In Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, players engage with artifacts that significantly enhance Skif’s abilities. To successfully retrieve these artifacts from their mysterious anomalous locations, players rely on artifact detectors. The effectiveness of finding an artifact largely hinges on the type of detector being used. Currently, the game offers four distinct artifact detectors, each with unique features and functionalities. This guide provides an in-depth overview of each detector, along with guidance on their acquisition.
Echo Detector: The Standard Artifact Detector
The Echo Detector is a fundamental device given to players at the game’s outset. This compact, yellow gadget features a strobing light tube that activates when an artifact enters its detection range. As players approach an artifact, the strobe light and beeping become increasingly frequent, helping them gauge how close they are. While this basic detector effectively identifies artifacts, pinpointing their exact location can demand some time and patience.
Bear Detector: A Powerful Upgrade
Players can acquire the Bear Detector through the A Sign of Hope side mission or by purchasing it from in-game vendors. This device enhances the capabilities of the Echo Detector with its visual distance indicator. The Bear Detector is designed with illuminated rings surrounding its main display, which progressively light up as the player closes in on an artifact. Once all rings illuminate, it signals that the player is directly above the artifact, facilitating a smoother collection process.
Hilka Detector: Precision in Detection
For those seeking precision, the Hilka Detector is regarded as one of the more advanced options available. Players can obtain this device during the Mysterious Case side mission from Sultan. Unlike its predecessors, the Hilka Detector provides numeric feedback regarding an artifact’s proximity within an anomalous field. A decreasing number indicates that players are edging closer to the artifact, while increasing numbers indicate they are moving away.
Veles Detector: The Ultimate Artifact Detector
The pinnacle of artifact detectors in Stalker 2, the Veles Detector is awarded to players upon completing the “In Search of Past Glory”main mission. This state-of-the-art device not only indicates the location of nearby artifacts through a radar display, but it also highlights any hazardous anomalies present in the vicinity. This information is invaluable for players navigating the treacherous landscapes of the game, ensuring both artifact collection and player safety.
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