"Stalker 2: Guide to Finishing the Joke Quest in Rookie Village"

In *Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl*, the interactions with NPCs add depth and variety to the gameplay, and one such memorable encounter happens in the Rookie Village with Lyonchyk Sprat. This unique quest involves helping Lyonchyk deliver a joke to his fellow stalkers, aiming to be welcomed into their circle and make new friends. Players focused solely on main missions might miss this charming side quest, so here’s a detailed guide on how to find and complete the Joke quest in Stalker 2's Rookie Village.

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

To start, head to the Rookie Village in the Cordon region of *Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl*. Upon reaching the center of the village, Lyonchyk Sprat will call out to Skif. He'll attempt to tell a joke but fail, which leads into his request for assistance in delivering a joke to the group of stalkers gathered around the bonfire. By agreeing to help, you'll initiate the quest to aid Lyonchyk Sprat in his endeavor to join the circle of stalkers.

Help Lyonchyk Sprat Tell a Joke

Once the quest begins, Lyonchyk instructs Skif to climb up to the attic and wait for his signal. Look behind you to find 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.

You'll be presented with various joke options, each eliciting a different reaction from the audience. Regardless of the choice you make, Lyonchyk will successfully deliver the joke, and the quest will be marked as completed.

Receiving Reward from Lyonchyk

After the joke is told, descend from the attic and meet Lyonchyk Sprat at the same spot where you first encountered him. He'll express his gratitude for helping him integrate into the stalker circle and reward Skif with 900 coupons.

However, should you choose not to assist and let Lyonchyk attempt the joke alone, the quest will fail. Lyonchyk will then flee from the bonfire group, retreating to a house to lament his misfortune and blame Skif for not supporting him.