The Lesser Zone is one of the explorable regions in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl. See a list of bases found in this region, including notable NPCs and points of interest!

The Lesser Zone Bases

Zalissya Location

Zalissya is a Loners base found in the middle of the Lesser Zone. This base will serve as your initial base as a Loner until you decide to ally yourself with a different faction.

Zalissya Map Location

The Lesser Zone Notable NPCs

NPC Locations

These NPCs can be found in Zalissya. Technicians are merchants that can repair and upgrade your armor. Guides allow you to fast travel to previously unlocked areas. Traders can you money in exchange for Artifacts. Medics sell you healing and recovery items for the road.

NPC Classification

NPC	Class
Mykolayich	Medic Talk to this NPC for medical treatment and healing for free.
Uncle Lyonya	Guide Talk to this NPC to fast travel to already known points.
Warlock	Trader Talk to this NPC to trade for food.
Hamster	Trader Talk to this NPC to trade for weapons and ammo.
Lens	Technician Talk to this NPC to upgrade and repair your weapons and armor.

All Shop, Vendors, and NPCs

The Lesser Zone Points of Interest

Magnetic Cave

Magnetic Cave is a good place to farm thermal anomaly artifacts. This is located just south of Zalissya making it a good farming spot early on in the game.

Farmable Artifacts
Mama's Beads	Plasma	Flaw
Magma	Crystal	Hypercube
Spinner	Droplets	Eye
Dead Sponge	Fireball	Steak
Torch	Petal	Cavity
Lyre	Meat Lighter

Deaf Meadow

Deaf Meadow is a small area northeast of Zalissya. This area is another artifact farming spot riddled with Vortex anomalies.

Farmable Artifacts
Magic Cube	Compass	Stone Blood
Crown	Stone Heart	Goldfish
Wrenched	Flytrap	Whirlwind
Spring	Pebble	Rosin
Gravi	Jellyfish	Broken Rock
Night Star

Acid Pool near Old Mill

This acid pool area is first encountered in the Piece of Cake side mission. Take caution when entering here because there is a Bloodsucker that guards the path to the acid pool area.

Piece of Cake Walkthrough

Farmable Artifacts
Horn	Slug	Mold
Mica	Bubble	Crystal Thorn
Urchin	Slime	Thorn
Liquid Rock	Tourist's Breakfast	Ciliate
Meat Chunk	Crust	Kolobok
Pellicle	Skipjack	Devil's Mushroom

Bulba

This large anomaly can be found east of Zalissya. It has a strong gravitational pull that puts normal Vortex anomalies to shame. Time your pursuit of its treasure and emerge victorious with the Weird Ball artifact!

Weird Ball Details

Artifact	Description	Effects
Weird Ball	One of the legendary "altered items" often mentioned in hushed tones by stalkers around the campfire. A child's ball, oddly weighty. Equipping it seems to reduce bullet damage in combat, particularly when standing still.	Unique Effect: Reduces bullet damage when standing still.

Poppy Field

This poppy field is one big anomaly. It induces sleepiness and dizziness until you fall asleep and die. It is recommended to stock up on energy drinks before attempting to explore this area.

The Poppy Field Walkthrough

How to Leave the Lesser Zone

Complete Behind Seven Seals

After the Prologue, you begin your story in the Lesser Zone while all other areas are still closed off. If you want to leave the Lesser Zone, you must first finish A Needle in a Haystack to determine which exit will be available to you, and then complete Behind Seven Seals to exit the Lesser Zone.

How to Leave the Lesser Zone

STALKER 2 Related Guides

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