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Chapter 3: The Residence
Little Nightmares III

Chapter 3: The Residence

Complete walkthrough for Chapter 3: The Residence in Little Nightmares III, including collectible locations and puzzle solutions.

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Complete walkthrough for Chapter 3: The Residence in Little Nightmares III, including collectible locations and puzzle solutions.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After riding the elevator with the Lady, climb the left side of the elevator shaft to reach the top.
  2. 2
    Jump back to the crane, swing back and forth for momentum, and jump to the opening on the other side of the room.
  3. 3
    Drop into the next room and crawl through an opening to reach the study.
  4. 4
    Exit the study and continue right to the second hallway, leading into the background.
  5. 5
    Follow this hallway to the back of the area.
  6. 6
    Climb the chair to reach the table, then jump and grab the light switch to turn it on.
  7. 7
    Spot the Bottle [01/05] at the top of the bookshelf, climb up, and open it.
  8. 8
    Return to the main hallway.
  9. 9
    As you enter the next room, the Lady will be standing in front of a broken mirror. Crotch and stay as close to the camera as possible while slowly crossing the room to avoid her attack.
  10. 10
    Once you reach the foyer of the Lady's residence, it is safe to walk normally. Head up the stairs to the second floor.
  11. 11
    Move the ladder on the left to the right to reach the third floor.
  12. 12
    Pull the lever on the left side of the room to turn on the light of the apparatus.
  13. 13
    Align the three beams of light with the three eyes on the ceiling using the button and lever at the base of the machine. The solution is: Right Position 3 times, Middle Position 1 time, Left Position 3 times.
  14. 14
    Head to the door on the right and shine the flashlight on another eye to open the door.
  15. 15
    Follow the hallway to a gallery with a wall full of portraits, each with a button beneath them. Press the buttons to light the portraits that appeared on the wall in the previous room. The solution is: #2, #3, #4, #6, #8.
  16. 16
    In the next area, continue to the right side of the room to find a hole leading to another Bottle [02/05].
  17. 17
    Back in the main part of the room, climb on the pedestal to grab the statue of the Lady.
  18. 18
    Quickly drop to the floor to hide from the spotlight of the eye, as the Runaway Kid will turn to stone if spotted.
  19. 19
    Wait for the eye to search to the right before running to the left side of the room, standing in the shadow of the pillar for cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) (a place to hide from enemies or hazards).
  20. 20
    Wait for a clear opening to toss the statue at the button on the wall to open the door.
  21. 21
    Bring the statue back to the foyer and ride the lift down to the second floor, then head down the stairs to the first floor and enter the room on the right.
  22. 22
    Place the statue on the light-colored tile with a small triangular indentation (1 forward and 3 left of the pedestal in the center of the room) to raise a new pedestal.
  23. 23
    Return to the second floor and enter the library on the right side of the area.
  24. 24
    Move the ladder to the left to climb to the top of the bookshelves.
  25. 25
    Follow the bookshelves to find a book and toss it down.
  26. 26
    Make your way back down to the ground.
  27. 27
    Find the symbols on the side of the books that complete the image on the bookshelves. The solution is: The book in the center of the room should be placed in the back left bookshelf. The book that was on top of the bookshelves should be placed in the back center bookshelf. The book closest to the camera on the right should be placed in the bookshelf closest to the right.
  28. 28
    Enter the revealed hidden room to find another statue.
  29. 29
    Cross to the room on the other side of the second floor to find a similar statue.
  30. 30
    Upon picking up the new statue, the ceiling will begin to descend. Swap the new statue with the one you are carrying.
  31. 31
    Carry the original statue downstairs and place it on the light-colored tile with the square indentation to raise another pedestal.
  32. 32
    Return to the library on the second floor and grab the book in the left corner.
  33. 33
    Backtrack to the room where you saw the Lady in front of the mirror.
  34. 34
    Drop the book and quickly aim your flashlight at the creepy shadow creature until it vanishes. Repeat this process on two more that appear.
  35. 35
    Pick up the book and continue down the hallway to the left until you reach the study.
  36. 36
    Enter the room on the left and place the book in the bookshelf to the left of the elevator to reveal another hidden room.
  37. 37
    Push the pot off the table to break it and unlock the Trophy/Achievement: Ashes to Ashes.
  38. 38
    Return to the room where you saw the Lady, climb the table on the left to grab the key.
  39. 39
    Carry the key back to the foyer and ride the lift to the third floor.
  40. 40
    Unlock the door on the left side of the area.
  41. 41
    Enter the hallway and head toward the camera to find another Bottle [03/05].
  42. 42
    Backtrack and continue left to enter another room with shadow creatures.
Tips
  • When avoiding the Lady, staying close to the camera and moving slowly is crucial.
  • Use cover provided by pillars and shadows to avoid detection by eyes.
  • The apparatus puzzle requires careful manipulation of multiple rotating sections.
  • The portrait puzzle requires remembering the order or pattern from the previous room.
  • The book puzzle requires matching symbols to complete the bookshelf image.
  • When dealing with shadow creatures, use your flashlight to make them vanish.
  • Bottle [01/05]
  • Bottle [02/05]
  • Bottle [03/05]
  • Trophy/Achievement: Ashes to Ashes

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