Stalker 2 Stash Map: Keys, PDAs, Notes and Quest Items
Five separate layers cover 1,581 stash and document records, so you can search a name without mixing containers, keys, PDAs, notes, and quest items.
Layers this guide uses
The map separates 1,321 Stashes, 29 Keys, 77 PDAs, 92 Notes, and 62 Quest items. Open all five layers when tracing a clue, then keep only the layer that contains the object you need.
The 1,581 total is a count of map records across those layers. It is not a claim that every record is a unique collectible or available in every story state.
Why stashes and keys are separate
A stash marker identifies a container position. A key marker identifies the item or record used for access. They can be related without sharing a coordinate.
Search the stash name first if a clue gives one. If the container requires an item, add Keys and search the key’s in-game name. Drawing a straight line between the two points is only a planning aid; terrain and mission access still decide the route.
Open Stashes and Keys alone for the cleanest lock-and-container view.
PDAs versus Notes
PDAs and written notes have their own layers. Both preserve available in-game titles and descriptions, which makes exact-name search more reliable than scanning nearby generic icons.
Use this rule:
- Search PDAs when the clue names a device, owner, or PDA record.
- Search Notes when the clue names a written message or document.
- Search both only when the guide or quest does not identify the format.
The separate layers also make a region sweep easier. Finish a PDA pass, then switch to Notes without mixing the two checklists.
Quest items are conditional context
Quest Items has 62 records. Their positions can depend on mission state, and picking one up outside the expected stage may not be possible.
Check the current quest text before treating a quest-item point as missing. The active mission stage determines whether a conditional item is available.
For mission context, add Main and Side missions after selecting the item. Remove the mission layers again once the active objective is clear.
How to search a clue-linked stash
- Type the exact stash or clue name into map search.
- Select the result rather than panning across all 1,321 icons.
- Read the marker description for the in-game clue text.
- Add Keys, PDAs, or Notes only if the clue points to one of them.
- Copy the selected marker URL before leaving the page.
This is faster than leaving every document layer visible. It also reduces the chance of opening a nearby but unrelated stash.
Marking collection progress
After checking a point in the game, open its marker card and choose Mark as found. The marker fades, and the status stays in the current browser. Treat it as a personal checklist after confirming each item in the game.
Use separate passes for Stashes, PDAs, and Notes. A single all-layer sweep is possible, but the large stash layer will dominate the map and make smaller document sets harder to see.
Add route context without adding clutter
Stashes with Beds and Traders is a useful long-route view. Add Technicians when carrying gear that needs repair. Add Locations when a clue uses a landmark rather than a container name.
Avoid Medical Supplies and Ammo Supplies until you zoom in. Together they add more than 3,000 records and can hide the stash route you were trying to plan.