Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyloffers a ton of artifacts for players to collect and gain the status bonuses that come with them.Among all the artifacts in the game, the Arch artifacts are the most unique ones that are tied to one of the six anomalous zones and can be acquired once. These artifacts provide a significant benefit to players' stats while having zero radiation side effects. However, they do inflict a debuff on players to balance the benefit gained from it.
All Arch Artifact Locations in Stalker 2
Players can find a total ofsix Arch legendary artifactsinStalker 2in their respective anomalous zones. After approaching one of the anomalous zones, you’ll have to solve either an environmental puzzle or a traversal challenge to grab the artifact and escape the area. Let’s check out the details for all the Arch artifacts below.
East of Zalissya base in the Lesser Zone region.
Reduces damage taken from bullets, especially when standing still.
The weight of the artifact increases with every bullet damage absorbed.
Wandering Lights Anomaly
Far east of the Shelter base in the Zaton region.
Increases total weight capacity by ~40 kg and resistance to radiation.
Experience alcoholic symptoms with constant screen sway and increased saturation.
West of the Yaniv region base.
Significantly reduces damage received from anomalies.
The artifact has to be charged bystaying outside during an emission.
Quenches hunger and thirst.
Weird Nut
Fire Whirl Anomaly
Northeast of the Cement Factory base in the Cooling Towers region.
Mitigates effects of bleeding.
Slows down health recovery rate from healing items.
These are all the Arch/Legendary artifacts in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. After collecting all six of them, players will be able tounlock the Curiouser and Curiouser! achievementworth 20 points.
