S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: The Lore Behind Artifacts - What are they used for outside of the Zone? @anomalousdugout

Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago

Hello stalkers, in this video we will take a look at the lore hidden behind the precious artifacts. Why are these objects so valuable? What are they used for outside of the Zone? Why stalkers almost never use them? We will answer these questions and more.

Playlist with artifact behaviors and descriptions explained:
youtube.com/watch?v=gzZ6Hao6g1s&list=PLXQU5hC1-sNGub-84jMvVEPh6z-oQHgP1

Playlist about the true powers of artifacts:
youtube.com/watch?v=NwdN31UmNgk&list=PLXQU5hC1-sNEJpoCDhTDpdG1OIKMy63PP

My theory about artifact differences between SoC / CS & CoP:
youtube.com/watch?v=-L7eBxmNR1U

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:00 General Presentation
03:07 Special Artifacts
04:55 Activation & Popular Artifacts
07:45 Usage Outside the Zone
09:58 Scientific Research
13:03 Protection & Weaponry
15:16 A Source of Energy
17:00 Feared Effects
19:00 Outro

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