How to get the artifact under the Potato anomaly

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How to get the strange sword artifact under the Potato anomaly in STALKER 2

Video walkthrough on how to get the awesome sword artifact in STALKER 2

While exploring the world, players will encounter several dangerous anomalies STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl. While it's best to just avoid areas with anomalies and live to fight another day, exploring areas with such anomalies can give you some powerful upgrade artifacts and boost your stats.

One such anomaly is a big one Potatonear the Zalissya base, where one of the best artifacts is kept STALKER 2 is called Amazing ballwhich offers bullet damage reduction. However, securing said artifact can be a bit tricky.

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How to get the strange sword artifact under the Potato anomaly in STALKER 2

Players can find the Potato anomaly to the east of the Zalissya base in the place indicated on the map c STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl. When players enter the area, they will notice a large ball of energy above the lake that keeps pulling objects in at short intervals. Getting too close will also pull players into it, resulting in instant death.

So, here's how players can safely reach the Potato Anomaly and secure the Strange Sword Artifact in STALKER 2.

Once you reach the area, don't enter the lake until Potato stops pulling items towards him.
Quickly run and hide behind any of the objects on the lake before Potato starts pulling objects again. It can be an orange tanker or a large rock.
Once again, when Potato starts pulling items to its center, it will be safe while you hide.
As soon as the Potato stops its thrust, you need to quickly rush to the ambulance right under the anomaly and crouch behind it.
When it's safe, quickly grab the Strange Ball Artifact under the Potato Anomaly. Don't run away just yet, though, because Potato will pull you to him.
Exit the lake area the same way you entered, hiding behind the objects.

Now you will finally get the legendary artifact STALKER 2 to reduce damage taken from bullets, especially when standing still. You can go ahead and equip it to one of your artifact slots and its effect will start immediately. One of the best things about the Weird Ball artifact is that it has no radiation side effects, so players can use it without any consequences.