In *Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl*, engaging with NPCs can lead to unique and entertaining side quests, one of which involves an encounter with Lyonchyk Sprat in the Rookie Village. This particular interaction sees Skif helping Lyonchyk deliver a joke to a group of fellow stalkers, aiming to secure Lyonchyk's place among them and potentially forge new friendships. This quest is easy to miss if you're solely focused on main missions, so let's dive into how to find and complete the Joke quest in the Rookie Village.
How to Complete the Joke Quest from Lyonchyk Sprat in the Rookie Village
To start, locate Lyonchyk Sprat in the Rookie Village within the Cordon region of *Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl*. As you approach the center of the village, Lyonchyk will call out to Skif, initiating a conversation where he attempts, and fails, to tell a joke. This leads to his request for help in delivering a joke to a group of stalkers gathered around a bonfire, hoping to be invited into their circle. Accepting his plea will kick off the quest to assist Lyonchyk in his comedic endeavor.
Help Lyonchyk Sprat Tell a Joke
Upon accepting the quest, Lyonchyk instructs Skif to climb up to the attic of a nearby house, which you can access via a ladder right next to the bonfire. Once you're perched in the attic, await Lyonchyk's signal to proceed. You'll then be presented with various joke options to choose from, each eliciting a different reaction from the audience. Regardless of your choice, Lyonchyk will successfully deliver the joke, marking the quest as completed.
Receiving Reward from Lyonchyk
After the joke is delivered, descend from the attic and meet Lyonchyk at his original spot. He'll express his gratitude for helping him join 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. In this case, Lyonchyk will flee from the bonfire group, ending up crying beside a house and blaming Skif for abandoning him.
