The SVUmk-2 is a bullpup variant of the SVDm-2 featured 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.
Appearances[]
Shadow of Chernobyl[]
A more up-to-date version of the sniper rifle. A compact bullpup model. It is excellent for long trips in the Zone.
― In-game description
It has a lower damage per shot and accuracy than the full-size SVDm-2, but offers a much higher fire rate, making firing follow-up shots easier. The SVUmk2 is generally more effective against multiple targets, while the SVDm 2 performs better at taking down fewer targets. The damage and accuracy difference are, however, not very notable, making the SVUmk2 an effective weapon in the right hands.
Acquistion[]
The SVUmk2 is held by snipers of the Freedom faction and some Monolith snipers along the pathways in the Red Forest. Members of Freedom like Max and Skinflint use this weapon.
It is sold by Skinflint after completing the mission Deal with the snitch; it will cost 75,000 rubles. Each sniper tower inside the Freedom base has a Freedom marksman using this weapon. The rifle is easily obtained through the mission Kill the tower sniper given by Skull.
If the player wants to acquire one without compromising their reputation with Freedom or paying a hefty sum for it, their best chance would be to loot it from Max. To do this, accept the mission Destroy the Duty company from Lukash and simply do not help Max's squad in dealing with Skull's company. Because everyone in the Duty company are equipped with Exoskeletons and powerful weapons, whereas the Freedom strike team uses light armor, the Dutyers will be able to massacre Max's squad with ease while taking little to no casualties.
Clear Sky[]
A modernized sniper rifle in a compact bullpup design. Its faster precision fire and lightweight design have earned it the admiration of countless stalkers. Uses 7.62 7H14 ammo.
― In-game description
The player can now sprint while holding this weapon, due to its compact nature, but it is less effective at long range compared to the SVDm-2, due to the weapon's short barrel. However, it still has more range than any assault rifle. The SVUmk2 can be upgraded for superior accuracy, reduced weight, and reduced recoil, making it perfect for those demanding a highly accurate and lightweight high-powered sniper rifle.
Like the SVDm-2, it is only compatible with 7.62x54mm 7N1 rounds and 7.62x54mm 7N14 rounds.
Acquisition[]
The SVUmk-2 is employed by Freedom's veteran snipers, though they don't spawn on common intervals. Chekhov also uses an SVUmk-2. It may be found on a dead body lying in the Army Warehouses in the Bloodsucker Village, but this is a random drop.
The SVUmk-2 is available from Ashot after joining Freedom and progressing into the faction war up to the point where the player is tasked with capturing the Duty base in the Agroprom.
The SVUmk-2 can be obtained from Chekhov though this requires an exploit as the player is normally unable to holster their weapon inside the Freedom base. In the old factory behind actual base, on the ground next to the truck, it is possible to see the two back windows of Chekhov’s office and part of his head. From this position Chekhov can be killed and then his SVUmk-2 can be looted from his corpse.
Upgrades[]
The weapon can be upgraded only by Yar; he will require all three upgrade USB schematics.
 Bolt mechanism modification (2500 RU)  Recoil -10%Careful adjustment of the bolt mechanism increases the weapon's precision.
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This durable steel barrel resists deformation and allows for better bullet acceleration.
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 Operating rod modification (2500 RU) Recoil -10%Mounting an operating rod compensator allows recoil to be reduced.
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 Pneumatic stock (2500 RU) Recoil -10%The special stock design allows recoil to be reduced considerably.
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 Polymer parts (3750 RU)  Weight -25%Using polymer parts decreases the weapon's weight considerably.
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 Soft trigger (2500 RU)  Accuracy +50%A smooth trigger pull allows firing accuracy to be increased.
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 Extended magazine (2500 RU)  Mag. size +5Increasing magazine capacity using improvised means
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^[note] In reality this is a flatness +50% upgrade, although it is erroneously marked as an accuracy modification in the upgrade tree's config file
Unique variants[]
- SV-Am - a unique variant that was cut from the final release of the game.
Call of Pripyat[]
A modernized version of the SVUm-2 sniper rifle in a compact bullpup design made on the order of rapid response forces. It allows faster precision fire and is considerably lighter, while its single shot firing accuracy at short and medium range is similar to that of its predecessor. These qualities have earned it the admiration of countless stalkers.
― In-game description
Upgrade view
The SVUmk-2 can be upgraded to have similar stats to a full-size SVDm-2, but it cannot be modified to have the nearly-essential target identification upgrade. On the other hand, it can be upgraded to make use of an integral silencer which muffles any sound, without the drop-off of 9x39mm rifles. However, unlike 9x39mm rifles, the SVUmk-2 will now suffer from a 20% loss of accuracy, range (though will still retain range longer than any 9x39mm rifle) and damage because of the silencer. However, if the player compensates the drop in performance, they could very well turn a fully-upgraded silenced SVUmk-2 into the perfect stealth sniper weapon.
Also, the SVUmk-2 can be upgraded to have adjustable scope, which along with lighter weight and much better handling makes the SVU more effective at medium range than the SVDm-2.
Acquisition[]
SVUmk-2 stash overlooking Kopachy
The SVUmk-2 has became much rarer in Call of Pripyat, as most factions prefer to use the Vintar BC and the SVDm-2. The only known factions to use the weapon are Freedom and the Monolith, with a few Veterans and Experts that may spawn with the weapon. The rifle can only be purchased from Hawaiian after obtaining the achievement A Friend of Freedom.
The SVUmk-2 is Strider's weapon of choice and can be retrieved from his body if he dies during the mission Pripyat 1. Morozov also uses this weapon, and since his death is scripted during the mission Unidentified weapon, it can be obtained from his body. Monolith snipers that ambush the player during these two missions can also spawn with this weapon.
It can be found in the following stashes:
- Jupiter — atop the northwestern plateau behind Kopachy village near the Ash Heap anomaly beneath a tree (includes a Black Kite, 20 sniper rounds, 50 .45 ACP rounds and medical supplies).
- Jupiter - under the bridge near the Train with Tesla where it is stashed in a corner near the top-right most part of the bridge's incline (includes 30 sniper rounds). However, acquiring the ammunition requires grenades to get all 30 rounds, but the weapon itself can be picked up without any problems.
- Pripyat — behind what looks to be an air-conditioning unit, on the outside of the Kindergarten. The air conditioning unit is behind some stairs that lead to the room containing the Monolith jamming device.
Upgrades[]
 Installation of an advance notice trigger (1500 RU)  Accuracy +10%This component allows the shooter to get a feel for the moment at which the shot is fired, improving firing accuracy.
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 Installation of an automatic three-position gas regulation device (2100 RU)  Reliability +15%As sniper rifles are more demanding in terms of maintenance than regular weapons, they can be upgraded with three-positional gas regulation devices.
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 Tuning of automatic parts using sputter (2700 RU)  Flatness +30%Sputter prevents energy from dispersing, which increases bullet impulse.
 Installation of a stopping device (2700 RU) Accuracy +30%A stopping device affects the blowback mechanism, improving firing precision.
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 Installation of a perforated steel jacket (1500 RU) Reliability +10%Intended for weapons that are used often, the jacket protects them from early wear.
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 Effective compensation muzzle (2100 RU)  Recoil -20%A more technological and more recoil dampening component than used in regular automatic weapons.
 Longitudinal fullers of the barrel section (2100 RU) Reliability +15%Longitudinal fullers of the barrel section prevent the barrel from overheating and dirt contamination.
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 Installation of an integrated silencer (2700 RU)  SilencerIntegrated silencer and flash suppressor, essential for stealth fire.
 Sinusoidal rifling of barrel chamber (2700 RU)  Fire rate +25%Sinusoidal rifling of the barrel chamber is usually performed on assault weapons to increase their rate of fire.
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 Amortization stock component (1500 RU) Recoil -10%A rubberized recoil-softening part is often used on factory-made stock for large caliber sniper rifles.
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 Adjustable stock with a cheek pad (2100 RU)  Handling +15%An adjustable stock with a cheek pad is useful for firing from both convenient and inconvenient positions.
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 5.0x optical scope (2000 RU)  x5 optical scopeMounting of an optical scope for long range combat.
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 Improvement of sight contrast (3000 RU)  High contrast sightA modification made to assault weapons with reflex sights by means of a simple improvement in sight contrast in the yellow range. Important for combat in twilight conditions and dim buildings.
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 Night vision device installation (4500 RU)  Second generation night vision deviceNight vision devices have saved many a sniper since their inception.
 Adjustable range-finder sight (7000 RU)  Adjustable sightThis modification allows the sight to be easily adjusted to the firing distance.
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 Increased magazine capacity (1500 RU) Mag. size +5Replacing a standard magazine with a bigger one.
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Unique variants[]
- SVU2-A - a unique SVUmk-2 sold by Nimble, said to have belonged to Max. It features a better fire rate and accuracy than the base model.
Sounds[]
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Gallery[]
Shadow of Chernobyl[]
Clear Sky and Call of Pripyat[]
Trivia[]
- The barrel attachment at the end of the SVUmk-2 is not a silencer but a muzzle-brake. A muzzle brake reduces the felt recoil by dissipating propellant gases, resulting in better handling and also reduces the damage done to the rifle barrel when fired. It also diffuses the muzzle flash, making it harder to locate the shooter. The muzzle brake model used on the SVU reduces recoil by 40%.
- Curiously, in Clear Sky and Call of Pripyat, the muzzle brake is not present in first-person and is only visible once the player mounts a silencer on it.
- Markings on the weapon identify it as a SVU-AS, a variant of the SVU fitted with a bipod, though it is missing in its in-game portrayal.
- In Clear Sky, the SVDm-2's tier 3 accuracy +30% upgrade is also listed for the SVUmk-2 in its configuration file, but is unimplemented.
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