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Chapter 3: The Residence
Little Nightmares

Chapter 3: The Residence

Guide to Chapter 3: The Residence in Little Nightmares. Includes solutions for puzzles and locations for Bottle 01/05.

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Guide to Chapter 3: The Residence in Little Nightmares. Includes solutions for puzzles and locations for Bottle 01/05.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After riding the elevator with the Lady, climb the left side of the elevator shaft to 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, follow it to the back of the area.
  5. 5
    Climb the chair to reach the table, then jump and grab the light switch to turn it on.
  6. 6
    Climb the bookshelf to find and open Bottle [01/05].
  7. 7
    Return to the main hallway.
  8. 8
    As you enter the next room, crouch and stay close to the camera to cross the room without alerting the Lady.
  9. 9
    Once you reach the foyer, head up the stairs to the second floor.
  10. 10
    Move the ladder from the left to the right to reach the third floor.
  11. 11
    Pull the lever on the left to turn on the light of the apparatus.
  12. 12
    Manipulate the apparatus sections using the button and lever at its base to align the three beams of light with the three eyes on the ceiling. The solution is: Right Position (3 times), Middle Position (1 time), Left Position (3 times).
  13. 13
    Head to the door on the right and shine the flashlight on the eye to open it.
  14. 14
    Follow the hallway to a gallery with a wall full of portraits.
  15. 15
    Press the buttons beneath the portraits to light up the paintings that appeared in the previous room. The solution is: #2, #3, #4, #6, #8.
  16. 16
    In the next area, go to the right side of the room to find a hole leading to Bottle [02/05].
  17. 17
    Climb on the pedestal to grab the statue of the Lady.
  18. 18
    Quickly drop to the floor and hide from the spotlight of the eye. Wait for the eye to search right before running left to the shadow of the pillar for cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) (a place to hide from enemies).
  19. 19
    Wait for a clear opening to toss the statue at the button on the wall to open the door.
  20. 20
    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.
  21. 21
    Place the statue on the light-colored tile (1 forward and 3 left of the pedestal in the center of the room) to raise a new pedestal.
  22. 22
    Return to the second floor and enter the library on the right.
  23. 23
    Move the ladder to the left to climb to the top of the bookshelves.
  24. 24
    Follow the bookshelves to find a book and toss it down.
  25. 25
    Make your way back down to the ground.
  26. 26
    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 goes in the back left bookshelf; the book from the top of the bookshelves goes in the back center bookshelf; the book closest to the camera on the right goes in the bookshelf closest to the right.
  27. 27
    Enter the revealed hidden room to find another statue.
  28. 28
    Cross to the room on the other side of the second floor to find a similar statue.
  29. 29
    Upon picking up the new statue, the ceiling will begin to descend. Swap the statues' places.
  30. 30
    Carry the other statue downstairs and place it on the light-colored tile with the square indentation to raise another pedestal.
  31. 31
    Return to the library on the second floor and grab the book in the left corner.
  32. 32
    Backtrack to the room where you saw the Lady in front of the mirror.
  33. 33
    Drop the book and quickly aim your flashlight at the shadow creature until it vanishes. Repeat this process on two more that appear.
  34. 34
    Pick up the book and continue down the hallway to the left until you reach the study.
  35. 35
    Enter the room on the left and place the book in the bookshelf to the left of the elevator to reveal another hidden room.
  36. 36
    Push the pot off the table to break it and unlock the Trophy/Achievement: Ashes to Ashes.
  37. 37
    Return to the room where you saw the Lady, climb the table on the left to grab the key.
  38. 38
    Carry the key back to the foyer and ride the lift to the third floor.
  39. 39
    Unlock the door on the left side of the area.
  40. 40
    Enter the hallway and head toward the camera to find Bottle [03/05].
  41. 41
    Backtrack and continue left to enter another room with shadow creatures.
Tips
  • When avoiding the Lady, stay as close to the camera as possible and move slowly.
  • Use the shadows and pillars for cover when moving the statue.
  • The light apparatus puzzle can be tricky; take your time to align the beams correctly.
  • The shadow creatures in the final hallway appear in an endless stream.
  • Bottle [01/05]
  • Bottle [02/05]
  • Bottle [03/05]
  • Trophy/Achievement: Ashes to Ashes

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