Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl’s world is a mutant-infested wasteland, and it’s best if players get their hands on a powerful weapon early on to take them down. Shotguns are one of the best weapons the game has to offer, as you’ll be fighting most of the enemies at close range in the game. After progressing past the Lesser Zone, players can quickly get their hands on a powerful M860 Monolith shotgun to shoot down most of the enemies with a single shot.
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How to Get an M860 Monolith Shotgun Early in Stalker 2
Players can get their hands on the M860 Monolith shotgun inside a Journalist Stash near the Detention Center in the Garbage region of Stalker 2. Once players complete the mission, “Behind Seven Seals,” they will be able to travel to other regions, including Garbage in the north.
Take Down the Bandits First
You’ll need to head westward from the Detention Center to arrive at an open field with bandits patrolling the area. They’re spread out so players will be able to take them all out quietly with the Silenced Pistol.
Open the Journalist Cache to Get the Shotgun
After clearing the area of the Bandits, head towards the Stash location marked on the map and look inside the rusted remains of a blue bus to find the Journalist Stash. Opening it will get players the special weapon of the M860 cracker, the M860 Monolith shotgun, alongside some free ammo to put the weapon to good use immediately. The shotgun has a signature blue camo skin, similar to all the other Monolith variants of weapons found in other Journalist Stashes.
How to Upgrade M860 Monolith Shotgun in Stalker 2
Although the shotgun has good stability and packs a huge punch when shooting enemies from close range, players can also get it upgraded from Diode, a technician at Slag Heap. Players won’t be able to upgrade this weapon from Lens back in Zalissya as he doesn’t have the expertise required for it.
Video Walkthrough on How to Get M860 Monolith Shotgun in Stalker 2
- Released
- November 20, 2024
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ Due To Intense Violence, Blood, Use Of Drugs And Alcohol, Language, Crude Humor