Resident Evil 4 Remake Village Chief’s Manor Puzzle Solution Guide

Village Chieftain clue book location.

In Chapter 2 of the Resident Evil 4 Remake, players will visit the Village Chief’s Manor, a location that includes a challenging puzzle. If you’re stuck on this puzzle or just need a bit of guidance, this walkthrough has you covered. Below, we’ll walk you through the complete solution for the Village Chief’s Manor puzzle, including the combination lock and Crystal Marble puzzles.

In order to progress through the Village Chief’s Manor in Chapter 2 of the Resident Evil 4 Remake, you’ll need to unlock a door with a round slot. This requires solving two key puzzles: a combination lock on a cupboard and aligning a Crystal Marble in a locked door.

Step 1: Explore the Manor and Find the Clue

After entering the Village Chief’s Manor, take some time to explore the first and second floors. You’ll notice that many rooms are locked or blocked off, hinting at puzzles you need to solve.

  • Head to the second floor by climbing the staircase near the entrance.
  • Once upstairs, turn right when you reach the typewriter—a save point you can use if needed.
  • Continue walking along this corridor until you find a small table with an open book on it.

This book is your first clue. Inside, you’ll see specific words bolded: Crop, Swineherd, Pig, and Babe. These four words are critical, as they represent the symbols you’ll need to unlock the combination lock downstairs. Make a mental note (or jot them down) before continuing.

Step 2: Solve the Combination Locked Cupboard

The Village Chieftain's Manor combination lock solution in Resident Evil 4 Remake.
Here is the solution to the locked cupboard.

Now that you have the clue, it’s time to return downstairs to solve the Combination Locked cupboard puzzle. Here’s what to do:

  • Head back downstairs and navigate to the southeast corner of the manor. You’ll find a locked cupboard with three rotating symbol dials on it.
  • Interact with the lock to begin entering the code. The symbols you need correspond to the bolded words from the book:
    • Crop (L): The symbol that looks like a crop field or plant.
    • Pig (M): The symbol that resembles a pig.
    • Babe (R): The symbol that depicts a baby animal, likely referring to a piglet or similar creature.
  • Turn the dials to match these symbols in this order: Crop (left), Pig (middle), and Babe (right).

Once you’ve correctly aligned the symbols, the cupboard will unlock, revealing an important item—the Crystal Marble.

This Crystal Marble is crucial to solving the next puzzle, which involves unlocking the door upstairs to the next section of the manor.

Step 3: Solve the Crystal Marble Puzzle Upstairs

Now that you’ve obtained the Crystal Marble, you’re ready to tackle the next puzzle. Head back to the second floor of the Village Chief’s Manor, where you’ll find the door with a round slot. Insert the Crystal Marble into the slot to activate the puzzle.

Solution to the Crystal Marble puzzle in the Village Chieftain's Manor in the Resident Evil 4 Remake.
Rotate the Crystal Marble until it lineups with the Insignia like this.

The goal is to rotate the marble until the bubbles inside align perfectly with the Insignia symbol in the background. This part can be a bit tricky and requires some patience—keep adjusting the marble’s position until the bubbles match up. Once they do, the door will unlock.

After unlocking the door, go inside to find the Insignia Key, marking the end of Chapter 2.

Explore more of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guides to enhance your gameplay experience! We cover various topics, including how to rescue the dog outside the Village Chief’s Manor—a choice that impacts your later encounters.

Additionally, you can find guides for completing the Blue Medallion and Pest Control Merchant Requests. Check them out to help you navigate through the game with ease!

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