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Weight plays a major role in the survival mechanics ofSTALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Players will find all sorts of loot scattered around the world, and they’ll likely be tempted to nab everything and stuff it in their backpacks.
However, each item has a specific weight, and having too many items willincrease the overall weight of your character, which will lead to them experiencing detrimental effects. Here’s a rundown on theweight mechanic ofSTALKER 2and how players can use the stash properly to avoid being overweight.
Weight Mechanic in STALKER 2 Explained
Weight inSTALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyldirectlyaffects stamina and mobility for players. Keeping the weight in the optimal range (i.e: below 50 KG) will allow players to optimally utilize stamina in running, jumping, and performing melee attacks. However, going over the limit negatively affects mobility, resulting in higher stamina consumption or a complete restriction of movement.
Under 50 KG
Green
Stamina consumption and regeneration while running, jumping, and melee attacks are normal.
Between 50 and 70 KG
Yellow
Actions like running, jumping, or melee attacks cost more stamina, and regeneration also becomes slower.
Between 70 and 80 KG
Red
Sprinting is replaced with a brisk walk, stamina consumption becomes the highest, and regeneration becomes the slowest.
80 KG or More
Movement is completely restricted. Players need to discard items in order to move again.
How to Use Stash “Private Box” in STALKER 2
Players have the option to sell the extra stuff they collect during exploration to reduce weight. However, it’s best if you just store all the unnecessary items in the stash for safekeeping, as you never know when you’re going to be low on resources.
The player’s stash is called the “Private Box,” andit can be found near bedsin bases inSTALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl. For example, in Zalissya, players can find the stash in their private quarters in the same building as the trader. Once players open a stash, they can just throw any extra items into it, and they can be retrieved later.
Here are a few recommendations regarding the items that players can store in the stash to avoid becoming overweight:
