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"Stalker 2: Complete Artifact Guide and Acquisition Methods"

By HenryApr 09,2025

"Stalker 2: Complete Artifact Guide and Acquisition Methods"

If you're diving into the immersive world of ***Stalker 2***, you know that artifacts play a crucial role in enhancing your character's abilities. Each artifact, tied to specific elemental anomalies, offers unique stat bonuses that can significantly impact your gameplay. With over 75 artifacts to collect, ranging from common to legendary, understanding where to find them can streamline your farming efforts. This guide will help you navigate the zones to gather these valuable items, ensuring you're equipped with the best gear for your adventures in the Zone.

All Artifacts & Their Locations in Stalker 2

In ***Stalker 2***, artifacts are not just scattered randomly across the map; they are deeply connected to the game's anomalous zones. While some can be obtained through side quests or the main storyline, most will require you to brave these dangerous areas. Below is a comprehensive list of artifacts, categorized by rarity, along with their effects and the specific anomaly zones where they can be farmed.

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

These are all the Artifacts you can find in ***Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl***. To efficiently farm these artifacts, target the specific anomaly zones mentioned. If you're seeking a particular artifact, consider making a quick save before entering an anomaly zone. This way, you can search for the artifact, and if it's not the one you need, reload your save and try again. Utilizing advanced artifact detectors like the Veles or Bear can also enhance your chances of spawning the desired artifacts in their respective zones.

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