What Does the Weird Flower Do in Stalker 2?

Author : Simon Jan 23,2025

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

Finding the Weird Flower

Weird Flower location in Stalker 2.

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The Weird Flower is located in the northern part of the Poppy Field, beyond the central L-shaped building. Be warned: the field's anomalies induce drowsiness and hallucinations. Carry several Non-Stop Energy Drinks to counteract these effects. The Artifact is a small blue flower on the ground.

Using the Weird Flower

Weird flower item description.

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Equip the Weird Flower in an available Artifact slot above your Quick Access items. The number of slots depends on your gear; new players typically have only one.

The Weird Flower provides a temporary stealth bonus, but only after sleeping while wearing it. A bed for this purpose is found in a side room at the Trader's in the Lesser Zone. Sleeping advances time, so a morning nap might result in waking up at night.

The Weird Flower's practical value is limited by the scarcity of sleeping locations, making its stealth benefit less impactful. Many players might find it more advantageous to sell it to a trader.

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