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How to get an AR416 Monolithic Assault Rifle at the start of Stalker 2
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Detailed video on how to get the AR416 Monolithic Assault Rifle in Stalker 2
The AR416 is one of the best and most powerful assault rifles around Stalker 2: The Heart of Chernobyl which players can get quite early in the game. While most enemies approach players and attack, they are easier to deal with from a distance. Assault rifles make for great weapons as they can fire a barrage of bullets with manageable recoil that blows enemies to pieces. Let's take a look at how to get the AR416 “Monolith” assault rifle soon. Stalker 2.
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How to get an AR416 Monolithic Assault Rifle at the start of Stalker 2
Players can find the AR416 “Monolith” assault rifle from at Deposit journalists inside the sphere In Stalker 2. Sphere is a military outpost located in the Minor Zone region where Skiff faces Solder in the main mission “Beyond Seven Seals”. However, players must exercise caution while entering this installation as several soldiers guard it, even after completing the aforementioned mission.
Shoot down patrolling soldiers
After entering the entrance to the northwest IPSF outpost, players need to watch out for a couple of soldiers patrolling the outpost. It's difficult to sneak past them as they can apparently spot Skif very easily.
If a fight occurs, you must first take out the soldiers before trying to reach the journalists' depot as it is in the open and makes Skif an easy target for the soldiers.
Climb the ladder and open the cache
Once all the soldiers are eliminated, players will have some breathing room before another wave of soldiers spawns. Quickly follow the left wall of the sphere until you spot an IPSF container. Behind the container is a rusty ladder that leads to the roof of a small cabin.
After climbing the stairs, players will see the reporter's hideout up ahead. By opening the stash, players will receive the AR416 Monolith assault rifle and some ammunition. After getting the supply, you should quickly escape the sphere before another group of soldiers start shooting at Skif.
How to upgrade the AR416 Monolithic Assault Rifle
It is a great assault rifle that players should upgrade from Diode to Slag Heap in the Waste Region. If you try to update it from Lens to Zalissya you will see the message “The technician cannot install this update”. Another great thing about the A416 Monolith is that players can immediately use a holographic sight on it without worrying about installing a sight mount.