{"id":9837,"date":"2025-12-23T03:29:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T03:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/?p=9837"},"modified":"2025-12-25T06:07:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T06:07:45","slug":"atomic-heart-walkthrough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/de\/xmod-blog\/atomic-heart-walkthrough\/","title":{"rendered":"Atomic Heart Walkthrough: Polygons, Bosses & Puzzle Solutions (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Editor’s View:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Atomic Heart<\/strong><\/a> is a game of extreme highs and frustrating lows. The Soviet-utopian art style is breathtaking, but let’s be honest: some of the puzzles (like the vague “Ballerina” poses) are poorly explained, and the map navigation can be a nightmare.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I have completed Facility 3826 three times on “Armageddon” difficulty. I realized that you don’t need a guide telling you to “walk down the hallway”; you need a guide for when you are <\/span>stuck<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This walkthrough cuts the fluff. It focuses on the <\/span>roadblocks<\/strong>: the specific puzzle solutions, a master list of <\/span>Testing Ground rewards<\/strong> (so you don’t waste time on the wrong ones), and how to beat the brutal bosses. And if the grind gets too boring, I’ll show you how the <\/span>XMOD Trainer<\/strong><\/a> can let you skip the tedious parts entirely.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Table of Contents<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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  1. Master Loot Table: All Testing Grounds (Polygons)<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  2. Puzzle Solutions: Ballerinas & VDNH Codes<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  3. Boss Guide: Hedgie & The Twins (Legit vs. Cheese)<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  4. Best Weapons Tier List: What to Craft<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  5. Endings Guide: “Good” vs. “True” Ending<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  6. The “Skip” Button: Using XMOD to Bypass Grind<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  7. Conclusion: Utopia Awaits<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  8. Troubleshooting & FAQ<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Master Loot Table: All Testing Grounds (Polygons)<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Stop searching through 10 different wiki pages.<\/em> Here is exactly which weapon upgrades are in each Polygon, so you can prioritize the best ones.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    Testing Ground<\/strong><\/td>\r\nGold Chest Reward (The Good Stuff)<\/strong><\/td>\r\nSilver\/Bronze Rewards<\/strong><\/td>\r\nDifficulty<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    Polygon 1<\/strong><\/td>\r\nFox Axe<\/strong> (Handle)<\/span><\/td>\r\nFox (Blade), PM (Mag)<\/span><\/td>\r\nEasy<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    Polygon 2<\/strong><\/td>\r\nKalash<\/strong> (Electromagnetic)<\/span><\/td>\r\nSnowball (Handle)<\/span><\/td>\r\nMedium<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    Polygon 6<\/strong><\/td>\r\nElectro<\/strong> (Electromagnetic)<\/span><\/td>\r\nPM (Extended Mag), Kalash (Ammo)<\/span><\/td>\r\nMedium<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    Polygon 8<\/strong><\/td>\r\nZvezdochka (Saw Dance)<\/strong><\/td>\r\nDominator<\/strong> (Homing), Fat Boy<\/span><\/td>\r\nHard<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    Polygon 9<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPashtet<\/strong> (Handle)<\/span><\/td>\r\nKalash (Stock), KS-23 (Collimator)<\/span><\/td>\r\nHard<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    Polygon 10<\/strong><\/td>\r\nFat Boy<\/strong> (Mines)<\/span><\/td>\r\nKalash (Extended Mag), Dominator<\/span><\/td>\r\nMedium<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    Polygon 11<\/strong><\/td>\r\nKS-23<\/strong> (Damper\/Stock)<\/span><\/td>\r\nKalash (Converter)<\/span><\/td>\r\nHard<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    Polygon 12<\/strong><\/td>\r\nElectro<\/strong> (Vampire Module)<\/span><\/td>\r\nFat Boy (Revolver Loading)<\/span><\/td>\r\nHard<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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    Pro Tip:<\/strong> The <\/span>Zvezdochka “Saw Dance”<\/strong> in <\/span>Polygon 8<\/strong> is the best melee upgrade in the game. Get it immediately.<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Puzzle Solutions: Ballerinas & VDNH Codes<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    These are the two most searched puzzles in the game. Here are the direct answers.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    1. The Theatre Ballerina Puzzle<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    In the “Art is Sacrifice” mission, you must pose four Ballerinas to cast specific shadows.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n