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Navigating the Dense Woods
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

Navigating the Dense Woods

Master the Dense Woods with our S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl guide. Discover artifact locations, effects, and strategies to survive the Zone's most treacherous areas.

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Master the Dense Woods with our S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl guide. Discover artifact locations, effects, and strategies to survive the Zone's most treacherous areas.

Walkthrough
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    Battery: Found in electro anomalies. Provides weak Endurance and weak Radiation resistance.
  2. 2
    Broken Rock: Found in gravitational anomalies. Offers medium Physical Protection and strong Radiation resistance.
  3. 3
    Bubble: Found in acid anomalies. Provides medium Radio Protection.
  4. 4
    Cavity: Found in thermal anomalies. Offers weak Bleeding Resistance, weak Weight Effect, and weak Radiation resistance.
  5. 5
    Chocolate Bar: Found in electro anomalies. Provides weak Electrical Protection and weak Radiation resistance.
  6. 6
    Ciliate: Found in chemical anomalies. Offers medium Chemical Protection and medium Radiation resistance.
  7. 7
    Compass: Found in gravitational anomalies. A legendary artifact providing maximum Physical Protection and maximum Radiation resistance.
  8. 8
    Crest: Found in electro anomalies. Offers strong Endurance and strong Radiation resistance.
  9. 9
    Crown: Found in gravitational anomalies. Provides weak Endurance, weak Physical Protection, and medium Radiation resistance.
  10. 10
    Crust: Found in acid anomalies. Offers weak Chemical Protection and weak Radiation resistance.
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    Crystal: Found in thermal anomalies. Provides weak Thermal Protection and weak Radiation resistance.
  12. 12
    Crystal Thorn: Found in acid anomalies. Offers weak Radio Protection.
  13. 13
    Dead Sponge: Found in thermal anomalies. Offers medium Bleeding Resistance and medium Radiation resistance.
  14. 14
    Devil's Mushroom: Found in acid anomalies. Offers strong Chemical Protection and strong Radiation resistance.
  15. 15
    Droplets: Found in thermal anomalies. Provides weak Thermal Protection and weak Radiation resistance.
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    Eye: Found in thermal anomalies. Offers weak Thermal Protection and weak Radiation resistance.
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    Fireball: Found in electro anomalies. Offers weak Electrical Protection and weak Radiation resistance.
Tips
  • Artifacts can have both positive and negative effects. Always check their stats before equipping.
  • The Compass is a highly sought-after artifact for its maximum protection bonuses.
  • Some artifacts, like the Devil's Mushroom, can be dangerous if mishandled.
  • Be aware of the anomaly types associated with each artifact for easier farming.

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