Journey through the Zone in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is no walk in the park. You’ll loot, shoot, and probably question your life choices a few times along the way. But what happens when your inventory is overflowing with junk—or treasure, depending on who’s asking? Traders are your lifeline in this case.
Visiting a Trader’s shop is a place to offload your hard-earned loot, get valuable gear, and sometimes even stumble upon a rare artifact or two. To help you locate all the available merchants in the game, below we have mentioned all known Trader locations in STALKER 2 so you know where to go right away without wandering here and there in search. So, here’s where you can find these lifesavers NPCs across the Zone.
Who are the Traders in STALKER 2?
Traders in STALKER 2 are NPCs who act as merchants. They buy and sell weapons, armor, artifacts, and other equipment. Usually, you can exchange all waste items at their shops for Coupons; these Coupons are important for gear upgrades, using fast travel system, and other things. While a few specialize in consumables, others provide gear level-up or rare items that can make surviving in the Zone easier. Don’t be shy—sometimes a little bargaining can net you a better deal!
All STALKER 2 Trader Locations
| Trader Name | Base/Location | Region | Faction | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamster | Zalissya | Lesser Zone | Loners | General items |
| Warlock | Zalissya | Lesser Zone | Loners | Barkeep, food, and drinks |
| Huron | Slag Heap | Garbage | Bandits | Equipment, weapons trader |
| Boozer | Slag Heap | Garbage | Bandits | Consumables, food, and drinks |
| Bruise | The Brood | Garbage | Bandits | (Hostile Trader) |
| Sgt. Khoteyev | Icarus | Zaton | Ward | General mission supplies |
| Bobber | Shevchenko | Zaton | Loners | Barkeep, general trade |
| Beard | Shevchenko | Zaton | Loners | Weapons and equipment |
| Sonya Kalyna | Skadovsk | Zaton | Loners | Main trader, general goods |
| Ragman | Rostok | Rostok | Freedom | Weapons and armor |
| Birch | Rostok | Rostok | Freedom | Weapons and armor |
| Wo Komisarov | Cement Factory | Cement Factory | Duty | Duty faction gear |
| Hera | Cement Factory | Cement Factory | Duty | Duty faction gear |
| Hawaiian | Yaniv Station | Yaniv | Ecologist | Scientific equipment, artifacts |
| Wreck | Yaniv Station | Yaniv | Ecologist | Scientific equipment, artifacts |
| Lyova Fan | Chemical Plant | Chemical Plant | Loners | General items |
| Ed | Chemical Plant | Chemical Plant | Ward | General items |
| Bison | Enerhetyk Palace of Culture | Prypiat | Ecologist | Rare and advanced items |
Before visiting a trader, decide what to sell and what to keep. STALKER 2 gives you a tight space in your inventory to carry your valuable resources to progress the game, offloading junk keeps your carry weight manageable. Further, it’s better to save coupons as these are the in-game currency for traders. Spend wisely to ensure buying key upgrades or rare gear when it matters most. Last but not least, many traders like Boozer give you side quests that are a good way to earn extra coupons or rewards. Always ask for “a job.”
For more details on STALKER 2, read our guides on how to get the Bear Detector and the reason you can not drop quest items.
