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 |
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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.