How to Find Artifacts: Research, Constellations, and Mimics Explained

The Core Loop

In the Artifacts mod, artifacts are rare items you collect rather than craft. The main ways players obtain them are:

1. Structure loot — chests in dungeons, temples, strongholds, mineshafts, and mod-added structures.

2. Mimics — hostile chest mobs that attack when opened and drop artifacts when killed.

3. Campsite and archaeology loot in versions that include those features.

Research and Constellations

Some versions of the mod include a research system and a constellation mechanic tied to the official wiki. Research is how you unlock knowledge about artifacts, and constellations are the themed groupings used to organise them. If your version has these, check the mod's in-game guide book or the wiki's research and constellations pages, because the exact steps depend on your version. Do not assume a recipe exists — research unlocks information, not crafting.

Practical Advice

Explore broadly rather than farming one structure type, since loot tables are spread across many structures. Carry a good weapon for Mimics, and keep a spare inventory slot open so you do not miss a drop. On multiplayer servers, ask other players which artifacts they have found — trading is often faster than searching.