Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl boasts a diverse arsenal, allowing players to tailor their loadout to their preferred combat style. Beyond standard firearms, unique weapon variants with enhanced stats and modifications exist, and the Cavalier sniper rifle is a prime example. This distinctive weapon features a red-dot sight instead of a traditional scope, making it exceptionally effective at close to medium ranges. Here's how to acquire this powerful rifle.
Acquiring the Cavalier Sniper Rifle
The Cavalier is located within the Duga base, specifically in a warehouse adjacent to the Military Unit. This warehouse connects to a greenhouse. If you've previously retrieved the Journalist's stash from Duga, accessing this area should be straightforward via the secondary entrance.
Accessing the Warehouse
Upon entering Duga, navigate towards the Military Unit building (as indicated on your map). You needn't enter the building itself; circumnavigate it to reach the greenhouse at the rear. Exercise caution, as two Pseudogiants patrol this area and will attack on sight. Approaching the greenhouse cautiously allows you to avoid these dangerous mutants.
Proceed through the greenhouse into the warehouse. Be prepared for a swarm of rats upon entry; they will inflict damage. Utilize the elevated green platforms at the warehouse's rear to evade the rats, or employ a grenade to eliminate them quickly.
Retrieving the Cavalier
Once the rat infestation is dealt with, examine the warehouse ceiling above the greenhouse entrance. You'll spot yellow-painted wooden boards. Destroy these boards using your weapon; the Cavalier sniper rifle will fall from above.
Secure the weapon and exit Duga. The Cavalier can be further upgraded by Screw, the technician at Rostok base. Its high damage and accuracy are further enhanced with upgrades and modifications. For players who prefer red-dot sights over scopes on their sniper rifles, the Cavalier offers a compelling alternative, excelling in close to medium-range engagements.
