In STALKER 2, keeping your gear in good shape is crucial for survival. As you explore the wasteland and use your items, they’ll lose durability over time. When an item is worn down, it will display a yellow icon. This is your signal to repair or sell it. Ignoring this warning will lead to the item breaking completely, making it much harder and more expensive to fix.
How to Repair Gear in STALKER 2
To prevent items from breaking, visit a technician regularly. Look for a wrench icon on the map in any major town to find one. The first technician you’ll meet is Lens in Zalissya, the game’s starting village. He’s also where you’ll begin the side quest “The Poppy Field.” Lens will walk you through how to use a technician’s repair and upgrade services.
To repair your gear, interact with Lens and select the repair menu. This can be accessed via a button prompt in the lower-right corner of your screen. Technicians can also upgrade your equipment for a fee. However, repair costs increase significantly as items degrade. Regular maintenance is key to keeping repair expenses manageable.
Why You Should Avoid Letting Gear Break
Once an item breaks, it will display a red shield icon. At this point, vendors won’t buy it, and repair costs skyrocket. Repairing broken gear can cost thousands of Coupons, which may not be worth the investment.
If you find a broken item while scavenging or accidentally break something, unload any ammunition from it (this option appears in your inventory menu) and leave the item behind.
What to Do with Precious Broken Items
If the broken gear is something you truly value, store it in your stash until you can afford to repair it. However, you should limit this to only the most valuable items, as repairing broken gear is a massive resource drain.
Pro Tips to Avoid Breaking Gear
- Repair Early and Often: Don’t wait for the yellow icon to turn red. Visit technicians regularly to maintain durability and save Coupons.
- Unload Ammo: Always reclaim ammo from weapons you no longer need before discarding them.
- Prioritize Repairs: Only repair items that are essential to your playstyle or irreplaceable.
By staying proactive with repairs and managing your gear wisely, you can avoid the high costs of broken equipment in STALKER 2. Keep your threshold for “must-repair” items high to make the most of your resources.
Conclusion
The best strategy for broken gear in STALKER 2 is simple: don’t let it break. Stay on top of repairs, plan your upgrades, and prioritize your most essential gear. With careful management, you’ll save resources and stay ready for anything the wasteland throws at you.
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