Unlocking the Brain Scorcher's Secret in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl

The Brain Scorcher, a landmark location in the Stalker universe, presents a challenge in Stalker 2. A tamper-proof stash resides within a seemingly inaccessible warehouse, guarded by a locked door. However, a clever workaround exists, bypassing the need for a key. This guide details how to access this hidden loot.

Accessing the Warehouse: A Route Less Traveled

Locate the Brain Scorcher in the northern Malachite region. The stash's location is marked on your map, leading you to a warehouse with a locked entrance. Don't be fooled; the main entrance isn't the only way in.

Follow these steps:

1. Circumvent the warehouse to the left, ascending the orange stairs to a pile of stacked boxes.
2. Utilize the boxes to leap over the containers on the right, progressing to the next set of containers.
3. From this vantage point, jump over the crane to your right and continue along the path until you reach its end.
4. Descend onto the containers below, navigating a zigzag path to an opening at the rear of the warehouse.

Navigating the Interior & Disarming Traps

Inside, be cautious of trip mines along the route to the stash. Carefully disarm these before approaching the front of the warehouse.

Retrieving the Stash and Exiting

The tamper-proof stash, a large, already unlocked safe, awaits. Gather your rewards – ammo, medkits, and other valuable supplies. To exit, follow these steps:

1. Proceed to the right of the power panel, moving further into the warehouse.
2. Locate and activate the generator lying amidst boxes on the floor to restore power.
3. Return to the power panel near the entrance and flip the switch to unlock the door.

Now you can exit the warehouse, having successfully navigated the Brain Scorcher's hidden challenge.