What Does the Weird Flower Do in Stalker 2?

In Stalker 2, the anomalous Poppy Field holds a unique Artifact: the Weird Flower. This guide details its location and use.

Table of Contents

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

Where to Find the Weird Flower

Locate the Weird Flower in the northern section of the Poppy Field, beyond the central L-shaped building. Be warned: the field's anomalies induce drowsiness and hallucinations. Carry several Non-Stop Energy Drinks to mitigate these effects. The Artifact is 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 depends on your gear; new players typically have only one.

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

The Weird Flower's limited use, due to the scarcity of sleeping locations, makes it arguably less valuable. Many players might prefer direct combat and opt to sell it to a trader.

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