Stalker 2 walkthrough: How to complete No Honor Among Thieves side mission

No Honor Among Thieves is a side quest in Stalker 2, the long-overdue sequel that was released on November 20, 2024. Set in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, this mission tests your resourcefulness, patience, and combat prowess. Unlockable after earlier missions, it combines environmental puzzles with battles, offering a true Stalker experience.

This walkthrough is done step by step to ensure you don't miss any challenge and gather the key loot from this quest.

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How to complete the No Honor Among Thieves side quest in Stalker 2

Side mission in Stalker 2 (Image via GSC Game World)

Mission overview

The No Honor Among Thieves mission takes some important items while crossing through some tough environments and fighting off foes. For this purpose, be prepared for platform elements and combat with loads of ammo, medkits, and stamina boosters.

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Step 1: Reaching the Locked House

Your first objective is to access a house that’s locked from the front.

Locate the Crane

• You’ll find a crane near the house. It’s crucial for accessing the building as the front door is locked.
• The crane leads to an alternate entrance, but you must do some platforming to reach it.

Use containers as platforms

• Find an open box nearby. In it, you'll find stacked containers you can smash to clear the way.
• Arm your knife to break these containers instead of your gun — using the gun can damage its durability unnecessarily.

Master the platforming

• Climb to the top of the container. This process can be frustrating due to stamina limitations in Stalker 2. If you run out of stamina mid-jump, wait for it to recover.
• Do a running jump to the crane. If you don't reach it, don't panic — simply reset and try again.

Deal with enemy spawns

• The area will contain enemies as you try to stage the platforming. Keep your rifle on hand and finish them off quickly.

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Step 2: Inside the house

Once you successfully reach and enter the house, be prepared for more action.

Find the PDA

• There are several bodies with lootable items inside. One of them contains an important PDA that will be required for completing the mission. Do not miss it and loot all of them.
• Take all the supplies or valuable items that you can grab as you loot.

Deal with outside threats

• Enemies may gather outside the house while you’re inside. Use this time to prepare for a firefight.
• Once ready, kick open the door and engage the enemies with precision. A well-placed grenade can make this part easier if you’re overwhelmed.

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Step 3: Factory objective of No Honor Among Thieves mission

Once you obtain the PDA, the next part of the mission takes you to a factory.

Prepare for emission events

• If an emission starts while you are in transit, take cover right away. Emissions can be lethal and mess up your movement.

Climbing the ladder in Stalker 2 (Image via GSC Gaming World)

Locate the ladder

• Upon reaching the factory, look for a ladder to climb. It can be tricky to spot, especially during an emission, so scan the area carefully.
• At the top, you’ll likely encounter a sentry guarding the area. Be ready to take him down.

Drop into the building:

• Once you’ve neutralized threats outside, drop into the building through an open hatch. Inside, more enemies may be present. Clear them out before proceeding.

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Step 4: Confronting the target in No Honor Among Thieves mission

Inside the building, you'll find the mission's final objective.

Grab the loot

• Look for a crate on the desk in the room. This is a quest item you'll need to complete the mission.
• There's more loot in the room — take anything valuable.

NPC from Stalker 2 (Image via GSC Game World)

Decision time

• You will encounter an NPC who will beg for mercy. It's all up to you to let him live or eliminate him.
• Sparing him won’t significantly affect the mission’s outcome, but if you’re role-playing as a merciless stalker, feel free to take them out.

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Step 5: Completing the No Honor Among Thieves mission

With the crate in hand, exit the building and return to the quest giver to complete the No Honor Among Thieves mission.

Final fight

• If there are any remaining enemies in the area, deal with them before leaving.
• Use nearby doors to lure enemies in and ambush them if you’re outnumbered.

Rewards in No Honor Among Thieves mission

• Turn in the crate to the quest giver to complete the mission. You’ll receive 2,500 credits as a reward.
• While the reward isn’t huge, the experience and items you’ve gathered along the way make it worthwhile.

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