Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl boasts a diverse arsenal, letting players tailor their loadout to their preferred combat style. Beyond standard firearms, unique weapons with enhanced stats and modifications await discovery, the Cavalier sniper rifle being a prime example. This distinctive weapon features a red-dot sight instead of a traditional scope, making it exceptionally effective at close to medium ranges. Here's how to acquire this powerful tool.
Acquiring the Cavalier Sniper Rifle
The Cavalier is located within the Duga base, specifically in a warehouse adjacent to a greenhouse near the Military Unit. You might already be familiar with this area if you've previously retrieved the Journalist's stash. Accessing the base via the secondary entrance will prove straightforward.
Accessing the Warehouse
Upon entering Duga, navigate towards the Military Unit, as indicated on your map. Circumvent the building itself to reach the greenhouse at its rear. Exercise caution; two Pseudogiants patrol this area and will attack on sight. Approach the greenhouse carefully to avoid unwanted encounters.
Once inside the greenhouse, you'll enter a warehouse. Be prepared for a swarm of rats upon entering; they'll inflict damage quickly. Utilize the elevated green platforms at the warehouse's rear to gain a tactical advantage. A grenade can swiftly eliminate this rodent threat.
Retrieving the Cavalier
After clearing the rats, examine the warehouse ceiling above the greenhouse entrance. You'll spot yellow-painted wooden boards. Destroy these boards using your weapon; the Cavalier sniper rifle will drop down.
Secure the weapon and safely exit Duga. Further upgrades for the Cavalier are available from Screw, the technician at Rostok base. Its high damage and accuracy, further boosted by upgrades and modifications, make it a formidable weapon. For players who prefer red-dot sights over scopes on their sniper rifles, the Cavalier is an ideal choice, excelling in close-to-medium range engagements.
