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

Artifact Detectors in Stalker 2: A Comprehensive Guide

This guide details the four artifact detectors available 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 Issue

The Echo Detector is your starting device. This small, yellow device features a central light tube that pulses when an artifact is nearby. The intensity of the strobe and beeping indicates proximity. While functional, pinpointing artifacts can be time-consuming.

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 distance 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 precise artifact location data. Numerical readings correlate to distance; decreasing numbers indicate 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 precisely pinpoints artifact locations within anomalous zones, simultaneously highlighting dangerous nearby anomalies.