Artifact Detectors in Stalker 2: A Comprehensive Guide
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, making these detectors crucial for gameplay.
Echo Detector: The Standard
The Echo Detector is your starting device. This small, yellow device uses a central light tube that pulses faster as you approach an artifact. While functional, pinpointing the artifact's exact location can be time-consuming.
Bear Detector: An Enhanced Experience
Acquired during the "A Sign of Hope" side mission or from vendors, the Bear Detector improves upon the Echo Detector. Concentric rings illuminate, providing a visual representation of distance to the artifact. Full illumination indicates proximity to the artifact's spawn point.
Hilka Detector: Precision Locating
Obtained during the "Mysterious Case" side mission from Sultan, the Hilka Detector offers enhanced precision. Numerical readings correlate to the artifact's position within the anomalous zone. Decreasing numbers signify closer proximity.
Veles Detector: The Pinnacle of Artifact Detection
The Veles Detector, awarded for completing the "In Search of Past Glory" main mission, is the most advanced detector. Its radar display precisely pinpoints artifact locations and highlights nearby hazardous anomalies, enhancing safety during artifact retrieval.