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• Echo Detector - Standard Artifact Detector

• Bear Detector - Upgrade Over The Echo Detector

• Hilka Detector - Precise Artifact Detector

• Veles Detector - Best Artifact Detector In Stalker 2

Artifacts are a pivotal element in the gameplay of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, enhancing Skif's stats through the buffs they provide. To secure these valuable items, players must navigate anomalous zones with the aid of an artifact detector, pinpointing the exact location where an artifact will appear. The effectiveness of your artifact hunt largely depends on the type of detector you employ. Stalker 2 offers four distinct artifact detectors, each detailed in this comprehensive guide.

Echo Detector - Standard Artifact Detector

The Echo Detector is your starting companion in Stalker 2, serving you well throughout much of the game. This compact, yellow device features a central light tube that flashes when an artifact is within range. The intensity of both the strobe and the accompanying beep escalates as you approach the artifact, making it a reliable, albeit basic, tool for artifact detection. However, pinpointing the exact location can be somewhat time-consuming.

Bear Detector - Upgrade Over The Echo Detector

The Bear Detector becomes available through the "A Sign of Hope" side mission or via certain vendors in Stalker 2. This upgrade from the Echo Detector introduces a visual distance indicator, making your search more intuitive. The device features rings around its main display that illuminate progressively as you near an artifact. When all rings light up, you're directly over the artifact's spawn point, ready to claim your prize.

Hilka Detector - Precise Artifact Detector

The Hilka Detector, obtainable during the "Mysterious Case" side mission from Sultan, represents a significant advancement in Stalker 2. It displays numerical values that correspond to the artifact's location within the anomalous field. As these numbers decrease, you're closing in on the artifact, streamlining your search process.

Veles Detector - Best Artifact Detector In Stalker 2

The pinnacle of artifact detection in Stalker 2 is the Veles Detector, earned as a reward for completing the "In Search of Past Glory" main mission. Its advanced radar system not only pinpoints the exact location of an artifact but also alerts you to any nearby harmful anomalies, ensuring your safety during the search. The Veles Detector is the ultimate tool for any serious artifact hunter in the game.