Elite anomaly detector

"A device intended for the detection of anomalous zones as well as hotbeds of radioactive pollution. Needs to be attached to the belt and turned on to operate correctly. The range of detection is very high. Combining the simple and advanced detectors in one package, this one is the best way to stay alive in the Zone."

- Inventory description

"Device intended for the detection of anomalous zones as well as hotbeds of radioactive pollution. Needs to be attached to the belt and turned on to operate correctly. The range of detection is very high. Combining the simple and advanced detectors in one package, this one is the best way to stay alive in the Zone."

- Inventory description

Overview

 * v1.30013 - 1.4005:


 * This is indeed a superior detector as mentioned in the description.


 * v1.4007:


 * Detection radius: 10m.
 * Beep radius: 1.5m.
 * Detectable anomaly zones (13): Springboard, Whirligig, "Source of Radioactivity", Vortex, "Electra", "Elevator", Grabber, "Liana" (Rusty Hair), Burner, Witches' Jelly, "Buzz", "Burning Fuzz", "Lying Fuzz"

Acquisition

 * All versions:


 * The detector may be freely obtained mid-game from the unmarked stash in the Lone House south west of the Service Station on Darkscape.
 * Some stashes contain the item, Made a run for it in X14 is possible early-game, Chest within the old lab being possible after the Get the psy helmet is active mid-game with Stash of the artifact hunters being possible late-game. Obviously, the coordinates need to be acquired. From v1.4002 early access to Rostok Factory with potential "roof access" to Lab X14 is prohibited by a Military Stalker near the Military Checkpoint in Cordon until the Steal the box from the army outpost task has been completed for Sidorovich. Two dead Ecologists in X14 each have a 10% probability of yielding the Made a run for it coordinates.
 * The head of the Ecologists in Pripyat rewards the player with one on the conclusion of the Help the Ecologists take measurements task (also late-game)

Trivia

 * v1.30013 - 1.4005:


 * Turns on automatically when attached to belt
 * This detector will sound almost constantly, even beeping at dangers above your head on the top of telephone poles.
 * Its beep is extremely loud, with the volume unfortunately increased far beyond the advanced detector


 * v1.4007:


 * Still turns on automatically when attached to belt.
 * Volume decreased.
 * Less irritating audio cues implemented for some anomalous locations.
 * Listed anomalous types do not correctly correspond to gamefile names.