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Discover the Artifacts in Stalker 2: Locations and Acquisition Guide

Author:Kristen Update:Jan 24,2025

Discover the Artifacts in Stalker 2: Locations and Acquisition Guide

Stalker 2 Artifact Farming Guide: Finding Specific Artifacts in Anomalous Zones

In Stalker 2, efficient artifact hunting is crucial. This guide simplifies the process by categorizing artifacts based on their associated anomalous zones. With over 75 artifacts of varying rarity (common to legendary/mythical), this guide will help you locate the ones you need. While some are obtained through quests, most require targeted farming.

Artifact Locations by Anomalous Zone

The following table lists artifacts and their locations. Remember, using a high-quality artifact detector (like the Veles or Bear) significantly increases your chances of finding them. It's also a good idea to quicksave before entering an anomaly zone to reload if you don't find the desired artifact.

Artifact Rarity Artifact Name Effect Location
Legendary Hypercube Max Thermal, Radiation, Bleeding Resistance Thermal Anomalies
Compass Max Radiation, Physical Protection Gravitational Anomalies
Liquid Rock Max Radio, Chemical Protection Acid Anomalies
Thunderberry Max Radiation, Endurance Electro Anomalies
Weird Ball Reduced bullet damage (especially when still) Bulba Anomaly near Zalissya
Weird Bolt Reduced anomaly damage (when charged) Tornado anomaly in Yaniv
Weird Flower Masks player scent, decreasing detection rate Poppy Field north of Zalissya
Weird Nut Heals bleeding over time Fire Whirl Anomaly in Cooling Towers region
Weird Pot Significantly reduces hunger Mist Anomaly in Burnt Forest region
Weird Water Increases weight carry capacity (~40KGs) Wandering Lights Anomaly in Zaton region
Common Bubble Medium Radio Protection Acid Anomalies
Battery Weak Radiation, Endurance, Electrical Protection Electro Anomalies
Cavity Weak Radiation, Bleeding Resistance, Weight Effect Thermal Anomalies
Chocolate Bar Weak Radiation, Electrical Protection Electro Anomalies
Crust Weak Radiation, Chemical Protection Acid Anomalies
Crystal Weak Thermal Protection, Radiation Thermal Anomalies
Crystal Thorn Weak Radio Protection Acid Anomalies
Droplets Weak Thermal Protection, Radiation Thermal Anomalies
Eye Weak Thermal Protection, Radiation Thermal Anomalies
Fireball Weak Thermal Protection, Radiation Thermal Anomalies
Flash Weak Radiation, Electrical Protection Electro Anomalies
Gravi Weak Radiation, Weight Effect Gravitational Anomalies
Horn Weak Radiation, Chemical Protection Acid Anomalies
Jellyfish Weak Radiation, Physical Protection Gravitational Anomalies
Lyre Weak Radiation, Bleeding Resistance, Weight Effect Thermal Anomalies
Meat Chunk Weak Radiation, Chemical Protection Acid Anomalies
Mica Weak Radio Protection Acid Anomalies
Mold Weak Radiation, Chemical Protection Acid Anomalies
Pebble Weak Radiation, Endurance, Physical Protection Gravitational Anomalies
Rat King Weak Radiation, Bleeding Resistance, Electrical Protection Electro Anomalies
Rosin Weak Radiation, Endurance Gravitational Anomalies
Sapphire Weak Radiation, Bleeding Resistance, Endurance Electro Anomalies
Shell Weak Radiation, Endurance Electro Anomalies
Slime Weak Radiation Acid Anomalies
Slug Weak Radio Protection Acid Anomalies
Snowflake Weak Radiation, Endurance Electro Anomalies
Sparkler Weak Radiation, Electrical Protection Electro Anomalies
Spinner Weak Radiation, Bleeding Resistance Thermal Anomalies
Steak Weak Radiation, Bleeding Resistance Thermal Anomalies
Stone Blood Weak Radiation, Weight Effect Gravitational Anomalies
Stone Heart Weak Radiation, Weight Effect Gravitational Anomalies
Thorn Weak Radio Protection Acid Anomalies
Whirlwind Weak Radiation, Endurance, Physical Protection Gravitational Anomalies
Wrenched Weak Radiation, Physical Protection Gravitational Anomalies
Uncommon Broken Rock Strong Radiation, Medium Physical Protection Gravitational Anomalies
Ciliate Medium Radiation, Chemical Protection Chemical Anomalies
Dead Sponge Medium Radiation, Bleeding Resistance Thermal Anomalies
Crown Medium Radiation, Weak Endurance, Physical Protection Gravitational Anomalies
Flaw Medium Radiation, Weak Bleeding Resistance, Weight Effect Thermal Anomalies
Flytrap Medium Radiation, Medium Weight Effect Gravitational Anomalies
Goldfish Weak Radiation, Weak Weight Effect Gravitational Anomalies
Harp Medium Radiation, Weak Bleeding Resistance, Electrical Protection Electro Anomalies
Kolobok Medium Radiation, Medium Chemical Protection Electro Anomalies
Lantern Medium Radiation, Medium Electrical Protection Electro Anomalies
Magma Weak Thermal Protection, Medium Radiation, Weak Weight Effect Thermal Anomalies
Mama's Beads Strong Radiation, Medium Bleeding Resistance Thermal Anomalies
Moonlight Medium Radiation, Medium Electrical Protection Electro Anomalies
Plasma Medium Thermal Protection, Radiation Thermal Anomalies
Shop Class Medium Radiation, Weak Bleeding Resistance, Endurance Electro Anomalies
Soul Medium Radiation, Medium Endurance Electro Anomalies
Spring Medium Radiation, Medium Weight Effect Gravitational Anomalies
Tourist's Breakfast Medium Radiation, Medium Chemical Protection Acid Anomalies
Urchin Medium Radio Protection Acid Anomalies
Rare Crest Strong Radiation, Strong Endurance Electro Anomalies
Devil's Mushroom Strong Radiation, Strong Chemical Protection Acid Anomalies
Flower Bud Strong Radiation, Medium Endurance, Physical Protection Gravitational Anomalies
Glare Strong Radiation, Strong Electrical Protection Electro Anomalies
Magic Cube Max Radiation, Strong Physical Protection Gravitational Anomalies
Meat Lighter Strong Thermal Protection, Radiation Thermal Anomalies
Night Star Strong Radiation, Strong Weight Effect Gravitational Anomalies
Pellicle Strong Radiation, Strong Chemical Protection Chemical Anomalies
Petal Strong Radiation, Strong Bleeding Resistance Thermal Anomalies
Skipjack Strong Radio Protection Chemical Anomalies
Starfish Strong Radiation, Medium Bleeding Resistance, Endurance Electro Anomalies
Torch Medium Thermal Protection, Strong Radiation, Weight Effect Thermal Anomalies

This comprehensive list should significantly improve your artifact farming efficiency in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Remember to utilize your detector and utilize quicksaves to maximize your yield.