Artifact Detectors in Stalker 2: A Comprehensive Guide
This guide details the four artifact detectors in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, explaining their functionality and acquisition methods. Artifacts significantly enhance Skif's stats, making these detectors crucial for gameplay.
Echo Detector: The Baseline
The Echo Detector is your starting device. This small, yellow device features a central light tube that pulses when an artifact is nearby. The intensity of the pulsing and beeping indicates proximity to the artifact. While functional, pinpointing the artifact's precise location can be time-consuming.
Bear Detector: An Enhanced Experience
Acquired either during the "A Sign of Hope" side mission or from a vendor, the Bear Detector improves upon the Echo Detector. It provides a visual distance indicator using concentric rings around its display. The rings illuminate progressively as you approach the artifact, fully lighting up when you're directly above it.
Hilka Detector: Precision Targeting
Obtained during the "Mysterious Case" side mission from Sultan, the Hilka Detector offers a more precise approach. It displays numerical values representing the artifact's location within the anomalous zone. Decreasing numbers signify closer proximity.
Veles Detector: The Pinnacle of Artifact Detection
The Veles Detector, awarded for completing the "In Search of Past Glory" main mission, is the most advanced detector. Its radar display pinpoints the artifact's exact position within the anomalous field and also highlights dangerous anomalies in the vicinity, enhancing player safety.