Finding the Journalist Stash in Zalissya for Stalker 2

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In STALKER 2, you’ll find the Journalist Stash in Zalissya located on the roof of a house, next to a blue truck. However, getting to this stash proves to be quite tricky thanks to Skif’s limited climbing abilities. Although the blue truck seems easy to climb, it presents one of the challenges of the game. The effort is worthwhile since the crate holds a new pistol and top-notch body armor. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to access the Zalissya Journalist Stash in STALKER 2, allowing you to secure this essential survival equipment.

Just like when you search for the workshop keycard in STALKER 2, solving this challenge requires some creative jumping. Although it might feel as uncertain as searching for a dog collar near Bulba in STALKER 2, there’s a clear solution.

Location of the Zalissya Journalist Stash in STALKER 2

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To find the STALKER 2 Journalist Stash in Zalissya, head to the rooftop of a house positioned just north of the town, where a blue flatbed truck is parked nearby. To access the stash, you should sprint and leap onto the front of the truck, then jump onto the roof of the house. From there, you can drop onto the balcony above the main entrance and enter through a hole in the wall to reach the stash located inside the roof.

This may sound straightforward, but jumping onto the truck’s hood can be surprisingly tricky since you cannot easily climb onto it (for some reason, the flatbed at the back is also unclimbable). You’ll need to sprint toward one of the headlights and time your jump to catch hold of the bodywork at the peak of your leap. After that, just hop onto the truck’s top, then to the roof of the house. If you struggle significantly, check your character’s weight, as carrying too much can hinder your jumping ability.

Rewards from the Zalissya Journalist Stash

Stalker 2 Heart of Chornobyl journalist's house stash loot pistol and armor — (Image credit: GSC Game World)

Your acrobatic efforts will be rewarded with the following items from the STALKER 2 Journalist Stash on the roof of the Zalissya house:

PTM Monolith pistol
Mercenary’s Light Suit body armor
Journalist’s message #2
36 rounds of 9x18mm PST ammo

The Monolith pistol provides a significant upgrade from Skif’s starting weapon, offering improved penetration. Additionally, the Mercenary Light Suit offers a substantial boost compared to Skif’s basic armor. Keep an eye out for other Journalist Stashes as you explore the area, since, as stated in our STALKER 2 tips, looting these locations is a smart move for acquiring valuable gear.