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The subject of this article appears in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

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Heart of Chornobyl in-game description

Combatant is a unique AKM-74S available in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

Overview[]

compared to the standard AKM-74S, Combatant has extra durability, equal to 250 additional shots.

Acquisition[]

Obtainable during the quest Back to the Slag Heap, if Skif gave the Sensors to Richter during A Needle in a Haystack and was spotted by Ward when breaking into Lab X-18 during Answers Come at a Price. When asked for info, show Korshunov the Unusual PDA, and pick up the Combatant rifle off of the table once the cutscene ends.

Upgrades[]

Color-coded upgrades are mutually exclusive. Prices based on Stalker difficulty.

Rebalanced Stock (250 )
Aiming speed 15%
The stock’s center of gravity is shifted forward to facilitate quicker, more efficient aiming.
Enlarged Back Pad (700 )
Aiming accuracy 15%
A back pad with expanded contact area minimizes unwanted sight sway for the shooter
Rubber Stock Rear (1,300 )
Recoil decrease 10%
Effectively dampens recoil, providing a smoother shooting experience.
Milled Parts Replaced with Stamped Parts (300 )
Weight reduction 30%
Using lightweight parts reduces weight without compromising reliability.
Adjusted Bolt Locking Lugs (700 )
Flatness 15%
Reducing powder gas leakage leads to increased muzzle velocity.
Rubber Coating (350 )
Recoil decrease 10%
The rubberized surface dampens the recoil and enhances the weapon’s grip.
Extra Barrel Rifling (800 )
Armor-piercing power 30%
Reduces bullet deterioration within the barrel to preserve its intended design characteristics.
Return Mechanism Sleeve Tightener (700 )
Bullet range 10%
Increases barrel pressure, resulting in increased muzzle velocity.

Modules[]

Flash Suppressor (1,300 )
Spread decrease 25% +0.5kg
Installing a flash suppressor reduces the visibility of the muzzle flash when firing for both the shooter and the enemy.

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