How To Find the Trader in Garbage in Stalker 2

Navigating the Garbage Zone in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl and Finding its Traders

After leaving the Lesser Zone, your journey continues into the challenging Garbage area. Because of the distance from your starting base, encountering traders in this region takes time. This guide details the locations of traders within the Garbage zone.

Stalker 2 Garbage Trader Locations

Slag Heap traders in Stalker 2 Garbage area.

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Initially, your quest markers won't directly lead you to the Slag Heap hub. Progressing the main storyline is necessary to officially access it. Completing the "Answers Come at a Price" quest unlocks the Slag Heap location, which follows visits to the Detention Center and the Laboratory, and a meeting with Scar.

However, you can explore the Slag Heap earlier; it's situated north of the laboratory. Two traders await within this Stalker 2 hub. Boozer, located near the entrance (you can't miss him!), runs the bar, selling food and drinks while buying a wide variety of items.

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Huron, the second trader, is found to the left, through an open door on your right. He specializes in weapons and equipment. His room also houses your stash, providing convenient storage. Interacting with Huron can also initiate a side quest.

While not a trader, a Tech is located at the back of the left corridor in the Slag Heap. You'll encounter him while progressing the main quest involving Diode.

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is currently available on Xbox and PC.