How to get the artifact under the Bulba Anomaly

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How to get the strange ball artifact under the Bulba anomaly in STALKER 2

Video tutorial on how to get a strange ball artifact in STALKER 2

Players will encounter several dangerous anomalies while exploring the world STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl. While it's best to avoid areas with anomalies and live to fight another day, exploring areas with these anomalies can net you some powerful artifacts to upgrade and boost your stats.

One of these anomalies is the big one Bulbnear the base of Zalissya, which houses one of the best artifacts in STALKER 2 appointed Odd ballwhich provides bullet damage reduction. However, securing that artifact can be a bit tricky.

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How to get the strange ball artifact under the Bulba anomaly in STALKER 2

Players can find the Bulba anomaly to the east of the Zalissya base in the location marked on the map in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl. As players enter the area, they will notice a large ball of energy above the lake that constantly shoots objects at short intervals. Getting too close will also pull players towards it, resulting in instant death.

So here's how players can safely get close to the Bulba Anomaly and secure the Weird Ball Artifact in STALKER 2.

Once in the area, he did not enter the lake until Bulba stopped shooting objects at him.
Quickly run and hide behind any of the objects on the lake before Bulba starts shooting objects again. This could be the orange tank or a large rock.
Once again, when Bulba starts pulling objects towards its center, it will be safe as long as you hide.
As soon as Bulba stops her traction, you should quickly head to the ambulance just below the anomaly and crouch behind it.
When it's safe, quickly grab the “Strange Ball” artifact under the Bulba anomaly. However, don't run away just yet, as Bulba will pull you towards her.
Exit the lake area the same way you entered it, hiding behind the objects.

Now you will finally have a legendary artifact STALKER 2 to reduce bullet damage, especially when standing still. You can equip it in one of the artifact slots and its effects will start immediately. One of the best things about the Weird Ball artifact is that it has no radiation side effects on it, so players can use it without any repercussions.