The Resident Evil 4 remake Separate Ways shield puzzle is another task in the game that differs between Ada and Leon. This little brain teaser in the castle in Chapter 4 is the key to getting the red ink, which is required to move on. Here’s how to solve the shield puzzle in the RE4 remake Separate Ways DLC.
How to solve the RE4 remake Separate Ways shield puzzle in the castle
To solve the shield puzzle in the castle in the RE4 remake Separate Ways DLC, you will have to go to the Bindery. In the Bindery, be sure to turn the wheel with the giant spokes on it. It is close to second window in the room where the candelabra and table are.
Spinning the wheel will open up a a new compartment in that structure. Pick up the piece of paper inside, which will hold your clue to solving the puzzle.
Now, you just have to find the shields in the picture. There are many sets of shields in that room, but only one with two shields on top and three at the bottom. It is just above the armor set to the left of the fireplace.
Shoot the bottom left shield, the top right shield, and then the bottom right shield in that order. Each shield will tilt when shot. Shooting the incorrect one will reset all of the shields after your third guess. The puzzle is also the same on Professional difficulty, which is unlocked after clearing Separate Ways once.
If you have done it correctly, a drawer will open up behind you in the bookcase with the red ink inside. Be sure to clean out the room first because picking the red ink up will trigger a familiar cutscene that doesn’t let players go back to that room.
RE4 remake Separate Ways Shield Puzzle FAQ
A: To solve the shield puzzle, head to the Bindery and turn the wheel with the giant spokes, near the second window where the candelabra and table are located. This will reveal a piece of paper with clues. Find the set of shields corresponding to the picture: two on top and three at the bottom, located above the armor set to the left of the fireplace. Shoot the shields in the order of bottom left, top right, and bottom right. If done correctly, a drawer in the bookcase will open, revealing the red ink.
A: If you shoot the incorrect shield, all of the shields will reset after your third guess. You’ll need to identify the correct set of shields and shoot them in the right order again to solve the puzzle.
A: No, after you pick up the red ink, a cutscene will be triggered, and you won’t be able to return to that room. Ensure you’ve collected everything you need from the room before picking up the red ink.
