Resident Evil Village Walkthrough (Spoiler-Free)

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Before diving into the action, thoroughly examine the Baker Incident Report document. While it appears lengthy at 80 pages, each page contains concise text that efficiently summarizes events following Resident Evil 7. This briefing provides essential narrative context and contains a significant revelation about the document’s author that will impact your understanding of the storyline. The report also clarifies your initial situation when gameplay commences.

Upon gaining control, immediately transport infant Rose to the upstairs nursery located at the hallway’s terminus. After securing the child, investigate the laptop to access Ethan’s personal diary entries. Adjacent rooms contain both a Medical Checkup Report and a family photo album worth examining. Proceed to the kitchen area when prepared to advance.

Following an extended cinematic sequence, you’ll regain consciousness in a snowy landscape beside a wrecked vehicle, non-functional mobile device, and deceased military personnel. Review the Mission Briefing for additional intelligence, then follow the singular accessible route. A visible trail in the snow provides navigation assistance if you become disoriented.

Continue along the path until reaching a bridge accessing a dilapidated wooden structure. Navigate through the dwelling until arriving at the basement’s dead-end closet. Opening this compartment reveals… an unexpected rodent encounter.

Audible disturbances from the upper level warrant investigation. A collapsed shelving unit obstructs your path, but approaching it triggers an automatic crawling maneuver. Exit through the substantial wall breach and continue along the designated route. Most peripheral structures contain locked entry points and inaccessible containers currently. Focus attention on the well-maintained residence distinguished by its illuminated front lantern.

Enter through the main doorway, proceed directly forward, and acquire the combat knife. Test your new tool on the crate positioned behind you to obtain first aid supplies. Veterans of Resident Evil 4 will appreciate the streamlined crate interaction system—no weapon switching required. However, this functionality applies exclusively to deteriorated crates marked with yellow caution tape. Conserve effort accordingly, as standard barrels remain indestructible.

Advance further into the interior and open the curtained area. During the subsequent cutscene, you’ll receive the LEMI handgun before being forcibly taken to the basement level. After assessing your grim surroundings, engage in the inaugural combat scenario against multiple Lycan opponents.

Apply standard survival horror combat principles: cranial shots deliver maximum effectiveness, but these adversaries demonstrate exceptional agility while ammunition remains scarce. Maintain defensive distance, targeting lower extremities to immobilize before attempting fatal headshots. Should ammunition depletion occur—a likely scenario—complete engagements using your blade. Remember to employ the blocking mechanic when Lycans attempt biting attacks; while damage still occurs, it’s substantially reduced.

After eliminating the initial Lycan threat, utilize the exit pathway to return upstairs and secure the bolt cutters. After the musical reference fades from memory, inspect the neighboring storage shed for Chem Fluid resources. Employ the bolt cutters on the forward gate, then progress to the subsequent residence across the miniature bridge. Collect the ammunition directly ahead and prepare for additional hostile encounters.

Return to the doorway, grasp the shelf section nearest the entrance, and barricade the opening. Ascend to the upper level where additional ammunition and another Chem Fluid await. You’ll need to neutralize several additional Lycans. Creating stairwell bottlenecks provides optimal firing positions, but maintain situational awareness as the shelf barrier offers limited protection.

Upon resolving this engagement, a supportive voice via radio will direct you toward Luiza’s residence beyond the fields. While sound guidance, a substantial obstacle blocks your progression.

Exit the structure, turn leftward and traverse the now-destroyed gate. Once entering the expansive area with accompanying musical shift, the survival sequence initiates. Hostile forces occupy the rightward path including the hilltop dwelling, so veer left. Access the wall-adjacent crate to obtain the medicinal herb inside. Consider accessing your inventory interface to craft first aid medication and restore health before advancing.

Ascend the staircase immediately right of the crate and follow the porch route. Beyond the partition, observe Lycan forces descending from arboreal positions—additional motivation for rapid evacuation. Enter the target house and secure the entrance with available shelving. This location features singular access with abundant loot, providing brief preparation opportunity. Various resources including herbs, gunpowder, and handgun ammunition line the perimeter of both chambers, but the primary objective remains the shotgun on the central table. Note: only two shells are loaded. Utilize them judiciously.

Inevitably, the horde will breach your defenses. Your operational philosophy here, and throughout the entire game experience, should emphasize tactical intelligence over brute force. This approach proves particularly crucial during this sequence where the primary objective involves enduring the Lycan assault for a predetermined duration.

Once invaders penetrate, withdraw to the rear chamber, await their threshold crossing, then discharge your firearm into the flour accumulation near the doorway. This generates an obscuring cloud enabling Batman-esque descent via basement ladder undetected. Collect the Rusted Scrap material at the bottom, but maintain constant mobility from this point. The external route consumes minimal time as it leads to the residential rear alleyway, though detection remains inevitable.

The adjacent structure offers another barricadable entrance, plus a strategically positioned red barrel that detonates when shot. Deploy this resource wisely while monitoring window vulnerabilities. If Lycans already cling to external boarding, avoid positioning yourself directly before them during breach attempts.

After brief exploration, the hilltop dwelling evacuates, creating infiltration opportunity. An interior ladder accesses rooftop positioning, offering valuable breathing space when overwhelmed. During mobility, attempt selective Lycan elimination but avoid excessive ammunition expenditure, particularly shotgun shells. Additionally, beware the hammer-wielding Lycan variant—avoid direct confrontation entirely. Scattered ammunition and herbs populate the environment; collect available resources without compromising mobility requirements.

Following several minutes, a cutscene activates, clearing the Lycan presence. With threats eliminated, freely explore the territory gathering previously inaccessible loot. Successfully eliminated Lycans typically drop currency upon expiration. Investigate all potential elimination sites. Congratulations on surviving the village’s initial major combat engagement. Approach the gate to initiate the subsequent narrative sequence.

Following your initial scavenging phase, proceed through the main gate. After the cinematic sequence concludes, enter the structure immediately to your left. You’ll discover Chem Fluid resting on a table surface, accompanied by a secured drawer requiring lockpicking skills you currently lack. Regarding inventory management: raw crafting components including medicinal herbs and explosive precursors don’t consume storage capacity, whereas manufactured ammunition and healing items do occupy space. While ammunition represents an urgent necessity, we strongly advise delaying first aid kit production until actual requirement arises, particularly before acquiring your initial storage upgrade. Advance toward the central plaza featuring a prominent statue and multiple route options. The passage directly adjacent leads to a barricaded entrance – bypass this temporarily. Collect the gunpowder positioned on the right-side bench. The central route directs to an inactive well and agricultural equipment containing Rusted Scrap. Select the alternative leftward path beside the monument to continue progression. Several avian threats occupy this roadway. For veterans of Resident Evil 4: affirmative, you should eliminate these crows for additional currency (designated as Lei) whenever encountered. Additionally, observe the religious structure on your right containing a sculpted goat effigy. Destroy this Goat of Warding for straightforward achievement progression. More than twelve specimens exist throughout the game world, each emitting distinctive percussive wood sounds upon proximity detection.

The pathway culminates at the imposing castle entrance, demanding both Maiden and Demon Crests for access. Before addressing this primary objective, briefly explore leftward where medicinal herbs grow among burial sites. Proceed rightward from the castle gate toward the modest village chapel. The Maiden Crest resides within this sanctum, positioned upon the altar alongside the game’s inaugural typewriter device. Pro tip: Always utilize typewriters when discovered to preserve progress, especially before major encounters. The church also contains minor supplies in side rooms worth investigating if you’re thorough.

Exit through the main doorway and follow the trail toward the scarecrow landmark. Quickly enter the left-side shack structure. Upon entry, distant predatory growls will become audible. Secure the available scrap metal, gunpowder reserves, landmine, and handgun ammunition from the drawer compartment. When prepared, advance cautiously along the route. Hostile Lycans conceal themselves within dense grassland. Optimal strategy involves reaching Luiza’s residence atop the elevation without triggering enemy awareness. Maintain low profile and avoid vegetation displaying movement patterns. Provided no visual contact is established with observers, you can safely demolish the crate atop the rock formation without initiating alarms. Additional Rusted Scrap awaits behind the immobilized wagon and within a secondary left-side shack for ambitious explorers, but when weighing minimal resource acquisition against avoiding confrontations with three enraged Lycans consuming time, health reserves, and ammunition, consistently select avoidance. Advanced players can utilize distraction items if available to create safer paths.

Regardless of your chosen methodology, security is achieved upon reaching the hilltop residence. Observe the cinematic sequence, then escape through the accessible window. Shatter the nearby crate for scrap materials. Rotate and collect the gunpowder from the ledge before ascending to traverse the compromised wall section. After penetration, acquire Chem Fluid from the right-positioned outhouse. Note: unlocking all village outhouse doors during a single playthrough unlocks the “When You Gotta Go…” accomplishment. This guide systematically directs you to each location. The courtyard’s opposite extremity contains the Demon Crest, secured within a shrine requiring screwdriver access – because complexity defines Resident Evil’s design philosophy. Temporarily disregard this, unbolt the primary gate, and view the subsequent cutscenes.

Inside the dwelling, preserve your progress at the right-side typewriter. The interior contains only a photographic collection and brief documentation. Continue along the corridor for an extended cinematic experience. Upon regaining control, you’ll find yourself in a garage area. Proceed to the adjacent chamber, then the kitchen space. Lower cabinetry beneath the sink conceals currency, while upper compartments contain truck ignition keys. Thoroughly inspect the keychain to detach the screwdriver component. Collect the shotgun ammunition at the room’s termination point, then return to the garage. Enter the vehicle and activate acceleration when prompted. When Ethan’s escape strategy proves unsuccessful, ascend the staircase. Watch the narrative sequence. No additional content exists upstairs, so egress through the window opening.

You’ll return to the courtyard environment. Approach the shrine, employ the screwdriver, and obtain the Demon Crest. Proceed through the gate, but before returning across the field, turn right and vault the fence crossing the earthen path. Discover a compact area beyond the roadway permitting ascent toward Luiza’s perimeter wall. At the pathway’s conclusion on the stone barrier, precisely atop a minor staircase ensemble, locates another destructible Goat of Warding.

Now retrace your route downward. Create a save point at the church typewriter, then return to the Castle Gate. Insert the crests sequentially – Demon Crest right-side, Maiden left-side – and rotate them until the demon faces leftward and the maiden rightward. The Castle Gate will consequently open.

Advance cautiously, eliminate one bridge-positioned crow for monetary gain, then enter the interior. Activate the substantial switch mechanism left-side, initiating the encounter with Mother Miranda and her followers. Post-cutscene, sprint forward until interrupted by Hammer Lycan again. Regain control in a chamber featuring descending spike mechanisms. The exit lies directly ahead; crouch to identify the crawlspace requiring board removal via interaction. Follow the subsequent path until reaching a room containing an enormous spike trap apparatus. Navigate to the extreme left to discover a wall recess sufficiently spacious for Ethan to occupy while awaiting trap deactivation. Once secured, advance to circumvent the hazard. Before departure, however, demolished crates on both room sides contain valuable items – ensure collection. Expert timing: wait for the trap’s full extension before moving to the safe zone.

Exit the chamber and continue along the route, returning to the large switch mechanism. Reactivate the switch and follow the newly accessible external path. Destroy a crow perched on the scarecrow, then turn right and proceed to the vineyard’s northern boundary. Listen attentively for the characteristic clicking of a Goat of Warding, camouflaged within the cliff face encircling the field, adjacent to the left-curving roadway section. Eliminate it before ascending the slope.

Begin your Castle Dimitrescu infiltration by ascending the main staircase from the entrance. Immediately scan your surroundings – behind you to the left, shatter the decorative vase to acquire Lei currency. Proceed to the glass display case on your right to secure Gunpowder crafting material. The adjacent elevator chamber contains additional resources, including a Crystal Fragment positioned high on the wall, though the elevator mechanism remains inoperable initially. Choose the left doorway to advance. Within the new corridor, bypass the locked right door and descend the staircase directly ahead. Destroy the ornate vase on your right to obtain shotgun shells, then proceed through the doorway. Approach the grand left door and examine the inscribed plaque to initiate the pivotal cutscene introducing Lady Dimitrescu and her formidable daughters.

Following the cinematic sequence, observe your restrained hand to trigger the escape mechanic. Advance forward to claim the Crimson Glass artifact from the central table, then exit through the left doorway. In the subsequent chamber, navigate toward the fireplace structure. Crouch and traverse the narrow tunnel system. Upon emerging, inspect the tall container to your left to discover Rusted Scrap. Proceed to the hallway’s terminus and retrieve the Maroon Eye Ring from the angel statue. Access your inventory interface to separate the ring component, transforming it into the essential Maroon Eye item. Acquisition of this artifact automatically unlocks the Angel door – proceed through immediately. Locate Chem Fluid in the drawer directly ahead and additional Gunpowder in the drawer positioned at the far end of the lengthy right corridor leading back toward the fireplace chamber.

Unlock the door at the corridor’s shorter extremity to return to the expansive chamber where the previous cutscene occurred. Note the emergence of angel statues from the ground. Advance directly toward the previously inaccessible door to discover the safe room where The Duke has established his merchant operations. Exchange the Crimson Glass for additional currency, though prioritize saving funds for inventory expansion if ammunition supplies are adequate. Utilize the typewriter to preserve your progress. The miniature castle replica can be ignored temporarily, though you may collect the Labyrinths documentation note adjacent to it for additional narrative context.

Upon completing safe room activities, exit and ascend the right staircase to reach the familiar foyer area from the Maiden demo. Turn rightward and search the drawers for handgun ammunition. The nearest doorway connects to your original entry hallway – unlock it temporarily for future navigation flexibility. Proceed upstairs and at the summit, take the left passage. Nearby, break the ceramic pottery on the mantle for currency, then advance to the balcony’s farthest point to shatter another vase containing Gunpowder. Return to the staircase’s apex and enter the Wine Room opposite. Collect the Chem Fluid and Winemaking History document. The rear bottle holder mechanism will become relevant for later puzzle sequences.

Now exit the Wine Room and navigate to the opposite balcony section. Collect the shotgun shells at the terminus and ensure your shotgun is fully loaded and prepared. Interact with the angel relief carving on the wall behind you, insert the Maroon Eye, and prepare for an intense confrontation with one of Lady Dimitrescu’s daughters. This encounter isn’t classified as a traditional boss battle. Your objective involves delivering sufficient damage to trigger her transformation into a less threatening insect swarm, enabling safe passage through the Angel door. Fortunately, those previously collected shotgun shells prove invaluable – a single well-placed blast typically initiates the transformation sequence. Once the immediate threat subsides, maneuver leftward and sprint to the hallway’s end. Scan right to identify the boarded-over opening. Interact with this structural weakness to access the wall passage system.

Once regaining control, examine the cart to obtain the Maid’s Diary. Descend the staircase system. At the base, the illuminated alcove at ground level contains Rusted Scrap. Continue along the passageway and crouch to infiltrate the wall cavity. You’ll briefly observe Lady Dimitrescu patrolling – wait patiently until she completely vacates the area before advancing. After her departure, emerge from hiding, collect the handgun bullets to your right, then proceed downstairs. At the bottom level, shatter the container on the left shelf to acquire additional shotgun shells.

You’ll encounter an elaborate chamber featuring dual torches and a central fiery lantern apparatus. The puzzle requires swinging the lantern with sufficient momentum to simultaneously ignite both torches. If ammunition permits, several handgun shots applied strategically will generate substantial momentum more efficiently than physical interaction. Once both torches activate, the progression path unlocks. You’ll enter a torture chamber environment. The Observation Report document rests on a cart positioned before an obstruction as you advance directly forward. The cell immediately left features a compromised wall allowing circumvention. Another informational note resides in the directly ahead cell. Within the subsequent chamber, the left cells contain a storage crate, Rusted Scrap, and Metal Scrap resources.

Upon entering the next chamber, you’ll encounter hostile company. Immediately take cover in the left cell. Three ghouls will appear to challenge you. Fortunately, these adversaries present significantly less threat than the earlier Lycan encounters. Maintain defensive spacing and prioritize cranial targeting when possible. If you successfully position them during doorway entry, a single shotgun discharge can inflict substantial damage to the entire group. Additionally, weapon-equipped ghouls demonstrate sufficiently slow movement patterns with clearly telegraphed attacks that enable Dark Souls-inspired knife combat tactics. Execute precise slashing maneuvers immediately following their attack animations. This approach may require patience but conserves valuable ammunition reserves. This strategy applies exclusively to armed opponents – unarmed ghouls employ biting attacks requiring maintained distance.

After neutralizing the initial group, follow the damaged walls around the corner. An additional ghoul will emerge from a floor opening. If sufficiently quick, deliver one or two shots during its emergence animation. Create distance, eliminate the threat, and access the crate behind it to obtain a Pipe Bomb. Exit the cell, advance into the subsequent area, where several additional ghouls will appear. Employ identical tactics to the previous engagement, maintaining separation until you reduce their numbers. Once defeated, proceed to the cell opposite the wall’s illuminated fire to collect Rusted Scrap. One final ghoul occupies the chamber containing the sunlit rock formation. After its elimination, take a strategic pause. Inspect the right cell for another crate, reload all weapon systems, craft necessary items, and advance toward the directly ahead crate to continue your Castle Dimitrescu expedition.

When the cutscene concludes, you’ll find yourself dangerously positioned near Daniela, one of Lady Dimitrescu’s formidable daughters. Engaging in direct combat at this stage is tactical suicide. Execute an immediate 180-degree retreat using the backward movement and Circle/B button command. Maintain forward momentum without hesitation – do not attempt to collect scattered items or glance backward. Your sole objective is reaching safety through the designated escape route.

From the initial crate area, take the first available left turn. Proceed directly into the accessible cell ahead, then navigate leftward through the adjacent cell via the wall breach. Exit through the doorway and follow the corridor, ascending the staircase on your right. At the summit, turn right to encounter a barricaded door.

A brief cinematic reveals Daniela’s vulnerability to extreme cold. Once she solidifies, deploy your shotgun strategically to force her backward into the frigid outdoor gusts. After sufficient exposure, she’ll crystallize and shatter, yielding the valuable Crystal Torso collectible. This environmental exploitation tactic demonstrates how understanding enemy weaknesses can turn impossible encounters into manageable situations.

With the immediate threat neutralized, conduct thorough resource acquisition starting with the ammunition on the nearby shelf. Return to the dungeon level below to secure all accessible items, including Ingrid’s Necklace – both a nostalgic reference to the Maiden demo and a valuable commodity for The Duke’s marketplace.

Proceed to the kitchen area to collect Sanguis Virginia from the blood-filled basin. Acquire the adjacent Rusted Scrap from the trough, unlock the crate to the left, and examine the Cook’s Diary behind your position.

The subsequent chamber contains a Recoil Compensator upgrade for your LEMI handgun straight ahead. The bureau along the left corridor houses a Lockpick, which should be immediately utilized on the distant hallway drawer to obtain a Wooden Angel artifact.

Visit The Duke’s establishment to liquidate your acquisitions: Crystal Torso, Wooden Angel, and Ingrid’s Necklace. This transaction typically provides sufficient currency for the crucial inventory expansion, with surplus funds for secondary upgrades like handgun power enhancement.

After replenishing resources, return to the Main Hall and ascend to the Wine Room. Position the Sanguis Virginia on the designated bottle holder to unlock the chamber. Collect the Gunpowder on the left and the essential Courtyard Key on the right.

Descend to encounter Cassandra, the second daughter. Employ a decisive shotgun blast to temporarily disperse her, then advance rapidly to the Dining Room and access the Courtyard.

Upon re-entering the castle interior, you’ll observe Lady Dimitrescu ascending the staircase. Before pursuit, investigate the left-side drawers for Chem Fluid. At the stairway summit, secure ammunition from the vase and acquire the Castle Map directly ahead.

Navigate to the chamber containing the statue ensemble and the problematic water feature. This spatial puzzle requires reorienting the statues based on adjacent documentation. For expedited resolution: Align the nun and elegantly-hatted woman to face each other, then direct the beggar figures toward the equestrian statue. Successful alignment drains the pool, revealing a subterranean staircase.

The basement level contains another auditory-irritating Goat of Warding idol in the corner – neutralize it promptly. Proceed into the flooded subterranean area, collecting Rusted Scrap directly ahead.

Turn left and follow the pathway, conserving ammunition by ignoring the initial ghoul emerging from wine barrels. Advance to unlock the crate, then confront the subsequent ghoul in the next corridor. This selective engagement strategy preserves resources for more critical encounters.

Continue movement to encounter another ghoul materializing behind the wine rack – this positioning allows methodical elimination. Once neutralized, return to the area entrance and proceed left through the extended passage to a shrine area. Dispatch the resident ghoul and collect the ammunition from the candle-illuminated platform.

Advance cautiously to encounter additional ghouls, utilizing the expansive environment for tactical maneuvering. The corridor with suspended corpses contains Rusted Scrap in the illuminated alcove to your right. Another ghoul descends at the corridor terminus – eliminate it before investigating behind the boot-adorned container for Gunpowder.

Progress carefully into the open space where three ghouls converge simultaneously. Employ crowd control tactics by luring them into consolidated formations, enabling efficient elimination with one or two well-placed shotgun discharges. This approach demonstrates the importance of spatial awareness and enemy grouping for resource-efficient combat.

Access the crate on the lower shelf before advancing. Neutralize the final unarmed ghoul at the stairway summit, activate the lever mechanism, and emerge onto the balcony.

After environmental assessment, retrieve the Herb behind your position. The initial accessible room on the left functions as a Safe Room containing a Typewriter and floor currency. Prepare thoroughly before continuing along the balcony for the Lady Dimitrescu cinematic encounter.

Following the balcony sequence, shatter the terminal vase and enter Lady Dimitrescu’s private quarters. Examine Lady Dimitrescu’s Diary on the left-side bench, then secure Dimitrescu’s Key from the wall mounting near the telephone bench location.

Utilize the key on the designated door to initiate another cinematic sequence. Access the narrow chamber on your right, then pivot to collect Gunpowder. Follow the trajectory, demolish the crate on your left, and crawl through the wall aperture.

Upon emergence, activate the door switch and enter the Dungeon area. From the entrance point, navigate to the farthest right chamber containing the candle-encircled crate and Chem Fluid in the obstructed doorway.

We strongly recommend comprehensive familiarization with this area’s layout – identify all access points, room dimensions, escape pathways, and strategic positions. When confident in your navigational competence, proceed to activate the secondary switch adjacent to the substantial gate.

Following the dramatic cutscene, you’ll face the challenging task of navigating back to the second switch while avoiding Lady Dimitrescu’s relentless pursuit. The key strategy involves mastering the room layout to circle around her effectively. Even after activating the switch, patience is crucial as the gate requires approximately 10 seconds to fully open. Once accessible, sprint through the hallway, utilize the Dimitrescu Key on the door, and collect the Mask of Sorrow from the statue. The elevator ride deposits you in the Courtyard, now populated with additional threats, though your weapon access is restored. A nearby door accepts the Dimitrescu Key, but immediate saving is recommended after this intense sequence. Return to the Dining Room, eliminate obstructing ghouls, and proceed directly to The Duke’s Safe Room for well-deserved respite.

After enduring that harrowing experience, take a moment to recuperate, acquire necessary supplies from The Duke, and craft items if resources permit. When prepared, advance to the Main Hall, where Lady Dimitrescu now patrols expansive areas seeking to impale you. She typically appears directly ahead when exiting the Dining Room. Fortunately, the Main Hall provides sufficient space to maneuver around her toward the Courtyard. However, this favorable circumstance isn’t guaranteed elsewhere. She frequently materializes on staircases during movement attempts, and unlike Mr. X from Resident Evil 2, conventional weaponry proves ineffective—she merely laughs at your firepower attempts.

The silver lining includes three critical advantages: First, every encounter location offers multiple exit routes, making evasion through backtracking generally straightforward. Second, her tracking abilities are significantly less refined than Mr. X’s, allowing relatively easy stealth movement outside her direct vision. Third, using headphones or quality surround sound enables precise audio detection of her approach, with spatial accuracy indicating whether danger approaches from above, below, or adjacent areas. We’ll highlight major confrontation points, but maintain heightened caution in all subsequent rooms.

Upon reaching the Courtyard, you’ll still confront ghoul encounters. Conserve ammunition by targeting only those obstructing your path to the northern door. Use the Dimitrescu Key to enter, collect the wall-mounted map immediately inside, then ascend the staircase. At the summit, you’ll discover documentation about Lady Dimitrescu’s cosmetics, handgun ammunition in the drawer, and Gunpowder requiring extraction from the display case behind you. Proceed through the left doorway to access the Opera Room balcony.

Proceed forward to acquire the Insect Observation Diary. Follow the balcony leftward where a solitary ghoul awaits elimination in the adjacent chamber. Secure the Flower Sword Ball inside this room. Navigate to the balcony’s opposite side and dispatch another ghoul. A locked drawer requires a lockpick, but otherwise descend to the lower level. At the base, turn around and shatter the vase. Before attempting the piano puzzle, collect Insect Observation Diary #2, the Gunpowder beside the stage corner, and the Rusted Scrap within the Fireplace.

Regarding the piano mechanism: The interface is reasonably tolerant if you prefer ascending the scale to identify correct notes, but we recommend this efficient sequence for time conservation:

The piano mechanism will unlock, granting you the Iron Insignia Key. The castle now offers extensive exploration opportunities. You may use the rear chamber door or return to the balcony to access the upstairs hallway, though Lady Dimitrescu patrols externally regardless. Employ any evasion method before reaching the library entrance. Inside, you’ll encounter a different feminine threat as Daughter Cassandra initiates combat.

The combat principle remains consistent: Shotgun discharges will temporarily disperse her, but the objective involves admitting sufficient cold airflow to maintain her physical form. Opposite the entrance, concealed behind a pillar, resides a lever serving this exact purpose. Attempt to draw Cassandra toward the room’s center before activating the lever, providing approximately five seconds before she retreats behind bookshelves until temperatures normalize. Continue firing upon her solidified state until she petrifies and disintegrates similarly to her sister. Collect another Crystallized Torso, thoroughly search the room, exit via the western door, and claim the Mask of Joy from the statue.

The doorway opposite the statue leads to the Main Hall balcony. Descend cautiously to the Safe Room, remaining vigilant as both Lady Dimitrescu and her remaining daughter patrol this area. Saving is essential, but two critical tasks await completion here. First, employ the Flower Sword Ball within the model castle for a dexterity challenge requiring precise tilting to guide the ball into the central tower. The process is generally intuitive, with the challenging segment involving courtyard navigation without falling into gaps—subtle movements prove crucial here. Your efforts reward you with a Crimson Skull, timely acquisition considering subsequent needs: After vending both the Crimson Skull and Crystallized Torso to The Duke, purchase the Sniper Rifle Ammo blueprint, which will soon prove invaluable. Once finished, return upstairs and turn left through the doorway adjacent to the Mask of Joy statue.

This chamber contains an enormous portrait of Lady Dimitrescu and instructions regarding five bell activation. Directly opposite the note, shatter the glass enclosure for handgun ammunition—essential for upcoming challenges. Essentially, you must activate five bells within this immediate vicinity. Here are their precise locations.

The rooftop presents your first opportunity to field-test the F2 Sniper Rifle against the aerial ghoul threats. Maintain position near your entry doorway to control engagement distance. Observe the skies carefully as several ghouls will perch on distant spires, presenting ideal stationary targets for precision shooting. Once you’ve depleted your sniper ammunition or cleared the immediate area, transition to secondary weapons. For remaining ghouls, employ a defensive aiming technique—allow them to fly into your crosshairs rather than tracking their erratic flight patterns. These enemies have low health pools, typically succumbing to 2-3 well-placed shots from standard firearms.

Follow the narrow leftward path to discover a concealed vase. Enter the covered section to find the elevator terminus—this connects to the previously discovered lift in the castle’s lower levels. You can utilize this for quick access to The Duke’s merchant services and save points, but exercise extreme caution as Lady Dimitrescu can potentially enter this chamber. Returning to the rooftops, continue forward while checking vases on both sides of the path. This linear route contains additional winged ghouls, but their maneuverability is severely restricted in the confined space, making them vulnerable to systematic elimination.

At the pathway’s conclusion, scale the rooftop to the opposite side. Locate the far left vase containing ammunition at the endpoint. Ascend the stairs to reach the stone archway zone. Outside to the left, you’ll find Chem Fluid, while inside two breakable vases await. To the right, crouch and peer over the railing to discover additional Chem Fluid. After collecting these resources, employ the zipline to reach the Mask of Rage statue. The descending ladder provides a return route to the elevator, enabling you to revisit the Safe Room for resupply and strategic planning.

With three masks secured, only the Mask of Pleasure remains. Return to the Main Hall’s upper level and approach the Angel-adorned door on the right. You’ll encounter Bela, the final daughter, during your approach—dispatch her temporarily with a powerful shotgun blast and proceed down the corridor. This time, turn right to the door featuring the flower and sword emblem, using your Dimitrescu Key for access. The Mask of Pleasure is visible immediately, but seizing it triggers a lockdown. Before claiming the mask, thoroughly loot the chamber: shatter the vase left of the statue for Chem Fluid, open the drawer right of the fireplace to obtain the Silver Ring, and target the glittering ceiling spot to acquire a Crystal Fragment. Pass through the fireplace opening and ascend the stairs, collecting Rusted Scrap from the windowed area.

The Armory awaits at the summit. Collect the shotgun ammunition on the left and destroy the adjacent crate. Note the movable shelf positioned to the right—this will become crucial momentarily. As you advance further into the room, Bela launches her assault. While shotgun blasts temporarily disperse the sisters, permanent elimination requires environmental manipulation. After forcing Bela to retreat temporarily, shift the previously noted shelf to expose a damaged wall section. If you possess a Pipe Bomb, deploy it against the crack; otherwise, retrieve one from the rear desk. With the wall destroyed, unleash your full arsenal against Bela until she crystallizes completely. Collect her Crystallized Torso, concluding the daughters’ storyline.

Retrieve the lockpick from the back desk and the Animal Skull Trophy above the fireplace. Inspect the trophy’s reverse in your inventory to locate the concealed release mechanism. Detaching the plate reveals protrusions perfectly matching the ornate knife statue downstairs. Descend to this location, position the animal skull, and the sealed exit will reopen. Navigate back to the safe room while avoiding encounters with Lady Dimitrescu if possible.

With all four masks in Ethan’s possession, your escape from the castle becomes imminent. This represents your final opportunity to address unfinished objectives. While you could comprehensively explore the remaining map for scattered resources, one particular side quest merits consideration despite its ammunition cost and optional nature. Proceed directly to The Church section if your priority is immediate extraction.

You may have observed the Silver Ring’s description indicating compatibility with another item to enhance its value. This complementary object is the Azure Eye, located in the final unopened chamber accessible with the Iron Insignia Key in the dungeon where you previously confronted Daniela.

Across the chamber, locate a torch concealed behind a damaged section of wall. Deploy your recently acquired Pipe Bomb against this obstruction to create an opening. Enter the newly accessible space to gather ammunition from the destroyed container and secure a Crystal Fragment. Return to the main chamber and position yourself at the optimal angle to shoot the suspended lamp, directing its swing path to ignite from the torch flame.

The complex segment requires transferring flame from your ignited lamp to a secondary unlit fixture. Since their alignment isn’t perfect, expect some experimentation. For optimal results, position yourself on the chamber’s left side near the torch, align both lamps in your sightline, fire at the burning lamp until it moves from view, then target the second lamp to initiate its motion. With precise coordination, they’ll briefly connect at the midpoint. The protective barrier surrounding the central coffin will retract, allowing access to the Azure Eye. Combine this with your Silver Ring to craft the Azure Eye Ring. Return to The Duke to sell this valuable artifact for 12,000 Lei—a substantial return justifying the effort.

Before proceeding, consult The Duke to enhance your pistol, shotgun, and sniper rifle capabilities. The Hair Trigger attachment significantly improves shotgun firing speed, though it commands a premium price. Manufacture ammunition and healing items according to your anticipated needs. Enter the Hall and insert the masks into their corresponding Angel statues, using the inscribed plates as placement guides. Remain vigilant for Lady Dimitrescu’s patrols in this area—retreat to the Safe Room upon detecting her approach.

After correctly positioning all four masks, the sealed doorway will unlock. Shatter the ceramic vessels in the adjacent antechamber. Outside, additional containers await destruction in the areas flanking the exit. Proceed to the Church and inspect the coffin at the rear to initiate a cinematic sequence.

Upon regaining control, focus your attacks exclusively on the humanoid portion of Dimitrescu positioned atop the monstrous form. Discharge several pistol rounds to dislodge her from the staircase, then ascend. While ammunition and health restoration items are plentiful in this upper area, practice conservation rather than wasteful expenditure.

Maintain constant circular movement around the arena. Note that covered areas provide no safety—she’ll demolish these obstructions if you remain stationary. Capitalize on her aggressive charging behavior by deploying remaining Pipe Bombs or Mines strategically. Luring her into these explosives will temporarily incapacitate her, creating openings for multiple targeted shots. Her charge attacks follow linear trajectories, so position yourself just around corners, firing when her vulnerable section becomes visible, then retreating to the next corner as she closes distance. Eventually she’ll take flight and dispatch insect swarms—switch to your sniper rifle to ground her, then resume evasive maneuvers when insects approach.

After inflicting sufficient damage, she’ll relocate to the castle rooftop. Snipe her immediately to prevent insect swarm deployment. She’ll return after brief aerial maneuvers, and continued weapon fire will trigger a cinematic sequence where you crash through the tower’s central structure. When control returns, resist immediate engagement—rush to the staircase summit and break the two vases for ammunition replenishment. Once she resumes pursuit, engage in sustained combat using your shotgun while maintaining constant movement to avoid her biting attacks. Heal immediately if her assaults reduce your health to critical levels, but maintain continuous offensive pressure. The collapsing rooftop will ultimately claim Lady Dimitrescu. Collect the Crystallized Dimitrescu specimen directly ahead, retrieve the Dirty Flask from the altar, then exit for fresh air. Proceed to the Craftsman’s shelter on the right, save your progress, and recuperate.

Following a brief respite in the Craftsman’s House, acquire the Craftman’s Note from the desktop and the Rusted Scrap concealed beneath the sink. Exit through the rear window and investigate the left outhouse for Gunpowder. Temporarily bypass the well, exit the structure, and traverse the massive gate leading into the cavern system.

Advance along the path until reaching a small pond containing three fish. Eliminate all aquatic creatures using your combat knife and gather their resources. Prepare mentally—extensive animal engagement awaits ahead. Continue forward after completion, passing through the doorway to trigger another cutscene. Upon regaining control, pivot left to secure the Winged Key. Unlock the enormous wooden portal to continue your journey.

When approaching the exit returning outdoors, pause before advancing—identify and eliminate a crow positioned across the area. These targets prove challenging to discern but remain present. Proceed past the open space and through the arched passage. Investigate the right-side pathway to locate a crate. Continue cautiously, reducing pace at the bridge. Scan downward on the left side to spot a patrolling Lycan. Neutralize him with your sniper rifle, then prepare for retaliation from two allies seeking vengeance. While your enhanced weaponry handles these threats more effectively, maintain distance to prevent close-quarters engagement. If possible, expend ammunition to snipe both additional Lycans. At the bridge terminus, turn left and descend the staircase, entering the small chamber behind the Lycan’s position to destroy another Goat of Warding.

Immediately upon leaving the stable, you’ll encounter your first Lycan threat. Your primary obstacle ahead is a disabled tractor requiring a jack for removal. Follow the main path and investigate the barn structure on your right side. For additional firepower, aim upwards and shoot the suspended birdcage with your sidearm to acquire shotgun ammunition. The adjacent house entrance remains secured for now, so proceed toward the large gate and eliminate its lock mechanism. Valuable resources await including a supply crate and Rusted Scrap material on the right flank. Enter the small shack to the left where you’ll discover a written message on the desk – follow its instructions precisely. After processing the note’s contents, you’ll uncover the combination for this room’s secure container: 07-04-08. The numerical solution derives from aligning the window digits between the distant numerals. Accessing the safe rewards you with the essential Jack Handle tool and the fully automatic M1911 pistol. Depart this location once equipped.

Upon exiting through the gate, audible Lycan growls signal imminent danger. Immediately halt movement and ready your long-range rifle. A rooftop Lycan patrols the left-side structure – prioritize this target with a precision headshot. His companions will become aggressive, but tactical awareness reveals another Lycan to the right emitting a distinctive howl, presenting an ideal sniping opportunity. Dispatch remaining hostiles using your close-quarters shotgun. Return to the obstructing tractor and implement the Jack Handle. Navigate beneath the vehicle and advance to the pathway intersection. Take the left route initially, switching to your shotgun before entering the first available door. Inside awaits an aggressively charging swine – initiate firing upon hearing its distinctive squeal to secure Meat resources. The neighboring residence contains a locked drawer requiring a Lockpick tool. Circle around the building’s right perimeter to locate an additional supply crate.

Return to the crossroads and re-equip your sniper system. Further along the road, observe a Lycan sentry positioned on tractor equipment while his companion feeds below. Eliminate the elevated threat first, then neutralize the ground-level Lycan when he emerges. Continue your advance until additional growls alert you to left-side rooftop activity. Remove this threat immediately, then strategically retreat toward the previously passed tractor position. Engage the two additional Lycans that appear around the corner. At the upcoming junction, access the right-side window for ammunition resupply. Unsurprisingly, the red chimney house remains securely locked. Ensure you’re fully reloaded, health-stable, and combat-ready before proceeding – an armored Lycan ambush awaits ahead.

This encounter perfectly utilizes your explosive mine equipment. Arm the device and advance stealthily along the road until the enemy materializes. Deploy the mine immediately upon visual contact while maintaining distance. Engage with sniper rounds targeting the chest area as he approaches. The armored foe will eventually trigger your placed explosive, significantly weakening his defenses. With exceptional fortune, the detonation may remove his protective helmet, re-enabling lethal headshot opportunities. Transition to shotgun defense if he closes distance, though proper execution should minimize difficulty. Upon successful elimination, collect the valuable Perfect Crystal Skull artifact from his remains.

Proceed along the pathway. On your left, destroy another lock mechanism to access the gated area. The outhouse structure to the right conceals a Lockpick resource. Directly ahead rests another supply crate and an additional Goat of Warding collectible to eliminate. The left-side building contains only informational notes regarding the Luthier’s Key. The right-side residence holds ammunition reserves, the Madalina doll torso component, Gunpowder crafting material, and one hostile Lycan that must be neutralized before looting. Returning to the main thoroughfare reveals a door requiring the Iron Insignia Key. Enter this structure to obtain both a crate and the pivotal Well Wheel device. Ascend the exterior ladder and traverse to the endpoint for Metal Scrap resources. Descend into the Red Chimney House’s courtyard area – significant progression awaits. Upon landing, locate Gunpowder behind your position. The left-side outhouse contains a Large Crystal gem. Climb the right-side ladder and infiltrate through the rooftop access point.

Neutralize the Lycan presence in the sleeping quarters. Retrieve handgun ammunition from the closet storage, but the primary objective rests on the kitchen table surface. Examine Eugen’s Diary documentation, then unlock the container to acquire the Four Winged Key. Exit via the primary entrance. Utilize available resources by eliminating the three poultry specimens to obtain Poultry meat. With the area secured, access the previously locked shed entrance and backtrack to the porcine encounter location. Approach the well adjacent to the pig enclosure and implement your recently acquired Well Wheel to secure a Lockpick. Return to the Maiden of War section and apply the wheel mechanism to this well, obtaining the Wooden Goat Head component.

Combine the Wooden Goat Head with your Wooden Animal Body to create the complete Wooden Goat artifact. As experienced players know, The Duke enthusiastically trades for such unique collectibles. Proceed upland to encounter him, initiating a narrative cutscene that reveals your forward trajectory.

Before advancing toward Angie’s Playhouse, address the treasure markers recently added to your cartographic display during the cinematic sequence. Players focused exclusively on primary objectives can completely bypass these optional excursions, so we’ve designated these diversions as Treasure Hunts for organizational clarity. Main-path adherents should proceed directly to the House Beneviento section. For completionists seeking comprehensive exploration:

This initial treasure hunt presents minimal difficulty compared to later expeditions, offering thorough village scavenging opportunities. Following The Duke’s cinematic, return downhill to the settlement and ascend toward the Church structure. Examine the anachronistic laptop device beside the altar to uncover disturbing intelligence, then preserve your progress. Depart and investigate the rear well location to acquire the Necklace With Two Holes artifact.

From this position, retreat slightly from the Church entrance and observe the rooftop. Eliminate the Goat of Warding perched above. Slightly further from the Church’s main entrance, on the left flank, locate a gate operable with your Iron Insignia Key. Neutralize the poultry specimens inside the left area, dismantle the adjacent crate, then proceed to the zone’s farthest extent and destroy another Goat of Warding beside the terminal mausoleum.

Commence your approach toward Luiza’s residence. Engage another avian threat positioned on scarecrow structures during advancement. This sector introduces winged ghoul adversaries instead of standard Lycans. Fortunately, their engagement distance permits precise sniper elimination before they close to dangerous proximity. Maintain awareness of corpse landing positions within the dense grass, as their dropped items become exceptionally challenging to locate otherwise.

Before advancing to House Beneviento, return to The Duke at the Altar area. Proceed past him toward the Ceremony Site square where numerous corpses are scattered. Recall that previously inaccessible passageway with the locked container? You can now unlock it using Luiza’s Key to acquire Cesare’s Goblet, a valuable treasure worth substantial currency when sold to The Duke.

Your immediate priority should be liquidating all accumulated treasures from your expedition to the red chimney residence. The Duke has expanded his services to include culinary offerings, transforming the wildlife you’ve encountered into stat-boosting meals that provide permanent character enhancements. Even following basic progression, you’ll likely possess sufficient resources to craft Herbed Fish, which increases your maximum health capacity. Consider purchasing available upgrades, with Inventory Expansion #2 being particularly crucial at this stage. When prepared, utilize the Four-Winged Key to unlock the gate situated behind The Duke.

Advance directly through the dense vegetation until reaching a disturbing clearing adorned with suspended corpses. En route, you’ll encounter crows that can be eliminated for additional resources. At the path division, veer left and traverse the suspension bridge. Continue along the trail until encountering a gravesite with an adjacent structure. Approach the entrance and employ the Family Photo to gain access. Utilize the elevator system and proceed directly toward House Beneviento. Before entering the main building, investigate the left perimeter of the porch area and descend the staircase. A Goat of Warding collectible awaits on a ledge just beyond the railing.

Enter the residence and proceed directly into the Living Room area. This chamber contains minimal interactivity beyond an illegible document, so advance through the subsequent doorway and utilize the elevator. Traverse the new corridor and engage with the doll figure to initiate a cinematic sequence. Following this event, access the Typewriter device on the corner desk. Approach the doll positioned on the slab structure and inspect its right shoulder to obtain a Silver Key, its left leg for a Winding Key, and left arm for the Bloody Ring. While we advise against examining the photograph on the table corner, it remains available for viewing. Employ the Silver Key on the door bearing matching insignia to access the Medical Room. Utilize the sink fixture to cleanse the bloodied ring, revealing the Wedding Ring. Scrutinize the interior band surface to discover the engraved date: 05/29/11. Return to the entrance area and input this numerical sequence into the combination locking mechanism.

Retrace your steps along the hallway and enter the Storage Room on your left. Apply the Winding Key to the musical box resting on the table surface. This puzzle requires aligning the cylinder scratches using the right and left notches as reference points, though visibility may prove challenging even at maximum resolution. The correct alignment should appear as follows:

Upon successful completion, you’ll receive Tweezers as your reward. Transport these back to the Doll Workshop, examine the doll’s oral cavity, and employ the Tweezers to extract the Film material. Return along the previously traversed corridor and access the Study chamber adjacent to the elevator. Peruse the document if desired, though it essentially outlines the film strip sequencing procedure we’re preparing to detail for the projector apparatus.

Following the cinematic presentation, a bookshelf unit will shift position. Enter the newly revealed chamber and acquire the scissors instrument from the terminal doll figure. We recommend avoiding contemplation of its gripping methodology as you return to the Workshop area. Sever the bandage obstructions covering the wall aperture beneath you to establish a passageway back into the hallway. Follow this route to unlock the portal leading to the Medical Room. Employ the scissors to remove the bandages enveloping the doll, retrieving the Brass Medallion from its thoracic region. Proceed down the extensive corridor to the left of the primary entrance. Insert the Brass Medallion, then adjust the remaining two. Configure the left medallion with the crow emblem facing rightward. Position the bottom medallion with all three ocular features closed. Once all three components are properly oriented, descend to the Old Well area. Utilize the ladder system to reach the base and collect the Breaker Box key instrument.

Ascend back to the upper level, preserve your progress, and attempt to return to the elevator. Your trajectory will encounter obstruction. Rapidly enter the Medicine Room adjacent to the Workshop. Take refuge in the passageway previously established from the Scissor Room. The threat subsides when auditory indicators diminish.

Return toward the elevator system. Utilize the acquired key on the Breaker Box apparatus to obtain the Relief of a Child artifact. Reverse your path through the Study chamber, then proceed to the room where you obtained the Scissors. Employ these Scissors to sever the sanguine bandages at floor level. Follow the corridor to its terminus and turn right. Unlock the doorway to establish a expedited route back to the Medicine Room. Preserve your progress if desired.

Advance through the Medicine Room portal and select the alternative path to your right. Insert the Relief of a Child into the door mechanism and continue forward until reaching the Bedroom chamber. Mentally document the spatial configuration during your traversal. Retrieve the Fuse component from the rear wall surface. Navigate to the Relief Door situated upstairs, reach the summit, then immediately retreat to the Bedroom area—expedite your return with maximum velocity.

After defeating the Slipknot Barbie entity in House Beneviento’s depths, you’ll obtain a fetus-engraved key component. Combine this with your existing key to create the Four Winged Unborn Key – your ticket to freedom from this haunting location. Retrieve Angie from her resting place and secure the new Flask from the ceremonial altar before making your swift departure from the oppressive atmosphere.

The return journey through the forest path feels significantly less threatening after your harrowing underground experience, though you’ll encounter an unexpected roadblock forcing detour through adjacent terrain. As you navigate around the obstruction, shatter the wooden crate to your left before approaching the dwelling entrance. Multiple hostile creatures will emerge from surrounding areas, presenting an ideal opportunity to test your recently acquired automatic pistol. While your shotgun remains effective for crowd control, preserving its limited ammunition for more demanding encounters proves strategically wise. Exercise caution when retreating along your original path, as an additional enemy spawns to flank your position. For defensive positioning, consider barricading the house doorway using the movable shelf for temporary protection.

Once you’ve neutralized the immediate threats, investigate the burial site beneath the tree opposite the house to claim the Sun & Moon Ball artifact. Destroy the overhead birdcage for 2,000 Lei currency, then demolish the container in the adjacent shed. Inside the main structure, break another crate, acquire the lockpick tool, and claim the formidable W870 TAC Shotgun displayed prominently on the central table. Exit and proceed left through the woodland passage to reconnect with the primary route.

Proceed through the subsequent left gate ascending toward the Gardener’s House. The well positioned to your left upon arrival contains the missing head component for the Madalina doll recovered earlier from House Beneviento. Explore the rear garden area for additional container resources. The outhouse shelters a photographic item crucial for upcoming treasure hunting expeditions.

Enter the residence to discover another labyrinth puzzle mechanism on your right. Employ the Sun & Moon Ball with meticulous movement precision – prioritize lateral adjustments over vertical ones when navigating curved sections. Your reward for successful completion includes the valuable Onyx Skull treasure. Advance toward the rear chamber where Explosive Rounds await near the doorway. Within the back room itself, examine the Gardener’s Diary documentation, secure the Luthier’s Key from the desk, and utilize the Typewriter save station.

Depart the Gardener’s House and traverse the suspension bridge while ignoring the hostile entities patrolling below. Scan the parallel bridge structure to your right to identify a Goat of Warding totem positioned at its midpoint for additional currency. Upon reaching the opposite side, eliminate the ghoul descending from overhead foliage, then proceed left along the ascending path. Here you’ll discover another container resource and a Large Crystal mineral on a gravestone. Neutralize the emerging ground enemy before continuing upward, then descend carefully. Dispatch the hostile to your left before advancing right toward the large tree where two additional adversaries await engagement.

After securing the area, collect the Vivianite gem from the grave marker, then destroy the dual birdcages flanking the tree for substantial Lei acquisition.

Continue descending through dense vegetation until you reunite with The Duke merchant. Liquidating Angie, Madalina, the Onyx Skull, and accumulated gemstones should yield approximately 100,000+ Lei. This economic windfall enables significant arsenal enhancements – we strongly recommend finalizing your primary pistol and shotgun selections, vending redundant firearms to maximize inventory efficiency. Fortunately, sentimental attachments needn’t be permanent, as previously owned weapons remain repurchasable. While treasure hunting opportunities abound, proceed to The Beast and the Third Flask section if prioritizing main narrative progression.

This expedition serves dual purposes, so conclude transactions with The Duke and return toward the village sector. Take the left fork directing toward the cemetery grounds where three hostiles require elimination. The mausoleum structure previously inaccessible during earlier visits now stands open. Retrieve the Broken Slab artifact from within.

From this position, return to the red chimney residence and utilize the shed window to reach the intersection where the Armored Lycan confrontation occurred. Descend the path, pass through the left gate, then turn left again to approach the Luthier’s House. Apply your newly acquired key for access. Currency awaits beneath the sink to your right, while further exploration reveals Chem Fluid in a drawer with an adjacent container. Access the terminal closet using security code 270917 to claim the Steel Hraesvelgr component. Beneath this item rests the High Capacity Magazine for your Sniper Rifle – a substantial upgrade for ranged engagements. Return to The Duke’s location and preserve your progress.

Once the area is secured, return to the primary route and navigate across the waterway. Proceed directly toward the northeastern structure bearing the Iron emblem. Insert your key into the locking mechanism to obtain the Waterwheel Weapon, identified as the GM79 Grenade Launcher. Shatter the container inside to acquire Explosive Rounds; if you’ve previously visited Luiza’s House, this should provide the fifth round needed for optimal loadout. Retrieve the lockpick positioned on the windowsill before crossing back over the creek to your initial starting location.

Initiate the recall protocol for your companion. Ascend using the available ladder system to reach the rooftop level. Utilize your elevated position to identify the hostile entity, engaging it with grenade fire when you establish clear targeting parameters. The creature will attempt to reach your position, but the ascent duration provides adequate time for weapon reloading procedures. Maintain distance and execute subsequent explosive discharges. Employ the rooftop structural elements you emerged from as protective barriers, as the enemy cannot penetrate through solid architecture. No additional ammunition reserves exist in this zone, necessitating precision targeting with your limited explosive inventory. Should you exhaust your primary grenade supply while retaining Pipe Bombs, deploy those secondary explosives accordingly. Your shotgun serves as an effective alternative for concluding the engagement. However, achieving five direct explosive impacts represents the most efficient method for neutralizing the target with minimal resource expenditure.

Collect the Crystal Beast artifact following successful neutralization, then proceed southward along the watercourse.

Upon reaching the waterway’s termination point, execute a rightward maneuver. Employ your bladed weapon to sever the biological obstruction barrier. Repeat this procedure when encountering the gelatinous substance covering the ascending ladder, then climb upward. Eliminate the porcine threats in this sector before descending, gathering the Meat resources. Unlock the portal to your left and access the Windmill interior. A photographic reference of an uncommon swine specimen exists here, though if you completed the Luiza’s Necklace treasure acquisition objective, that particular specimen has already been processed. Utilize the Typewriter for progress preservation, then follow the rightward path leading to the elevator system.

Upon reaching the lower level, proceed rightward, then left at the gate structure. During your subterranean passage, examine the overhead formations for luminous deposits that can be detached using your blade to acquire Crystal Fragments. Continue advancement along this route and navigate through the aperture in the biological barrier at the pathway’s conclusion. Positive development: you’ve located the third containment vessel. Negative development: you’ll encounter Moreau, who demonstrates significant resistance to your acquisition of the third flask. Following the cinematic sequence, retrace your path through the mining tunnel. The previously secured gate on the left flank is now accessible. After passing through this opening, ascend the staircase system to your right. Handgun Bullets await collection to your right. Secure these resources, then follow the northern route. Utilize your cutting tool on the support beams marked with yellow indicators to construct a crossing structure. Descend using the forward ladder, then investigate the area behind it for container resources.

When observing Lycan forces in elevated positions, adopt crouched positioning and deploy your long-range precision weapon. A feeding Lycan to your left presents an opportunity for cranial targeting through the wooden barriers. Its associate will initiate pursuit; neutralize this secondary threat when it rounds the corner. Assess your remaining explosive inventory, fabricating one or two Mine devices or Pipe Bombs if resources permit.

Advance into the arboreal zone, where an Armored Lycan will descend. Employ identical engagement protocols: maintain distance while discharging projectiles, strategically guiding the adversary into previously placed explosive traps. The opponent becomes significantly more vulnerable following armor displacement. However, additional hostile elements remain present, so maintain situational awareness for zealous companions, eliminating them with precision rifles or close-quarters weaponry. Maintain auditory vigilance and confirm complete area clearance before advancing. Scrutinize the area adjacent to the campfire beneath the tree structure to locate medicinal Herb resources.

Acquire the Boat Key from the wall mounting in the shelter, demolish the container to its left, and the additional barrel on the forward pier structure. Return to the gate mechanism and follow the external pathway. Additional Lycan threats occupy this region. Eliminate the rooftop adversary with precision fire, then neutralize its ground-level counterpart. Shatter the barrel on the initial pier. Review the documentation in the shack, then apply the Boat Key to the aquatic vessel. Navigate through the dual tunnel systems ahead.

Following docking procedures, proceed directly forward to initiate a cinematic sequence. Upon regaining control, immediately evacuate the pier by sprinting ahead. Execute a descent from the rock formation. You’ll observe directional signage indicating leftward toward Moreau’s Clinic. Your objective lies rightward, toward the Gatehouse facility. Access the rear chamber, where you’ll encounter The Duke and a Typewriter for operational preparation.

After concluding interactions with The Duke, exit the chamber and traverse to the Gatehouse’s opposite terminus. Your operational directive involves reservoir drainage procedures, thereby eliminating concealment options for the submerged adversary. However, activating the control mechanism reveals power supply deficiencies.

After crossing the orange platform, maintain a cautious pace and allow Moreau to complete his patrol pattern before proceeding. The initial dock on your left contains a barrel stocked with Explosive Rounds – secure these immediately but wait for the creature’s next pass before advancing. Once safely positioned on the submerged house rooftop, navigate left to access the adjacent pier and topple the cart into the water below. This returns you to your starting position. Ascend the staircase and deploy the second cart to complete the bridge assembly. With the full crossing now available, time your movement carefully after Moreau’s next patrol cycle.

Destroy the barrel positioned at the staircase summit, then directly ascend the ladder ahead. Activate the switch at the top to elevate a sunken vessel from the depths. Descend onto the raised wreckage and progress leftward along the deck. Moreau will initiate an aggressive outburst in this area, requiring immediate retreat into the neighboring chamber. Conservation is not viable here – eliminate the slime barrier with gunfire and reach the safety of the dock.

Enter the windmill structure and immediately turn right. Upon reaching the fencing obstruction, visually scan upward and sever the locking mechanism using your combat knife to release the descending ladder. Emerge from the windmill’s upper level, demolish the barrel directly ahead, and proceed leftward. Retrieve the specialized Crank device from the control wheel. Create adequate distance from the mechanism until the interaction prompt activates. Following successful implementation, advance to the platform’s distant edge. With the windmill now immobilized, scale the stationary blade apparatus. Utilize the zipline transport at the summit to return securely to the initial windmill location. Apply the crank to this wheel mechanism to fully activate the reservoir’s power systems.

Return downhill to the Gatehouse preservation point. If The Duke’s inventory still contains unexplored explosive options, acquire them immediately. Secure the Explosive Round schematic if previously unavailable. Proceed to the Reservoir Control station where you’ll discover instructional documentation illustrating the required console illumination pattern for floodgate operation. The challenge involves systematically cycling through each control interface to achieve the designated color configuration. Note that the reference diagram is incorrectly oriented – rotate the document leftward until the illustrated antenna symbol occupies the diagram’s upper-right quadrant. Alternatively, reference the provided visual guide for immediate solution implementation.

Once the gate mechanism achieves full operational status, engage the control switch. Following successful reservoir drainage, exit via the primary doorway. Observe Moreau’s lumbering progression along the rightward path and maintain pursuit. Demolish the barrel adjacent to the left side of the approaching shack structure. Within the interior, examine the rear doorway for Moreau’s Diary, then inspect the left-positioned briefcase containing the M1911 High Capacity Magazine upgrade.

Egress through the back entrance and descend into the water channel. A yellow conduit appears to your right, with additional resources including a barrel, Rusted Scrap component, and Chemical Fluid nearby. Before advancing, maximize your Explosive Round production capacity. Subsequently, manufacture the maximum attainable quantity of shotgun ammunition. Continue with Mine and Pipe Bomb fabrication. Should residual crafting materials persist, consider producing First Aid Medicine as contingency preparation. Reload all weapon systems completely and assign quick-access slots for your Grenade Launcher and Shotgun. Proceed downward through the passageway.

Upon encountering the barricaded section to your left, deploy two proximity Mines, then ready your Grenade Launcher. Advance slightly further to trigger Moreau’s appearance, initiating the explosive fishing engagement. The combat methodology requires sufficient explosive damage output to compel the creature to expose its oral cavity, revealing the vulnerable humanoid tongue formation. Employ explosive ordinance for the initial phase, transitioning to shotgun deployment for secondary damage application. Grenade Rounds represent the optimal tool for this engagement – a single direct impact halts Moreau’s advancement completely. Typically, you’ll secure only two shotgun target opportunities before evasive maneuvers become necessary. Periodically, the creature will enter uncontrolled thrashing behavior with its tongue exposed, presenting bonus damage windows. Exercise precise aiming discipline, as the tongue’s undulating motion creates challenging targeting conditions. Reload your Grenade Launcher during tactical withdrawal sequences.

The previously positioned Mines within this initial corridor will immobilize Moreau during his traversal, enabling unrestricted firing during his vulnerable phases. The engagement evolves into a tactical balance of maintaining optimal engagement distance – sufficiently distant to avoid crushing damage yet close enough to effectively target the tongue, while simultaneously preventing corner containment. Mobility improves following his destruction of the initial area barrier, though certain passages may remain obstructed by slime formations. Eliminate these barriers immediately upon detection, but maintain ammunition conservation awareness. Explosive Rounds, Mines, and similar ordinance remain valuable resources, though they provide the most efficient means of triggering vulnerability phases. Should supplies diminish, either utilize the scattered red explosive barrels or locate the nearly ubiquitous resource caches and ammunition deposits.

If situational awareness deteriorates, locate zones marked with yellow piping or tape indicators. These designated areas prove critical for evading Moreau’s area saturation attack, where he deluges the entire combat zone with acidic precipitation. Observing his ascent to elevated positions signals impending acid rain – immediately seek covered cache locations for protection. These shelters provide complete acid rain immunity, granting brief opportunities for weapon reloading and medical treatment. Exposure to the acidic downpour guarantees fatal consequences, necessitating immediate cover acquisition.

Maintain consistent offensive pressure to conclude the engagement rapidly. Upon successful completion, you’ll automatically acquire the Crystal Moreau artifact. Conduct a comprehensive area sweep for any unexplored resource caches missed during combat, then proceed northward through the exit passage.

Approaching the Windmill, you’ll encounter a door requiring the Crank tool for access. Immediately upon entering, eliminate a crow and proceed along the path. At the upcoming fork, veer right and destroy the crate positioned on your right side. As you advance toward the bridge, prepare for aerial assaults from screeching flying ghouls. Your optimal strategy involves switching to a sniper rifle and establishing position at the bridge’s center point. One ghoul consistently lands on the rooftop to your left, presenting an easy target. The remaining enemy will maintain circular flight patterns but won’t initiate aggressive dives as long as you remain stationary. Exercise patience to secure clean shots and neutralize both threats effectively.

After eliminating the aerial threats, proceed across the bridge and collect the Mermaid Ball from your left. Turn around and approach the house directly ahead, where you’ll find Magnum Rounds resting on barrels. Upon hearing chattering sounds ahead, adopt a crouched stance and maneuver stealthily around the left side toward the structure’s rear. Carefully peer around the corner and aim upward to spot the final flying ghoul perched atop a zipline. Dispatch it with your sniper rifle to ensure area security. Enter through the wall opening and neutralize the awakening ghoul inside the hay-filled interior. Break the nearby crate, collect sniper ammunition from chicken cages in the corner, then exit the building.

Navigate past the disturbing animal carcass pile toward the shed across the pathway. A deceptive corpse on the floor requires immediate engagement—eliminate it and its companion positioned to the right. Retrieve handgun ammunition from the windowsill. Before confronting the excited Lycan in the third hillside shed, ascend the small hill where you previously eliminated the perched ghoul. Collect the Herb available here, then utilize the zipline for transportation. Employ stealth tactics to approach the house from behind, crawling through the wall breach to surprise the occupant with decisive shotgun attacks.

Examine Moreau’s Diary of Experiments and unlock the chest to obtain your new primary weapon: the M1851 Wolfsbane Magnum Revolver. This formidable firearm excels at neutralizing werewolves with devastating efficiency. Test its capabilities immediately by confronting the Beast patrolling near the animal corpse pile ahead. Remarkably, only three precisely placed shots are required to defeat this formidable enemy. Collect the valuable Crystal Beast drop from its remains to secure this essential crafting component.

Journey southwest to discover a scenic overlook, additional crate resources, and a well containing Flashbang Grenade ammunition. Return to the Windmill location and upon re-entering through the crank-operated door, turn left to engage with the Mermaid Ball labyrinth puzzle. This challenge proves relatively straightforward—maintain right-side navigation and proceed cautiously past the missing track section following the water wheel ascent. Navigate the subsequent zig-zag patterns skillfully to earn the Chartreuse Skull reward for the respiratory-afflicted individual. Preserve your progress at the Typewriter station before continuing.

Begin your return toward the Altar, following the creek’s path with one strategic detour. When reaching the bridge, turn left upon spotting the tractor on your right. Recall the house where you originally acquired your shotgun—navigate around its right side to access the rear alleyway. Utilize your Crank on the door located here. Eliminate two chickens for additional Poultry resources, then ascend the ladder. Follow the leftward ledge until you can descend onto the metal rooftop. Unlock the chest adjacent to the deceased individual to obtain a Pigeon Blood Ruby. Immediately combine this gem with your Necklace With Two Holes to prevent accidental sale to The Duke alongside other treasures.

Save your game at the Altar’s Typewriter and consult The Duke. His inventory has been refreshed, now featuring upgraded weapon modifications. Liquidate your collected treasures, customize your equipment loadout, and prepare for the upcoming riverboat journey. Depart westward from the Altar toward the bridge, descending the stairs to the area where you previously destroyed the Goat of Warding. This time, proceed straight ahead and employ your Crank on the drawbridge mechanism. Cross over, break the crate positioned to your right, then board the vessel awaiting at dock’s end.

Initiate your aquatic expedition by targeting easily accessible locations first. Navigate the river southward until reaching the dock. Disembark and proceed left to discover a small pond containing two standard fish and the rare Finest Fish specimen. Follow the path right of the dock into the cave system. Progress through the passageway until encountering another laptop setup accompanied by radio equipment. Collect the valuable resources available: Explosive Rounds, Flashbangs, and Mines from the right-side chest, plus handgun ammunition, an Antique Coin, and the crucial TAC Shotgun Foregrip attachment on the left. Review the laptop’s disturbing Analysis Results file. Prepare for hostile encounters during your departure—neutralize these threats using your preferred combat methods.

Re-embark and navigate to the northernmost accessible point. Disembark at the dock and turn left. Activate your Crank to lower the drawbridge, revealing the Craftsman’s House near Castle Dimitrescu. Utilize the Typewriter for saving if desired, then employ your wheel mechanism on the backyard well. This action deploys a ladder for underground access. In the subsequent chamber featuring spike platforms, immediately locate and collect the Mine on your right. Ascend the platforms systematically to reach the elevated ledge above your initial position. Secure the Pipe Bomb available here, then examine the industrial control panel to your left. Activate all indicator lights to green status, then traverse to the room’s opposite side. Advance the first cart to its maximum extension, then displace the second cart from the spike platform.

Collect the shotgun shells at this platform’s extremity, then carefully descend onto the recently displaced cart. Use this elevated position to access the central platform and the crate containing Explosive Rounds. Descend through the opening here to discover Flashbangs and Magnum ammunition on the floor below. Claim the significant reward from the chest: The Large Pigeon Blood Ruby. Combine it with your Necklace With One Hole to construct Lady Dimitrescu’s exceptionally valuable Necklace. Unlock the door behind you, collect the Lockpick at the ladder’s base, and return to the surface.

Conclude your expedition by returning across the drawbridge and proceeding through the red doors ahead. Descend the staircase and pass through the substantial stone doorway. You’ll encounter another lantern-and-torch puzzle similar to those in Castle Dimitrescu. Aim at the lantern to swing it toward the left torch, igniting it. Behind the first door lies a table laden with currency—collect all available funds. Return to the central chamber and redirect the lantern toward the right torch to unlock the second door. Eliminate the ghoul within this chamber, then break both crates to secure their contents before advancing further.

A persistent challenge emerges as ghouls continuously spawn from a wall breach, creating both a threat and opportunity. Rather than simply eliminating them, transform these enemies into tactical assets. A final torch in the eastern chamber remains inaccessible to conventional methods. Guide a ghoul from the southern area, then ignite it by shooting a nearby lantern. This clever maneuver earns you the Medium Rare trophy/achievement. Direct your flaming companion to illuminate the target torch, then dispatch it once its purpose is served. Proceed to claim the Golden Lady statue while collecting magnum rounds across the table and breaking the crate to your right before departure. Return to your vessel and visit The Duke for substantial financial rewards.

Your final expedition demands thorough preparation. Stockpile explosives, consider creating a save point, then journey back to the village. Position yourself strategically at the Maiden of War statue. Two massive black goats patrol the cemetery grounds—eliminate both with precision shots. While positioned here, scan the treetops above the Broken Slab vault location. If you’ve acquired the enhanced scope attachment for your sniper rifle, utilize its magnification capabilities. You’ll spot an exquisite blue songbird perched among the branches. Dispatch the creature humanely, then collect the valuable Juicy Meat from the bird and standard Meat from the goat carcasses. Advance through the Castle Gate entrance and enter the left moat area where three fish await harvesting.

After completing your hunting objectives, follow Heisenberg’s directional markers and utilize the Six Winged Unborn Key to unlock the hill gate. The ominous staircase represents your ultimate destination, but first divert left through the dense vegetation to reach Otto’s Mill. Upon arrival, eliminate a crow on your right for additional currency. Enter the watercourse but initially turn right, proceeding beneath the mill structure to destroy the Goat of Warding shrine artifact.

Cross the waterway systematically. Destroy the crate positioned to your right while ascending the slope. Use your combat knife to break the gate lock. Eliminate the contained swine for meat provisions, collect the explosive mines from the shelf, and break the additional crate. From this position, retrieve a Crystal Fragment behind you, then climb the stairs to the doorway. Follow the corridor to the primary milling chamber where, unexpectedly, another massive axe-wielding adversary awaits. Fortunately, his turned back provides crucial preparation time.

Execute comprehensive weapon reloading procedures. Assume crouched positioning and strategically place mines throughout the combat arena. Once you’ve established an optimal firing position, commence engagement. Remarkably, despite extensive upgrades and enhanced firepower, this opponent possesses extraordinary damage resistance. Unlike previous encounters, cheese tactics prove ineffective due to limited hiding opportunities. Maintain distance management as your primary survival strategy. Initial engagement should utilize every available Explosive Round—each impact briefly stuns the enemy. Transition to Pipe Bombs once explosive ammunition is depleted. By this stage, the foe will navigate the environment, ideally triggering multiple pre-placed mines. Following this, deploy the Wolfsbane weapon, emptying its entire magazine. Even after this extensive assault, the formidable opponent may remain combat-capable. Consider either hip-firing your sniper rifle or utilizing shotgun saturation fire.

The enemy will periodically close distance. Surprisingly, axe attacks remain blockable, though constrained space may permit follow-up strikes before retreat. Execute tactical withdrawal if sustaining damage. Scattered ammunition reserves provide emergency resupply options.

Persistent engagement will eventually overcome the adversary. Remain vigilant, however, as two aerial ghouls emerge from structural elements immediately following the primary confrontation. Employ your sidearm or shotgun to neutralize these secondary threats. Retrieve the Crystal Axe from the fallen giant’s remains, thoroughly sweep both facility levels for unused ammunition, then sever the locks on the substantial crimson door.

Compensation proves substantial. Collect the medicinal Herb to your right, then gather all Meat, Poultry, and Fish provisions from shelves and tables. Ensure you acquire the Metal Scrap resource in the far left corner across the table. Review Ernest’s Diary contents, then proceed through the rear doorway. Claim the Nichola’s Angel figurine from the storage chest. Appreciate the cinematic reference if familiar with Hot Fuzz, then break the remaining crate and collect handgun ammunition from the right shelf. Exit via the forward door. Eliminate the patrolling Lycan down the pathway, then address its reinforcements when they arrive. Once neutralized, you may finally decompress. Return to The Duke to resume the primary narrative progression.

Even bypassing Ethan’s extended treasure expedition, two minimal-effort diversions provide essential nutritional preparation before advancement. While returning to The Duke alongside the stream, turn left at the tractor beyond the bridge, circumnavigate the rear of your initial shotgun acquisition location, and utilize your Crank tool to access the alley door, eliminating two poultry specimens there. After reaching The Duke, descend into the village. Position yourself at the Maiden of War statue, employ your sniper rifle to dispatch the two black goats, then examine the trees above the left mausoleum for another bluebird. Neutralize the target and collect its Juicy Meat, then gather standard Meat from the goats. Finally, proceed past the Castle Gate into the left moat to harvest three aquatic specimens.

Return to The Duke’s establishment. If adhering precisely to our guidance, even without extensive treasure hunting, you should now possess sufficient components for him to prepare Tochitura de Pui, granting a significant permanent health enhancement. For those completing treasure hunts, maximize culinary production. Prioritize Three-Flavored Mititei as it provides the ultimate health improvement, but also acquire one or both guard enhancement dishes. While Sarmale De Peste offers utility, it provides substantially less survival value than alternative options. Consume generously before confronting imminent challenges.

No additional wildlife encounters occur beyond this point, so liquidate any ingredients not convertible into complete meals, conduct necessary commerce, then follow Heisenberg’s convenient markers through the settlement into the darkened stairwell.

After emerging, ascend the central hill and traverse the wooden bridge while preparing for immediate Lycan engagement. Utilize your sniper rifle to eliminate distant targets systematically, including the strategically positioned archer near the archway who presents a clear headshot opportunity. After clearing the area, descend and transition to your shotgun for close-range encounters with the next wave. Collect the medicinal Herb from the tree stump adjacent to the crucifix structure, then gather the Rusted Scrap from the wrecked cart on the right. Further along, you’ll encounter Lycan archers requiring precise sniping while implementing evasive maneuvers against incoming projectiles. For advanced players seeking additional challenges, attempting to deflect arrows with your knife blade unlocks the Fast Reflexes Achievement/Trophy.

Destroy the crate concealed within the damaged wall at the center, plus the additional container positioned on the far right when ascending the staircase. Proceed through the archways to acquire the Mine, then demolish two more crates located in this chamber’s central area. Climb the ramp to your right while maintaining defensive readiness for Lycan reinforcements. Implement blocking techniques while advancing upward, then engage these opponents at close range using your shotgun. Maintain situational awareness as a ground-spawning Lycan may attempt to flank you during your ascent. Once combat subsides, break the remaining crate and collect ammunition from the room’s right section, retrieve shotgun shells from the left shelf, and destroy the final crate beneath the forward staircase.

You’ll encounter a massive metallic door requiring activation of two levers positioned on left and right staircases. However, pulling the first trigger initiates a substantial Lycan assault. Deploy multiple mines throughout the vicinity, particularly on the staircase left of the doorway, while ensuring sufficient clearance from the two red barrels to prevent chain reactions. Scale the ladder on the right side and activate that lever first. Immediately upon activation, descend rapidly and sprint to the left staircase to engage the second mechanism. Now execute comprehensive enemy clearance operations. Your pre-placed mines should significantly reduce enemy numbers, though additional waves will continue arriving. Channel as many Lycans as possible through the stairway bottleneck, but remain vigilant as some may attempt to leap onto your platform from elevated pillars. If the situation becomes overwhelming, drop to lower levels and lure remaining enemies toward explosive barrels. Proceed when the background music indicates reduced threat levels. Conduct a thorough area sweep for resources dropped by defeated Lycans before proceeding into the Stronghold interior.

Upon entry, conduct a comprehensive room sweep to break all crates, collect Rusted Scrap from barrels, and acquire the Pipe Bomb near the Typewriter. Scan above the entrance’s left side to locate and shoot down the sparkling Vivianite mineral deposit. Utilize the Typewriter to save progress, reload all weaponry, and craft maximum ammunition, with particular emphasis on Shotgun and Explosive Rounds. Prepare for intense combat as you’ll have approximately 10-15 seconds before massive Lycan forces descend upon your position. Distribute all available mines throughout the combat zone, extending back toward the entrance. Equip your shotgun, adopt an aggressive mindset and commence operations. This segment demands a fundamental shift in tactical approach—prioritize constant mobility and environmental awareness above all else. The confined space and enemy density create a high-intensity combat scenario requiring rapid decision-making and resource management.

Your starting position places you on the middle tier of this three-level combat arena. Don’t hesitate to descend from platform edges to evade enemy clusters, especially since lower levels contain destructible red barrels for crowd elimination—just maintain awareness of the eastern staircase location for re-ascent. Your previously deployed mines will continue providing crowd reduction benefits, but maintain proactive engagement. Any Lycan displaying movement or lacking item drops warrants additional ammunition expenditure to ensure permanent neutralization. Collect dropped items during movement rather than stopping, as the constant enemy proximity makes hesitation dangerous. The shotgun remains your primary engagement tool at these ranges, though missed shots require immediate blocking to prevent biting attacks. Understanding enemy spawn patterns and wave timing becomes crucial for effective resource management during extended engagements.

Shotgun shell depletion becomes inevitable, though the substantial Lycan numbers guarantee consistent ammunition or crafting material drops throughout the encounter. Brief combat interludes occur between enemy wave reinforcements—use these precious moments to reload weapons. If no Lycans appear for approximately 30 seconds, the area is considered secure for progression. This ammunition scarcity mechanic forces adaptive playstyles where efficient enemy elimination and resource gathering become equally important. Advanced players should time their movements to coincide with these brief respawn windows, maximizing efficiency while minimizing exposure to incoming attacks during active combat phases.

Locate the western staircase featuring a zipline mechanism. Utilize this transportation, switch to your grenade launcher, then follow the stairs upward to the third level. When crossing the platform and turning left, additional Lycans will materialize, including an armored Leader variant. Deploy the grenade launcher to disrupt enemy formations. If you completed previous treasure hunting objectives, transition to the Wolfsbane weapon, and the instant you obtain a clear firing line after the initial explosion, deliver a single precise shot to the leader’s thoracic region for instant elimination. Neutralize remaining opponents with available firepower. After combat concludes, thoroughly search the area for remaining items before exiting through the upper doorway. Collect the Magnum ammunition and Gunpowder beside the left-side armor display. Acquire the Metal Scrap and break the crate while descending the stairs. Upon reaching the bottom, identify and destroy the Goat of Warding perched on the right ledge.

Navigate through the narrow passage ahead. After emerging, immediately check right to locate a First Aid Med. Proceed left to acquire the Officer’s Diary, sniper rifle ammunition, and Explosive Rounds. Use the Typewriter to save your progression, craft additional Explosive Rounds, Mines, and Pipe Bombs, then proceed downstairs. The previously encountered sledgehammer-wielding Lycan now appears as a named boss: Urias. While this confrontation may seem intimidating, it’s comparatively manageable versus previous encounters. His primary threat comes from devastating hammer strikes that can reduce your health to critical levels even with maximum health upgrades. The confined arena dimensions severely limit evasion options if he corners you. However, this battle essentially reduces to matching his aggression with equivalent firepower output. The confined space actually works to your advantage by limiting his movement patterns and creating predictable attack sequences.

When Urias first appears, he positions himself on an elevated ledge overlooking the arena. This initial phase provides a crucial window for dealing significant damage while he remains stationary. If you’ve acquired the Wolfsbane magnum, this is the optimal moment to unleash its power. As an alternative, explosive rounds serve as an excellent secondary option for this opening salvo.

Land two to three solid hits during this vulnerable period, then immediately create distance as he descends to ground level. For proactive players, strategically placing mines along your retreat path creates effective area denial in the confined combat space. His offensive moves feature distinct visual cues during wind-up animations – once you recognize these tells, quickly identify escape routes or utilize the environmental pillars for cover. When evasion isn’t feasible, blocking becomes your fallback defense, highlighting the importance of those earlier guard damage reduction meals.

After inflicting sufficient damage, Urias summons three to four lesser Lycans as reinforcements. If you’re prepared, firing a grenade at their spawn ledge before they drop can eliminate the entire group simultaneously. Should they reach the battlefield, prioritize eliminating them quickly since they primarily hinder your mobility rather than pose direct threats. Focus all available firepower on Urias while periodically checking wall shelves for ammunition resupplies. The Wolfsbane’s initial damage significantly accelerates this encounter, making the final takedown much more manageable.

Upon defeating Urias, collect the Crystal Hammer from his remains and thoroughly loot any remaining items on the surrounding shelves before proceeding through the right-side exit.

In the subsequent chamber, conduct a meticulous search of ceilings and walls for interactive elements. Target anything exhibiting unusual sparkle effects until you’ve secured a Yellow Quartz, Vivianite gem, and four Crystal Fragments. Once the minimap indicates complete exploration (turning blue), descend to the lower level. Shatter the crates positioned on your left, then retrieve the fourth Flask from the central table.

Engage briefly with the television communication device before moving further downstairs. The critical item awaits clearly visible on your left at the staircase’s base – impossible to miss.

Proceed by boat to the adjacent dock, where you’ll immediately spot a ladder ahead. However, first turn left to investigate the small detention area. When facing the desk, the left cell contains a destructible crate while the right holds valuable Chem Fluid. The desk itself stores intriguing Experiment Notes documenting the area’s dark history.

Additional resources include shotgun ammunition and a Pipe Bomb located to the right of the desk. As you retreat down the corridor, remain vigilant for ambushes – two ghouls materialize ahead while another spawns behind your position. Eliminate all three threats efficiently before ascending the ladder and unlocking the door at the top. This exits into the mausoleum sector behind the Church, enabling your return to The Duke’s merchant location for saving progress.

The Duke’s inventory hasn’t refreshed yet, so postpone any transactions for now. Turn away from him and interact with the stone chalice centered on the Altar. Deposit all acquired Flasks into the receptacle to receive the Giant’s Chalice. Illuminated torches will then materialize, creating a path leading westward toward the Ceremony Site.

Position the Giant’s Chalice on the designated pedestal, which activates a mechanism transporting you underground. Once you regain control, exit immediately and utilize the Typewriter save point on your right. Then cross the connecting bridge to access Heisenberg’s Factory complex.

Follow the ascending path into the garage structure, collecting Gunpowder from the left shelf. Access the southern door and descend the staircase. Take an immediate left into the adjacent room where Chem Fluid awaits directly ahead. Enter the larger chamber and pull back the draped cloth to trigger a narrative cutscene.

When control returns, sprint desperately through the advancing corridor. Remember to crouch when encountering the two intersecting pipes obstructing your path. At the corridor’s terminus, inspect rightward into the garbage chute for your next progression point.

After regaining autonomy, pursue the singular route upward through the scrap materials. Rusted Scrap and Gunpowder resources appear directly along your primary path. Before scaling the final left ledge, detour right to collect the last Rusted Scrap from the isolated plastic pile. Return to complete your ascent.

Additionally, locate Metal Scrap within the wrecked automobile’s hood directly ahead. Secure this material before climbing the access ladder. Eliminate the three ghouls patrolling the subsequent pathway. Destroy the crate at the walkway’s end, then enter the floor-level air duct.

Navigate the ventilation system and ascend the next ladder. Survey the impressive industrial complex, then check behind and left for a concealed crate. Cross the walkway and enter the elevator, which conveniently houses The Duke’s latest merchant establishment.

His restocked inventory now includes supplementary ammunition plus two formidable new firearms: the V61 Custom Machine Pistol and SYG-12 Semi-Automatic Shotgun. Both represent significant investments even with trade-in credits, but their upgrade potential justifies the expenditure. The Duke also offers a third inventory expansion, though allocating funds toward weapon attachments or enhancements provides superior combat returns currently.

Conclude your business with The Duke, then proceed to the northern hallway. Follow it to the endpoint and collect gunpowder from the desk. Use your knife to break the door seal, then confront the armored ghouls awaiting beyond. Ascend the staircase and continue along the elevated walkway until reaching the lower level of the next chamber. Two ghouls will aggressively breach through the door – neutralize them promptly. Finally, demolish the crates distributed along the room’s left and right flanks for additional resources.

Begin by inserting the Relief Mold into the Casting Machine to create the Horse Relief. Proceed rightward and inspect the wall indentation shaped like a doorway. Position the Relief there, then ascend the staircase. Eliminate the ghoul waiting at the top before advancing through the corridor. When the space widens again, employ a Lockpick on the left-side desk to acquire Magnum ammunition. Descend from the ledge, turn around, and drop again to shatter the corner crate. Follow the elevated pathway.

You can disable the massive hydraulic mechanisms by targeting the bright orange lights mounted on the moving arms. If you possess surplus sniper ammunition, you can eliminate distant ghouls with clearer sightlines once the arms are immobilized. Alternatively, fire a single shot to aggro enemies, causing them to foolishly wander into the crushing pistons during their enraged state. Upon reaching the central generator area, additional ghouls will approach. Lure them back along the walkway to create a controlled shooting gallery scenario. Ensure no enemies remain concealed behind the generator before turning right. Destroy the corner crate, then collect the explosive rounds positioned across from it.

Continue along the walkway and scale the ladder at its terminus. Retrieve the Rusted Scrap from the corner before entering the ventilation duct. After emerging, turn left and unlock the hallway’s end door to return to the Casting Machine chamber. Though it’s a substantial detour, this route provides clear access if you need to quickly save at The Duke’s location.

Advance through the corridor. Fabricate a Pipe Bomb if unavailable, then hurl it at the wall marked with a yellow X. You’ll discover shotgun shells and a Mechanical Part (Cylinder). In the subsequent chamber, break the right-side crate and descend the stairs. Across the room rests a white cabinet containing a Mine, with Gunpowder on a table immediately to its right. Ascend the stairs indicated by green lighting. Shatter the two orange lights on the door using your knife. To the right, locate Gunpowder and a Factory Map detailing lower levels. Left of the entrance lies a Development Note with intelligence about Soldats—the drill-wielding enemy encountered previously. Open the rear door and proceed forward through the hallway.

You’ll quickly discover the note’s accuracy as numerous Soldats appear, with one emerging from a wall ahead. Apply the established tactic: retreat gradually while targeting the glowing weak point. Collect the Crystal Heart from the defeated enemy, then proceed to the Casting Machine room.

Utilize the mold to manufacture a Large Cog, then exit through the recently opened door. Turn left toward the generator room and install the Cog into the Backup Generator directly ahead. The area illuminates, but unfortunately activates the conveyor system transporting additional Soldats. One will drop into your path when heading toward the downstairs door. Maintain awareness while maneuvering this enemy that he can demolish the grated walls within this space. Descend the stairs, take the newly accessible door, and break the crate encountered en route.

Another Soldat patrols the next corridor. Allow him to pass, then stealthily move left to access a crate. Eliminate this enemy at your convenience. In the following room, proceed right to a white cabinet containing Gunpowder, then navigate around the corner for another crate. Follow the path continuously, turn right, and enter the storage area ahead. Retrieve sniper ammunition from the cabinet, destroy the crate, and shoot the sparkling object on the PA box above and left of the doorway to obtain a Large Crystal. Upon exiting, ascend the stairs to your right.

Follow the elevated pathway. Another Soldat awakens from hibernation ahead. After neutralizing him, inspect his resting area for Explosive Rounds. Circle around the divider, break all five lights with your knife, and enter the next chamber. Directly ahead, a Mine rests beside yellow equipment. Proceed completely left to address the ghoul threat. Continue leftward to reach a white cabinet with a Mine and a crate positioned left of it. Circle to the western sector to find a room with grated walls containing a dormant Soldat. Rouse him with a shotgun blast, causing him to demolish the barrier while approaching. Once defeated, collect the Lei bags and Magnum ammunition from his former sleeping quarters.

Exit that room and ascend the stairs to your left. Follow the walkway until a shipping container deposits a unique Soldat in your path. This variant features dual drills and lacks the typical orange vulnerability point. Execute an about-face, deploy three collected Mines in a spread pattern, and lead him back toward the staircase. The third mine will eliminate him decisively. Retrieve the Large Crystal Heart from his remains, then open the cabinet opposite the container for shotgun ammunition. Head eastward and break the lights to advance.

You’ll recognize this illuminated area from earlier. Press the button before you and cross the elevator. Examine the pipes above the upcoming doorway to spot a shimmering Yellow Quartz that can be shot down. In the next room, collect the right-side Gunpowder and shotgun ammunition from the left drawer.

Advance up the staircase hallway, breaking the crate at the summit. Another Soldat awaits in the subsequent room, with his weak point positioned on his back. Firing at the red electrical coils across the room as he enters will significantly weaken him. Following with a Pipe Bomb at his feet should complete the elimination. A door with five lights appears ahead on the left. Open it, then immediately veer left and sprint desperately. Duck beneath the pipes, then open the hallway’s end door. Once through, disregard the banging noises and collect the left-side Rusted Scrap, plus the Metal Scrap and Gunpowder to your right. Proceed through the next doorway, activate the switch to summon The Duke’s elevator, and save your progress. You’ve certainly earned this respite.

Begin your infiltration through the southern air duct system, descending the ladder at its terminus. Execute a right turn and demolish the marked wall using explosives to access valuable resources including Large Crystals, Yellow Quartz, and Vivianite. Proceed through the gate at the passage end, positioning yourself beneath the massive industrial fan. From this vantage point, target and destroy two overhead lights visible from your position. Navigate rightward to secure Gunpowder supplies, then take the subsequent right passage to breach a crate before ascending to the upper level.

Two enhanced Soldat units equipped with jetpacks will deploy immediately. Employ the Grenade Launcher with Explosive Rounds upon detecting their orange targeting systems – this prevents aerial mobility and neutralizes threats efficiently. Alternative explosive devices like Pipe Bombs serve as effective substitutes when grenades are depleted. Close-quarters shotgun engagement proves hazardous due to their rapid movement capabilities; maintain distance whenever feasible. Upon elimination, collect the Crystal Hearts they drop as valuable crafting components.

At the second floor’s central area, acquire Rusted Scrap from the right side while maintaining position to eliminate another fan-mounted light source. Destroy the crate positioned at the walkway extremity before targeting the final illumination point midway up the subsequent staircase. Continue progression, demolishing the final crate preceding ladder ascent. Traverse the fan blades carefully, shatter the top crate, and exit the area.

At the staircase summit, turn left to obtain Development Notes detailing Soldat Jet specifications and previewing the formidable Soldat Panzer variant. Access the desk drawer for Chem Fluid acquisition and secure the Factory Map for Upper Levels from nearby containers.

Cross to the chamber’s opposite side and relocate the obstructing cart to reveal a concealed tunnel entrance. This passage leads to a compact chamber containing handgun ammunition in a drawer, adjacent Gunpowder reserves, and a crucial Ball Mold. After appropriate amusement, retrace your path through the tunnel.

Ascend to the upper level and proceed through the doorway. Time your shot to eliminate the orange light precisely as the fan’s suction pulls you inward. Upon regaining footing, pivot and target the sparkling area visible on your previous walkway to obtain Yellow Quartz. Advance to the chamber’s far end where the fan detached previously to collect Metal Scrap, additional Rusted Scrap, and another destructible Goat of Warding.

Navigate to the chamber’s opposing side and enter the now-vacant fan shaft. Despite limited visibility through residual smoke, identify the pipe system to your right. Board this conduit and follow it systematically until reaching the ladder ascending toward green indicator lighting.

Upon reaching the upper platform, immediately locate and collect the Chem Fluid from the yellow crate before boarding the elevator at the room’s extremity. Follow the corridor system into the subsequent chamber, turning right to dismantle the birdcage obstruction. Behind your position, a white cabinet contains shotgun shell reserves. Opposite this location, secure Explosive Rounds and the essential Key Mold before exiting via the right-side doorway.

Traverse the walkway network until reaching another elevator station. Before summoning The Duke, destroy the crate positioned leftward for additional shotgun ammunition. Descend the walkway, passing the sealed door before turning left and descending to the pipe system below. Reverse direction and follow the pipe conduit back to the walkway level. Directly ahead lies a Mine and supplementary shotgun shells. Circumnavigate the zipline mechanism to locate an additional Mine device.

Utilize the zipline and collect the Yellow Quartz from the wall upon reaching the opposite side. Descend and retrace the path upstairs before finally activating The Duke’s elevator service.

Complete any necessary commerce transactions and preserve your progress. Reorient and descend to B4 level via elevator, returning to your initial starting point. Navigate the now-completely darkened corridor back toward the Casting Machine chamber, encountering two standard Soldat units en route. Maintain shotgun readiness throughout this transit.

Upon reaching the Casting Machine, utilize your Key Mold to fabricate Heisenberg’s Key and the Ball Mold to produce the Iron Horse Ball. Following the inevitable amusement, you may proceed directly to the Sturm and Heisenberg confrontation sequence. Alternatively, undertake two brief detours for significant treasure acquisition and essential Wolfsbane upgrades.

From the Casting Machine location, ascend the right staircase. Before applying your newly crafted key to the forward door, utilize the barred window to eliminate interior ghouls employing either sniper rifle or pistol weaponry. Once visual confirmation of neutralization is achieved, employ the key on the door mechanism, maintain defensive positioning, and eliminate remaining hostiles. Collect Rusted Scrap from the left table, then acquire additional scrap from the rear gurney alongside Gunpowder supplies. Access the central case to obtain the Mechanical Part (Shaft), then combine this component with your inventory’s Cylinder to assemble Heisenberg’s Hammer.

Return to the Casting Machine chamber and ascend the forward staircase. The previously inactive left-side door now features operational power. The right-wall desk contains sniper ammunition reserves. Immediately upon entering the Operating Room, secure the Lockpick and Flashbang devices to your left.

Despite the presence of deactivated Soldat units in the vicinity, only one activated specimen will breach the subsequent door as you approach. Neutralize this threat, collect handgun ammunition right of the doorway before advancing rearward. Access Heisenberg’s audio log documenting his scientific methodologies, then retrieve the Wolfsbane Long Barrel from the display case. Return to the Casting Machine area to continue your progression.

Navigate back toward The Duke’s location, encountering two previously referenced Soldat Panzer units during transit. The initial encounter occurs in the chamber immediately following the Casting Machine room: deploy Mine devices strategically, allowing the enemy to trigger one or two detonations, which sufficiently compromises their armor for conventional engagement. These enhanced units withstand additional projectile impacts compared to standard variants but maintain similar tactical vulnerabilities. The secondary Panzer manifests in the lengthy corridor immediately thereafter. Apply identical tactical principles while ensuring you retreat upward along the staircase, avoiding positional entrapment against walls. Upon successful elimination, collect Perfect Crystal Mechanical Hearts from both specimens.

Returning to the elevator complex, access the previously unopened left chamber. While Rusted Scrap resides leftward and Chem Fluid in the adjacent room, your primary objective involves conquering the Labyrinth puzzle. The central challenge involves precisely timing your ball’s movement between rotating gears – premature or delayed execution results in immediate failure. Utilize controller triggers for camera rotation, maintaining appropriate tilt orientation until the gear releases onto the rail system. Exercise caution regarding the subsequent track discontinuity section. Successful navigation beyond this obstacle guarantees acquisition of the Bister Skull treasure.

Before engaging Sturm, strategic preparation is essential. Return to The Duke for essential supplies and upgrades, then proceed to B1 level. Craft Explosive Rounds and First Aid Meds if resources permit, then advance down the corridor into the storage area. Examine the document discussing your propeller-faced adversary on the right side. Retrieve the Mine from the cabinet, collect the first aid supplies and handgun ammunition from the desk, then demolish the two crates in this room and the adjacent chamber containing pipes. Depart and follow the leftward path through the doorway.

Sturm’s combat mechanics feature an interesting progression where the encounter becomes progressively more manageable. The initial charge attack will likely catch you off-guard; attempt to evade immediately, but accept that some damage may be unavoidable. Critical observation reveals Sturm exclusively attacks in linear trajectories. While he can demolish intervening walls, this actually benefits you by transforming the initially confined battleground into a more spacious arena. More importantly, Sturm proves exceptionally simple to avoid provided you maintain adequate lateral movement space relative to his charging direction. After he completes his charge, he enters a vulnerable state—quickly pivot (using backward movement combined with Circle/B button) and strike the orange vulnerability on his rear section.

Upon inflicting sufficient damage, Sturm’s propeller ignites, triggering a triple-charge sequence before exhaustion. He additionally gains fire-breathing capabilities at this stage, but maintains his linear attack patterns—simply maintain distance and capitalize on brief firing windows when he pauses. The Wolfsbane handgun eliminates Sturm in approximately five well-placed shots, while Explosive Rounds significantly accelerate the confrontation.

Collect the Complex Mechanical Heart—evocative of industrial music aesthetics—then thoroughly search the perimeter for a Mine and additional handgun and sniper ammunition. Consider making a brief return to the elevator to save your progress with The Duke before continuing forward.

After completion, exit via the northern doorway. The cabinet immediately to your right upon entry contains Chem Fluid. Navigate around the shelving units in the corner to acquire the Cigar and review Heisenberg’s Diary. Turn right and proceed through the floor-level ventilation shaft. In the subsequent chamber, gather the Chem Fluid and Herb, collect shotgun shells from the desk, and eliminate the Goat of Warding.

Return through the ventilation duct and take the left entrance into the Cargo Bay. Follow the elevated walkway and descend to the lower level. Destroy the crate positioned to your right upon landing. Another container awaits in the corner right of the upcoming ladder. Ascend the ladder and proceed to the basket terminus. Activate the switch to elevate the platform. Traverse the next two door sets, then observe the cinematic sequence. Upon regaining control, advance through the directly ahead duct. Turn left and clear the obstruction to initiate a major cutscene. After conclusion, examine the computer directly ahead, move to the northern section to collect First Aid Med and break the crate. Preserve your progress at the Typewriter. Optional: enthusiastically vocalize “Witness me!” at maximum volume.

Utilize the elevator ascent to familiarize yourself with control schemes, but maintain continuous machine gun fire targeting Heisenberg throughout. When he closes distance, employ blocking maneuvers while moving opposite his cocked arm direction. Successful blocks minimize damage substantially, with high evasion probability. His subsequent tactic involves assembling metallic panels into protective shielding before launching them as projectile weapons. During this charging phase, he retains an illuminated crimson vulnerability—strike it decisively to interrupt his attack sequence. Primary targets include the glowing red zones on both arms and his right flank. Sustain machine gun barrage until your primary cannon charges, then unleash maximum firepower. His arms regenerate following significant damage, creating extended exposure periods for his vulnerable side.

After sustained assault, he attempts close-quarters grappling. Aim for his cranial region and discharge repeatedly to break free, though you’ll subsequently continue on foot. Fortunately, he’s nearing defeat. His increased mobility makes Wolfsbane impractical—transition to the Grenade Launcher, fabricate maximum ammunition capacity, and discharge your entire arsenal targeting his head while maintaining optimal distance. He periodically executes rolling assaults similar to earlier patterns. Maintain blocking capability while monitoring health indicators closely. If Explosive Rounds deplete, employ sniper tactics at range, switch to shotgun during close approaches, but only fire after successfully blocking his strikes. Several additional impacts will defeat Heisenberg The Iron Man conclusively. Acquire the Crystal Heisenberg reward followed by an extended cinematic.

This marks our transitional pause point. We approach the concluding segment while preserving some narrative surprises, though we now enter definitive spoiler territory. For those departing, this represents a relatively linear zone requiring strong recall of previous locations, with the ultimate boss demanding substantial ammunition reserves rather than extreme difficulty. Best wishes for your journey. Remaining readers, let this conspicuously oversized Umbrella emblem serve as final caution. Spoilers proliferate beyond this threshold.

When assuming control as Chris Redfield—accompanied by thematic music—advance beyond the ridge and watch the cutscene. Turn right and descend the pathway into the settlement. Eliminate all opposition with maximum aggression, utilizing the Dragoon assault rifle as primary armament. Upon reaching the endpoint, pass through the fractured wall and collect the ammunition/explosive resupply at the green smoke marker. This route unexpectedly leads to Luiza’s House rear access. Unlatch the front gate, proceed downhill. Several Beast enemies will emerge. While not matching Wolfsbane potency, the Dragoon efficiently neutralizes these threats; simply block if they approach too closely.

Megamycete growths and conflagrations obstruct standard routes—follow available pathways until reaching an intersection. Turn left toward the Workshop where you previously obtained the automatic pistol, and secure the supply drop before descending. Cut left through the residence containing your initial porcine encounter, and advance along the road leading to the red chimney structure. Numerous Lycan adversaries approach, including an armored variant. With two or three enemies present, unleash Dragoon firepower, though remain mindful of its extended reload duration. Against larger groups, deploy grenades strategically. Progress along this route will be methodical but ultimately successful after sufficient enemy elimination.

Establish defensive positions by retreating to previous pathways, forcing enemy forces into concentrated choke points. Deploy fragmentation grenades strategically to eliminate clustered targets efficiently. Multiple waves may require successive explosive deployments, with armored variants demanding focused attention. When heavily armored units appear, employ evasive maneuvers while maintaining offensive pressure. Once threats are neutralized, you’ll gain sufficient time to activate targeting systems for structural objectives.

Conserve remaining explosive ordnance for subsequent enemy assaults. When grenade supplies are exhausted, execute tactical withdrawal toward the crimson chimney structure’s rear area near the sanitation facility. Navigate carefully to avoid melee engagements while securing emergency supplies marked by illumination markers. Ascend to elevated positions via vertical access points for optimal targeting visibility. From this vantage, you’ll have uninterrupted capability to coordinate aerial strikes, effectively neutralizing fortified positions.

Proceed along the primary route toward the fortress entrance, diverting left into the devastated burial grounds. Descend using available footholds on the perimeter, targeting supply caches for resource replenishment. Continue advancement into subterranean passages where you’ll confront enhanced hostile entities wielding specialized melee weaponry. Maintain optimal engagement distance within confined spaces while employing high-caliber firearms. Defensive capabilities allow limited blocking of heavy attacks with minimal health depletion. Time offensive actions following enemy attack animations, focusing sustained fire on vulnerable areas. Upon receiving aerial support availability confirmation, maintain safe positioning while deploying targeting systems. Three successful strikes will permanently eliminate the formidable opponent. Secure the unique artifact and proceed through the newly accessible passageway until narrative sequences initiate.

Upon regaining control, navigate rightward toward the restricted aquatic feature. Examine the distant sculpture’s foundation for concealed collectible items. Ascend stairways and traverse corridors leading to research facilities. Conduct comprehensive environmental investigation, examining all surfaces for narrative elements and background information. This location contains extensive explanatory content regarding central plot mysteries. After completing exploration, breach the secured doorway to activate extended cinematic sequences and significant narrative revelations.

When protagonist control resumes at the central location, circumnavigate the transport vehicle and engage with the merchant character. Execute final transactional preparations by liquidating non-essential inventory while acquiring maximum ammunition, explosives, and medical supplies. Firearm modifications remain optional, though the extended barrel attachment for specific weapons provides substantial combat advantages. For weapon enhancement investments, prioritize damage output for specialized firearms. Expend all available currency on essential combat resources. After completing transactions, investigate rear storage containers and adjacent wall areas for additional supplies. Various ammunition types and medical resources are available here. Once fully equipped, preserve progress at saving stations before advancing westward toward the ritual location. Environmental hazards will deploy basic enemies during progression—conserve premium resources by employing standard sidearms for elimination. Narrative sequences will activate upon reaching the destination.

Confront the primary antagonist within the constrained ritual arena, where she’ll execute diverse close-quarters assaults and projectile attacks. Scattered equipment throughout the combat zone provides temporary resource replenishment. When fungal structures are summoned, additional supplies may become available by strategically luring destruction of these environmental features. Given limited resource availability and substantial health requirements for victory, deploy high-damage weaponry during close proximity engagements. Preserve explosive devices for specific combat phases where they provide maximum effectiveness.

Minimize damage intake by observing attack telegraphing and utilizing lateral movement across the battlefield. Initial assault patterns follow linear trajectories, allowing evasion through sidestepping and counter-attacking with close-range firearms. Additionally, she conjures dual fungal formations that generate incendiary projectiles spreading throughout the area. Position yourself behind these natural barriers for complete protection against area-of-effect damage.

Sustained offensive pressure triggers morphological transformations, introducing progressively dangerous combat behaviors.

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