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As you venture forth in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, you’ll stumble upon strange curiosities known as anomalies. While they might be mystifying at a glance, they can and will kill your character if you’re not careful. However, getting close enough can also be a rewarding endeavor, especially if your handheld device can pinpoint the location of goodies. Here’s our guide on the best artifact detectors in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
What are the best artifact detectors in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl?
The Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl artifact detectors come in different variants. Right-clicking on a device in your inventory allows you to equip it. Then, pressing the “7” key or corresponding gamepad button causes your character to bring out the device. If an artifact is hidden in an anomaly field, then the detector will scan and light up or ping the location.
As of the time of this writing, we’ve discovered four of these devices:
- Echo Detector: Available by default early in the game.
- Hilka Detector: Purchased from a shop in Yaniv for 3,600 coupons.
- Bear Detector: Purchased from a shop in Yaniv for 5,400 coupons.
- Veles Detector: Purchased from a shop in Yaniv for 9,000 coupons.
Yaniv itself is in the northwestern portion of the world map, well past Slag Heap and Rostok. The vendors there sell the aforementioned items, though it’s possible to find these in other locations as loot.