S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is filled with a variety of foes to confront, among which the Fire and Electric Poltergeists pose significant challenges. These entities unleash powerful elemental attacks that can quickly end your life if you aren’t ready. Nevertheless, with effective tactics, you can consistently defeat these menacing creatures every time they emerge.
One of the most effective ways to handle any adversary in Stalker 2 is by upgrading your weapons. Enhancing your armor is also crucial, as increased damage output and improved protection can extend your survival against Poltergeists. Any upgrades to your gear will empower you to inflict more damage while taking less, giving you ample time to strategize your next move.
How to Defeat Electric Poltergeists
Get Closer and Dodge Attacks
Electric Poltergeists appear as floating orbs of smoky electricity. They prefer to attack from a distance, using their psychic powers to lift and hurl objects at you, which can inflict serious damage. Frequently referred to as Electro or Invisible Energy foes, they are distinguishable by the terrifying scream they emit when provoked.
The most crucial strategy while dealing with an Electric Poltergeist is to focus on its sounds. These foes can become invisible, making it tougher to track them compared to their fiery counterparts. While they don’t inflict status effects, Electric Poltergeists tend to utilize the entire map in Stalker 2 to keep their distance while attacking.
When you hear the scream of an Electric Poltergeist, it’s essential to either jump or run to evade the debris it throws your way. The speed of these projectiles means they can strike before you have a chance to react. If you encounter an Electric Poltergeist, follow this step-by-step guide to ensure its defeat:
- Sneak up on the Electric Poltergeist to get close.
- Fire at point-blank range with a shotgun.
- Dodge incoming telekinetic assaults.
- Shoot between its movements and attacks.
- Repeat until you bring it down.
Exercise caution when approaching an Electric Poltergeist, as its chaotic movements can damage your character by passing through. No detection device in Stalker 2 can pinpoint this enemy, so stay alert regarding its whereabouts.
One particularly frustrating defense tactic of an Electric Poltergeist is its ability to summon a protective wall of rocks to shield itself from your bullets. You may need to dash towards the Poltergeist to find a position where you can strike. If you manage your reload times correctly and seize moments to attack, victory will be yours.
How to Defeat Fire Poltergeists
Maintain Distance and Avoid Burns
Fire Poltergeists function quite differently from Electric ones, as they are notably quieter. The crackling flames from these Poltergeists can inflict the Burn status on your character, leading to rapid damage over time. Always keep Medkits or healing supplies in your quick-access slots during these encounters to recover from their attacks swiftly.
To minimize the burn damage from a Fire Poltergeist, keep your distance whenever possible. Long-range weapons like Assault Rifles and SMGs are ideal for these confrontations, allowing you to engage the Poltergeist from afar. Here’s how to effectively take on a Fire Poltergeist:
- Use a sniper rifle to shoot it if spotted from a distance.
- Throw grenades to inflict damage.
- Continue firing with long-range weapons.
- Pause between the Poltergeist’s movements to shoot.
- Repeat these steps until the creature is vanquished.
Your first encounter with a Fire Poltergeist will happen during the mission when you explore the basement of the Detention Center in the main story.
Facing Fire Poltergeists in larger areas is usually preferable; however, many times, you won’t have the luxury of selecting your battlefield. Some side missions in Stalker 2 may trap you in tight spaces against a Fire Poltergeist where escape isn’t possible. In such scenarios, be wary of grenades since being too close could lead to your demise.
While both types of Poltergeists present unique challenges, neither is unbeatable. Once you develop a successful strategy to defeat a Fire or Electric Poltergeist in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, you can employ the same plan every time you encounter these supernatural adversaries.
