The Shell is an uncommon artifact featured in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat, and in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
Appearances
Shadow of Chernobyl
When wearing this artifact the denaturalization of proteins happens slower. In other words, the flesh is able to endure higher temperatures and burns less. In itself it is an expensive and rare thing.
In-game description
In Shadow of Chernobyl, the Shell mistakenly shares its name with the Battery. The artifact's real name - Shell - is confirmed by the presence of an unused string in the game files (string_table_enc_zone.xml, af-dummy-dummy) which matches with its internal name. Because of this, it is sometimes known as "Flame battery" or "Fire battery".
The Shell gives a +30% bonus in fire protection, and has no downsides whatsoever. This makes it a valuable artifact to use through anomalies, especially when combined. As well, they can enable suit repairing if the player combines four or more of them: four Shells enable suit repair in Burner anomalies, campfires and Pyrogeist attacks.
Acquisition
- One in the Garbage, on top of a highly irradiated hill near the Duty checkpoint.
- One is in the Army Warehouses close to the Backpack with equipment stash near the Mercenary Camp.
- A third Shell is located a couple of meters away from the Battery in the Red Forest. It is well camouflaged, spends most of its cycle under the leaves and only pokes out above for about one-third of its cycle. While under the leaves the proximity detector will not indicate its presence. There is also a Spring close-by performing a similar cyclical behaviour. Best located in afternoon/early evening hours. In order to get the artifact, the player must run towards it and pick it up very fast, as it will sink into the ground once approached.
- One stash in the boarded up house in the Wild Territory contains this artifact.
- Another stash is in Yantar, just outside Sakharov's lab.
- One may also be found in a rare stash in Pripyat, the stash is on the second floor of the rear Kindergarten.
- Lukash gives this artifact as a reward for completing the mission Kill one of the Duty commanders.
Clear Sky
This artifact used to be considered trash, devoid of any useful properties. However, scientists recently discovered that if kept in constant contact with the body, it has an excellent stimulating effect on the nervous system, replenishing the bearer's energy. Emits radiation.
In-game description
In Clear Sky, the Shell is an artifact of electrical origin. It provides a good +4 in endurance, although it also gives a large +3 in radiation, forcing the use of a Wrenched or better to counter the radiation effect. The Shell is a good artifact to allow the player to run on longer distances.
Acquisition
Electro anomalies in Yantar, the Red Forest and the Army Warehouses are known to spawn this artifact.
Call of Pripyat
This artifact used to be considered trash, devoid of any useful properties. However, scientists recently discovered that if kept in constant contact with the body, it has an excellent stimulating effect on the nervous system. Emits radiation.
In-game description
The Shell returns in Call of Pripyat, behaving like its Clear Sky counterpart, although the radiation effect was reduced to +2, making the Jellyfish enough to counter its downside. Considering this, it is an effective artifact to boost the player's endurance, especially when they do not wear a suit like the PSZ-9d Duty armor that can be upgraded to boost endurance as well.
The Shell is also part of Beard's artifact orders, meaning one could sell it for a good price. It is generally a good artifact to sell once the rarer Snowflake becomes available, although its usefulness is quite prominent in the early to mid stages of the game.
Acquisition
The Shell may be found in electrical anomaly fields; the Old Service Center in Pripyat spawns one by default.
Heart of Chornobyl
A common artifact found in electro anomalies. Caution: risk of injury even under controlled laboratory conditions. Avoid inserting fingers between the disks!
In-game description
Acquisition
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