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

For the character in Call of Pripyat and Heart of Chornobyl, see Sledgehammer.

"A custom modification of an Italian shotgun, made for a famous stalker. This firearm combines high damage with a surprisingly decent rate of fire for a shotgun."

Heart of Chornobyl in-game description

The Sledgehammer is a unique SPSA-14 featured in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

Overview[]

Compared to the standard SPSA-14, the Sledgehammer has 12% more penetration, a built in Holographic Sight and a Flash Suppressor. In exchange, the Sledgehammer weights an extra .8 kg.

Acquisition[]

Given by Arnie after completing the fifth and final wave of the Arena.

Upgrades[]

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

Rebalanced Stock (1500 )
Aiming speed 10%
The stock’s center of gravity is shifted forward to facilitate quicker, more efficient aiming.
Rubber Stock Rear (4200 )
Recoil decrease 15%
Effectively dampens recoil, providing a smoother shooting experience.
Ergonomic Stock (3000 )
Moving while aiming 15%
Tailors the gun to the specific characteristics of the human body.
Polymer Stock (7300 )
Weight reduction 20%
Swapping the standard stock for a polymer alternative reduces the weapon’s weight without compromising its reliability.
Rubber Coating (2100 )
Recoil decrease 10%
The rubberized surface dampens the recoil and enhances the weapon’s grip.
Automatic Two-Stage Gas Regulator (3000 )
Wear and tear 20%
A mechanism that reduces weapon fouling.
Milled Parts Replaced with Stamped Parts (3000 )
Weight reduction 20%
Using lightweight parts reduces weight without compromising reliability.
Anatomical Adjustment (3600 )
Aiming speed 10%
A more comfortable handguard shape contributes to increased aiming speed.
Counterweight (8500 )
Spread decrease 20%
The addition of the counterweight enhances stability, reducing spread when firing.
Return Mechanism Sleeve Tightener (4200 )
Bullet range 10%
Increases barrel pressure, resulting in increased muzzle velocity.
Ultra-Strong Heat-Resistant Alloys (4200 )
Slowing spread increase 70%
Replacing the barrel material mitigates stress from uneven heating, resulting in a slower increase in spread during firing.
Choke (8500 )
Spread decrease 20%
A barrel attachment designed to reduce spread, improving the lethality of buckshot.
Modified Gas Block Geometry (9700 )
Reduced damage drop-off 100%
Enables the bullet to retain energy longer in flight.

Modules[]

Tactical Foregrip (8500 )
Recoil decrease 10% +0.5kg
Installs a tactical foregrip on the gun.
Laser Designator (7300 )
Aiming speed 5%
Spread decrease 15%
+0.5kg
A laser designator facilitates faster, easier aiming at short and medium range.
Flash Suppressor[1] (8500 )
Recoil decrease 10%
Spread decrease 5% +0.5kg
Installing a flash suppressor reduces the visibility of the muzzle flash when firing for both the shooter and the enemy.
  1. Pre-installed and cannot be removed.