing your protective gear, knowing how to improve your equipment is important for survival. Finding yourself headfirst into the zone, you’ll be left with just a pistol. While you slowly scrounge for weapons and get better, there will come a time when you need to upgrade your gear. Want to know how? Keep reading as we show you how to upgrade your weapons and armor in Stalker 2.
Finding a Technician
Your first stop for gear improvements in Stalker 2 will be a technician. You’ll meet your first one, Lens, in Zalissya near Hamster’s shop—look for the building with a vintage car on its roof. You can spot other technicians throughout The Zone by looking for the wrench icon on your map. Keep in mind that different technicians might specialize in different types of upgrades.
How to Upgrade Weapons in Stalker 2
Note: You will require Coupons to upgrade the weapons.
Want to know how to upgrade your weapons in Stalker 2? Follow the steps below:
- Talk to a technician and open the upgrade menu (‘Q’ on PC)
- Select your weapon and look for white nodes showing available upgrades.
- Click once to view upgrade details.
- Finally, click again to purchase.
Do note that weapons in Stalker 2 can be improved in several ways. For example, You can modify the barrel for better accuracy or enhance the trigger mechanism for improved fire rate.
How to Add Attachments to Weapons in Stalker 2
Before you can attach modifications to your weapons in STALKER 2, ensure your weapon is compatible with attachments. You can add the attachments in the following ways:
1. Through the Inventory
- Open your inventory and find the attachment you want to use.
- Right-click the attachment (on PC)
- From the “Attach To:” drop-down menu, select a compatible weapon
2. Quick Attachment Menu
- Hold ‘T‘ on the PC to open the attachments menu.
- A small window will appear on the right side of your screen.
- Use arrow keys to browse through available attachments.
- Select the desired attachment.
- Close the menu to confirm your choice.
The game offers various attachments to customize your weapons. You can add scopes for better accuracy, laser sights for improved aiming, and other tactical attachments. Attachments can be removed and transferred between compatible weapons, so don’t forget to strip them before selling old weapons.
How to Upgrade Armor in Stalker 2
Upgrading armor follows a similar process to weapons. Follow the steps below:
- Visit a technician and select your armor piece.
- Check the upgrade tree for available improvements.
- Purchase base upgrades before advanced ones.
As before, you will require armor coupons to upgrade them.
Armor can be upgraded to protect against various threats. The key to effective gear management is timely maintenance. Watch for the broken shield icon – if it turns red, your gear is in critical condition. Try to repair items before they drop below 50% durability, as repairs become more expensive with greater damage.
Remember that survival in The Zone isn’t just about having the best gear – it’s about maintaining what you have. Sometimes, a well-maintained basic weapon is better than a poorly maintained advanced one.
That said, are you just starting out with Stalker 2? Let us know in the comments below!
