How to find the Weird Ball artifact in Stalker 2

The Weird Ball in Stalker 2 is one of the best early-game artifacts that can significantly reduce incoming bullet damage. Categorized as a legendary altered item, some stalkers are often talking about its prowess. Notably, you can get this artifact in the Lesser Zone to elevate your character's efficiency during battles.

This guide highlights all the details on acquiring the Weird Ball artifact in Stalker 2.

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Weird Ball artifact in Stalker 2: Location

The Weird Ball artifact's location on the map

The Weird Ball artifact can be obtained at the Lesser Zone, the game's initial region. However, its location is not marked on the map and you have to manually acquire it by exploring the vast open world of Stalker 2. With this guide, however, you can efficiently navigate to the precise location to get the Weird Ball artifact.

The Bulba anomaly guards the Weird Ball artifact (Image via GSC Game World)

The artifact can be spotted in the east of Zalissya. It is in the middle of a swamp and just in front of an ambulance. However, the artifact is guarded by the Bulba anomaly. This vortex-like anomaly stays above ground and pulls every nearby object to itself. If you're caught in it and unable to break free, it will gradually pull and damage you until death. Thus, you must cautiously proceed to obtain the Weird Ball artifact.

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How to avoid the Bulba anomaly and obtain the Weird Ball artifact in Stalker 2

Take covers during the pull and move closer to the ambulance during the intervals. (Image via GSC Game World)

Like all anomalies in Stalker 2, there is a method to navigate past the Bulba anomaly. This particular anomaly activates its pulling mechanism at regular intervals, specifically every five seconds. Additionally, various immovable objects, such as rocks, trees, and vehicles, can be found in the lake. Taking cover behind these obstacles will help in evading the anomaly's pull.

Initially, seek cover behind a rock near the lake before the commencement of the pulling sequence. Once the Bulba anomaly concludes its pulling process, utilize the subsequent three seconds to advance toward a cover positioned ahead of you, near the ambulance. It is essential to be patient and to move solely during the appropriate window of opportunity.

Take cover behind the ambulance and obtain the Weird Ball artifact. (Image via GSC Game World)

When positioned behind the ambulance, wait for the anomaly's pull. Once it comes to a halt, secure the Weird Ball artifact and seek cover once more. Afterward, methodically follow the same approach to vacate the area, ensuring that you remain outside the zone influenced by the anomaly's pull.

You can equip the Weird Ball artifact to reduce bullet damage in combat, and the effect increases if you're standing still. On the other hand, it has a high market value of 14,000 Coupons.

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