How to increase the carry limit in Stalker 2

Carry limit in Stalker 2 is one of the most vital stats in the game, as it can determine if you will live or die in harsh situations. The default carry weight is 80 kg. If you exceed this limit—sprinting, jumping and melee attacks deplete stamina faster, and the stamina regeneration rates will also take a hit.

In short, you will become slow, and in the unforgiving wastelands of Stalker 2, no prey is easier to kill than a sluggish prey. So, make sure you aren’t caught at a snail’s pace too often. In this guide, we have shared some ways you can increase your carry limit in Stalker 2.

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Methods you can use to increase carry limit in Stalker 2

The more carry limit, the better you can move (Image via GSC Game World)

Equip Artifacts that boost carry weight

Artifacts can provide carry limit bonuses but come with trade-offs like increased radiation exposure.

Key Artifacts:

• Sprint
• Flytrap
• Stone Blood
• Goldfish
• Flaw Artifact

Balance weight-boosting artifacts with radiation-protective ones like Slug or Mica. Search gravitational or thermal anomalies to find these artifacts.

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Upgrade and equip Armor for increased carry limit in Stalker 2

Armor upgrades can significantly increase your carry weight, and you can find certain armors that give carry limit bonuses. Load-Bearing Vest upgrade Adds 10% to your carry capacity, increasing the default 80 kg to 88 kg. Visit base technicians to upgrade your gear. You can also equip gear that you find, like Bulwark Exosuit, which adds +12 kg to your carry limit in Stalker 2.

Examples of Armor that boost carry limit:

• Cuirass Exoskeleton (SKD Assembly Unit): +8 kg.
• OZK Explorer's Suit (Lesser Zone): +8 kg.
• Wanderer's Suit (South Swamp Stash): +8 kg.

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Upgrade Gear to Reduce Weight

Upgrade your gear to reduce their weight (Image via GSC Game World)

Reducing the weight of individual items can indirectly enhance your carrying capacity. You can do it by upgrading your gear with the following upgrades:

• Lightweight Materials: Reduces the weight of weapons and armor.
• Milled Parts Replaced with Stamped Parts: Lightens specific gear components.

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Use Hercules Pills for Temporary Weight Boosts

Hercules pills are a reliable solution for short-term carry limit boosters during loot-heavy expeditions.

Effect:

• Adds +20 kg to your carry weight for 300 seconds (5 minutes).

Where to Find:

• Inside medical crates and facilities.
• Purchase from medics in major settlements.

Save Hercules pills for missions or areas with heavy loot potential. Save as soon as you take the pill to reduce the chances of too much loss.