Rostok is a dangerous but rewarding location in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Many stashes contain valuable loot that can be found hidden across the location. It may range from powerful weapons such as SVDM 2 and Viper 5 to some essential equipment such as the SEVA V suit and Tactical Helmet, giving numerous opportunities for survival and combat. These step-by-step guides for finding and extracting the most valuable resources efficiently will improve your game and improve your chances of success in this harsh, irradiated world of the Zone.
Highlights
- SVDM 2: Hidden Goodies Stash, east of Rostok Base.
- Viper 5: Chystohalivka, white brick house basement.
- Tactical Helmet: Underpass southwest of Rostok Base.
- SEVA V Suit: Train yard crane cabin, west of Rostok Base.
- Glutton & Aramid Lining Mask Blueprint: Underpass Exit tunnel, red shaft area.
- High Capacity Grom S 14 Magazine: Underpass Exit tunnel, red shaft area.
- Rubber Coating RPM 74 Blueprint: Military base west of Rostok Base, safe code 195726.
- Aramid Lining Sphere Blueprint: Northern outskirts of Rostok Base, vortex teleportation.
Best Stash Spots In Rostok
Rostok is a dangerous place, but the rewards are worth the risk. You can find some of the best gear in the game here, like unique weapons and protective suits. While you’ll have to fight tough enemies to get them, the loot is definitely worth the effort.
Hidden Goodies Stash: SVDM 2 Location
From the east of Rostok Base, you will find the Hidden Goodies Stash. As you reach the location, you will see a cave. Inside the cave, you will find the SVDM 2 gun and the stash. Inside the stash, you will find many consumable items.
Chystohalivka: Viper 5, Steak or Random Artifact Location
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On the outskirts of the Chystohalivka location, you will find a white brick house inside house on the right side of the room, which is blocked by some wooden planks. Destroy the wooden planks and enter the room to find a tunnel. Enter the tunnel with the help of the ladder. Kill some mutated animals inside the tunnel and move through the cave. You will reach the basement of the house and you will find lots of mutated rodents inside the basement. Inside the basement, you will find the Viper 5 beside a body. You will also find a random artifact on one of the wooden shelves.
Stash for Shah: UDP Compact, Tactical Pistol Silencer Location
In the Rostok Base, you will find the stash on one of the building’s roofs. Reach out of the Rostok base and then turn right. You will find three silos in the area, go past them and in the back of the silos you will see a ladder on a house. Climb the ladder to reach the roof of the house. You will find the stash near a chimney on the left side of the roof. Inside the stats, you will find the UDP Compact and the Tactical Pistol Silencer.
Tactical Helmet Location
On the southwest of the Rostok Base you will find a underpass. Outside the underpass you will find a broken car, inside the car you will find a loot containing consumables items. Inside the underpass you will find lots fire anomalies so be careful. Infront of you will find a broken truck, inside the drivers cabin you will find the Tactical Helmet.
SEVA V Suit Location
Go to the location provided on the map. It is west of the Rostov Base. You will find a train yard in the area just near the Scientist Helicopter. You will find a crane in the train yard. Climb the crane through the ladder. Move forward, and on the right side, you will find the controller cabin. Inside the cabin, you will find the SEVA V suit and other consumable items.
Glutton and Blueprint: Aramid Lining Mask Location
Go through the Underpass Exit in the Rostok Region. Inside the tunnel, you’ll spot a red shaft. Be cautious, as there are enemies lurking on the other side. Either sprint past them or eliminate them. Proceed through the area filled with chemical anomalies, taking care to avoid them. Once you reach the stairs, turn left and locate the power supply. Activate it. Ascend the stairs to the second floor and enter the final room. Inside, you’ll find the RPM-74 (Glutton) and the blueprint.
High Capacity Grom S 14 Magazine Location
Head to the Rostok region, near Volkhov Sam as marked on the map. Look for a completely destroyed house and enter it. Inside, you’ll find a staircase leading down. Go down the stairs and continue forward until you see a room on your right. Enter the room and pull the lever to restore the power supply. Next, jump down and proceed forward until you reach a large room. On the left side, there’s another smaller room. Step inside and move forward, then take a left turn and follow the corridor. This will lead you to a bigger room. Look to the right for a staircase and climb it. At the top, in the left corner behind a stack of crates, you’ll find the Grom S14 Magazine. Be careful as there are lots of traps and a Burer mutant.
Inconspicuous Loot: Rubber Coating RPM 74 Blueprint Location
Just west of Rostok Base is a secret military base with dangerous gravity anomalies. Enter the barracks from the east side and turn left to get through the place without activating too many gravity zones, which can be removed by your bolts. On the right side of the barracks, you’ll find a military safe. The code to unlock it is 195726. This code never changes, so you can use it to open the safe and get a valuable Rubber Coating Blueprint and some essential supplies like food, ammo, and healing items.
Aramid Lining Sphere Blueprint for M20 HELMET Location
On the outskirts of the Rostok Base in the northern part you will find a big cervice with broken buildings nearby. You will also find a big vortex, go near it and you will suck inside it. Then, you will be teleported to a broken concrete structure. You will find a loot on the concrete structure containing the blueprint and other consumables items.
