In Stalker 2, the “Piece of Cake” quest isn’t as simple as its name suggests. Squint, an elusive character hiding in an old mill rigged with traps, sends you on this mission. Disarm the traps, climb to his location, and hear him out. He wants an artifact from a nearby cave—easy to mark on your map but tricky to retrieve.
Head west to the abandoned house. Drop through the floor to enter the cave. Watch out—mutant Bloodsuckers lurk here, draining resources with their speed and stealth. Place your back against walls to avoid surprise attacks, and loot any corpses for extra supplies.
Inside the cave, stick to the left to reach the Anomalous Field. Equip your Echo Detector. When its beeping intensifies, you’re close to the artifact. Toss bolts to test for danger. If successful, you’ll uncover the artifact amidst yellow sludge. Retrace your steps carefully, exiting via the ladder at the cave’s southern end.
Back at the mill, Squint gives you a choice: hand over the artifact and receive a Ward Sensor, or keep it and deal with him. His motives are questionable, so consider your options carefully. Sparing him may affect later gameplay, while killing him offers immediate benefits like keeping the artifact and gear.
Tips:
- Bring high-damage weapons to conserve ammo.
- Loot everything for supplies; every advantage counts.
- Saving your game before entering the cave ensures flexibility in decision-making.
This quest emphasizes survival instincts and moral dilemmas in the Stalker universe, adding depth to your journey.