Lore Documents & Diaries

Lore Documents & Diaries

Uncovering the hidden history and personal struggles within the Nazi regime and the resistance is a core part of the Wolfenstein: The New Order experience. Lore Documents and Diaries offer invaluable insight into the game's alternate history, character motivations, and the grim realities of the world under Nazi rule. Collecting these items not only enriches your understanding of the narrative but also contributes to various in-game achievements and unlocks.

General Collection Strategies

• Thorough Exploration: Always take your time to explore every nook and cranny of an area. Many documents are tucked away in less obvious locations, behind crates, in drawers, or on shelves.
• Listen for Cues: Sometimes, characters will make comments or point to areas that might contain a collectible. Pay attention to dialogue.
• Use the Map: While the in-game map doesn't explicitly mark collectibles, understanding the layout of an area can help you systematically search each room.
• Post-Combat Sweep: After clearing an area of enemies, take a moment to sweep for documents. It's often safer and less stressful than searching during active combat.
• Chapter Replay: Don't worry if you miss something on your first playthrough. Chapters can be replayed from the main menu, allowing you to focus solely on document collection. Your collected items carry over.

Chapter-Specific Document Locations

Chapter 1: Deathshead's Compound

This introductory chapter sets the tone and introduces the first few lore pieces. Be especially vigilant in the initial trench warfare and the compound's interior.

• "Orders to General Deathshead": Found early in the chapter. After the initial trench assault, you'll enter a bunker. It's on a desk in the command room, near a radio.
• "Letter from Anya's Grandfather": Located within the main compound. Once you're inside the castle, after the chaotic firefight, search the offices and sleeping quarters. This particular document is often found on a bedside table in one of the smaller rooms.
• "Deathshead's Personal Log - Entry 1": This is a critical lore piece. After the torture sequence, when you regain control, it's often on a table or shelf in the immediate vicinity of your cell or the adjacent guard room.

Chapter 2: Asylum

The asylum is a relatively contained environment, making document hunting a bit easier. Focus on patient rooms and administrative areas.

• "Patient's Diary - Entry 3": In one of the patient rooms on the ground floor. Check all the bedsides and small tables.
• "Nurse's Memo": Found in the main administrative office, usually on a desk or counter near the entrance.
• "Dr. Richter's Notes": Located in Dr. Richter's personal office. This room is typically locked until a certain point in the chapter, so return once you have access. It's on his main desk.

Chapter 3: A New World

As you navigate the resistance hideout, pay close attention to the living quarters and common areas. These documents often provide background on the resistance members.

• "Caroline's Journal - Excerpt": In Caroline's room, on her bedside table or a small chest.
• "Bombardier's Letter Home": Found in the common area where the resistance members gather. Look on tables or benches.
• "Max Hass's Drawing": While not a traditional document, this collectible provides unique insight. It's usually pinned to a wall in Max's small living space within the hideout.

Chapter 4: Eisenwald Prison

Prison environments are often linear but can hide documents in cells, guard posts, and interrogation rooms.

• "Prisoner's Plea": In one of the accessible cells. Check the bunks and small tables within each cell.
• "Guard's Duty Roster": Located in a guard station or control room, typically on a console or desk.
• "Interrogation Report - Subject 7": Found in an interrogation room. This room is usually off to the side of the main path.

Remember, this guide provides general locations. Specific item placement can sometimes vary slightly, but these strategies and descriptions should put you on the right track to finding every piece of lore and fully immersing yourself in the rich, dark world of Wolfenstein: The New Order.