The Bandage is a type of recovery item appearing in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky and S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat.
Overview[]
A medicinal gauze that instantly stops light bleeding, but will require more than one to stop severe hemorrhages. It's a good idea to take a number of bandages for excursions into territories where one will face a lot of opposition.
Appearances[]
Shadow of Chernobyl[]
Bandages. Help stop bleeding.
― In-game description
In Shadow of Chernobyl, it restores a small amount of health and stops the bleeding of wounds.
Acquisition[]
They are sold by most traders and frequently found in the inventories of stalkers.
Four bandages can be found amongst the loot in the bandit base in the Dark Valley.
Bandages can be found in the following stashes:
- Vorpal's secret stash x5
- Hidden backpack (Wild Territory) x5
- Supplies in the chest x5
- Stalker's backpack in the bus x1
- Nobody's backpack x2
- Old crane x5
- Secret stash under the cross x2
- The left-behind backpack x3
Clear Sky[]
Bandaging material. Helps to stop bleeding.
― In-game description
In Clear Sky, it does not restore health anymore and only stops the bleeding of wounds. Bandages are also less likely to be accumulated here in large amounts as bandages have a base cost of 200 RU, though lessens depending on the trader.
Acquisition[]
Bandages are sold by most traders and can be frequently found in the inventories of stalkers.
Five are given by Docent Suslov at the start of the game. Two can be found in Krylov's office in the Agroprom.
Call of Pripyat[]
A normal elastic bandage used to stop bleeding and prevent infection of wounds. For regular bleeding, carefully apply the bandage to the wound. For arterial bleeding, urgently tie the bandage around the affected area.
― In-game description
In Call of Pripyat, the bandage no longer mends bleeding instantly, but does so over five seconds. Nonetheless, it is very effective at stopping bleeding.
Acquisition[]
Bandages can be purchased from Tremor, Bonesetter and Hermann. A few can be obtained by asking Lieutenant Rogovets for supplies in Pripyat. At least one is frequently deposited into the player's footlocker in the Skadovsk after obtaining the achievement Detective.
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