Stalker 2 Artifacts: Ultimate Guide and Acquisition

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 detectors crucial for gameplay.

Echo Detector: The Standard

The Echo Detector is your starting device. This small, yellow device features a central light tube that pulses when an artifact is nearby. The pulse rate increases as you approach the artifact, providing a basic, albeit less precise, indication of its location.

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 uses concentric rings around its display; the number of illuminated rings indicates proximity to the artifact. Full illumination signifies you're directly above the artifact's spawn point.

Hilka Detector: Precision Locating

Obtained during the "Mysterious Case" side mission from Sultan, the Hilka Detector offers a more precise approach. Numerical readings correlate to the artifact's position within the anomalous zone. Decreasing numbers signify closer proximity.

Veles Detector: The Pinnacle of Artifact Detection

The Veles Detector, earned by completing the "In Search of Past Glory" main mission, is the game's most advanced detector. Its radar display pinpoints artifact locations within anomalous fields and also highlights dangerous anomalies in the vicinity. This provides both artifact location and hazard awareness.