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Keeping your weapons in good working condition is crucial in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl—you definitely don’t want to be stuck in a hazardous wasteland with gear that’s falling apart.
In this guide for STALKER 2, we’ll show you the ins and outs of maintaining and repairing your weapons, as well as what to do if they’ve already broken down.
### Repairing Your Weapons and Gear in STALKER 2
As you journey through the wasteland, your weapons and gear will inevitably wear down. Once an item gets a yellow icon, it’s a clear signal that you should either repair it or consider selling it. Ignoring this can lead to further degradation, eventually leaving the item broken.
To prevent this, head to a technician, marked by a wrench icon on your map in any major settlement. The first technician you’ll encounter is Lens in Zalissya, the very first village you explore in STALKER 2 and where you kick off “The Poppy Field” side quest. Lens will guide you through how to make the most of a technician’s expertise.
When you interact with Lens, you’ll find a prompt in the lower right corner that leads you to his upgrade menu. Here, you can not only enhance your gear but also have it repaired for a fee. Be aware, though, that repair costs increase significantly as items deteriorate, so regular visits to the technician can save you from spending too much on one item later on.
### Handling Broken Gear in STALKER 2
Ideally, you would prevent your gear from breaking at all. However, if an item does get marked with a little red shield, its condition has declined significantly, and it’s either broken or close to it. At this point, selling the item becomes impossible, and repair costs skyrocket, demanding thousands of Coupons for just one piece.
If you come across broken gear in the field, or if something you’re using becomes unusable, the best course of action is to unload any ammo via the menu before ditching the item. This way, you salvage what you can and don’t carry dead weight.
For weapons or gear that are particularly valuable to you, stash them away until you can afford to repair them. Just remember, given how demanding broken items can be resource-wise, it’s wise to reserve this effort for items that truly matter to you. Keep that “precious” status reserved for only the most essential gear.
