In *Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl*, engaging with NPCs can lead to some delightful side quests, one of which is the unique encounter with Lyonchyk Sprat in the Rookie Village. This interaction involves a light-hearted quest where Lyonchyk asks Skif to help him deliver a joke to a group of stalkers, hoping to win their friendship and join their circle. 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 begin, locate Lyonchyk Sprat in the Rookie Village, which is nestled in the Cordon region of *Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl*. Upon reaching the center of the village, you'll hear Lyonchyk call out to Skif. He'll attempt to share a joke but will fumble the delivery, leading him to ask for your help in delivering it to the stalkers by the bonfire. Agreeing to assist Lyonchyk will initiate the quest.
Help Lyonchyk Sprat Tell a Joke
Once you've accepted the quest, Lyonchyk will instruct Skif to climb 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 next to the bonfire leading up to the attic. Climb up and position yourself to continue the quest.
At this point, you'll be presented with various joke options. Each choice will elicit a different reaction from the audience around the bonfire. Regardless of the joke you choose, Lyonchyk will successfully deliver it, and the quest will be marked as completed.
Receiving Reward from Lyonchyk
After the joke is delivered, descend from the attic and find Lyonchyk waiting at the same spot where you first met him. He will express his gratitude for your help in joining the stalker circle and reward Skif with 900 coupons.
However, should you choose not to assist Lyonchyk by selecting any prompt, the quest will fail. Lyonchyk will then run away from the bonfire group, retreating to cry beside a house and blame Skif for not helping him out.
