S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 – How to Get Inside the Ribs

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 - How to Get Inside the Ribs

As a seasoned STALKER with years of trekking through the forsaken wastelands under my belt, I can confidently say that the Ribs is one of the most intriguing and challenging zones I’ve come across yet in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. With its eerie atmosphere, mysterious artifact, and dangerous anomalous fields, it truly lives up to its name as an anomalous zone that demands respect.


In the game S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, The Ribs is an unusual and seldom-encountered region. Similar to the Poppy Field, it represents a perilous part of the primary quest following the discovery of Squint, making it a significant location in the game’s narrative.

To gain access to the facility, you need to learn how to obtain a key first. So, if you’re planning on rushing in during the campaign, it’s not an easy task to break in since you don’t have immediate access.

Here’s how to get inside the Ribs in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl:

Get the Key from the Main Mission

As a gamer, I’ve found that to unlock the way into Ribs, I’ve got to chat with Richter and the Gaffer in Zalissya first.

Your primary objective is to locate an individual known as Squint. When found (he’s stationed at a Windmill close to a farm), he’ll guide you through another side quest. Upon completing this task, return to Richter, and they should reward you with the key.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 - How to Get Inside the Ribs

As a gamer, I can’t stress enough how crucial it is to navigate my way into the fortified structure known as “The Ribs”. This hidden gem is the key to unlocking the ISPF Code, which grants access to the enigmatic Sphere – a covert military base nestled within the Zone. Adventurers like myself should keep their eyes peeled for The Ribs, located southeast of Zalissya.

Use Bolts

All you have to do is throw bolts at those weird, anomalous zones you find. You should be finding a lot of them inside Ribs. 

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 - How to Get Inside the Ribs

Aim the bolts at the misshapen spots, temporarily halting them and ensuring a safe pathway. Remember to act swiftly as delay could draw you into its harmful vicinity.

Pick Up the Artifact

Before venturing into that large cavity within the wall, search for an Artifact concealed somewhere within the mysterious energy field. Artifacts are extra benefits you find in S.T.A.L.K.E.R., which you can equip and offer various defensive bonuses. The one found in Ribs provides a shield against physical harm.

To effectively explore, make sure to equip your Echo Detector as the Artifact is situated at the furthest point in the region. The detector will emit an increased number of beeps when you’re close to it, so stay alert to its signal strength. Remember, the environment remains hazardous, so continue launching your bolts for safety.

Once you find the Artifact, bolt out of the area and head into that huge broken hole.

Make It Through the Ribs

Once you’ve entered the compound, feel free to search and gather all essential items. However, be mindful not to overburden yourself as you’ll need to keep moving quickly to avoid a puzzling new adversary – Ball Lightning.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 - How to Get Inside the Ribs

After securing the codes, locate the exit and flee immediately. The following task will guide you to enter the sphere, which marks the start of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2’s first combat-intensive mission, as it is filled with numerous adversaries.

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2024-11-28 23:42