5 best assault rifles in Stalker 2

Navigating the desolate, highly radioactive map of Stalker 2, players must battle various hostiles, including poltergeists, anomalies, and mutants. With all of them out to cause damage or even kill the player, it is imperative to defend oneself when facing them on the battlefield. Of the many weapon types in the game, assault rifles are plentiful in variety as well as availability.

Below are five assault rifles that can be very useful in taking down enemies. Some have high fire rates and base damage and can even be upgraded and modified to better suit one's requirements.

Note: The contents of this article are purely subjective in nature. This list is also not meant to be a ranking of any kind.

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5 great assault rifles to use in Stalker 2

Below are five great assault rifles that can be acquired and used in the game. While you can purchase them, some can be found in the open world or looted from high-level enemies.

1) AS Lavina

The AS Lavina is lightweight (Image via GSC Game World // YouTube@Weapons from Games)

Despite having a magazine size of 20, the AS Lavina rifle is fairly lightweight compared to some other entries on this list. Derived from the Vintar sniper, it is suppressed, allowing you to take down enemies without causing much noise. Add some armor-piercing rounds to it and it becomes a great asset on the battlefield.

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2) Fora-221

The Fora-221 rifle can be dropped by Ward enemies (Image via GSC Game World // YouTube@Weapons from Games)

The Fora-221 can be acquired by taking down Ward soldiers, who usually carry this weapon. It has a very high rate of fire and is most effective when used in a semi-automatic mode. With some upgrades and modifications, it can be highly effective in medium-range combat and when landing direct headshots.

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3) AKM-74S

Though common, the AKM-74S is a great all-rounder (Image via GSC Game World // YouTube@Weapons from Games)

The AKM-74S is found commonly across the map. Despite this, it is a sturdy and reliable gun that can be useful in most combat situations. It has a good range of fire and a magazine size of 30 rounds, which are useful on the battlefield against most enemy types.

An enhanced version of this weapon is the Valik Lummox version, which can be found in the Warlock's Debtor mission and adds a sight to the gun.

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4) Kharod

The Kharod pairs high base damage with accuracy (Image via GSC Game World // YouTube@Weapons from Games)

The Kharod has high base damage and a high level of accuracy, making it a fantastic choice to use when battling hostiles. With a magazine size of 30, this assault rifle can be purchased in Yaniv from the area's weapon merchant, Wreck.

It costs 27,597 coupons and can be modified extensively. With upgrades, the Kharod makes for a worthy investment and serves as a great all-around assault rifle.

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5) Dnipro

The Dnipro rifle can be useful not just in long-range combat, but also in short-range gunfights (Image via GSC Game World // YouTube@WoW Quests)

The Dnipro has a magazine size of 30 and can accommodate both regular as well as armor-piercing rounds in its magazine. This makes it ideal for long-range fights: with the click of a button, however, it becomes an automatic weapon that's highly effective in close-quarters combat.

It also has several upgrades to make it even more powerful. Do remember to add a sight to it to make greater use of its long-range capabilities.

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