Stalker 2: Comprehensive Artifact Guide Released
Stalker 2: A Comprehensive Guide to Artifact Farming and Locations
In Stalker 2, acquiring artifacts with specific stat bonuses to enhance your gameplay is crucial. However, each artifact is tied to a particular elemental anomaly, making targeted farming essential. This guide simplifies the process by detailing artifact types and their corresponding anomalous zones.
All Artifacts and Their Locations in Stalker 2
Stalker 2 boasts over 75 artifacts, categorized by rarity (Common, Uncommon, Rare, Legendary/Mythical). While some are obtained through quests, most require farming specific anomalous zones. The table below details each artifact. Note that this is not an exhaustive list of every single variation within each rarity, but rather a representative sample of the types of artifacts found.
Artifact Rarity | Artifact Name | Effect | Location |
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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 while stationary) | Bulba Anomaly (near Zalissya) | |
Weird Bolt | Reduced anomaly damage (when charged) | Tornado anomaly (Yaniv) | |
Weird Flower | Masks player scent, reducing detection | Poppy Field (North of Zalissya) | |
Weird Nut | Heals bleeding over time | Fire Whirl Anomaly (Cooling Towers Region) | |
Weird Pot | Significantly reduces hunger | Mist Anomaly (Burnt Forest Region) | |
Weird Water | Increases weight carry capacity (~40KGs) | Wandering Lights Anomaly (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 | |
(Numerous other Common artifacts with similar weak stat bonuses) | (Found in various anomaly types) | ||
Uncommon | Broken Rock | Strong Radiation, Medium Physical Protection | Gravitational Anomalies |
(Numerous other Uncommon artifacts with varying stat bonuses) | (Found in various anomaly types) | ||
Rare | Crest | Strong Radiation, Endurance | Electro Anomalies |
(Numerous other Rare artifacts with strong stat bonuses) | (Found in various anomaly types) |
(Note: The table above only shows a selection of artifacts to illustrate the format. A complete list would be significantly longer.)
Tips for Efficient Artifact Farming:
- Identify the Anomaly: Determine the type of anomaly associated with your target artifact.
- Quick Saves: Perform a quick save before entering an anomaly zone. If the artifact isn't what you're looking for, reload the save.
- Artifact Detectors: Utilize improved artifact detectors like the Veles or Bear to increase spawn rates.
This guide provides a framework for locating artifacts in Stalker 2. Remember to adapt your strategy based on the specific artifact you seek.