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

In the game S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, you will find not only an exciting storyline but also many mysterious artifacts that give the Zone its unique charm. One of these is the legendary artifact Weird Bowler. In this guide, we will detail where to find the Weird Bowler, what challenges you will face, and what bonuses it can provide to the player.

The Weird Bowler can be found in the southwest of the Burnt Forest location. This place is hidden in a remote house surrounded by the anomaly Mist. The location is at the intersection with the Duga region, making it even more difficult to access.

Upon arriving at the designated point on the map, you will find a forest covered in thick mist. Crossing it, you will reach a location where you will need to overcome the anomaly by performing several sequential actions. Preparation will not require much effort, and unlike other legendary artifacts, finding this one will not burden you with significant resource costs.

For safe exploration of the anomaly, take any medicines for health recovery and ammunition. The anomaly does not deal damage; its main effect is teleportation to various regions on the map. Medkits will be needed for battles with bloodsuckers, as they are particularly common in this location.

Enter the mist and walk a few meters to suddenly find yourself next to a lone-standing house. First, get rid of the appearing bloodsucker, and then perform the following actions:

Note that you do not need to return to the house on your own when you are in the mist. Instead, just move forward, regardless of which part of the mist you are in. Eventually, you will still end up near the building. Now, when you are back at the house, destroy another bloodsucker and perform the following steps:

On the right side of the house, you have probably already noticed a basement blocked by slate. After entering the mist again, a passage inside will open. Upon entering the cellar, perform the following actions:

Once back on the house's territory, fend off the bloodsucker and enter the house. Then, follow these recommendations:

All that's left is to get out of the house and successfully cross the mist. We add that this place is radioactive, so use anti-rads, vodka, or special artifacts to protect the hero.

Unlike common artifacts like Whirlwind, the Weird Bowler does not have clear and straightforward buffs or debuffs in its description. Instead, we get only a mysterious annotation: The airborne bowler is empty, but steam always rises from under the lid. With this item, it is easier to satisfy hunger and thirst, but one should be cautious: the Zone's gifts are unpredictable.

Using the mysterious pot actually reduces Skif's need for food and helps deal with hunger. However, one should be cautious: consuming food with this artifact may cause unusual side effects such as dizziness, hallucinations, and even radiation exposure. Since hunger and thirst currently do not significantly affect the main character's condition, the artifact is mostly suitable for selling to the nearest trader.