To find artifacts in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, you need to explore various locations within the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Here are detailed steps for finding some of the most notable artifacts:

1. **Weird Ball Artifact (Bulba)**
– **Location**: Near a large bubble-like anomaly in a lake southeast of Zalissya.
– **Steps**:
1. **Approach the Anomaly**: From Zalissya, follow the southeastern path and look for a large lake to your left.
2. **Be Cautious**: The anomaly is very dangerous and pulls in objects from the banks of the lake as it expands and pushes them back out when it contracts. Save your game before approaching.
3. **Timing is Key**: Move towards the anomaly only when it is contracting, and always have an obstacle in front of you when it starts expanding to avoid taking continuous damage.
4. **Retrieve Artifact**: Head right up next to the anomaly, near the ambulance. The Weird Ball artifact will be just to the side of the ambulance, which will decrease the damage you take from bullets with no detrimental side effects.

2. **Weird Flower Artifact (Poppy Field)**
– **Location**: In the Poppy Field, just northwest of Zalissya.
– **Steps**:
1. **Preparation**: Ensure you have some energy drinks handy to avoid falling asleep due to the drowsy effect of the flowers.
2. **Navigate Carefully**: Be cautious of the Poppy Petal Whirlwind that blows through the field, as contact with it will instantly kill you.
3. **Locate Artifact**: Make your way toward the back left corner of the building, just above the Anomalous Area icon on the map. The small blue artifact will be sticking out from the field of Poppies.

3. **Hypercube Artifact**
– **Location**: In the Detention Center.
– **Steps**:
1. **Explore Basement**: Find the Hypercube artifact in the basement of the Detention Center.
2. **Tips for Survival**: This area can be challenging, so be prepared for encounters with Poltergeists and thermal anomalies.

4. **Thermal Anomalies and Artifacts**
– **Locations**: Various thermal anomalies are scattered throughout the zone, each with its own artifact.
– **Steps**:
1. **Magnetic Cave**: Find the thermal anomaly in the Magnetic Cave immediately east of the Boiler House in the center of the Lesser Zone region. Clear the path by shooting the canister, then use bolts to trigger fire jets and grab the artifact.
2. **Deaf Meadow**: Locate the thermal anomaly in Deaf Meadow, northeast of Zalissya. Speak to Yurko Fantomas standing near the tree next to the anomaly. Walk into the dip, use bolts to make your way through, and grab the artifact near the shore at the back.

5. **Additional Artifacts**
– **Detention Center Roof**: Another artifact can be found on the roof of the Detention Center.
– **Garbage Region**: In the Garbage region, you can find artifacts like Flash and Slug by reaching stashes on electricity pylons. For Flash, hop on a branch and then a plank to get to the stash marked on your map if you take on the Budmo side mission. The Slug artifact is inside a bus at the center of the Maze point of interest northwest of Slag Heap.

### Summary
– **Arch Anomalies**: Each of the six arch anomalies (Bulba, Poppy Field, Fire Whirl, Mist, Wandering Lights, and Tornado) has its own unique artifact.

By following these steps, you should be able to locate and collect various artifacts in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Always be cautious of the dangers within the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, including deadly mutants, anomalies, and environmental hazards.