What Does the Weird Flower Do in Stalker 2?

In Stalker 2, one intriguing Anomalous Field is the Poppy Field, home to a side quest and the valuable Weird Flower Artifact. This guide details its location and usage.

Table of Contents

• Where to Find the Weird Flower
• How to Use the Weird Flower

Where to Find the Weird Flower in Stalker 2

The Weird Flower Artifact is nestled in the northern part of the Poppy Field. Navigate past the central L-shaped building. Be warned: the field's effects induce drowsiness and hallucinations; carry plenty of Non-Stop Energy Drinks for survival. Continue until you spot a small, blue flower on the ground.

How to Use the Weird Flower

Equip the Weird Flower in an available Artifact slot above your Quick Access menu. The number of slots varies with your gear; new players typically have one.

The Weird Flower provides a temporary stealth bonus, but only after sleeping while wearing it. A convenient bed is located in a side room at the Lesser Zone Trader's location. Sleeping advances time; a morning nap might result in waking up at night.

The Weird Flower's practical value is limited by the scarcity of sleeping locations in the game. Its stealth benefit may not outweigh other strategies. Many players opt to sell it to a trader.

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is available now on Xbox and PC.