"Stalker 2: Guide to Finishing the Joke Quest in Rookie Village"

In *Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl*, the game is filled with fascinating encounters with NPCs, and one such memorable interaction takes place with Lyonchyk Sprat in the Rookie Village. This unique quest revolves around helping Lyonchyk deliver a joke to his fellow stalkers, aiming to secure his spot in their circle and possibly forge new friendships. This side quest is easy to miss if players are solely focused on main missions, so let's dive into how to 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 can locate Lyonchyk Sprat in the Rookie Village within the Cordon region of *Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl*. Upon reaching the center of the Village, you'll hear Lyonchyk calling out to Skif. He'll attempt to share a joke but will fumble the delivery, leading to a request for assistance. Lyonchyk wants Skif to help him deliver a joke to a group of stalkers lounging around the bonfire, hoping this will win him a spot in their circle. Accepting his request will kickstart the quest to help Lyonchyk Sprat impress the group with a well-timed joke.

Help Lyonchyk Sprat Tell a Joke

Once the quest begins, Lyonchyk will instruct Skif to climb up to the attic and wait for his signal. Right behind you, near the bonfire, you'll see a ladder leading to the attic of a nearby house. Ascend the ladder and position yourself in the attic to advance the quest.

At this point, players will have several joke options to choose from, each eliciting a unique reaction from the audience. No matter which dialogue option you select, Lyonchyk will successfully deliver the joke, and the quest will be marked as completed.

Receiving Reward from Lyonchyk

After the joke has been told, descend from the attic and approach Lyonchyk Sprat, who will still be at the initial meeting spot. He'll express gratitude for your help in joining the stalker circle and reward Skif with 900 coupons.

However, if you fail to select any prompt and let Lyonchyk attempt the joke solo, the quest will fail. He'll then flee from the group at the bonfire, retreat to a house, and lament his misfortune, blaming Skif for his embarrassment.