All Artifact Detectors In Stalker 2 (& How To Get Them)

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, but locating them requires an artifact detector. Detector effectiveness varies, impacting the ease of artifact discovery.

Artifact Detectors in Stalker 2

• Echo Detector – The Standard:

The Echo Detector is your starting device. This small, yellow device features a central light tube that pulses faster as you approach an artifact. While functional, pinpointing the exact location can be time-consuming.

• Bear Detector – An Echo Upgrade:

Obtained either during the "A Sign of Hope" side mission or from a vendor, the Bear Detector improves upon the Echo. It uses concentric rings around its display; the more rings illuminated, the closer you are to the artifact. Full illumination indicates the artifact's spawn point.

• Hilka Detector – Precision Targeting:

Acquired during the "Mysterious Case" side mission from Sultan, the Hilka Detector offers a more precise approach. Numerical readouts indicate proximity to the artifact; decreasing numbers signify closer proximity.

• Veles Detector – The Ultimate Artifact Finder:

The Veles Detector, earned by completing the "In Search of Past Glory" main mission, is the game's best. Its radar display pinpoints artifact locations within anomalous zones and also highlights nearby hazardous anomalies.

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the available artifact detectors, enabling players to make informed choices based on their gameplay needs.