What Does the Weird Flower Do in Stalker 2?

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

Finding the Weird Flower

Locate the Weird Flower in the Poppy Field's northern section, beyond the central L-shaped building. Be warned: the field induces drowsiness and hallucinations. Carry plenty of Non-Stop Energy Drinks to mitigate these effects. The Artifact appears as a small blue flower.

Using the Weird Flower

Equip the Weird Flower in your Artifact slot (above the Quick Access menu). The number of equippable Artifacts depends on your gear; early-game players typically have only one slot.

The Weird Flower provides a temporary stealth bonus, but only after sleeping while equipped. A bed for this purpose is found in the side room of the Trader's location in the Lesser Zone. Note that sleeping may advance the in-game time significantly.

The Weird Flower's practical value is limited due to the scarcity of sleeping locations and its niche use. Many players may find it more beneficial to sell it to a trader.

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