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The subject of this article appears in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl. The subject of this article appears in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky. The subject of this article appears in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat.

One of the first anomalies ever recorded - an unstable gravitational field inflicting shock damage to anyone within its radius. Remains active for a week on average. The amount of damage inflicted changes during its lifetime, ranging from minor bruises, through serious wounds, to instant death. Easy to spot in daylight. Accompanied by air fluctuation above the anomaly, dancing leaves and distinctive crimson-colored stains on the ground. Picked up by all types of detectors, the Springboard can also be revealed by throwing objects into it. Forms three types of artifacts: Jellyfish, Stone Flower and Night Star.
Shadow of Chernobyl PDA description

The Springboard is a type of common anomaly found in the Zone, 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.

Description[]

They are typically stationary. When you look at a particular spot and notice that objects are distorted behind it - you've got one. And you better keep your distance. All three known varieties react instantly, the moment something touches them. Springboard hurls everything from under it - often at a great distance. Vortex does the opposite: it sucks an object in, crushes it with terrible pressure, only to send the bits flying seconds after. Whirligig lifts its victim in the air, spins and tears him to shreds... An unpleasant end, whichever way you go.
Pilot's description

It was one of the first types of anomalies ever recorded. A Springboard is an unstable gravitational field limited to a pocket on ground level, about 1-2 meters wide. Reacts to the presence of creatures or objects by sending out a powerful shockwave that damages anything within radius. The damage caused by this changes throughout the anomaly's lifetime, ranging from minor bruises to serious wounds to instant death.

The Springboard anomaly is very common and can be found almost anywhere in the Zone, both outside and in buildings. To the naked eye, the anomaly appears as a rippling heat haze or air fluctuation accompanied by dancing leaves and sometimes crimson-colored stains on the ground. Throwing a bolt into a Springboard causes it to send out its distinctive shockwave, making it easily identifiable. It is also one of the anomalies that are harmless to pass through for a split moment after having been triggered, making bolts very useful tools for navigating a Springboard field. As players approach a Springboard their vision becomes gradually but markedly brighter as they get closer to the anomaly itself. Springboards can also be distinguished by their sound; a cluster of these anomalies produces a loud, continuous tremoring noise, similar to an earthquake. 

Springboards are easily identifiable, and easily avoidable but varying locations and odd spawn points in the games can make them a nuisance in a firefight. Players have often died in the middle of a fight, forgetting or not noticing the anomaly's presence with all the distractions, then walking straight into it. Just like all anomalies, it's best to scout the location and find a way around it.

Appearances[]

Shadow of Chernobyl[]

Locations[]

The Springboard is a very common anomaly. A lot of them are found in the Cordon, the Garbage, the Agroprom Research Institute, the Dark Valley, the Army Warehouses, the Red Forest and the Pripyat stadium.

Artifacts[]

Clear Sky[]

Locations[]

The Springboard are much less common in Clear Sky. Two clusters (containing artifacts) are found in the Great Swamps (one in the starting quest, and one mixed with Gas anomalies), as well as a couple of individual anomalies (one of which appears in the intro cutscene). They're also scattered all over the Cordon, which also contains three Springboard clusters with artifacts. One more cluster is found in Garbage in Vehicle graveyard, where it's mixed with Burner anomalies. Finally, several are found in Limansk.

Artifacts[]

Anomaly fields with Springboards typically produce:

Call of Pripyat[]

Locations[]

In Call of Pripyat, the largest concentration of Springboard is located in the Dredge Station in Zaton. Otherwise, they are a pretty common sight in anomalies, found in the swamp, the Claw Anomaly, the Yanov quarry, and the Pripyat School.

Artifacts[]

Anomaly fields with Springboards typically produce:

Notes[]

  • Springboards remain active for a week on average.
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