The Rat Catcher mission in Stalker 2 Stories Untold is a pivotal narrative quest that challenges you to identify a traitor within your team. Following the events of the Radio Silence mission, you’ll investigate how enemies discovered your camp’s location, leading to intense confrontations and tough moral choices.
This story-driven quest combines investigation, dialogue choices, and combat, culminating in a major camp defense sequence. With 11,250 Coupons and critical story progression at stake, completing The Rat Catcher properly is essential for advancing through the Stories Untold expansion. Here’s your complete step-by-step walkthrough to successfully unmask the traitor and defend Kazkovyi camp!
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Stalker 2 Overview
| Mission Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Mission Name | The Rat Catcher |
| Expansion | Stalker 2 Stories Untold (Update 1.8) |
| Prerequisite | Complete Radio Silence mission |
| Main Location | Kazkovyi Camp, Lahai-Roi Region |
| Mission Type | Narrative Investigation + Combat |
| Reward | 11,250 Coupons + Story Progression |
| Key Objectives | Find Scoutmaster, investigate Rascal, confront Banzai, defend camp |
Step 1: Find the Scoutmaster
🎯 Objective: Locate and save the Scoutmaster
After completing Radio Silence, Banzai will provide coordinates to the Scoutmaster’s location. Travel to the marked area where you’ll discover the elderly Scoutmaster being attacked by mutants. Quickly eliminate the hostile creatures using ranged weapons to avoid taking damage from their swarm tactics.
Important Dialogue Choices:
- Tell him: “You’re a good fighter despite being old”
- Inform him: “Banzai sold his stash”
These responses build trust with the Scoutmaster, who becomes crucial for understanding the infiltration that compromised your earlier mission.
Step 2: Investigate Rascal’s Stash
🔍 Objective: Retrieve evidence from Rascal’s hidden cache
Navigate to the Fairytale warehouse location. Climb the ladder to reach the rooftop, which is heavily populated with dangerous electrical anomalies—move carefully to avoid taking damage. At the roof’s edge, locate the entrance to Rascal’s stash area.
Combat Warning: Inside the building, proceed down the right hallway. Break wooden boxes blocking your path, but prepare a grenade immediately—mutant rats will ambush you aggressively. Throw the grenade at your feet, then quickly retreat to the balcony to avoid the blast while eliminating the rats efficiently.
Once the rats are eliminated, proceed to the hallway’s end and enter the room on the left. Open the blue chest (code: 2909) to collect:
- Door key
- Rascal’s incriminating notes
- Medical kits and weapons
Step 3: Confront Rascal at Camp
💬 Objective: Question Rascal about his connections to Skull
Return to Kazkovyi camp’s main area and locate Rascal. Present him with the notes you discovered in his stash. During the confrontation, select these dialogue options in order:
“You better come clean”
“At least you’re not a rat”
“Right your wrongs”
Rascal will confess that he contacted Skull’s mercenaries to arrange a delivery, inadvertently revealing the team’s location. While his intentions weren’t malicious, his actions endangered everyone.
Step 4: Confront Banzai on the Rooftop
🏢 Objective: Access Banzai’s locked workplace
Banzai has barricaded himself inside a building. To reach him, climb to the rooftop using external structures. Locate the small hatch door and crawl through the AC ventilation system to enter from above. According to Sportskeeda’s detailed guide, this rooftop key was obtained during the “Once Upon a Time at Kazkovyi” mission from Tim Pulse’s body.
Once inside, turn off Banzai’s radio equipment. During the tense conversation, choose these prompts:
“It’s better if you tell me”
“You decided to rat me out”
Banzai will reveal his perspective on the security breach. After the conversation, the Scoutmaster will contact you via PDA.
Step 5: Communicate with Scoutmaster
📡 Objective: Report findings to Scoutmaster
When the Scoutmaster contacts you, select either of these dialogue options (both lead to the same outcome):
“We need Medulin” OR “You’ve got Banzai to thank”
The Scoutmaster will warn that Skull’s mercenaries are preparing another assault on Kazkovyi camp. Your team must prepare for an imminent attack.
Step 6: Defend Kazkovyi Camp
⚔️ Objective: Repel Skull’s mercenary attack
Critical Choice: The Scoutmaster will ask which section of camp to prioritize defending. Choose the northwest sector—it’s the weakest defensive position and most vulnerable to assault.
After a short wait, hostile mercenaries will approach the camp perimeter. Position yourself at elevated vantage points and use long-range weapons like assault rifles or DMRs to eliminate enemies before they reach defensive positions. Focus on headshots for ammunition efficiency.
Pro Tips:
- Stock up on ammunition and medical supplies before the fight begins
- Use cover extensively—mercenaries have accurate aim
- Watch your flanks; some enemies may approach from multiple angles
- Coordinate with friendly NPCs who will assist in defense
⚠️ Important Note: The Rat Catcher mission sets up significant events in the Stories Untold storyline. Your choices during this quest, particularly how you handle Rascal and Banzai, influence team dynamics in subsequent missions. While the immediate rewards are fixed, the narrative consequences echo throughout the remaining expansion content.
Mission Rewards & Aftermath
Upon successfully defending the camp and eliminating all mercenaries, The Rat Catcher mission concludes. You’ll receive 11,250 Coupons as payment, plus valuable experience in navigating the complex social dynamics of Stalker 2’s Zone.
This mission’s resolution significantly impacts the Stories Untold narrative. The investigation reveals that the betrayal wasn’t intentional malice but rather careless actions with severe consequences—a recurring theme in the morally gray world of Stalker 2. As noted by PatchCrazy’s analysis, The Rat Catcher exemplifies the expansion’s focus on character-driven storytelling over simple combat encounters.
FAQs
How do I start The Rat Catcher mission in Stalker 2 Stories Untold?
The Rat Catcher mission automatically begins after completing the Radio Silence quest. At the end of Radio Silence, speak with Banzai in his workplace. During the conversation, select the dialogue option “I’ll look for him” when discussing the Scoutmaster’s whereabouts. Banzai will then provide you with coordinates to the Scoutmaster’s location, which triggers The Rat Catcher mission objective. Make sure you’ve completed all prerequisites for Stories Untold access: rescue Banzai from the Old Mine in Red Forest, complete the Dark as a Dungeon mission, and progress through Once Upon a Time at Kazkovyi and Radio Silence missions in sequence. The mission is part of the free Stories Untold content update available to all Stalker 2 owners.
What is the code for Rascal’s stash in The Rat Catcher mission?
The code for Rascal’s stash is 2909. You’ll encounter this locked blue chest during the investigation phase when searching the Fairytale warehouse’s second floor. After navigating the rooftop electrical anomalies and eliminating mutant rats in the hallway, enter the room on the left at the corridor’s end. The blue chest contains crucial evidence including Rascal’s notes that prove his contact with Skull’s mercenaries, plus a door key, medical supplies, and weapons. This stash is mandatory to progress—without opening it and obtaining Rascal’s notes, you cannot confront him at camp or advance the investigation. When entering codes in Stalker 2, input the numbers carefully as incorrect attempts may require you to restart the interaction.
