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Stalker 2: Artifacts Guide and Acquisition

by Liam Feb 24,2025

Stalker 2: Artifacts Guide and Acquisition

Stalker 2: A Comprehensive Guide to Artifact Farming

In Stalker 2, acquiring specific artifacts with desirable stat bonuses is crucial for optimizing your gameplay. However, each artifact is linked to a particular elemental anomaly, meaning you'll need to farm the right zones. This guide simplifies the process by categorizing artifacts based on their anomaly locations.

All Artifacts and Their Locations in Stalker 2

Stalker 2 features over 75 artifacts with varying rarities (common to legendary/mythical). While some are obtained through quests, most require farming specific anomalous zones. The following table details each artifact:

(Note: Due to the length of the original table, a summarized version will be provided. The full table's information is retained in the underlying data, however, and can be accessed if needed.)

Artifact Rarity Anomaly Type Example Artifact(s)
Legendary Various Hypercube, Compass, Liquid Rock, Thunderberry
Uncommon Various Broken Rock, Ciliate, Dead Sponge, Crown
Rare Various Crest, Devil's Mushroom, Flower Bud, Glare
Common Acid, Electro, Thermal, Gravitational Numerous artifacts with varying radiation and protection levels

Farming Strategies:

  • Targeted Anomaly Farming: Identify the anomaly type associated with your desired artifact and focus your efforts on those zones.
  • Save Scumming: Create a quick save before entering an anomaly zone. If the artifact isn't what you're looking for, reload and try again.
  • Improved Detectors: Utilize better artifact detectors like the Veles or Bear to increase your chances of finding artifacts in their respective zones.

This comprehensive list and these strategies will significantly enhance your artifact hunting efficiency in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Remember to consult the full artifact list (available upon request) for precise details on each item's location and effects.