Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobylisn’t a mere FPS by any means, and the different status conditions make it important for you to pay attention to the nitty-gritty of daily survival.
In The Zone, it’s not only the enemy factions and mutants trying to kill you. Even simple things like an encumbered status condition can lead to your untimely death and make you lose in-game progression. However, understanding the details about the conditions and how they work will help you to minimize their effect and also cure them.
All status conditions and their solutions in Stalker 2
So far, I have come across five different status conditions (hopefully, there aren’t anymore). All of them can be dangerous in their ways, and you should look to cure the statuses as quickly as possible.
Ultimately, Bleeding is the most dangerous form of status condition that can kill you quickly. Hence, always keep bandages in your inventory, and try not to use them to simply restore lost health. A medkit will be a better choice if you’re only looking to restore your health.
Encumbered isn’t usually dangerous, but they can become fatal during a fight. You’ll move slower, dodge slower, and find it extremely difficult to avoid the enemy. Always make sure to keep your inventory weight in check, and if required, drop whatever items you don’t need (and what won’t fetch too many coupons).
