Complete the Deceive the Deceiver side mission in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Learn how to lure Zakhar away, escort him, and choose whether to betray him for double the reward.
Walkthrough
- 1Obtain Sashko Cheery's Spitter: If you don't already have it from looting bodies after the 'A Big Score' mission, search the corpses around the Slag Heap for this unique weapon. You need it to progress.
- 2Lure Zakhar Away: Return to Zakhar at the Slag Heap and select the dialogue option "[Show Spitter] Akopyan says hi." This will convince Zakhar that Akopyan is still alive and coming for him, prompting Zakhar to offer you a job escorting him to his stash. Agree by selecting "Let's go."
- 3Escort Zakhar: Follow Zakhar from the Slag Heap to a location with cargo containers. He will retrieve items from his stash, including a potential AKM-74S. Continue following him until he meets two other men.
- 4Choose Your Path:
- Option 1: Escort Zakhar: If you choose to complete the escort, Zakhar will pay you 2,500 Coupons and the mission will end.
- 5Option 2: Kill Zakhar: After Zakhar pays you the 2,500 Coupons, shoot him and his two companions.
Tips
- The Spitter gun is a unique weapon that is essential for starting this mission. Make sure to loot bodies carefully if you haven't acquired it.
- Killing Zakhar and his men after receiving payment allows you to get rewards from both Akopyan and Zakhar, effectively doubling your earnings for this mission.
- The AKM-74S found in Zakhar's stash is a decent weapon that can be used or sold.
- 2,500 Coupons (from Zakhar if escorted)
- 2,500 Coupons (from Akopyan if Zakhar is killed)
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