Developers behind the global mod True Stalker for Call of Pripyat added tools to the game that fans will recognize from the series. Locating these tools not only yields good earnings but also opens opportunities to upgrade weapons and gear. This guide explains where to find tools for rough work, fine work, and calibration, keeping the journey clear and practical for players in North America and Canada alike.
How to find tools for the rough work
- Chapter: 1 Arrival;
- Location: Cordon.
This set of tools is accessible fairly early in the game. It is wise to complete a sequence of story missions to trigger a conversation with the technician. Mikhalych will only engage after the player finishes the task Nothing changes, so progressing the tale becomes essential for a dialogue that unlocks this tool set. The moment this prerequisite is met, the path to the tools becomes straightforward and tangible for curious explorers. [VG Times]
Traversing the road toward the ATP territory, beware the bandits that have taken hold there. A wiser approach is to skirt the area on its right edge and search for a yellow bus. Climb onto the stacked barrels and collect the tools scattered on the ground. In some cases, players may need to press Ctrl+X to grab the items, depending on the platform and control mapping.
How to find tools for fine work
- Chapter: 2 Beyond the cordon;
- Location: Scrapyard.
The next batch presents a bit more of a challenge. It sits inside a tunnel behind the depot. Before heading to the marked zone, players should equip an optical sight to improve aim accuracy. Several enemy groups line both the entrance and the tunnel interior. It is prudent to return here after finishing the quest An Unusual Request, since completing that objective grants access to the bandit cache and simultaneously reveals the Veles detector key. This arrangement helps gather the tools while advancing story progress. [VG Times]
Proceed to the tunnel’s far end and, at the fork, there is a doorway to a small chamber. The tools lie on the bottom shelf of the table, to the left of the entrance.
How to find calibration tools
- Chapter: 3 Bandit Valley;
- Location: Dark Valley.
Finish all story missions in Chapter 2 to unlock Dark Valley. For newcomers, the area is quick to explore. The player need only survive a pack of monsters and steer clear of anomalies to gather the necessary calibration gear. [VG Times]
Make your way to the bandit base entrance and turn right after refueling. Behind it lie three large tanks. Climbing up reveals a hidden hole where the calibration set awaits discovery. [VG Times]
Collect all three tool sets and return them to Mikhalych to unlock additional upgrades and also earn bonus money. The cycle of gathering, returning, and upgrading remains the backbone of this progression path, rewarding persistence with tangible improvements to equipment performance and resilience.
Readers will find that this guide streamlines the hunt for True Stalker tools. If any issue arises, or if there is a desire to contribute to the guide, comments are welcome to share experiences and fixes.
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