The most direct reported place to buy the Arev assault rifle in STALKER 2 is Eugene’s shop in Rostok. Guides also list traders at Yaniv Station and the Water Treatment Facility, while enemy drops are possible but random. Vendor stock can vary by game build, so check the trader’s current inventory before making a long trip.
Where to buy the Arev
A guide updated August 26, 2026, identifies three trader locations for the standard Arev. KeenGamer independently lists Yaniv Station and the Water Treatment Facility as seller locations. The guides do not establish progression requirements or prove that every trader carries the rifle in every game build.
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| Location | Reported option | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Rostok | Eugene’s shop | NerdsChalk describes this as the quickest guaranteed pickup, but that guarantee is not confirmed by an official inventory source. Check Eugene’s stock in your game. NerdsChalk |
| Yaniv Station | Station trader | Both NerdsChalk and KeenGamer list the location as a seller. KeenGamer |
| Water Treatment Facility | Facility trader | Both guides list the trader there as a seller; inventory is not established as guaranteed across builds. NerdsChalk |
If you are choosing between these routes, start with the trader closest to your current position and confirm the rifle is in stock. Buying avoids the uncertainty of searching for a drop, but the available guides do not establish whether a particular trader is always accessible at a given point in progression.
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Can enemies drop the Arev?
Yes, according to NerdsChalk, mercenaries and other high-tier human enemies may carry it. The guide describes these drops as random, so combat is not a dependable way to target the rifle. A dropped weapon may also be worn and more prone to jamming; the guide recommends repairing it before relying on it.
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What the Arev is and how it handles
The Arev is an assault rifle that NerdsChalk lists for 5.56×45 ammunition. Its guide-reported ratings are below; the source does not explain the rating scale, so treat these as listed values rather than a controlled performance comparison.
| Attribute | Guide-listed rating |
|---|---|
| Damage | 1.8 |
| Handling | 2.3 |
| Rate of fire | 3.5 |
| Range | 2.2 |
| Accuracy | 3.1 |
| Weight | 3.25 |
NerdsChalk characterizes the rifle as better suited to fast close-to-mid-range fights than long-range precision. That is the guide’s interpretation of its listed ratings, not an independently tested ranking against other rifles.
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Availability and the Cost of Hope expansion
NerdsChalk says the Arev arrived in free Update 2.0, dated August 20, 2026, and is available without the paid Cost of Hope expansion. These availability details are supported here by a secondary guide rather than official GSC patch notes, so confirm in-game if ownership or update eligibility matters to your purchase decision. KeenGamer’s article concerns new unique weapon locations and separately reports seller locations for the standard Arev; do not confuse the standard rifle with unique variants.
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A Reddit player reported finding a full-durability Arev underground at Rozyizhdzhe in the Burnt Forest: after descending a ladder, on a shelf near a poltergeist and fire anomaly. This is a single community report, not corroborated by another source, so treat it as an optional lead rather than a reliable route. Read the player report.
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