STALKER 2: Should You Kill Shah or Roosevelt?

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is the highly anticipated sequel to GSC Game World's series. Despite this, the game is standalone and can be played without familiarity with the initial trilogy. Set in the «Chornobyl Exclusion Zone,» players navigate a post-apocalyptic world as the protagonist, Skif, where their choices shape a non-linear story and determine the Zone's fate. One of these choices may come with the «King of the Hill» quest, which is obtained rather early on in the game, and involves making a deal with Varan.

Varan will offer the player the choice of handing him 20,000 coupons or having them take out one of his two rival gang leaders — Roosevelt or Shah. Many players are not going to have anywhere near that many coupons at this point in the game, and even if they did, it would soon become apparent that this is the worst choice players can make in this situation. This leaves them with the undeniable choice of killing. However, there may be more options in this scenario than seems obvious at a glance.

If players decide to go after Shah, they face the head of the Brood, a vicious gang found west of the Slag Heap. Shah’s base is packed with gang members ready to defend him, and there are a few ways to approach this obstacle. One option is to first visit Huron, a character near the player’s Stash in the Slag Heap, who offers the side quest «No Honor Among Thieves.» Though the side quest is not required as part of taking down Shah, players who prefer a stealthier approach should make sure they complete it.

Completing this quest involves locating Docent, who reveals the location of Shah’s secret stash. This stash holds a unique weapon called «Shah’s Mate,» a modified Viper-5.

After the quest is complete, Huron will provide directions to a hidden route into the Brood’s lair, offering a safer and more strategic entry point. On the other hand, players who favor direct combat can opt to attack immediately, using the northeast tower for sniping or facing him head-on. No matter which method they