Stalker 2 walkthrough — How to complete Arena: Round Four side mission

Stalker 2's campaign takes place in an area known as the "Zone", a radioactive region overrun by hostiles, unexplained phenomena, and more. This sector is inspired by the real-life Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. This title has side missions to complete, alongside the main missions. Of these, the Arena series has you enter a tournament to face off against some enemies of increasing difficulty levels, and emerge victorious.

After completing the first three Arena rounds, the fourth one pits you against a rather ferocious beast, a Chimera. Provided below, is a guide on how to unlock this quest and the best way to take down the Chimera.

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Completing Arena: Round Four in Stalker 2

Unlike previous rounds, where waiting for some time and returning to speak with Arnie was enough, Round Four will be unlocked by reaching the main story mission, Just Like The Good Old Days. It takes place once you finish Law and Order. Upon completion, like in previous rounds, head over to Arnie and speak with him to trigger the fourth one.

Reach Arnie in Rostok after completing the main story mission Law and Order (Image via GSC Game World || YouTube/@WoWQuest)

Reach Wheezer and hand over your items to him. He will give you some words of motivation and the following items to carry into the fight:

• 3 Medkits
• 5 Bandages
• PSZ-5D Universal Protection armor
• 240 5.45X39MM PS ammo
• Dnipro Assault Rifle

Your loadout for Round Four can be useful if utilized properly (Image via GSC Game World || YouTube/@WoWQuest)

Once you enter the arena, the Chimera will immediately rush toward you. This mutant can take a lot of bullets, and your limited ammo resources will not do much to assist you in this cause. The most ideal strategy in this situation is to take cover on higher grounds, as the Chimera cannot reach them. If it runs away, consider coming back down for a moment to bait it into closing its distance with you.

Avoid standing on smaller boxes, as the Chimera may be able to take swipes at you from them (Image via GSC Game World || YouTube/@WoWQuest)

Consider climbing onto one of the many containers around the area, as the Chimera may be able to take a swipe at you from the smaller boxes. Ensure you land as many bullets on it. Fret not if ammo reserves run low, as if you ensure to land enough accurate shots on the beast, it should go down around the time when you have a magazine or two left.

Even if ammo reserves seem to be running low, focus on your accuracy (Image via GSC Game World || YouTube/@WoWQuest)

Once you have dealt enough damage to the Chimera, it will drop to the ground and the mission will conclude. Wheezer will be very pleased with you and will stash your items in the blue safe near the stairs.

Reach Arnie to receive your reward, which will be 5,398 or 4000 Coupons, depending on the difficulty level you are playing on.

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