Chapter 13 Puzzle Solutions

Chapter 13 Puzzle Solutions

Chapter 13, "Nothing Left to Burn," presents several environmental puzzles that require careful observation and the strategic use of Amicia's abilities and her sling. These challenges often involve manipulating light, fire, and the environment to progress.

The Cart and the Fire

Early in the chapter, you'll encounter a section where a large, burning cart blocks your path. To clear it, you need to extinguish the flames. This is achieved by using your sling to knock over a nearby barrel of water onto the cart. The key is to aim accurately at the base of the barrel, ensuring it topples over and douses the fire effectively. Sometimes, there might be multiple barrels; identify the one closest to the fire and the most accessible to shoot.

The Rat Swarm and the Light Source

A recurring puzzle mechanic in A Plague Tale: Requiem involves using light to repel rat swarms. In Chapter 13, you'll likely encounter a situation where a path is blocked by a dense swarm. You'll need to find and ite a brazier or torch that is strategically placed to create a safe passage. This might involve:

1. Finding the iter: Locate a lit torch or brazier that you can pick up and carry.
2. Clearing a Path: Carefully carry the lit source through the rats, creating a temporary safe zone.
3. Lighting the Objective: Use the lit source to ite a stationary brazier or torch that will permanently repel the rats in that area, allowing you to proceed.

Pay close attention to the environment for any unlit braziers or torches that can be ited. Sometimes, you might need to use your sling to shoot a flammable object near a rat swarm to create a diversion or a temporary light source.

The Crank Mechanism

You may encounter a puzzle involving a crank mechanism that operates a gate or a platform. This typically requires two steps:

1. Activating the Mechanism: Find the crank and interact with it to begin its operation.
2. Protecting the Operator: While the mechanism is active, rats will likely emerge. You'll need to use your sling and alchemical ammo (such as is) to defend the person operating the crank until the objective is fully activated. This might involve strategically throwing fire to create barriers or directly attacking the rats.

Always ensure you have sufficient alchemical resources before attempting these puzzles, as they can quickly escalate into intense combat scenarios.