The location of all knives in the game, how to open secret chests
The number of knives that you can find during the passage of A Plague Tale: Requiem directly depends on the chosen difficulty. So, on an easy level, you can find 16 knives. These knives will come in handy for opening 10 secret chests. Each of the chests needs one knife, that is, you need to find at least 10 pieces. And since there are 16 of them on easy difficulty, some knives are not necessary to pick up (although they can be useful for killing enemies). The higher the level, the fewer knives in the game (some of the ones listed below will simply be cut).
You won’t be able to get any trophy or achievement for collecting all the knives, but since they’re required for secret chests, they can technically also be called collectibles.
Chapter 1
There are no knives in this level.
Chapter 2. Aliens
The first knife in the game and the second chapter you will receive automatically. It is connected to the story and cannot be missed.
Chapter 3
Another knife that you will receive automatically according to the plot of the game. You will take it from the warehouse when you return your sling.
Chapter 4
Knife #1
- Task: get to the ship of the Order.
During the first battle with the enemy in the fourth chapter, the knife should be looked for in a wooden fence in the middle of the area, on the outside. Pick up the knife before engaging in combat with the enemies. Don’t use the knife on the opponents as it will come in handy to open the secret chest. Please note that this knife, like many others, is only available on a low difficulty level. At higher levels or in New Game+, the knife will not be in this place. So if the knife does not appear, toggle the difficulty in the gameplay settings and restart the desired part of this chapter.
Knife #2
- Objective: Meet Joseph at the ferry.
In the end, you will find yourself in a location in the middle of which a huge fire is burning. About 20 meters before the fire there is a stump in which a knife sticks out.
Chapter 5. After us
Knife #3
- Objective: cross the construction site.
Having overcome the territory infested with rats, after reuniting with Luka, do not rush to go to the braziers ahead (where you need to set fire to the stick). Instead, look back and up to see a ladder held by a chain. Shoot the chain, and then go upstairs and pick up another knife.
Knife #4
- Task: get rid of the bandits.
After traveling by boat, picking up a crossbow for the first time, look in front of you for a fallen tree on which lies a knife. During the encounter with the enemy, when you are attacked by an armored soldier, you will receive a hint to operate the crossbow.
Chapter 6
Knife №5
- Goal: find a way out.
After encountering the first enemy group in the quarry, after going through the door, pay attention to the old cart with a knife sticking out of it (the second group of enemies in the quarry).
Knife #6
- Goal: get to the building.
Immediately after exiting the quarry, another encounter with enemies awaits you. Move forward and climb up the white ledge to find a supply crate with a knife next to it.
Knife #7
- Objective: Exit the workshop.
After learning how to control the rats, during the next fight on the street, look for a knife on the right side, by the wooden cart, where there are also rats. Direct the rats at the enemy, then pick up another knife.
Chapter 7. Criminals
Knife #8
- Goal: cross the beach.
Shortly after the start of the chapter, you will reach the beach. After walking a few steps, Hugo will stumble upon seagulls. After that, you will see a small house on the left side. Go inside and take the knife from the mattress. Climb through the left window and look at the end of this room for a feather lying on the floor.
Knife #9
- Purpose: to get to Sofia boat.
When you go outside and find the enemies on the beach, you can give Arno the order to attack the soldiers. There are rocks on the right side of the shipwreck that you need to check to get the knife.
Chapter 8
There are no knives in this level.
Chapter 9
Knife #10
- Objective: Follow the bird statues.
In a huge area that you can explore, go to a mountain with two large peaks. Before you climb the path up the mountain, go to the left side to the ruined tower. Shoot through the window at the castle and go inside. Right outside the door you will find a knife. If you have another knife, go up the stairs and open the secret chest, then go back for that knife.
Chapter 10
Knife №11
- Goal: get to the fort.
After Hugo runs across the field, you will see the enemy. During the fight, follow the paved path in the middle to the second ruined house on the right. This building has a knife (first floor) and a tool (second floor).
Knife #12
- Goal: survive during the assault.
After the chapel (crypt), a major battle will begin with enemies who will attack in waves. During this fight, look in the right corner for a knife (don’t use it in the fight as it will come in handy for the chest in the next chapter).
Chapter 11
Knife №13
- Objective: Explore the dungeon.
In the room with the workbench (which you will find in the story), go through the hole in the left wall. Take out your sling and shoot Ignifer at the barrels to blow up the gate. Go through them, in the next corridor, go to the right side and find a skeleton with a knife sticking out of it.
Chapter 12
There are no knives in this level.
Chapter 13. Void
Knife №14
- Purpose: to get to the port.
When you get to the location with the enemies, on the left side of the area, look for a cart that has been knocked over on its side. In front of her is a chest with resources, and next to it is a patrol. The knife will be in the cart.
Knife №15
- Purpose: to get to the port.
After leaving the previous location where you found the previous knife, you will reach a burning village with a lot of enemies. Follow the path to the left, through the barn and the house on the first floor. After passing through the house, look for a knife on a table with flowers.
Knife №16
- Purpose: to get to the port.
From the previous knife, go to the area with the enemies. Enter the house with the workbench. Climb up the ledge inside the house and then drop down to the balcony on the left side. Turn around and pick up another knife
Chapter 14-17
There will be no knives in these chapters.
