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STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl

How to Get the SA-U Gabion and Stats

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This is a guide on how to get the SA-U Gabion, an Assault Rifle in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Learn how to get the SA-U Gabion, its stats, such as damage, and weapon properties like weight and the accepted caliber.

How to Get the SA-U Gabion

Deluxe Edition DLCDeluxe Exclusive This weapon is only obtainable if you own the Deluxe Edition DLC.

Obtain at Arms Depot in Duga

Obtain at the Arms Depot
1

The SA-U Gabion is found at a locked cell inside the Arms Depot at the Duga region. Duga is found at the far southwest end of the map.
ⓘ Once you enter the Arms Depot, you will encounter a powerful mutant that will control guns to shoot at you. In the early game, it is best to lure the mutant away from the depot first so that you can safely work your way to obtaining the weapon.
2

Inside the Arms Depot, find the generator at the end of the building then turn it on.
3

Go back near to the entrance of the depot and head to the 2nd floor room next to it. Press the power button inside to unlock the cell holding the Journalist Stash.
4

Head into the cell then open the stash to retrieve the SA-U Gabion. A Seva Suit can also be found nearby in one of the lockers.

The SA-U Gabion is obtained at the Arms Depot in Duga region. The region is found at the far southwest end of the map.

SA-U Gabion Compatible Attachments

PAO 2X ScopePAO 2X Scope PSO 4X ScopePSO 4X Scope High-Capacity AS Lavina MagazineHigh-Capacity AS Lavina Magazine

SA-U Gabion Stats Overview

Stats Overview

Damage 1.1 SA-U Gabion Damage
Penetration 2.6 SA-U Gabion Penetration
Rate of Fire 4.91 SA-U Gabion Rate of Fire
Range 1.45 SA-U Gabion Range
Accuracy 4 SA-U Gabion Accuracy

Weapon Overview

SA-U Gabion
Type Assault Rifle
Description
A short-barreled prototype of a special-ops rifle. Developed for concealed carry and extremely close-quarter battle.
Weight Magazine Coupons
3.0 kg 20
24200Coupon K
Caliber 9x39
Inventory Size Mode
5x2 Inventory Slot5x2
Single Full Auto
Single, Full Auto

Base Weapon

Base Weapon
AS Lavina AS Lavina

The SA-U Gabion is a variant of the AS Lavina. Weapon variants have stats that differ from the original and can come with additional attachments.

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