What Does the Weird Flower Do in Stalker 2?

In Stalker 2, the anomalous Poppy Field holds a unique Artifact: the Weird Flower. This guide details its location and use.

Weird Flower Location

The Weird Flower is situated in the northern part of the Poppy Field, beyond the central L-shaped building. Be warned: the field's anomalies induce drowsiness and hallucinations. Carry several Non-Stop Energy Drinks to mitigate these effects. The Artifact appears as a small blue flower on the ground.

Using the Weird Flower

Equip the Weird Flower in your Artifact slot (above the Quick Access section). The number of Artifacts you can equip depends on your gear; early in the game, it's usually limited to one.

The Weird Flower provides a temporary stealth bonus, but only after sleeping while wearing it. A convenient sleeping spot is found in a side room at the Trader's in the Lesser Zone. Note that sleeping may advance the in-game time significantly.

The Weird Flower's practical value is debatable due to limited sleeping locations in the game. Its stealth benefit may not outweigh other gameplay strategies.

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is available now on Xbox and PC.