Stalker 2: All Detectors and How To Get Them

Find out about all of the detectors that are featured in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl and how you can get your hands on them.

Fire Poltergeist in Stalker 2.
Artifact detectors are an important aspect of the game. (Source: GSC Game World)

In STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl, the ability to detect and locate artifacts pays dividends, especially when trying to survive in the hazardous Zone. Artifacts are not only valuable due to their unique properties but also for the money they can bring when they are traded. To successfully navigate the Zone and discover these precious items, you must be equipped with the right tools. More specifically, you need artifact detectors.

In this article, we will break down all the available detectors and how you can acquire them in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

How To Get All Artifact Detectors in STALKER 2?

Use the detector to locate the artifact (Source: GSC Game World)
Use detectors to locate artifacts in the game. (Source: GSC Game World)

Given below is a full list of all artifact detectors in the game:

  • Echo Detector: The Echo Detector is the basic artifact detector available in the game. You can find it during the main mission “There and Back Again”. The Echo Detector has outdated electronic components and subpar usability. However, its modest price can make it a good starting point for players just getting into the game.
  • Hilka Detector: The Hilka Detector is an improved version of the Echo Detector. You can acquire this artifact detector during the side mission “Budmo!”. The Hilka Detector provides a distance indicator when you are within 100 meters of an artifact. This makes it much easier to locate them in the Zone.
  • Bear Detector: The Bear Detector adds yet another layer of upgrades to the Echo Detector. This artifact detector features a more user-friendly radar display and upgraded electronic components. You can get your hands on this detector by completing the side mission “A Sign of Hope”. Additionally, the Bear Detector gives you both the direction and distance to nearby artifacts. This is indicated in the detector by glowing green lights.
  • Veles Detector: The Veles Detector is the most advanced detector in the game. This detector offers a user-friendly interface, reliability, and remarkable efficiency. You can unlock the Veles Detector by completing the main mission “In Search of Past Glory”. It provides a red dot on the display. This red dot indicates the exact locations of nearby artifacts.

How To Use Artifact Detectors

To use an artifact detector, equip it by pressing the relevant key on your controller or keyboard. The detector will indicate the presence of an artifact by sending out beeps and providing a visual indicator with lights. You need to follow the signals to locate and retrieve the artifacts.


Looking For More?

Thank you for reading the article. We provide the latest news and create guides for Baldur’s Gate 3, Starfield, ARK Survival Ascended, and more. Also, watch Deltia play games on Twitch or visit his YouTube channel!

Leave a Comment