The equipment in "Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl" will enter the exhaustion period after being used for a period of time. The enemy's attributes have improved, but the firearms have not been upgraded. If you want to upgrade weapons and equipment, you can choose to Add better components to various parts of your gear or weapon.
How to upgrade weapons and equipment in STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl
Players can upgrade their weapons and equipment by visiting Technicians in STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl. At the beginning of the game, players will arrive at Zalicia Base and be given a side quest, "Stalker Wisdom."
This mission requires Skiff to meet with local tradesmen and technicians to obtain valuable information, allowing Skiff to utilize their services if necessary.
Players will encounter multiple technician locations after traveling to other areas. However, this guide mainly focuses on the first technician you encounter at the Zalicia base at the beginning of the game.
If a weapon or piece of equipment has very low durability, the player will need to repair it before it can be upgraded.
"Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl" has a detailed upgrade system, and players can choose to add better components to various parts of their equipment or weapons. Some components enhance an item's effectiveness, while others strengthen the item and slow down the loss of durability.
Some upgrades may require players to perform pre-upgrades before unlocking the next upgrade option. Early in the game in STALKER 2, the best thing to do is to switch directly to a new weapon, use resources for upgrades, and only invest in upgrades after you find high-quality weapons or equipment.
