S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Garbage location serves as an ideal staging area for stalkers looking to quickly amass wealth while leaving no trace of their presence behind. Caches filled with resources, weapons and other useful items provide opportunities to gain wealth quickly – yet locating these caches presents its own set of unique challenges to those trying to survive in this Zone. Based on materials from ingametor.com.
Types of stashes and their features
Garbage offers several distinct types of caches, each with their own set of characteristics:
Natural stashes refers to areas where items were either found accidentally or intentionally concealed by stalkers – for instance cracks in walls, hollow trees, ventilation shafts and narrow spaces between containers are ideal spots.
Legendary stashes in Garbage have an intricate past. Stalkers or old notes often provide details. Gang caches, on the other hand, are frequently well protected locations that contain valuable loot.
Technical Stashes – hidden away in abandoned workshops or garages, you could find rare parts, body armor or upgraded equipment here.
Mine Stashes – these caches contain traps such as tripwires or poison gas which require extreme caution when opening them up.
How to find stashes?
Care should be taken when searching the garbage for hidden stashes. Here are a few tips to assist in this search process: Pay close attention to details. Often pieces of fabric or other unusual objects can provide clues that point towards hidden cash stashes.
Communicate with the National Park Service. Stalkers often share information about stashes if you assist them with quests. Explore abandoned buildings; there may be something useful inside.
Search your enemies: Sometimes bandits or mutants who have been killed could have information about caches with them. Utilise devices: Some artifacts and special tools may help you discover hidden objects more quickly.
Dangers that await treasure hunters
Searchers at the Garbage should be wary of potential dangers:
Anomalies. The location can be full of gravity, acid and electric traps which may trap unsuspecting players; hostile stalkers and bandits may pose threats; additionally some stashes could attract irresponsible players who leave themselves vulnerable against danger.
Radiation. Radiation exposure in certain caches can be fatal without proper protection. Mutants. Mutant dogs, bloodsuckers, and snorkels often patrol areas where valuable resources may be found.
Traps. Mined stashes or poisoned baits provide effective forms of protection from outsiders.
Why look for stashes?
Stashes can be invaluable to stalkers navigating the Zone: As sources of valuable resources such as ammunition, first aid kits, artifacts and rare items that could save their lives; and as potential sources of financial profit through merchant sales or bar exchange.
Enhancing equipment. Some caches contain rare modifications for weapons or armor. Quest items. Some storage spaces contain items necessary for completing quests or earning unique rewards.
Stashes on the Garbage can be more than just hidden treasure; they provide stalkers with vital points of survival in an area which can bring both great rewards and mortal danger. Attentiveness, caution and strategic thinking will allow stalkers not only to find valuable items but also survive this part of the Zone.