Guide
"Dead Man's Marathon"
In honor of Halloween, a temporary game mode "Dead Man's Marathon" has been added to the game. The mode is available from October 25 to November 15.
General rules of the game
"Dead Man's Marathon" — a team-based PvPvE mode, in which players participating in the show are divided into squads of 3 people and use obtained equipment. The participants of the show are called Runners, their mission is to fulfill a number of tasks and evacuate from the island "Boral". They will have to face zombies and converts, who only want to eat brains. The converted are also played by the participants, whose main task is to kill Runners. The converts are chosen randomly at the beginning of the show.
Participation in the "Dead Man's Marathon" is available to players permanently in the format of a session mode on a separate location.
- Players get to the "Dead Man's Marathon" through the pause menu while in the safezone.
- Up to 11 teams of 3 players each can participate in one show.
- The duration of one show is 20 minutes.
How do I get into the event?
You can get to the event via the ESC menu.
The course of the game
One show lasts 20 minutes, during this time a number of key events take place at "Boral".
| Time | Event |
| 8th minute | The converts are starting to see Runners on the map |
| 10th minute | Airdrops are falling on the island |
| 15th minute | Evacuation becomes available to all players |
Drop-off on the island
Any show starts with the landing of the contestants. Each squad is given a choice of 2 positions to start the race. The contestants choose their most preferred point. The point with the most votes becomes the squad's starting position.
Gameplay as a Runner
Runner is an ordinary person who decided to take part in the show.
Obtaining Equipment
In order to complete the objectives you need to find gear, Runners can obtain it through the following activities:
- Opening crates of gear;
- Buying gear in Trading Terminal;
- Opening airdrops;
- Completing events.
Opening crates of gear
Throughout Boral Island, you can find special cases that contain useful equipment.
The cases are divided into 3 types:
| Create type | Contains |
| Cheap | Equipment of Rookie and Stalker rank, consumables |
| Common | Equipment of Stalker and Veteran rank, consumables |
| Advanced | Equipment of Veteran and Master rank |
Buying equipment in Trading Terminal
In addition to cases you can also find Trading Terminals, in them you can buy equipment for a special currency — "Views".
Opening Airdrops
Every 10 minutes of the show, 3 airdrops with advanced gear are dropped. You can try to get it if you are not afraid to die.
Completing events
There are many events on the island, by completing them you can get equipment.
| Name | Description |
| Zombie camp | Clear the camp with 5-10 zombies to complete the event. |
| Zombie base | Clear the base with 10-20 zombies to complete the event. |
| Defending Pumpker's Generator | Protect the anomalous installation from waves of zombies to complete the event. |
| Bosses | Enhanced zombies. To complete the event, you must kill the boss. |
Weapon Modules
In the Dead Man's Marathon show, all weapons have one advanced module that changes their characteristics. You can tell which module is installed on a weapon by reading the name or description of the module in the characteristics.
Main task
The main task is a quest with several goals, which is given at the beginning of the show to a group of runners. They need to complete the objectives to get a bonus to the total number of views at the end of the show. Also when completing the main objective, evacuation from the island is allowed. Events and marks that need to be completed are colored in orange.
Objectives that can be in the main task:
- Defending Pumpker's Generator
- Killing zombies
- Destroying objects
- Destroying Base;
- Destroying Camp;
- Gathering supplies;
- Killing Bosses.
Revival
When runner dies, he enters the spectator mode to watch his squad members. Thirty seconds after death, he is revived in his starting gear at the nearest Trading Terminal.
If the entire squad dies, the players are eliminated from the show.
Evacuation
Evacuation is a special event that gives a bonus to the total number of Views and allows you to leave the show. Evacuation becomes available after completing the Main Task or after 15 minutes of the show.
Evacuation takes place at special locations.
To evacuate, runners must come to the evacuation point and call the helicopter, then they must wait for its arrival. When the helicopter lands, they should enter it and after a while it will fly away, evacuating the runners.
While the evacuation is in progress, the event marker is visible to everyone in the show.
Gaining Views
During the show, the runner receives views, a currency that can be used in Trading Terminal to buy equipment. In addition, at the end of the session, all views gained, even spent and lost views, are converted to Battle Pass points at a special rate. However, if a runner gets killed by a converted, he loses 20% of his views.
The number of views is displayed next to the mini-map.
Actions for which the runner gets views:
- For killing a converted and zombie.
- Opening a crate in a marathon.
- Opening an airdrop in a marathon.
- For completing events.
New events
There are new events on the show, which were never seen in the zone before. The events are designed for a squad of players. To get an event, you need to interact with a payphone.
Only 1 new event can be performed by a squad at a time.
new events:
|
Kill |
Kill — after the event is activated, the area in which the target is located will be shown. The victim receives a notification that he is selected as a target for killing. The performer will receive a reward if he kills the victim within the allotted time, or if the victim dies himself. If the victim does not die within the allotted time, the victim receives the reward instead of the executor. |
| Gathering supplies |
Gathering supplies — after activating the event, several marks are shown for the items to be collected. If the player successfully collects all the items, he receives a reward. Gathering supplies is time-limited, and if the time has expired, the event is considered failed. |
| Destroying objects |
Destroying objects — after activating the event, several marks are shown for the objects to be destroyed. If the player destroys the objects, he gets a reward. Destruction of objects is time-limited, and if the time has expired, the event is considered failed. |
| Checking locations |
Checking locations — after activating the event, several marks are shown on the area to be visited. If the player successfully visits all the points, he receives a reward. Checking locations is time-limited, and if the time has expired, the event is considered failed. |
Playing as a Convert
Converts are a subtype of the smarter and stronger zombified individuals.
Active Abilities
Converts have special abilities that allow them to live without additional equipment. Each convert shares same active abilities.
- Leap — makes long—distance jumps.
- Cursed sawed-off — when activated, fires a shotgun with an advanced module and temporarily blocks other active abilities.
- Spitting bile — when activated, fires several shots from a rifle that has the advanced module installed.
- Teleport — the convert can travel through portals from any part of the island.
Passive Abilities
Every 5 minutes of the show, converts gain a random passive ability.
| Name of the passive ability | Ability Description |
| Surprise | The converted explodes upon death |
| Boost | The zombie starts moving faster |
| Increased damage | The zombie is getting stronger |
| Dead Man's health | The zombie's health is increased |
| Dynamics | Zombie abilities recharge faster |
| Dead Man's armour | Self-repairing plate |
| Oven | The converted begins to radiate intense heat all around him |
| Adaptation | When taking damage, the regeneration rate increases significantly |
Main task
The main task is a quest with several objectives, which is given at the beginning of the show to a group of converts. They need to complete the objectives to get a bonus to the total number of views at the end of the show.
Goals that can be in the main objective:
- Kill the runners;
- Destroy the Trading Terminal.
Special features of playing as a Convert
Highlighting the Runners
Starting at minute 8 of the show, the Converted sees the positions of the Runners on the map.
Infection of crate of gear and airdrop
A convert can infect a locked crate of gear or airdrop. When a runner opens an infected crate of gear or airdrop, its position on the map will be visible to the converted for 2 minutes.
The converted receives views for infecting crates and airdrops.
Destroying the Trading Terminal
Converts can break the Trading Terminal for a certain amount of time to prevent runners from reviving near it.
The convert receives views for breaking the Trading Terminal.
Revival
When a convert dies, he is revived far from his place of death. The Teleport ability has a timer that limits its use.
Gaining Views
Actions for which the convert receives views:
- Putting infection on crates of gear and airdrops.
- Destroying the Trading Terminal.
- Killing runners.
Events for the converted
A converted can complete the following new events:
| Kill |
Kill — after the event is activated, the area in which the target is located will be shown. The victim receives a notification that he is selected as a target for killing. The performer will receive a reward if he kills the victim within the allotted time, or if the victim dies himself. If the victim does not die within the allotted time, the victim receives the reward instead of the executor. |
Earning Battle Pass Points
Battle Pass points are converted from all of the player's earned views, including those spent or lost. During the show, the player may receive bonuses that increase the total number of views earned.
Runners and converts have different bonus multipliers.
Bonuses are awarded for:
- Completion of the Main Task;
- Successful evacuation.
You can't get more than 10.000 Views per 1 show.
There is also a daily bonus of Battle Pass points that you get for the first few games. The bonus is updated every day.
Other guides
- Game system requirements;
- Cheats and how we fight them;
- Official STALCRAFT API;
- STALCRAFT open test server;
- STALCRAFT solo or passive mode;
- List of STALCRAFT game stages;
- Resetting progress or “Wipe”;
- List of available weapons;
- List of available suits;
- List of available artefacts;
- List of available containers;
- List of available medicines;
- List of available ammunition;
- List of available attachments;
- List of available grenades;
- Description of character properties;
- Removing the lock from an object;
- STALCRAFT PREMIUM privilege;
- The Anomalous Blizzard event;
- Information about in—game currencies;
- Global rebalance 17/5/2023;
- Artefact compensation 17/5/2023;
- Crow Arena mode.