Finding the artifacts | Hints S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: CS Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Collecting artifacts was kind of easy in "Shadow of Chernobyl". I guess you won't be thrilled to hear that it's far more complicated this time to acquire them. First of all, you'll have to choose a detector from your inventory, because otherwise you won't see any artifacts, even if you're standing next to them. As you've probably noticed, this item is held in the left hand of your character which means you aren't allowed to use any heavier weapons at the same time. The only exception are pistol and revolvers.

Once you've chosen a detector, you can start exploring the surrounding area. Stop once you see that the white lamp has started blinking. The faster it blinks, the closer you are to the artifact. You should know that you can't focus only on getting to the artifact, because you'll have to avoid the radiation and dangerous anomalies at the same time. Furthermore, some of the more precious artifacts tend to move from one place to another, so you'll have to acknowledge that while trying to locate them. Once you're close enough to the artifact, it should reveal itself to you. This is your chance to collect it. Good luck!

You must use a detector if you want to find artifacts.