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Where to get better early game armor in Stalker 2
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Where you can get a free Bandit Jacket early
Good armor can mean the difference between life and death Stalkers 2And unfortunately, the leather jacket players start with does a terrible job of keeping teeth and bullets away from your internal organs. Luckily, there's a free debut suit that players can grab early, and while it's not much better, it's still a significant upgrade.
Typically, players have to buy armor from the right merchants for a pretty penny. However, similar to the first one Shadow of Chernobyl In the game, a free suit awaits players near the starting area. It's not exactly a premium armor set, but it should keep you from bleeding everywhere Stalkers 2. You can find it here.
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Where to get better early game armor in Stalker 2
You can get the above free debut suit by going to the Old Mill area east of Zalissya. You can go there once you finish the opening sequence of the game. However, we recommend visiting the city first so you can stock up on side quests or sell any loose loot you may find. You can also pass the time here if you don't want to go out at night.
Once you reach the village, look for the house in the picture above. The front doors are boarded up – hit them with your knife or the butt of your gun, then enter the living room. You'll find the debut suit on a table in the corner and it should be in perfect condition.
Bring a shotgun as you may be attacked by a bloodsucker or other mutants.
Is the debut suit good?
As the name suggests, it is intended for stalkers who have just made their debut in the Zone. It Provides basic protection for everything except psionic damagewhich shouldn't be a problem since there are no psychological dangers in the starting regions. More importantly, it is more upgrade options and slightly better physical protection compared to the Leather Jacket, which is great considering how most active threats here deal physical damage (Bandits and Mutants).
Where you can get a free Bandit Jacket early
A slightly worse alternative to the debut suit is the Bandit Jacket, which players can find in a basement the depot northwest of Zalyssia. Look for a basement entrance with a white house symbol on the side. Go down the stairs, through the hallway and into the makeshift safe room. The jacket should be in there somewhere.
The Bandit Jacket is slightly better than the Leather Jacket, but also slightly worse than the Debut Suit. However, purchasing this piece of armor is worth it simply because of its retail value. You can make good money by selling this and the leather jacket on Zalyssia, so you have enough money to upgrade or repair your equipment Stalkers 2.
A large group of bandits could ambush you right at the basement entrance. Be prepared for a long battle.