In Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, players encounter various NPCs with unique tasks, including a memorable interaction with Lyonchyk Sprat in Rookie Village. This quest involves aiding Lyonchyk in sharing a joke with fellow stalkers to earn their acceptance and friendship.

This subtle quest can be easily overlooked if players focus solely on main missions. Here’s a step-by-step guide to locating and finishing the Joke quest in Rookie Village.

Steps to Finish the Joke Quest in Rookie Village

Lyonchyk Sprat is located in Rookie Village within the Cordon region of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Upon reaching the village center, he’ll call out to Skif and attempt a joke, which falls flat.

He then asks for help to share a joke with stalkers gathered around a bonfire, hoping to join their group. Accepting his request launches the quest to assist Lyonchyk in delivering the joke successfully.

Assisting Lyonchyk with His Joke

Once the quest begins, Lyonchyk instructs Skif to climb to an attic and await his signal. Nearby, a ladder leads to the attic of a house next to the bonfire. Climb up and position yourself to continue the quest.

Players can select from multiple joke options, each prompting a unique reaction from the stalkers. Regardless of the choice, Lyonchyk delivers the joke successfully, completing the quest.

Claiming Your Reward from Lyonchyk

After the interaction, descend and return to Lyonchyk at his initial spot. He’ll express gratitude for helping him join the stalker group and reward Skif with 900 coupons.

If you fail to choose a dialogue option, Lyonchyk attempts the joke alone and fails, fleeing the bonfire in distress and blaming Skif for abandoning him.