In *Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl*, the encounters with NPCs offer unique and engaging side quests that can enrich your gameplay. One such intriguing interaction takes place in the Rookie Village with a character named Lyonchyk Sprat. This particular quest involves helping Lyonchyk deliver a joke to a group of stalkers, aiming to break the ice and potentially make new friends within their circle. This quest can easily be overlooked by players focused solely on main missions, so let's dive into how to find and successfully complete the Joke quest in Stalker 2's Rookie Village.
How to Complete the Joke Quest from Lyonchyk Sprat in the Rookie Village
To embark on this quirky adventure, head to the Rookie Village in the Cordon region of *Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl*. Upon reaching the center of the village, you'll hear Lyonchyk Sprat calling out to Skif. He'll awkwardly attempt to share a joke, which he fails at, leading him to ask for your help in delivering a joke to a group of stalkers gathered around a bonfire. Accepting his request will officially start the quest to help Lyonchyk Sprat become a part of the group.
Help Lyonchyk Sprat Tell a Joke
Once the quest begins, Lyonchyk instructs Skif to climb up to the attic of a nearby house and wait for his signal. Just turn around from where you spoke with Lyonchyk, and you'll see a ladder leading to the attic right beside the bonfire. Ascend the ladder and position yourself in the attic to advance the quest.
At this point, you'll be presented with several joke options to choose from, each eliciting a unique reaction from the audience below. No matter which option you select, Lyonchyk will successfully deliver the joke, marking the quest as completed.
Receiving Reward from Lyonchyk
After the humorous exchange, descend from the attic and meet Lyonchyk Sprat at the same spot where you initially spoke. He'll express his gratitude for helping him integrate into the stalker circle and reward you with 900 coupons—a nice boost to your in-game resources.
However, should you choose not to intervene and let Lyonchyk attempt the joke on his own, the quest will fail. In this case, Lyonchyk will flee from the group, distraught, and can be found crying beside a house, blaming Skif for his misfortune.
