As players advance through the “Forge of Progress” mission in STALKER 2, they will encounter the Guardian Program located in the SIRCAA facility. This program consists of a series of trial rooms that challenge participants with tasks of varying difficulty. One significant advantage is the absence of a time constraint, allowing players to complete the trials at their leisure. Successfully finishing these challenges offers valuable rewards.
Guide to Completing the Guardian Program in the Forge of Progress
To progress through the Forge of Progress mission, players must successfully navigate the Guardian Program. This program is divided into four distinct trials, each focusing on different skills such as traversal, puzzle-solving, combat, and elemental challenges. Below, we detail each trial and provide tips for successful completion.
Trial 1: Movement Challenge
The first trial tests players’ agility as they navigate through the room while minimizing damage from hazardous anomalies. Here’s how to successfully complete this challenge:
- Upon entering the trial room, ascend the steps directly in front of you.
- Leap to the next platform, ensuring to avoid the glass shards anomaly.
- From the platform, you can either continue jumping across platforms to evade the fire anomaly below or use an artifact detector to collect an artifact while sustaining some damage.
- Regardless of your approach, proceed to the room’s exit at the end to move on to the next trial.
Trial 2: IQ Challenge
This second trial is primarily a logic puzzle that requires players to discover the correct sequence for pressing buttons on a console. Follow the button order shown in the table below:
| Button 1 | Press First |
|---|---|
| Button 2 | Press Last |
| Button 3 | Press Second |
| Button 4 | Press Third |
Successfully activating the buttons in the correct sequence will illuminate all bulbs on the console, allowing access to the next trial.
Trial 3: Combat Challenge
In the third trial, your combat abilities will be tested against a Bloodsucker. To advance, you must defeat this creature, known for its resilience yet dodgeable attacks. Maneuver around its strikes and exploit recovery moments to deal damage. After defeating the Bloodsucker, you’ll find the exit door on the right side of the room, adjacent to a tractor.
Trial 4: Elemental Challenge
This fourth trial demands both skill and suitable equipment, as you will continuously take damage from chemical elements. Your task here is to manipulate three valves. Follow these steps to succeed:
- Upon entering, locate the first valve to your right and turn it.
- Continue right to find the second valve next to the first.
- The third valve is on the left side of the room; ascend the platform, turn it, and exit swiftly to avoid lethal chemical damage.
Rewards for Completing the Guardian Program
Upon successfully completing the fourth trial, players enter a reward area where various items await. Here, you can claim a modified M860 Cracker Shotgun, a Fora-221 Assault Rifle, and a SEVA high PSI protection suit. With these rewards, you’re well-equipped to further explore the area and reach the Spatial Anomaly, progressing deeper into the “Forge of Progress”mission in STALKER 2.
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