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Artifacts are a crucial element in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, significantly enhancing Skif's stats and abilities. To secure these valuable items from anomalous areas, players must use an artifact detector to pinpoint the exact spawn locations. The effectiveness of your artifact hunt greatly depends on the type of detector you employ. Currently, Stalker 2 offers four distinct artifact detectors, each with unique features and acquisition methods. This guide delves into each detector, providing detailed insights and acquisition tips.
Echo Detector - Standard Artifact Detector
The Echo Detector is your starting tool in Stalker 2, accompanying you through much of the early game. This compact yellow device, featuring a central light tube, begins to strobe and beep as it nears an artifact. The intensity of the strobe and beeps increases with proximity to the artifact, making it a functional, albeit basic, detector. However, locating artifacts can be a slow process with the Echo Detector.
Bear Detector - Upgrade Over The Echo Detector
The Bear Detector, obtainable during the "A Sign of Hope" side mission or from certain vendors, marks a significant upgrade from the Echo Detector. This device features a visual indicator with rings that illuminate progressively as you approach an artifact. When all rings light up, you're directly above the artifact's spawn point, streamlining the detection process compared to the Echo Detector.
Hilka Detector - Precise Artifact Detector
The Hilka Detector, acquired during the "Mysterious Case" side mission from Sultan, represents a more advanced tool in Stalker 2. It displays numerical values that indicate your proximity to an artifact within an anomalous field. As these numbers decrease, you're getting closer to your target, offering precise guidance that simplifies artifact hunting.
Veles Detector - Best Artifact Detector In Stalker 2
The Veles Detector stands out as the premier artifact detector in Stalker 2, earned as a reward for completing the "In Search of Past Glory" main mission. Equipped with a radar display, it not only pinpoints the exact location of artifacts but also alerts you to nearby harmful anomalies, ensuring your safety during the search. The Veles Detector is the ultimate tool for efficiently and safely acquiring artifacts in Stalker 2.
