How to eliminate the Fire Poltergeists in Stalker 2

The Chornobyl Exclusion Zone is full of several anomalies, and at times, you will run into the Fire Poltergeists in Stalker 2. Among the many threats lurking in the radioactive wastelands, these anomalies are quite dangerous and can pose an obstacle between you and your objective. You will encounter Fire Poltergeists both during exploration and in one of the main missions in Stalker 2.

This article will go over how you can eliminate the dangerous Fire Poltergeists in Stalker 2 to make your adventure in The Zone a bit easier.

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How to defeat Fire Poltergeists in Stalker 2

Anomalies like the Fire Poltergeist will be aggressive towards you. (image via GSC Game World)

The Fire Poltergeist in Stalker 2 is a recurring enemy from the original game. You will encounter these elusive and crafty anomalies often while exploring the zone and they are your knowledge in a few key tactics.

The Fire Poltergeist is quite dangerous as it can inflict burn on your character. You can encounter them both during exploration and during certain missions.

Here's how you can defeat the Fire Poltergeists in Stalker 2:

• You will need to maintain distance from these types of Poltergeist as they can inflict a burn status ailment. This can easily drain your health and kill you.
• Engaging these enemies at a distance is the key to defeating them. Use long-range weapons like, Snipers, Assault Rifles or Submachine guns.
• Keeping an eye out for your health is crucial against the Fire Poltergeists. They can easily take down your HP with the burn affliction. Make sure to assign healing items like medkits to one of the quick access slots so that you can heal yourself when your health reaches critical.
• The anomaly will often reposition itself during the battle. Wait for it to stop moving before you start shooting it.
• At times, you will run into these Fire Poltergeists in close spaces. Make sure to keep your distance from them and don't get in too close.

Besides the fire anomaly, you will often come across Electric Poltergeists in Stalker 2 that will require its own set of strategies to take it down.

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