subfaction

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so i hit lvl 7 Bar , now i have 100 rads bar and can choose my subfaction? like mercenarys.

my question is, What do i have in favor joining a sub faction? i have more enemys (covenants) Duty and freedoms. is it only the North where i have allies? does the mercanary base have better stuff? i only see downside joining a subfaction so far.

[GoblinLootLord]

Hi!

To join a subfaction you need to talk to the gear merchant in the 100 Rads bar that you unlock after reaching level 7 of the Bar. In the dangerous zones like Red Forest, Yanov and Limansk (when the latter is added) only members of your subfaction are friendly, meaning if you venture there as a regular stalker or a bandit, it will be a complete free-for-all. Furthermore, each subfaction has a base closer to the North (aka endgame areas) so you spend less time running there than from the Bar. Additionally, player clans (are to be added soon) are locked to subfactions so to join/create one, you need to become a member of a subfaction and Clan Wars are one of the primary endgame activities so eventually you’d want to join one.

[XxEyeDragonxX]

Originally posted by GoblinLootLord:

Hi!

To join a subfaction you need to talk to the gear merchant in the 100 Rads bar that you unlock after reaching level 7 of the Bar. In the dangerous zones like Red Forest, Yanov and Limansk (when the latter is added) only members of your subfaction are friendly, meaning if you venture there as a regular stalker or a bandit, it will be a complete free-for-all. Furthermore, each subfaction has a base closer to the North (aka endgame areas) so you spend less time running there than from the Bar. Additionally, player clans (are to be added soon) are locked to subfactions so to join/create one, you need to become a member of a subfaction and Clan Wars are one of the primary endgame activities so eventually you’d want to join one.

but choosing a subfaction and you don't say this, makes you the enemy of the other subfaction on the entire map, not just in the north, which means that even from the bases of a faction you have to be careful when leaving, because there may be a member of the other subfaction that attacks you and happens MANY times

[Von Gamerstein]

Plus side
- sub faction encampments provide 30 dopestone
- not everyone in the north will outright kill you
- Better Base placement
- Cool sub faction gear

Down Side
- By having friends in the north you are adding enemies to the south. If you have farming below city or graveyard its probably best to wait
- Joining early just hurts you

[s T i L L]

Originally posted by GoblinLootLord:

Hi!

To join a subfaction you need to talk to the gear merchant in the 100 Rads bar that you unlock after reaching level 7 of the Bar. In the dangerous zones like Red Forest, Yanov and Limansk (when the latter is added) only members of your subfaction are friendly, meaning if you venture there as a regular stalker or a bandit, it will be a complete free-for-all. Furthermore, each subfaction has a base closer to the North (aka endgame areas) so you spend less time running there than from the Bar. Additionally, player clans (are to be added soon) are locked to subfactions so to join/create one, you need to become a member of a subfaction and Clan Wars are one of the primary endgame activities so eventually you’d want to join one.

thanks for your time and help

[s T i L L]

Originally posted by Von Gamerstein:

Plus side
- sub faction encampments provide 30 dopestone
- not everyone in the north will outright kill you
- Better Base placement
- Cool sub faction gear

Down Side
- By having friends in the north you are adding enemies to the south. If you have farming below city or graveyard its probably best to wait
- Joining early just hurts you

you say coll sub faction gear. does it mean different Body suits? (exoskelletons) ?

[Von Gamerstein]

The shop offers the same as the Bar but in faction colours, and eventually get will get unique gear. See here https://www.reddit.com/r/Stalcraft/comments/10flcp0/anyone_care_to_show_off_the_unique_armors_of_each/

[s T i L L]

alright thanks