Artifacts | Additional data STALKER Guide
Last update: 11 May 2016
You will be finding new artifacts very often during your time spent in the Zone. They're not everywhere, however you will come across these objects in most of the available districts. You shouldn't have any major problems finding the artifacts. Most of them can be found on the ground. Additionally, you should be able to spot them from larger distances, especially during the night. Sadly, some of the rare artifacts are usually well hidden. I've displayed some of these locations in my walkthrough. You will have to be on a look out for secret passages, stashes, crates, lockers and other closed objects. It's also going to be difficult to reach some of the artifacts, especially when they can be found on rooftops or inside rooms accessible only from the roof area. You should also check bodies of fallen enemies. Some of them were carrying precious artifacts, especially well equipped soldiers. Sadly, you won't be allowed to carry too many artifacts with you, because each of these objects has a certain weight. It's not much, however it's going to be a large number if you have 20-30 artifacts in your inventory. I wouldn't recommend just throwing them away. Instead, try carrying all artifacts to the nearest trading point, mostly because you're going to earn A LOT of money by selling them to the trader. You won't have to sell all artifacts, because you will have an opportunity to use up to five different objects. Sadly, some of the more common artifacts have side effects and you will have to remember about that while trying to attach them to your belt. I wouldn't recommend choosing artifacts which will expose you to small doses of radiation. The same goes with the endurance bar. You will need as much Endurance points as possible. Thankfully, some of the better artifacts will grant you with these points. I'd strongly recommend having at least one of these Artifacts on your belt. As for the rest of the slots, having artifacts which will extend your life meter is also very important. I will display you some of the most common artifacts. You shouldn't have any major problems finding these objects. Read my description before you decide to put them on your belt.
MOST COMMON ARTIFACTS
 | Jellyfish (1000 RU) You will find A LOT of these objects. Sell them, because they won't be useful to you. | Bulletproof Cap +2% | Radiation +5
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 | Stone Blood (1000 RU) This is one of the best artifacts of the early stages of the game. I would recommend that you have at least 2-3 of them on your belt. | Health +200% | Impact -10% Rupture -10% Bulletproof Cap -10% |
 | Wrenched (1000 RU) This is also a totally useless artifact. As a result, consider selling it to the trader. | Rupture +2% | Radiation +5 |
 | Droplets (1000 RU) This object is not recommended, especially since it will lower your Endurance bar. It's best to look for something else. | Radiation -10 | Endurance -18 |
 | Sparkler (1000 RU) Excellent artifact. You should be using at least one of these objects (this one or Flash). Don't worry about the side effects. | Endurance +36 | Electric shock -10% |
 | Flash (2500 RU) This is an upgraded version of the Sparkler artifact. Make sure that you're using at least one such an object. | Endurance +73 | Electric shock -10% |
 | Gravi (2500 RU) It's an upgraded Wrenched artifact. I wouldn't recommend using it. Instead, keep it in your inventory to sell it to the trader. | Rupture +3% | Radiation +5 |
 | Meat chunk (2500 RU) This is definitely the most useful artifact of the entire game. Your life meter is going to be hugely extended. Start using at least 3 Meat chunks! | Health +400% | Impact -10% Rupture -10% Bulletproof Cap -10% |
 | Fireball (2500 RU) This artifact may prove to be quite useful, especially while going through radioactive zones. Sadly, it will lower your Endurance bar. | Radiation -20 | Endurance -18 |
 | Stone flower (2500 RU) This artifact is going to be completely useless to you. I wouldn't recommend using it. Instead, consider selling it as soon as possible. | Bulletproof Cap +3% | Radiation +5 |
 | Crystal Thorn (2500 RU) Crystal Thorn is a weaker version of the Urchin artifact. You could use it to increase your radiation resistance. | Radiation -20 | Bleeding +100% |
 | Urchin (5000 RU) Like I've mentioned before, you could use this artifact, however it's not necessary, especially if you're using a decent armor. | Radiation -30 | Bleeding +100% |
 | Mama's Beads (5000 RU) To be honest, I didn't find this artifact to be helpful. If you're carrying a good armor, you can forget about putting it on your belt. | Bulletproof Cap +5% | - |
 | Goldfish (5000 RU) Useless artifact, however you must remember about its high value. Keep it in your inventory, so you may be able to sell it later during the game. | Rupture +5% | Radiation +5 |
 | Night star (5000 RU) This is a very similar artifact to Mama's Beads. Sadly, you will have to remember about some nasty side effects. For sale! ;-) | Bulletproof Cap +5% | Radiation +5 |
 | Spring (5000 RU) You could consider using this artifact, however only if you don't have anything better in your inventory. | Impact +30% | - |