All Puzzle Solutions

There are 17 story-related puzzles to solve in order to progress through Resident Evil 4 Remake (RE4). Read on to learn how to solve all puzzles, such as the combination lock, church puzzle, clock puzzle, as well as all puzzle rewards!

All Puzzle Solutions

List of Puzzles and Solutions

Chapter 2 Village Puzzles

Hexagonal Emblem Puzzle Solution

Hexagonal Emblem Puzzle Solution

Once you acquire the Hexagonal Emblem, simply interact with the hexagonal indentation. The solution to the gate puzzle is to rotate to the left once, then flip the emblem. Afterward, you will now be able to open the gate.

Hexagonal Emblem Puzzle Location

Map Location	In-Game Location
Valley - Chapter 2

Hexagonal Emblem Puzzle

Combination Lock Puzzle Solution

Combination Lock Puzzle Solution

You can find the combination codes by checking the highlighted text on the Illuminados 4:3 file. You can find this on top of the drawer on the second floor of the manor.

Combination Lock Puzzle Location

Map Location	In-Game Location
Village Chief's Manor - Chapter 2

Combination Lock Code and Puzzle Solution

Crystal Marble Puzzle Solution

Crystal Marble Puzzle Solution

You will need to complete the Combination Lock Puzzle to obtain the Crystal Marble inside the cabinet behind the dining area on the first floor of the manor.

Crystal Marble Puzzle Location

Map Location	In-Game Location
Village Chief's Manor - Chapter 2

Crystal Marble Puzzle

Chapter 4 Village Puzzles

Large Cave Shrine Puzzle

Large Cave Shrine Solution
1st Symbol	2nd Symbol	3rd Symbol

You can solve the Large Cave Shrine puzzle by looking at the yellow markings found on the pillars and walls of the cave.

Large Cave Shrine Puzzle Location

Map Location	In-Game Location
Chapter 4

Cave Shrine Puzzles

Small Cave Shrine Puzzle Solution

Small Cave Shrine Solution
1st Symbol	2nd Symbol	3rd Symbol

You can solve the Small Cave Shrine puzzle by looking for the yellow markings on the left side of the shrine and the second floor of the cave.

Small Cave Shrine Puzzle Location

Small Cave Shrine Map	Small Cave Shrine Location
Chapter 4

Cave Shrine Puzzles

Stone Pedestal Puzzle Solution

Assisted / Standard Difficulty

Stone Pedestal Puzzle Solution - Assisted / Standard
Step 1	Step 2
Rotate the lower left section.	Rotate the uppermost section.

Hardcore / Professional Difficulty

Stone Pedestal Puzzle Solution - Hardcore / Professional
1st	2nd	3rd
Rotate lower right twice.	Rotate lower left twice.	Rotate upper piece once.

If you make a mistake, we suggest reloading an earlier save, as figuring out the puzzle past its initial position may take a lot of time.

Hexagon Piece Locations

	Map Location	In-Game Location
Hexagon Piece A	Chapter 3	Quarry Merchant
Hexagon Piece B	Chapter 3	Fish Farm
Hexagon Piece C	Chapter 4	Small Cave Shrine

You can find Hexagon Piece C in the Small Cave Shrine in Chapter 4, which you can find at the northeastern corner of the lake. Complete the shrine puzzle, then turn right to find the chest containing the puzzle piece beside the Blasphemer's Head.

Stone Pedestal Puzzle Location

Map Location	In-Game Location

Hexagon Pieces and Stone Pedestal Puzzle

Church Stained Glass Puzzle Solution

Church Stained Glass Puzzle Solution

Upon entering the church in Chapter 4, get the Blue Dial inside the cabinet. This is located on the right side of the church. After that, use the lever near the altar at the center of the church to reveal the colored dials. Use these dials to rotate the stained glasses (Red, Blue, and Green) and solve the puzzle. To solve this, you must rotate all three colors in the correct position until there are no gaps in the Insignia Puzzle.

Church Stained Glass Puzzle Location

Map Location	In-Game Location
Church - Chapter 4

Church Stained Glass Puzzle

Chapter 7 Castle Puzzles

Four Swords Puzzle Solution

Four Swords Puzzle Solution

Place four different swords (Iron Sword, Golden Sword, Bloodied Sword, and Rusted Sword) in the correct sequence to open the locked door. The swords can be acquired from the murals except for the Bloodied sword which can be found in the next room that requires an Animal Gong Puzzle to be solved first to gain access.

Four Swords Puzzle Location

Map Location	In-Game Location
Treasury - Chapter 7

Four Swords Puzzle

Animal Gong Puzzle Solutions

How to Solve First Animal Gong Puzzle

First Animal Gong Puzzle Solution
1st - Deer Gong	2nd - Bird Gong	3rd - Snake Gong

Shoot the Animal Gongs behind the gate. To learn which Animal Gongs to shoot, you can check the animal engravings displayed on the gate.

How to Solve Second Animal Gong Puzzle

Second Animal Gong Puzzle Solution
1st - Dragon Gong	2nd - Snake Gong

Similar to the first Gong Puzzle, you will need to shoot the Animal Gongs depending on what animals are displayed on the Gate.

How to Solve Third Animal Gong Puzzle

Third Animal Gong Puzzle Solution
1st - Bird Gong	2nd - Snake Gong
3rd - Dragon Gong	4th - Deer Gong

You can solve this puzzle by using the bell pull to ring the gongs in the area.

Animal Gong Puzzle Locations

Animal Gong 1 Map	Animal Gong 1 In-Game
Animal Gong 2 Map	Animal Gong 2 In-Game
Animal Gong 3 Map	Animal Gong 3 In-Game
Chapter 7

Animal Gong Puzzles

Chapter 8 Castle Puzzles

Lithographic Castle Tile Puzzle Solution

Lithographic Castle Tile Puzzle Solution
North Slot	West Slot	East Slot	South Slot
Red Square Shield	Red Hexagon Helmet	Blue Square Sword	Blue Hexagon Armor

You can solve this puzzle by rearranging all four Lithographic Stones according to the icon and color that is displayed near the slot.

Lithographic Castle Tile Puzzle Location

In-Game Location
Assisted/Standard Map	Hardcore/Professional Map
Bindery - Chapter 8

The location of the Lithographic Stones differ depending on which difficulty you're playing on.

Lithographic Castle Tile Puzzle

Crimson Lantern Puzzle Solution

You can solve this puzzle by getting the Crimson Lantern from the Cultist Leader and placing it on the Cultist Statue near the entrance.

Crimson Lantern Puzzle Location

Map Location	In-Game Location
Wine Cellar - Chapter 8

Crimson Lantern Puzzle

Chapter 9 Castle Puzzles

Courtyard Maze Puzzle Solution

Courtyard Maze Puzzle Solution

You can solve this puzzle by pulling all three levers to activate the Courtyard Flags. These levers can be found on the towers that are scattered throughout the courtyard area.

Courtyard Maze Puzzle Location

1st Lever Map	1st Lever Location
2nd Lever Map	2nd Lever Location
3rd Lever Map	3rd Lever Location

Courtyard Maze Puzzle

Headless Statue Puzzle Solution

Headless Statue Puzzle Solution
Headless Statue Puzzle | Chapter 9

Where to Find the Serpent Head

Map Location	In-Game Location
Serpent Head Location

You can find the Serpent Head inside the Dining Hall which can be found in the Northeast room of the Grand Hall. You will need to solve the Dining Hall Bell Puzzle to complete to obtain this Key Item.

Where to Find the Lion Head

Map Location	In-Game Location
Lion Head Location

The Lion Head is in the Armory (northwest room in the Grand Hall second floor). From here, you can drop down the ledge at the center to find the missing Lion Head.

Where to Find the Goat Head

Map Location	In-Game Location
Goat Head Location

Go up to the last floor of the Grand Hall and through the door on the southwest side. Follow the corridor until you can see the Goat Head inside the Gallery.

Headless Statue Puzzle

Dining Hall Bell Puzzle Solution

Dining Hall Bell Puzzle Solution
Female Portrait	Male Portrait
Ashley	Leon

Sit on the spot that has a similar table setting as the painting and ring the bell in the Dining Hall to solve this puzzle.

Dining Hall Bell Puzzle Location

Map Location	In-Game Location
Chapter 9

Dining Hall Bell Puzzle

Ashley Grandfather Clock Puzzle Solution

Ashley Grandfather Clock Puzzle Solution
11:04 on Assisted / Standard Difficulty	7:00 on Hardcore / Professional Difficulty

Grandfather Clock Puzzle Locations

Map Location
In-Game Locations
Chapter 9

Ashley Grandfather Clock Puzzle

Ashley Mausoleum Lamp Puzzle Solution

Ashley Mausoleum Lamp Puzzle Solution
West Slot	Crescent Moon
North Slot	Full Moon
East Slot	Star

Place the Crescent Moon lamp on the west slot, the Star lamp on the east slot, and the Full Moon lamp on the north slot to solve this puzzle.

Ashley Mausoleum Lamp Puzzle Locations

Map	Location
Chapter 9

Ashley Mausoleum Lamp Puzzle

Chapter 13 & 14 Island Puzzles

How to Solve All Electronic Lock Puzzles

How to Solve First Electronic Lock Puzzle (Dissection Room)

First Electronic Lock Puzzle Solution
Assisted/Standard Mode	Hardcore/Professional Mode

You need to rotate the nodes on the Electronic Lock switchboards and connect the power line on all of the power icons to unlock the door and solve this puzzle.

How to Solve Second Electronic Lock Puzzle (Freezer)

Second Electronic Lock Puzzle Solution
Assisted/Standard Mode	Hardcore/Professional Mode

The Second Electronic Lock is completely optional. You can skip this puzzle if you want to, but you will be missing out on the LE 5 reward.

How to Solve Third Electronic Lock Puzzle (Waste Disposal)

Third Electronic Lock Puzzle Solution
Assisted/Standard Mode	Hardcore/Professional Mode

Similar to the other Electronic Lock Puzzles, you will need to rotate all of the nodes and connect the power line to all of the power icons to solve this puzzle.

Electronic Lock Puzzles Locations

Map	Location
Chapter 13	Dissection Room
Map	Location
Chapter 13	Freezer
Map	Location
Chapter 14	Waste Disposal

Electronic Lock Puzzle Solutions

Resident Evil 4 Remake Related Guides

Resident Evil 4 Remake Guide and Walkthrough

Resident Evil 4 Remake Wiki
Separate Ways	Story Walkthrough
Requests	Mercenaries Mode
Puzzles	Collectibles
Interactive Map	Tips and Tricks
Weapons	Items
Bosses	Enemies and Monsters
Keys and Locks	Secrets
Characters	News and Game Info