This is a guide on how to get the Saiga D-12, a Shotgun in STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl. Learn how to get the Saiga D-12, where to upgrade it, and its stats, such as damage, weight, caliber.

How to Get the Saiga D-12

On Top of a Bus Southwest of the Chopper Field, Yantar

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You can find a free Saiga D-12 on top of a ruined structure among the pile of buses southwest of the Chopper Field in the Yanrar region.

Run and Jump on the Bus to Reach the Saiga D-12

Perform a run and jump on the bus in the middle of the puddle and jump on the other bus on the right side that contains an electro anomaly. Pick up the Saiga D-12 near the railing above the electro anomaly.

Obtained from Nimble During In Search of a Guide

Nimble will drop the Saiga D-12 he is using regardless if you spare or kill him during the In Search of a Guide main mission.

There doesn't seem to be any major effect in sparing or killing Nimble, so you are free to decide his fate if you're only after the Saiga D-12.

Should You Kill Nimble?

Buy from Wreck at Yaniv Station

The Saiga D-12 can be bought from Wreck at the Yaniv Station base in the Yaniv region. Yaniv is found north of the Red Forest region, which is far northwest past Rostok.

Yaniv Region Guide

Buy from Bison in Prypiat

The Saiga D-12 can be bought from the Trader Bison at the Enerhetyk Palace of Culture in Prypiat. Prypiat is located to the north of Jupiter and becomes accessible at the end of the main mission The Boundary.

How to Get to Prypiat

Saiga D-12 Compatible Attachments

Open Collimator Sight	PAO 2X Scope	High-Capacity Saiga D-12 Magazine
Saiga D-12 Drum Magazine

Where to Upgrade the Saiga D-12

Upgrade at Harpy in Yaniv Station

The Saiga D-12 can be upgraded at the Technician Harpy in Yaniv Station. Harpy's room is just right beside your bed and stash and is also near the trader Wreck's room.

All Technician Locations

Saiga D-12 Stats Overview

Stats Overview

Damage	5
Penetration	3
Rate of Fire	4.9
Range	1
Accuracy	2

Weapon Overview

Saiga D-12
Type			Shotgun
Description
Based on the AKM-74, this shotgun is favored among stalkers and professional military alike for its prowess as a powerful assault weapon.
Weight		Magazine		Coupons
3.6 kg		8		24000
Caliber		12"/70
Inventory Size			Mode
5x2			Single

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