Introduction | Collectibles - Artifacts Middle-earth: SoM Guide

You find the artifacts in the Wraith mode, when they become perfectly visible

Artifacts are one of the two main categories of collectibles in the game. In total, there are 42 artifacts to be found. It is a good idea to examine EACH artifact that you obtain (the game accesses the inventory screen automatically) find the spot to activate the interactive memories, because this is required for one of the game's trophies/achievements. The interactive spots of each artifact have been presented on the following pages.

The maps in this chapter present the whereabouts of the individual artifacts, but you can also go searching for them on your own. The information on the locations are added to the map, as you activate the successive forge towers. After you come close to an artifact, you need to activate the Wraith mode, because it is the only way, in which you will be able to locate the it. For finding the runes, you are rewarded with gold (Mirian). Therefore, I recommend that you take interest in them, if you want to unlock new attributes quickly (because you buy them for gold).