"Stalker 2: Guide to Completing the Joke Quest in Rookie Village"

*S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl* is packed with memorable NPC encounters, many of which offer unique side quests that add depth to the game’s immersive world. One such encounter occurs in the Rookie Village, where players can meet Lyonchyk Sprat—a socially awkward stalker eager to make friends with the local stalkers. His request involves helping him tell a joke to impress the group and earn their acceptance, making this one of the more lighthearted yet meaningful interactions in the game.

Players who rush through the main story might miss this charming little quest entirely. If you want to experience all that *S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2* has to offer, here's how to find and complete the Joke quest with Lyonchyk Sprat in the Rookie Village.

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

Lyonchyk Sprat can be found in the Rookie Village, located within the Cordon region of *S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl*. Upon reaching the village center, Skif will hear Lyonchyk call out and initiate a conversation. He’ll attempt to tell a joke but quickly fail, leading into his request for help.

He’ll ask Skif to assist him in telling a joke to a group of stalkers sitting around a bonfire. Successfully completing this task will help Lyonchyk gain entry into their circle and potentially make new friends. Agreeing to his request officially starts the “Joke” quest.

Help Lyonchyk Sprat Tell a Joke

Once the quest begins, Lyonchyk will instruct Skif to climb up to an attic and wait for his signal. Turn around and locate the ladder near the bonfire—it leads to the attic of a nearby house. Ascend to the top to continue the quest.

From your perch, you’ll be presented with several joke options to choose from, each triggering a different reaction from the audience below. However, no matter which option you select, Lyonchyk will successfully deliver the joke and the quest will be marked as completed.

Receiving Your Reward from Lyonchyk

After the interaction, descend from the attic and return to Lyonchyk Sprat, who will still be waiting at the original location. He’ll express gratitude to Skif for helping him join the stalker group and reward you with 900 coupons as thanks.

However, if you fail to respond to the dialogue prompts and let Lyonchyk tell the joke on his own, the quest will result in failure. In that case, he’ll run off, visibly upset, and hide beside a building while muttering curses at Skif for leaving him hanging.