Stalker 2: Guide to Completing Joke Quest in Rookie Village

In *Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl*, engaging with NPCs often leads to unique quests, and one such intriguing encounter occurs with Lyonchyk Sprat in the Rookie Village. This particular interaction involves helping Lyonchyk deliver a joke to his fellow stalkers, aiming to be invited into their circle and foster new friendships. This quest can easily be overlooked if players are solely focused on completing main missions, so let's delve into how to find and successfully complete the Joke quest in the Rookie Village of *Stalker 2*.

How to Complete the Joke Quest from Lyonchyk Sprat in the Rookie Village

To locate Lyonchyk Sprat, head to the Rookie Village in the Cordon region of *Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl*. Upon reaching the center of the Village, Lyonchyk will call out to Skif, initiating a conversation that begins with him attempting, and failing, to tell a joke. This humorous interaction quickly transitions into a request for help; Lyonchyk needs assistance in delivering a joke to a group of stalkers by the bonfire to break the ice and join their circle. Agree to his request to kick off the quest.

Help Lyonchyk Sprat Tell a Joke

Once the quest begins, Lyonchyk instructs Skif to climb up to the attic and await his signal. Turn around from where you're standing, and you'll see a ladder leading to the attic of a nearby house, right next to the bonfire. Ascend the ladder and position yourself in the attic to move forward with the quest.

Here, you'll be presented with various joke options to choose from, each eliciting a different reaction from the audience. Regardless of which option you select, Lyonchyk will successfully deliver the joke, and the quest will be marked as completed.

Receiving Reward from Lyonchyk

After the interaction concludes, descend from the attic and approach Lyonchyk Sprat, who will be waiting at the same spot where you first met him. He'll express gratitude for helping him gain entry into the stalker circle and reward Skif with 900 coupons.

However, should you choose not to select any prompt and let Lyonchyk attempt the joke on his own, the quest will fail. In this scenario, Lyonchyk will flee from the group at the bonfire and can be found crying beside a house, blaming Skif for abandoning him.