Some factions are more appealing than others, so we’ve ranked all of them below.
12Bandits
The Outlaws Of The Zone
Bandits are the most irksome faction in the game.
The reason for this is simple: they’re impossible to work with.
Firearms for your first foray into the Zone.
You’re unlikely to feel any sympathy for them as you return fire.
SIRCAA are dedicated to researching the anomalies and environmental phenomena in the Zone.
They wear nice suits, though.
10Mercenaries
Guns For Hire
Mercenaries are just Bandits with job security.
The best way to deal with Mercenaries is to avoid having them set after you.
Due to their more disciplined approach than Bandits, it’s best to be cautious while fighting Mercenaries.
Make good use of cover and ensure they’re all dead before you swoop in to loot the bodies.
9Ecologists
Researching The Zone
Much like SIRCAA, ecologists are scientists rather than fighters.
Most of the time, you’ll come across ecologists long after the Zone is done with them.
It’s a real shame that the ecologists are so mistreated, because they’re quite a nice faction.
This faction boasts both guns and numbers, and its members tend to have high-end equipment.
Their storehouses will become a vital source of ammunition and supplies for you during some story missions.
Because war never changes.
However, they still sport some cool uniforms and can give you a decent firefight.
7Noontide
In the original Stalker, the Monolith was quite a dangerous institution.
Stalker 2: Heart Of Chornobyl features a faction called Noontide comprising those who managed to escape the Monolith.
With their brainwashing wearing off over time, the Noontide group coalesced out of these now-aimless stalkers.
The faction is also notable due to Strider’s involvement.
Yes,thatStrider from Stalker: Call Of Pripyat.
If you’re a longtime series fan, you’ll be pleased.
These mods will make your Stalker 2 experience even better.
However, their importance is much less in Stalker 2: Heart Of Chornobyl.
This makes Duty members the archnemeses of the Monolithians.
You see, not everyone in Stalker 2: Heart Of Chornobyl wants to join an organized group.
This includes the protagonist Skif.
Don’t trust what you see out in these wastelands.
Unfortunately for Loners, their lonesome nature means that they get bullied often.
