STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl: How to Get the Drowned Weapon

Discover how to get Drowned Weapon in Stalker 2 Heart of Chornobyl including stats, tips and tricks, and best alternative weapons.

Drowned Weapon Stalker 2
STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl: How to Get the Drowned Weapon (Source: GSC Game World)

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, much like its predecessor, features a thrilling story about humanity and survival. Although the game’s primary focus is the moment-to-moment gameplay, it doesn’t come at the cost of its narrative. Similar to the original Stalker game, the sequel offers several unique weapons with the capability to deal damage. The drowned weapon is one of the easiest and earliest weapons to grab while progressing through the game. Due to its high Rare of Fire sats, this is the best weapon to acquire before jumping into tougher combat.

Drowned Weapon Overview and Stats

Drowned Weapon Stats Stalker 2
Drowned Weapon Stats Stalker 2

The Drowned weapon is the best earliest game to equip and it lacks damage but is useful in most scenarios. This one is more decent than the other guns that you find at the earliest stage of the game allowing you to neglect durability problems and annoying gun jams. The attachment on this gun adds an extra layer of the bonus of being completely free of cost.

Drowned WeaponStats
Damage1.4
Penetration1.1
Rate of Fire4.9
Range1.9
Accuracy2.6
STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl: How to Get the Drowned Weapon

After an unintentional swim, this assault rifle spent quite some time underwater. Despite its questionable appearance, the weapon continues to function without any issues.

  • Weight- 5.18kg
  • Magazine- 30
  • Caliber- 5.45×39
  • Coupons- 28,660

This Assault Rifle is a variant of the AKM-74S. Keep in mind that variants of weapons have stats that are separate from the original one and contain additional attachments as well. The Drowned weapon comes with dual magazines for rapid reloads and an underbarrel grenade launcher. This is a kind of weapon that can impact heavily on the game but it has zero durability, so you need a technician’s touch but costs you 11,500 coupons. 0% durability means that can’t sell it for profit. When you fully repair it then its value is 28,660 coupons. This weapon will allow you to complete several quests in Garbage and has some exciting mods attached already. Overall, this is one of the guns that you can get with a mod slot for a Grenade Launcher.

How to Get Drowned Weapon in Stalker 2 Heart of Chornobyl?

You can find Drowned Weapon in the Garbage Region in Slag Heap Base by accepting a side activity from Boo.

Location of Boo for Drowned Weapon

Boo Location Stalker 2
Boo Location Stalker 2

Move out of the Lesser Zone while progressing in Behind Seven Seals and exit from the Northern Checkpoint.

You can follow these steps to get to Boo’s location to find Drowned Weapon in Stalker 2.

  • Enter the Slag Heap base and move southwest towards the bridge before the main gate.
  • You’ll encounter the NPC named Boo at the concrete bridge before the outer perimeter wall.
  • Talk to Boo
  • He will ask you to retrieve his gun from the trench below.
  • It seems he can’t get it himself, so asks you to help him to get his weapon back.

Drowned Weapon Location

Talk to Boo Stalker 2
Talk to Boo Stalker 2

You can follow these steps to get to the Drowned Weapon location in Stalker 2.

  • Talk to Boo and acknowledge to get Drowned Weapon out for him.
  • The Drowned Weapon is directly below the bridge where Boo is standing.
  • Move down to the edge of the water from a clear path.
  • You’ll see a weapon is available close to the red barrel and a wooden palette on the concrete block.
  • Grab it to add it to your inventory.
  • Now, you get a choice to either keep the gun and use it for completing the quest or for serving other crucial purposes.

Keep in mind that there’s a bit of radiation, so don’t try to plop down if you’re low on health. The best decision here is to keep the gun yourself because giving back the gun to Boo doesn’t reward you anything and using it for yourself will help you survive in the game. Boo will be heavily degraded, so if you want to keep it then save some coupon to repair it at a technician.

Tips and Tricks for Using Drowned Weapon in STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl

Here are all the tips and tricks you need to know for using the Drowned weapon in Stalker 2 Heart of Chornobyl.

  • The Drowned weapon has 0% durability. Use 11,500 coupons to repair the gun and take it to its maximum capacity to dominate the enemy.
  • Use the underbarrel grenade launcher on the Controller Mutant because this Mutant is hard to defeat and a single shot of grenade launcher can tear him apart.
  • Use the VOG-25 grenades to load into the Drowned for additional damage.
  • With a dual magazine capacity, you can quickly reload and take down enemies rapidly.
  • Equip the special ammunition types to enhance the performance as the standard ammo is less effective.
  • Use this weapon for sniping or covering fire for distant targets.
  • If the Drowned weapon isn’t effective then it’s better to use the Gauss Rifle or AKS-74 to dominate the mutants or other enemies coming in the path.
  • Don’t put all your trust in the Drowned as it can also fail at inopportune moments.
  • Surprise your enemies by using this weapon wisely in tactical situations

Best Alternative Weapons For Drowned Weapon

The alternate weapon for Drowned weapon is the Gauss Rifle. This is the most powerful weapon in the game. Unlike traditional firearms, Gaust rifles do not launch projectiles but use combustion. It uses a series of electromagnets powered by fragments of flash artifacts to fire special magnetic slugs at speed. It also has the capability of completely ignoring protective Armor. Even the Armor of an Exoskeleton can’t stop Gauss around at any range. With its pinpoint accuracy, zero recoil, and almost invisible muzzle flash the Gauss is perfect for snapping from any distance.

The other alternate weapon for Drowned weapon is AKS-74. This is an assault rifle that most players will encounter at the start of the game. This is cheap to buy and easy to find in the field. The AKS-74 is a lower mid-range weapon with decent power and really good accuracy. However, it is prone to durability damage, and accuracy at long range remains poor. If you upgrade the rifle to mount a PSC-1 scope as well as the GP-25 coaster then it can reach its full potential.

FAQ About Drowned Weapon on Stalker 2 Heart of Chornobyl

Q1: How to get Drowned weapon in Stalker 2 Heart of Chornobyl?

The drowned weapon is obtained from the Slag Heap area. Talk to Boo NPC near the at the concrete bridge. Talk to him and he’ll ask you to retrieve his gun from the trench below. Once you equip it, it’s your choice to either keep it for yourself or return it to Boo.

Q2: Do you need to repair the Drowned in Stalker 2 Heart of Chornobyl?

Yes, it’s necessary to repair this weapon to take it to its highest potential. It has no durability when you first equip the Drowned, so taking it to a technician is recommended.


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