If you find some rare ammunititon possibly for a gun you haven't even found yet, save it.

more than one Soul so you can heal up alot faster. Healing artifacts are a bit different since it can be nice to have eg. There is no need to have three anti-bleeding artifacts if one does the trick. The same goes for artifacts - save the best ones and only sell them if you find more than you can really use. but if you have spare armors or better weapons (or the same weapons but in better condition), be sure to use them. Why stick to the Fast-Shooting Akm if you've found a scoped TRs 301 or a Vintar BC? Sure, some of the equipment you use may simply be because you like it, and that's fair enough. There is no idea in having 3 SEVA suits stashed away while you're running around in a worn-out Stalker Suit. Use your equipment, but do save for a rainy day. It's hard though, but nice if you can actually bag an enemy by shooting at the ground, landing your shots on someone behind partial cover. The gate at the hangar in Garbage close to the bandit strongpoint is an example of a place where I've been able to utilize this. This can be handy in some situations, although only some rare ones. The markers below can be used as a reference when sniping at long distances - however, it will again take practise to learn exactly which marker you should aim with in different situations.ДЄlthough it can be hard to use strategically, do remember that many bullets will ricochet - whether it's off dirt, tarmac, or other types of surfaces. You may also find help in the different scopes as they have markers in the center of the scope, and below. and eventually you'll be able to judge distance precisely and land headshots almost every time. This does takes practise but once you've tried it a couple of times you'll soon get the hang of it. This means that for you to land a headshot, you often need to aim above the head. Especially when sniping at enemies far away, you'll notice how bullets are pulled by gravity. Remember that S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl has a fairly realistic physics simulation - and this includes physics for bullets. The sniper rifles are obviously ideal for this due to their improved scopes, accuracy, and damage. Scoped rifles makes it easier to land headshots but this often does require that you have some time (and distance to your target) to patiently setup for a headshot or two. Sometimes you may not really have time to aim precisely, but if you can move the crosshair towards the head while spraying bullets, you may often land a fatal headshot. Basically all the enemies in the game will go down alot faster if you shoot them in particularly vulnerable areas - and this esentially boils down to the head. For the last part you can often save medkits, bandages and antirads by bringing some artifacts that speed up the healing process, reduce bleeding and remove radiation this is of course only if you're a patient player, but if you're low on supplies this can be a good way to ration your equipment. Remember to reload your weapons and heal up. This also means that you have time to prepare yourself for the next encounter. This is not always true, but for most parts it is. You will often find that you have time between firefights - in other words, you choose to pick the fights, not your enemies. bandits and mutants tend to end up, and with that in mind you can usually just move around that particular area - and if you should come under attack, sprinting away can often get you out of the situation without a single scratch. However, in many of the outside areas you'll eventually learn where eg. There are many places where you will be forced to fight - the Agroprom Underground, for example is extremely tricky to go through without fighting since you'll encounter resistance in a very narrow space. You can if you wish to, obviously, but you actually can avoid alot of fighting. Pick your fights if you can - there is no need to gun down every bandit, mutant, animal or enemy in the game. If you've played alot of games, first-person shooters especially, then the information on this page should be common knowledge, but for the sake of completeness of the Zone Survival Guide I've decided to provide a few hints for the rookie stalker. This page contains various tips and information regarding combat in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl.

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