This is a guide on how to get the Artifacts in the Detention Center in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Learn how to obtain the Detention Center key that opens the locked door to the basement and how to deal with the Poltergeist here!

Detention Center Artifact Locations

Notice from Game8	The Artifacts in the Detention Center are randomized. The bugged spawns were fixed after Patch 1.0.1.

Basement Artifacts

The basement is one of two areas where Artifacts can spawn in the Detention Center. In the basement, there are multiple rooms with Burner Anomalies that shoot fire from the ground, so be aware of your surroundings and save your game before braving the basement.

Shoot Poltergeist from Above

The Poltergeist spawn in the Detention Center basement is not guaranteed, but if you do get one, just shoot it from above through the metal grates to avoid being hit by it.

Roof Artifacts

Artifacts could also spawn on the roof of the Detention Center. There are multiple Burner Anomalies here as well, so it might be a good idea to save before attempting to collect the Artifact.

List of All Anomalies

Detention Center Basement Key Location

Get the Heavy Key to Access the Basement

Enter the Detention Center through the southwest entrance and get the Heavy Key under the desk in the small room painted green. Use the key to open the locked door that leads to the Detention Center basement.

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