Snowflake

The  is an artifact found in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Lost Alpha and all canon S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games except S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl.

"While not being remotely similar to snowflakes to the naked eye, on a microscopic level its whole structure looks exactly like thousands of snowflakes."

- Inventory description

"Born in the "Electro" anomaly. At first glance, this artifact resembles Kolobok. Some claim that it actually is Kolobok, its properties reinforced by exposure to a powerful electric field. Thanks to its unique properties, the artifact can significantly increase the bearer's muscle tone. Emits radiation."

- Inventory description

Overview

 * v1.30013 - 1.4005:


 * Not a very common artifact but far from difficult to obtain.
 * Although the properties would be consistent with similar, naturally occurring Electro spawned artifacts, this has never been observed in such areas.
 * v1.4007:


 * Less easily obtained due to the disabling of the Anomaly Fields.

Trivia

 * v1.30013 - 1.4005:


 * The Snowflake may be created by Artifact Merger synthesis by combining the three naturally occurring Electro artifacts.
 * v1.4007:


 * Recipe removed.