Artifacts can increase the player's chances of survival in STALKER 2, and these are some of the best options in the game.

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In order to equip more artifacts, you will need to find armor with a higher artifact counter, which is displayed beside the armor’s weight value. There does seem to be some inconsistencies where two armor pieces have the same number of artifact icons but one has fewer available slots. It’s best to equip each one and check.

Artifacts are one the best and most difficult-to-find items hidden throughout the Zone in STALKER 2. Tracking down and finding an artifact can be challenging, but well worth it based on the unique abilities they provide you, making life much easier when fighting bandits or mutants.

The Dangerous Visitors side mission in Stalker 2 can be a little difficult to complete, but the rewards for doing so are worth it, at least I think so. Not only will you get some decent items, but the end of this side mission can lead you into the Magnetic Cave to find a new Artifact,