"Stalker 2: Guide to Completing Joke Quest in Rookie Village"

In *Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl*, the Rookie Village is home to a unique and engaging encounter with an NPC named Lyonchyk Sprat. This interaction involves a quest where Skif helps Lyonchyk deliver a joke to a group of fellow stalkers, aiming to secure Lyonchyk's place among them and potentially forge new friendships. This charming side quest can easily be overlooked by players focused solely on main missions, so let's dive into how to find and successfully complete the Joke quest in the Rookie Village.

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

To begin, 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 request will kick off the quest to assist Lyonchyk in his comedic endeavor.

Help Lyonchyk Sprat Tell a Joke

Upon starting the quest, Lyonchyk instructs Skif to climb up to the attic of a nearby house and wait for his signal. Just turn around from where you're standing, and you'll see a ladder leading to the attic right next to the bonfire. Ascend the ladder and position yourself in the attic to advance the quest.

At this point, you'll be presented with various joke options to choose from, each eliciting a different reaction from the audience. Regardless of which option you select, Lyonchyk will successfully deliver the joke, and the quest will be marked as completed.

Receiving Reward from Lyonchyk

After the joke is delivered, descend from the attic and return to Lyonchyk Sprat, who will be waiting at the same spot where you first met him. He'll express his gratitude for helping him join the stalker circle and reward Skif with 900 coupons.

However, should you choose not to select any prompt and let Lyonchyk attempt the joke on his own, the quest will fail. In this scenario, Lyonchyk will flee from the group at the bonfire and be found crying beside a house, blaming Skif for abandoning him during his time of need.