Stalker 2 walkthrough — How to complete Arena: Finals side mission

The map of Stalker 2 is inspired by the real-life Chornobyl Exclusion Zone in Ukraine, a region rendered uninhabitable for thousands of years due to a deadly nuclear meltdown. Known as the "Zone," this area serves as the setting for your journey as Skif, a Stalker. Throughout the journey, you can take on various side missions, including the Arena missions, where you must face off against tougher opponents.

After completing the first four Arena rounds, the final one has you battle a very powerful Stalker named Tyrant. Provided below is a guide on how to unlock this quest, and the best way to take down Tyrant.

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Completing Arena: Finals in Stalker 2

Tyrant, the reigning champion of the Arena, is a force to be reckoned with. Taking him down is no easy feat, but after you have beaten the Chimera in Round 4, you must wait for the arena to become ready again. Consider resting up on the chair near Arnie. If it is unavailable for some reason, head to a nearby bed and rest, and then return to the Arena.

Choose the weapon of your choice (Image via GSC Game World/ YouTube@ WoW Quests)

When the arena becomes available, your foe Tyrant will be leaning against a wall near you. Speak with Arnie to start the mission, and eventually, he will ask you which gun you would prefer to use in the battle against him.

You now have three dialogue options, and consequently, weapon options to choose from:

• "Take your pick": Letting Tyrant choose will have you receive a Rhino pistol. You will have 12 bullets at your disposal.
• "An AKM-74U": This option will give you the AKM-74U rifle. You will have 120 bullets at your disposal.
• "The Double": Choosing this will give you a TOZ-34 shotgun. You will have 30 bullets at your disposal.

Choose your weapon and head into the arena (Image via GSC Game World/ YouTube@ WoW Quests)

In addition, you will receive a Berill-5M Armored Suit along with some bandages and a medkit. Head down to speak with Wheezer, and enter the arena. Unfortunately, you will notice rather quickly that the fight is rigged, as Tyrant has all the armor and items equipped for him.

Explode the gas canisters near him to deal additional damage (Image via GSC Game World/ YouTube@ WoW Quests)

This is where your accuracy and cover skills will come in extremely handy. Make sure to not peek out for too long, and ensure that you land all your shots, especially if you have chosen the Rhino. To gain an advantage, whenever you see Tyrant on the platform, shoot the red barrels to make them explode and cause him additional damage.

Finish off Tyrant by landing accurate shots (Image via GSC Game World/ YouTube@ WoW Quests)

To successfully defeat Tyrant, use a combination of well-timed hiding and precise shooting. Once the battle concludes, speak with Wheezer and claim your items from the safe located near the stairs.

Select this option to receive Tyrant's custom shotgun (Image via GSC Game World/ YouTube@ WoW Quests)

Afterward, speak with Arnie, and select the dialogue "You broke the rules. How about a bonus?" to receive Tyrant's custom Sledgehammer shotgun as an extra reward. With this, the side mission ends, and so does the Freedom Coliseum series of missions.

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