I'm positive the artifact is on the tree itself. It's clear from here that I could climb onto the tree from the hill. I just hope the hills are free of mutants. It's too bad I had to come here on my own after that argument with Cardan and Barge, but when I bring back the artifact they'll see I was right all along...
― Joker's last words recorded on his PDA
Joker (Shutnik / Шутник) is a stalker who appears in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat.
Background[]
An experienced stalker with a knack for telling jokes, Joker traveled the Zone together with Barge and Cardan. After a heated drunken argument, the group parted ways. Joker died sometime later in the Oakpine anomaly while attempting to obtain a Kolobok from the anomaly's uppermost branches. His equipment and body decomposed due to the corrosive effect of the anomaly - only his PDA and partially upgraded (Psi +10%; Chem. +10%) Gas mask survived.
Appearances[]
Call of Pripyat[]

Joker's location within proximity of the Oakpine anomaly.
Joker's remains can be found to the south of the Oakpine anomaly. They are bones with a gas mask and PDA nearby, so care must be taken when searching for them - they are easy to miss. The bright display of the PDA is a handy clue. Lowering grass draw distance can also help.
Related missions[]
- Three Comrades: The player must retrieve Joker's PDA and bring it back to Cardan to tell him the bad news.
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