In *Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl*, engaging with NPCs can lead to unique side quests that enrich your gaming experience. One such encounter is with Lyonchyk Sprat in the Rookie Village, where he seeks your help to join a group of stalkers through humor. This interaction might be overlooked if you're focused solely on main missions, but it's worth exploring for its charm and rewards.

How to Complete the Joke Quest from Lyonchyk Sprat in the Rookie Village

To find Lyonchyk Sprat, head to the Rookie Village in the Cordon region of *Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl*. Once you reach the center of the village, listen for Lyonchyk calling out to Skif. He'll attempt to tell you a joke but fumble the delivery, leading to a request for your help in sharing a joke with a group of stalkers around a bonfire. Accepting his plea will initiate the quest to help Lyonchyk Sprat win over the group with humor.

Help Lyonchyk Sprat Tell a Joke

After starting the quest, Lyonchyk will instruct Skif to climb up to the attic of a nearby house. Turn around from where you're standing, and you'll see a ladder next to the bonfire leading to the attic. Ascend the ladder and position yourself in the attic to continue the quest.

You'll be presented with several joke options, each eliciting a different reaction from the audience. No matter which option you choose, Lyonchyk will successfully deliver the joke, and the quest will be marked as completed.

Receiving Reward from Lyonchyk

After the joke has been told, descend from the attic and meet Lyonchyk Sprat at his original spot. He'll express gratitude for your assistance in joining the stalker circle and reward you with 900 coupons.

However, should you fail to select any option and leave Lyonchyk to tell the joke on his own, the quest will be considered failed. Lyonchyk will then flee from the bonfire group and be found crying beside a house, blaming Skif for abandoning him in his moment of need.