Collectible Achievements

Need help with the Miracle Hoarder achievement in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl? We've got you covered with strategies to collect all 69 artifacts.

Alright, stalker, let's talk about the 'Miracle Hoarder' achievement. It sounds a bit daunting, but don't worry, I'll walk you through it. This one's all about collecting artifacts – specifically, you'll need to gather all 69 of them. Just a heads-up, altered or quest-specific artifacts don't count towards this. The key is to have all 69 artifacts in your inventory or your personal stash *at the same time*. So, how do you find all these valuable finds? There are about 67 areas in the game where artifacts can spawn. Keep your eyes peeled, and also check scanners like the Topaz scanner, stashes, traders, and any side quests you pick up – they can all yield artifacts. Now, finding artifacts isn't just about luck, though that plays a part. Your rank as a stalker affects the kind of artifacts you'll find: * Newbie (Before 'Answers Come at a Price'): You'll mostly find Common (80%) and Uncommon (20%) artifacts. No Rare or Legendary ones yet. * Experienced (Before 'Wishful Thinking'): The odds shift. You'll see more Uncommon (48%) and a tiny chance for Rare (1.9%) and Legendary (0.1%) artifacts, with Common dropping to 50%. * Veteran (Before the Faust fight): Things get better. Common drops to 30%, Uncommon rises to 59%, Rare gets a decent 10% chance, and Legendary is at 1%. * Master (After the Faust fight): This is your best bet for the rarest finds. Common is only 10%, Uncommon is 65%, Rare jumps to 20%, and Legendary has a solid 5% chance. When it comes to actually getting specific artifacts, there's a bit of a trick. Once you get within about 200 meters of an artifact spawn point, the game locks in what artifact will appear there until the next refresh. If you're aiming for a particular artifact, you can try a bit of 'save scumming'. Just quick save right outside that 200-meter radius, and then reload if you don't get what you need. It might take a few tries, but it's a reliable way to hunt down those elusive artifacts.