In the immersive world of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, your journey through the Rookie Village in the Cordon region might lead you to an intriguing encounter with an NPC named Lyonchyk Sprat. This character presents a unique side quest that breaks the monotony of mission-driven gameplay, offering a light-hearted diversion centered around a simple yet memorable task: delivering a joke.
To embark on this delightful quest, listen closely as you approach the center of the Rookie Village. You'll hear Lyonchyk Sprat calling out to Skif. He'll attempt to share a joke with you but will fumble the delivery. This amusing mishap sets the stage for his request: he needs your help to deliver a joke to a group of stalkers gathered around a bonfire, hoping this will earn him a spot in their social circle.
Help Lyonchyk Sprat Tell a Joke
Upon accepting his plea, the quest kicks off with Lyonchyk instructing you to climb up to an attic overlooking the bonfire. Turn around from your initial meeting spot with Lyonchyk, and you'll see a ladder leading to the attic of a nearby house. Ascend this ladder and position yourself on the roof to advance the quest.
From your vantage point, you'll be presented with several joke options to choose from. Each selection will elicit a different reaction from the audience below, but rest assured, any choice you make will lead to Lyonchyk successfully delivering the joke, thus marking the quest as completed.
Receiving Reward from Lyonchyk
After the punchline lands, descend the ladder and find Lyonchyk Sprat waiting for you at the original spot where you met. He'll express his gratitude for your assistance in breaking the ice with the other stalkers, rewarding you with 900 coupons as a token of his appreciation.
However, be mindful of the quest's conditions. Should you choose not to intervene and allow Lyonchyk to attempt the joke solo, the quest will fail. In this scenario, Lyonchyk will dash away from the bonfire, visibly upset, and you'll find him crying beside a house, lamenting your lack of support.
Engaging with Lyonchyk Sprat's Joke quest not only adds a layer of humor and camaraderie to your Stalker 2 experience but also rewards you with valuable in-game currency. Don't rush through the Rookie Village; take a moment to listen and lend a hand (or a laugh) to Lyonchyk, and enrich your journey in the Heart of Chornobyl.
