The more time players spend in the immersive world of Stalker 2 Heart of Chornobyl, the more they will be introduced to a wide array of threats that vary in scale and intensity. Prepare yourself for one of the most dangerous encounters in the game: the Chimera mutant. This is one of the fastest and deadliest apex predators you will face. Besides having two heads and being very fast, they are also highly resistant, which will require players to have a stockpile of ammunition in advance of engaging in combat. Here is a detailed walkthrough to help players prepare for battling the Chimera mutant in Stalker 2.
In Stalker 2 Heart of Chornobyl, players will initially face a Chimera mutant during the main mission titled "Ad Astra Per Aspera." In this mission, your primary objective is to evade the Chimera and make your way to the Clear Sky base, rather than engaging in combat with it. Moreover, you will be up against the mutant whether you explore the open world or try completing certain missions challenging you to defeat it, such as A Minor Incident or The Freedom Colosseum side mission in Stalker 2.
To defeat a Chimera, make sure you have plenty of ammunition stockpiled, as this behemothic mutant has a lot of high HP. Stock up on energy drinks as well, since you will be sprinting and jumping around the mutant a good deal.
While it lacks special abilities, such as Telekinesis or elemental attacks, Chimera compensates for it with pure, unadulterated speed. The very moment you move towards the mutant, it will instantly give chase and never stop. Should it catch up, Chimera will begin to attack you with razor-sharp claws, bleeding you in the process.
This makes the Chimera use mostly its pounce attack, which is highly difficult to dodge as it covers a lot of distance with great speed. If you are far away from the Chimera, then it will be right in front of you within seconds. This causes massive damage to the players but does not bleed them.
Considering how big the hitbox of Chimera is, you will want to take an Assault Rifle with a grenade launcher attachment and a Saiga D-12 shotgun. The Chimera is a very agile monster which is always on the move, and with Saiga at your side, you will be firing a hail of shotgun shells into it to bring it down as quickly as possible. When it starts to retreat, target it and fire a grenade launcher shell in its direction.
During the fight, it's very important to keep moving and not stay in one place for a long time. Once you learn the pattern of Chimera's attack, dealing with it will be a lot easier.
While it lacks special abilities, such as Telekinesis or elemental attacks, Chimera compensates for it with pure, unadulterated speed. The very moment you move towards the mutant, it will instantly give chase and never stop. Should it catch up, Chimera will begin to attack you with razor-sharp claws, bleeding you in the process.
This makes the Chimera use mostly its pounce attack, which is highly difficult to dodge as it covers a lot of distance with great speed. If you are far away from the Chimera, then it will be right in front of you within seconds. This causes massive damage to the players but does not bleed them.
Best Weapons and Strategies to Kill a Chimera
Considering how big the hitbox of Chimera is, you will want to take an Assault Rifle with a grenade launcher attachment and a Saiga D-12 shotgun. The Chimera is a very agile monster which is always on the move, and with Saiga at your side, you will be firing a hail of shotgun shells into it to bring it down as quickly as possible. When it starts to retreat, target it and fire a grenade launcher shell in its direction.
During the fight, it's very important to keep moving and not stay in one place for a long time. Once you learn the pattern of Chimera's attack, dealing with it will be a lot easier.