Stuck on the Grandfather Clock puzzle in Resident Evil 4 Remake? Follow our guide to find the Hastily Written Notes and set the correct time to progress.
Alright, so you've managed to collect the Serpent Head, Lion Head, and Goat Head in Resident Evil 4 Remake. Nice work! Now, head back to that headless statue in the Grand Hall and pop those heads back on. This will trigger a cutscene, and then Leon gets himself into a bit of a pickle. Don't worry, though – you'll be playing as Ashley for the rest of Chapter 9. Your next big goal is to find the Bunch of Keys, and to do that, we need to head into the library.
Make your way to the south side of the library. You'll see a spot where you can place the lantern. Do that, and a staircase will magically appear! Grab the lantern and head on up. The keys you need are sitting on a desk up there. Once you've got 'em, go to the opposite side of the library and find the elevator. Use the third key from your Bunch of Keys to unlock it, and ride that elevator up to the Typewriter room. This is where the Grandfather Clock puzzle awaits!
- 1First things first, grab the Hastily Written Notes. This little note is your key to solving the puzzle.
- 2You'll also find a chest nearby. Use the second key from your Bunch of Keys to open it and snag the Elegant Perfume Bottle. Score!
- 3Now, interact with the Grandfather Clock. The time you need to set depends on your difficulty:
- On Assisted or Standard, set the clock to 11:04. Make sure the small hand points to XI and the big hand is on the dash just before I.
- 4If you're playing on Hardcore or Professional, you'll need to set the time to 7:00.
- Keep an eye out for the Hastily Written Notes; they're easy to miss but contain the crucial solution.
- Remember to check your difficulty setting before setting the clock, as the times are different!
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