In the immersive world of *Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl*, players often come across unique NPC encounters that can lead to engaging side quests. One such intriguing interaction takes place with Lyonchyk Sprat in the Rookie Village. This encounter sets Skif on a quest to help Lyonchyk deliver a joke to a group of stalkers, aiming to win their friendship and gain entry into their circle. It's easy to miss this charming interaction if you're solely focused on main missions, so let's dive into how you can find and successfully complete the Joke quest in Stalker 2's Rookie Village.
How to Complete the Joke Quest from Lyonchyk Sprat in the Rookie Village
You'll encounter Lyonchyk Sprat in the Rookie Village, situated in the Cordon region of *Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl*. As you reach the center of the Village, Lyonchyk will call out to Skif and attempt to share a joke, but fails in his delivery. This amusing start leads him to ask for Skif's help in delivering a joke to a group of stalkers around a bonfire, hoping to make new friends. By agreeing to assist him, you'll initiate the quest to help Lyonchyk Sprat impress the group with a joke and secure his place among them.
Help Lyonchyk Sprat Tell a Joke
Once you've accepted the quest, Lyonchyk will instruct Skif to climb up to the attic and await his signal. Just turn around from where you're standing, and you'll see a ladder leading to the attic of a nearby house, right next to the bonfire. Ascend the ladder and take your position in the attic to move forward with the quest.
At this point, you'll be presented with several joke options, each eliciting a different reaction from the audience below. Fortunately, 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 delivery of the joke, descend from the attic and return to Lyonchyk Sprat, who will still be at the initial meeting spot. He'll express his gratitude to Skif for aiding him in joining the stalker circle and will reward you with 900 coupons.
However, should you choose not to intervene and let Lyonchyk attempt to tell the joke on his own, the quest will fail. In this case, Lyonchyk will flee from the group at the bonfire, end up crying next to a house, and blame Skif for abandoning him in his time of need.
