Red Forest - Maps - part 1 | Walkthrough S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: CS Guide

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Important NPC's (red color):

1) Sienia - He is one of the bandits from the western checkpoint. Once you've defeated his colleagues, he'll automatically surrender. You don't have to kill him, because he won't attack you. Instead, you may ask him a few questions. Sienia will offer to take you to Woodsman, but it's a trick. Once you're inside the forest, you are going to be attacked by his colleagues. Ignore him and proceed directly to the southern campsite.

2) Fila - Fila is a leader of a small group of stalkers. You can agree to join his team and help him in his efforts of reaching the central area of the forest.

3) Woodsman - He's the most important person here. You'll have to ask Woodsman to help you in getting to Limansk. He will grant you with several main quests.

4) Lebiediew - You'll meet this person here for the second time. The previous encounter was inside Clear Sky's main base. Lebiediew will arrive here once you've returned from Army Warehouses and when you're ready to travel to Limansk.

Important areas (green color):

1) Checkpoint near the bridge - This is where Strelok will make his first stop. Sadly, this doesn't mean you can catch him. Instead, you will be surprised by enemy soldiers. You'll travel here often to fulfill some of the main quests for Red Forest district.

2) Draw bridge - This is the only road leading to Limansk. Sadly, you can't use the bridge right away. You'll have to fulfill a lot of quests in the first place. Ignore some of the bandits at the other bank of the river, because you'll deal with them once you've returned from Army Warehouses.

3) Tunnel - Strelok will use this tunnel to escape. You can't follow him, because he'll blow up one of the main corridors. You can explore the inside of the tunnel, but you won't find anything of interest and there's a possibility of receiving additional injuries due to high radiation.

4) Main gate to the forest - You won't be able to access the forest using this gate the first time you arrive here. You'll have to deal with the bandits near the bridge and then you'll have to return here. You'll come across a few dead stalkers near the gate.

5) Destroyed brick wall - This is an alternative route to Red Forest and to the northern encampment. You'll have to use this road later on. During your first visit you should proceed to the southern gate.