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 explains how to find and use it.

Locating the Weird Flower

The Weird Flower is situated in the northern part of the Poppy Field, beyond the central L-shaped building. Be warned: the field's anomalies induce drowsiness and hallucinations. Stock up on Non-Stop Energy Drinks to mitigate these effects. Simply proceed until you spot a small blue flower on the ground.

Utilizing the Weird Flower

Equip the Weird Flower in an available Artifact slot above your Quick Access menu. The number of slots varies with your gear; early-game players usually have only one.

The Weird Flower provides a temporary stealth bonus, but only after sleeping while wearing it. A bed suitable for this purpose is located in a side room at the Lesser Zone Trader's location. Sleeping advances game time, potentially shifting your wake-up time to nighttime.

The Weird Flower's practical value is limited due to the scarcity of sleeping locations in the game. Its stealth benefit may not outweigh alternative strategies. Selling it to a trader is a viable option.

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