Learn about Garbage control in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky - Enhanced Edition, including faction entry times and bandit camp artifact locations.
Garbage is initially contested by Bandits and Stalkers. After you visit Dark Valley, Freedom faction will enter the valley. Later, when you enter the Agroprom Research Facility, Duty faction will join the fight, leading to all factions battling for control of the area.
The Bandit Depot may be lost by the Bandits, but they simply (respawn (be brought back to life at a checkpoint after death)) as no other faction seems interested in taking over the location.
Garin, a technician (NPC (non-player character — anyone the game controls, not you) - Non-Player Character), possesses significant information regarding flash drive stashes. Tooth also has information on flash drive locations.
Inside the Bandit base, within a chest located in a hallway on the right side as you enter the building, you can find two artifacts: Moonlight and Night Star. Accessing this chest requires opening a gate and is only possible if you are attacking the Bandits. The chest is situated near the trader.
Bandits stationed at exits will attempt to rob you if you allow them; it is advisable to simply run past them.
- The secondary mission related to joining the Stalkers remains available for the entire game.
- Be prepared for increased faction conflict in Garbage after progressing through Dark Valley and Agroprom Research Facility.
- If you need flash drive locations, seek out Garin or Tooth.
- Only attempt to retrieve artifacts from the Bandit base chest when you are actively hostile towards the Bandits.
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