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Scale the Depths Artifacts Locations & Checklist
Quick Answer
Use this Scale the Depths artifacts checklist when the missing item is an artifact, not a fish or customer. Filter by Loch Ness, Outer Banks, Huatulco, or Point Nemo, then check the route blocker before treating the area as complete.
Artifact Checklist
Find Missing Artifacts By Area
Search an artifact, pick an area, and use the matching checks before treating the location as complete.Search or filter the checklist to see what to check next.
Results show where to go and what to do.
Scale the Depths artifacts are easiest to clean up by area. Do not rerun the entire game when one count is missing. Pick the area first, search the artifact name if you know it, then check the route blocker: hidden pocket, pressure plate, blue switch, yellow switch, late alcove, or pickup that needs to be banked before the line snaps.
Steam confirms collectible artifacts in Scale the Depths. Exact pickup angles, route state, and area counts should be checked in your current build before you call a location complete.
Quick Answer
Use the artifact tool above first. It only shows artifact checks, so it is faster than the broad secrets page when your blocker is scale the depths artifacts, all artifacts, loch ness artifacts, or point nemo artifacts.
| If you are missing… | Check first | Next move |
|---|---|---|
| Loch Ness artifact | Nessie sprite, Sputnik, treasure count, golden switch route | Open the Loch Ness Artifact Checklist |
| Outer Banks artifact | Sonar Receiver, Spanish Doubloon, Rat King Plush, Jar of Dirt, Canned Bread | Clear bush pockets and blue-switch routes before chasing the next location |
| Huatulco artifact | Quetzalcoatl Statue, Rubber Ball, Aztec Sun Stone, Coffee Cup | Sweep pressure-plate and switch branches before the Hoga attempt |
| Point Nemo artifact | Loaded Support Sphere, Sextant, Toy Submarine, Sewing Needle | Bank the pickup before deeper legendary or Apophis routes |
| Unknown artifact | Area with the incomplete count | Search the artifact tool, then use the broader checklist if treasures or levers are also open |
Artifact Checks By Area
| Area | Artifact checks to search | Common blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Loch Ness | Nessie, Sputnik | Early shelf, hidden pickup, 7/7 treasure count, or golden switch cleanup |
| Outer Banks | Rat King Plush, Bio-specimen Containment Unit, Sonar Receiver, Jar of Dirt, Canned Bread, Spanish Doubloon | Bush pocket, Compass route, middle chain, or Blue Switch 1/2 |
| Huatulco | Quetzalcoatl Statue, Rubber Ball, Aztec Sun Stone, Coffee Cup | Pressure plates, Red/Yellow/Blue switch routing, or late collection branch |
| Point Nemo | Loaded Support Sphere, Sextant, Toy Submarine, Sewing Needle | Central descent, left/right alcoves, yellow switch route, or line snap before banking |
Treasure Count vs Artifact Count
Artifacts can overlap with treasure cleanup, but the fix is not always the same.
| Symptom | Likely meaning | Better page |
|---|---|---|
| Exact artifact name is missing | Use this page and filter by area | Stay here |
| Area says 6/7 treasures | A hidden pickup, switch pocket, or route branch may still be open | Secrets and Treasures Checklist |
| Loch Ness still looks unfinished | Sputnik, Nessie, 7/7 treasures, 23/23 customers, or CARP Manual gap | Loch Ness Artifact Checklist |
| Point Nemo gate or yellow switch is the blocker | Puzzle state or switch route may block the artifact route | Secrets and Treasures Checklist |
Before Marking An Artifact Done
- Confirm the area name in your current save.
- Touch the pickup and wait for the collection banner or count change.
- Bank the pickup before taking a risky deeper route.
- Reopen the area count after surfacing.
- If the count is still short, check nearby switches, pressure plates, bottles, and treasure branches.
Next Pages To Open
- Scale the Depths Secrets and Treasures Checklist
- Scale the Depths Loch Ness Artifact Checklist
- Scale the Depths Fish & Customer Lookup
- Scale the Depths Hub
Sources
FAQ
Where are the Scale the Depths artifacts?
Start by filtering the checklist by area. Loch Ness points to Nessie and Sputnik checks, Outer Banks has several artifact blockers, Huatulco uses pressure-plate and switch routes, and Point Nemo includes late alcove pickups such as Sextant and Toy Submarine.
Which Scale the Depths artifact should I check first?
Check the area with the missing count first. If you do not know the area, start with Sonar Receiver in Outer Banks, Nessie or Sputnik in Loch Ness, Huatulco middle-route artifacts, then Point Nemo Sextant and Toy Submarine.
Is Sputnik an artifact in Scale the Depths?
Treat Sputnik as a Loch Ness artifact cleanup lead and confirm the exact pickup in your current build before marking the area complete.
What if the artifact checklist does not fix my missing count?
Open the broader secrets checklist and check nearby treasures, bottles, switches, puzzle gates, bait, boat items, and legendary cleanup blockers.