"Stalker 2: Complete Artifact Guide and Acquisition Methods"

Author: Gabriella May 20,2025

"Stalker 2: Complete Artifact Guide and Acquisition Methods"

In the immersive world of ***Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl***, artifact farming is a crucial aspect of gameplay, enabling players to acquire unique items that can significantly enhance their playstyle. Each artifact is tied to specific elemental anomalies, making it essential to understand which anomalous zones to explore for particular artifacts. With over 75 artifacts categorized from common to legendary, this guide simplifies the process by listing where each artifact can be found.

All Artifacts & Their Locations In Stalker 2

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 Bulba Anomaly Near Zalissya
Weird Bolt -When the bolt is charged, it reduces damage taken from anomalies Tornado Anomaly in Yaniv
Weird Flower -Masks player's scent, decreasing detection rate for some time Poppy Field North of Zalissya
Weird Nut -Heals bleeding over time Fire Whirl Anomaly in Cooling Towers Region
Weird Pot -Significantly reduces hunger status effect Mist Anomaly in Burnt Forest Region
Weird Water -Increases weight carry capacity by ~40KGs 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 found in *Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl*. If you're hunting for a specific artifact, it's crucial to target the correct anomaly zone. To streamline your search, consider using a high-quality artifact detector like the Veles or Bear, which can help spawn artifacts in their designated zones. Additionally, players can enhance their farming efficiency by making a quick save before entering an anomaly zone. If the artifact you find isn't what you're after, simply reload the save and try again until you secure the desired item.