Charms

Discover the locations and effects of all 18 Charms in Alan Wake 2. Learn how to solve Nursery Rhyme Puzzles to unlock powerful buffs and the Rustic Charm trophy.

There are a total of 18 charms that you can find throughout Saga's storyline. You will unlock the Rustic Charm trophy for finding all 14 unique ones. Equip three at once to unlock Filling the Shape. The charms are listed in acquisition order.

Charms - Invitation

1. Logan's Charm
   Equipped by Saga at the start of the game. Increases maximum health.

Charms - The Heart

1. Hammer Charm
   Solve the "One bird for light" Nursery Rhyme Puzzle in the previously flooded area by Cauldron Lake. Attacks stagger enemies more often.
2. Coffee Mug Charm
   Solve the "Hero brave and strong" Nursery Rhyme Puzzle outside the Witchfinder's Station. Saves you from death but shatters in the process.
3. Kalevala Knights Charm
   Solve the "Mother-Crow sits in her nest" Nursery Rhyme Puzzle outside the Private Cabin. Increases Hand Flare's duration and area of effect.

Charms - Local Girl

1. Coffee Mug Charm
   Solve the "Gentle Beast" Nursery Rhyme Puzzle found off the Suomi Hiking Trail.
2. Deer Charm
   Solve the "Three little deers" Nursery Rhyme Puzzle found near the Radio Tower on the way to Coffee World. Increases resilience against being staggered or interrupted.
3. Coffee World Token Charm
   Solve the "Old Fisherman" Nursery Rhyme Puzzle found on the jetty in the Lighthouse Trailer Park after the floods have receded. Increases quality and quantity of resources found.
4. Lighthouse Charm
   Solve the "Old Watcher of the Sea" Nursery Rhyme Puzzle to the east of Watery Lighthouse. You will find the charm on a strip of shoreline to the west of Downtown Watery. Increases max amount of health restored in Safe Havens.
5. Mr. Drippy Charm
   Solve the "Devil, with a prize" Nursery Rhyme Puzzle by the Latte Lagoon in Coffee World after the floods have receded. Increases damage dealt when low on health.
6. FBC Charm
   Solve the "Young Woman eager and smart" Nursery Rhyme Puzzle by the Ranger Cabin. Increases damage dealt while undetected by enemies.
7. Coffee Mug Charm
   Solve the "Faithful Girl" Nursery Rhyme Puzzle found in the cabin behind Suomi Hall in Downtown Watery after acquiring the screwdriver.

Charms - No Chance

1. Lantern Charm
   Solve the "Mother, may I go outside?" Nursery Rhyme Puzzle north of the Break Room in the Bunker Woods. Adds one Charge to Saga's Flashlight.

Charms - Old Gods

1. Coffee Mug Charm
   Solve the "Child Needs Their Mother" Nursery Rhyme Puzzle in the Ranger Station southeast of the Nursing Home.
2. Valhalla Nursing Home Charm
   Solve the "Child went wandering" Nursery Rhyme Puzzle on the shore northeast of the Ranger Station. Increases effectiveness of Painkillers and Trauma Pads.
3. Anchor Charm
   Solve the "Five little Monsters" Nursery Rhyme Puzzle on the eastern jetty in Billie's Boat Yard. Chance to stun enemy on Flashlight Boost.
4. Mayor Setter Charm
   Pet Mayor Setter in the Suomi Hall in Watery. Marks all nearby resources and points of interest on Saga's map.
5. Deerfest Charm
   Solve the "Old Man who could not see" Nursery Rhyme Puzzle in trailer #5 in the Lighthouse Trailer Park. Significantly increases time before Darkness Shields regenerate.
6. Coffee Mug Charm
   Solve the "Hero Courageous and True" Nursery Rhyme Puzzle in cabin #4 in the Rental Cabins.