Red Forest - Quests - part 4 | Walkthrough S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: CS Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

10. Find the Compass

Received from: Woodsman (Red Forest)

Starting point: 7 on the map

Goal area: 9 on the map

Quest description:

The object you'll have to retrieve can be found to the south-west of the base. This means you'll have to travel to an unexplored territory. I would recommend waiting for when it's dark, because it'll make your approach a lot easier. Start off by finding the southern gate (screen). Step through the gate to enter the forest.

Now you must turn west. Choose a sniper rifle (or an assault rifle with a scope) from your inventory. Your first objective will be to secure the entrance to the hideout (screen). If you have a silencer, it should be very simple. Otherwise you'll have to be ready to defend yourself against enemy attacks.

Make sure that you've killed all hostiles. Enter the mine shaft and start moving forward. You'll probably notice a few bandits in the distance. Use your gun to get rid of them. Now find a good cover and keep shooting at the remaining enemy units. Remember that you don't have to be in a lot of hurry. The most important thing here is that you kill all your opponents before moving on.

As for the last room, I had to deal with only one bandit, so you shouldn't expect heavy resistance here. The artifact can be found to your left, on a small table (screen). Pick it up and await further instructions.

11. Return the artifact to the Woodsman

Received from: automatically once you've finished tenth quest

Starting point: 9 on the map

Goal area: 7 on the map

Quest description:

Notice that Duty soldiers have begun to appear near your position. Ignore them and go back to the Woodsman. Hand him over the artifact and he'll give an upgraded sniper rifle as a reward for helping him. This is an EXTREMELY useful weapon, so it should become one of your primary guns from now. As for the old sniper rifle, consider selling this weapon to one of the traders.

12. Go to the army base

Received from: Woodsman (Red Forest)

Starting point: 7 on the map

Goal area: 8 on the map

Quest description:

I guess you won't be surprised to hear that you'll have to go back to Army Warehouses. Don't forget to collect all the supplies from the recently secured hideout, especially since you'll find a lot of ammunition for your newly acquired sniper rifle.