In Stalker 2, finding legendary artifacts can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. I remember my first time trying to get one—frustration was my constant companion. But there’s a trick called save scumming that can make this process smoother. Let’s break it down so you don’t waste your time like I did.
The game is packed with various artifacts. Some come from acid anomalies, while others are born from thermal ones. It’s like a treasure hunt, but you need to know where to dig. For instance, if you’re after the Whirlwind artifact for the Warlock side quest, save scumming is your best friend.
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The Basics of Save Scumming
Here’s how it works: when you get close to an artifact—let’s say about 100 meters—it spawns. If you’ve been there before, the artifact becomes static. That means every time you go back, you’ll find the same old thing, which is not what you want.
Find Liquid Rock
Let’s take Liquid Rock, a legendary artifact that gives maximum radiation protection. It can spawn in a spot called Poisonous Hole, located on the north side of Garbage. Here’s how I finally got it:
- Stay Back: I made sure to stay about 165 meters away from Poisonous Hole.
- Save Your Game: I saved my game before getting too close.
- Check the Artifact: I walked in to grab the artifact. If it wasn’t Liquid Rock, I simply loaded my save and tried again.
The Dynamic vs. Static Spawn Dilemma
If you’ve already been near a location, the game locks in that spawn. This is where emissions come into play. An emission occurs when the sky turns red, signaling that you need to take shelter until it passes. After an emission, all artifacts reset and can spawn anew.
Strategies for Artifact Farming
- Fresh Locations: If you’ve never been to a spot before, save your game about 150 meters away and go for it.
- Post-Emission: If you’ve been to a spot before, wait for an emission to reset the spawns, then save your game at a safe distance.
When I was hunting for Whirlwind, I kept running into static spawns because I didn’t realize I had already been too close to those locations. I wasted so much time! Now that I understand how emissions work, farming artifacts is way less of a headache.
So there you have it! With these tips in mind, you’ll be able to farm legendary artifacts without pulling your hair out. Remember: fresh locations or waiting for emissions are key to making those dynamic spawns work in your favor.