What Does the Weird Flower Do in Stalker 2?

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

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

Where to Find the Weird Flower in Stalker 2

Locate the Weird Flower artifact in the northern part of Stalker 2's Poppy Field. You'll need to navigate past the central L-shaped building. Be warned: the field's effects induce drowsiness and hallucinations; bring plenty of Non-Stop Energy Drinks to counteract these. Keep moving 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 depends on your gear; early-game players typically have only one.

The Weird Flower provides a temporary stealth bonus, but only after sleeping while wearing it. A convenient bed for this purpose is located in a side room at the Lesser Zone trader's location. Sleeping advances the in-game time; a morning nap might wake you up at night.

The Weird Flower's practicality is limited by the scarcity of sleeping locations in the game, diminishing its overall value. For players who prefer direct combat, selling it to a trader might be a more efficient strategy.

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