How to Locate the Weird Water: Legendary Artifact Guide for Stalker 2

The artifact Weird Water in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a unique item that can significantly improve the player's survival in the Zone. However, to obtain it, gamers will have to go through a challenging anomaly. In this guide, we'll tell you how to find Weird Water, what you'll need for it, and what difficulties may arise along the way.

This legendary artifact can be found in the anomaly Wandering Lights, located in the northeast of the Zaton region. Each anomaly capable of gifting the player a legendary artifact is unique, and this one is no exception.

Upon reaching the map mark above, you will see green lights. At this moment, the screen will begin to dim, leaving only a few flickering lights in view. Since they are located in a depression, do not rush to descend from the cliff — better prepare for the encounter with this anomaly.

For a successful exploration of the Wandering Lights anomaly, you won't need complex preparation or special supplies. In most cases, a few quickly usable medkits — army or regular — will suffice. These means will help you deal with potential health losses when interacting with the anomaly. If you don't have medkits, don't worry — bandages can also be a good substitute.

The main damage in the anomaly will be received exclusively upon contact with the green lights. If you approach them cautiously or completely avoid them, you can avoid serious damage and significantly save on medical supplies. However, it's important to remember that ignoring this factor can lead to a rapid expenditure of healing resources. Additionally, we strongly recommend equipping the SSP-99 Ecologist (psi-armor). This place actively emits psi-radiation, which can cause hallucinations in the protagonist.

The most common hallucinations that will haunt you in the anomaly are images of mutants and stalkers that do not actually exist. Despite their illusory nature, they can attack you and inflict real damage. To get rid of these visions, simply hit their appearance with one bullet from any weapon. Once the bullet hits the target, the hallucination will instantly disappear.

When you have prepared everything you need, descend and start exploring the location, particularly the lights themselves. The Weird Water will spawn under one of these objects. However, since the glow tends to move, it is impossible to say exactly where the artifact will be in your case.

When you finally find the right light under which the artifact lies, approach it and take the reward. But keep in mind that even if you don't touch the light, it will begin active interaction due to the artifact and soon explode. At this moment, you will lose a significant amount of health, even if you are equipped with the necessary protection.

We also noticed a certain pattern in the search for this artifact. Until you shoot at least once at one of the hallucinations — be it a mutant or any other creature, the artifact will not appear. Therefore, if you encounter difficulties in the search, be sure to test our hypothesis. Perhaps shooting at these illusory creatures will be the key to finding the artifact.

This item cannot be consumed or used in any other way except to equip it on the belt. Wearing it, you will receive significant bonuses: increased stamina and noticeably reduced radiation exposure, making you more resilient to the Zone's hazardous conditions. We strongly recommend using it in locations like the Dump, where the radiation level significantly exceeds all permissible norms.