'Stalker 2: Journalist Stash Secured in Maze'

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• How to Locate the Garbage Journalist Cache in the Maze
• Is the Tourist Suit Armor Effective?

Journalist stashes in Stalker 2 are scattered across the game's map, with some areas containing multiple stashes. One such stash, located within the car maze in the Garbage region, holds valuable armor. This guide details how to easily access this stash.

How to Locate the Garbage Journalist Cache in the Maze

To find the Journalist Stash, travel northwest from the Slag Heap towards the car maze. While the maze has multiple entrances, use the main entrance (shown on the map above).

Once inside, proceed to the right until you reach a wrecked bus on its side. Look to your left; you'll see another bus with a blue exterior. Climb onto this bus to locate the stash. Descend on the opposite side and open the stash to acquire the Tourist Suit Body Armor.

Is the Tourist Suit Armor Effective?

The Tourist Suit is a highly effective piece of armor for the early to mid-game in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. It offers substantial protection against thermal, electrical, and chemical hazards. Its key strengths are its excellent radiation and physical damage resistance, crucial for survival in hazardous environments.

Beyond its defensive capabilities, the Tourist Suit also boosts stamina regeneration by 5%. This is a significant advantage, as stamina is vital for traversing the game's expansive world on foot. Improved stamina regeneration allows for longer periods of travel.

While the Tourist Suit is already powerful, its effectiveness can be further enhanced through upgrades. While Lens at Zalissya cannot upgrade it, Diode at the Slag Heap possesses the necessary expertise. He can equip the suit with high-quality modifications, significantly improving its protective attributes.