The remake of Resident Evil 4 revives some of the old collectibles from the original game. (Think Blue Medallions and Hidden Treasures.) But the remake also introduces a mysterious collectible that most beginners never even stumble upon: The Clockwork Castellans. These are automaton toys of Ramon Salazar scattered all over the Village, Castle, and Island. There is one hidden Clockwork Castellan in each chapter, sixteen in total.
Finding and destroying castellans is not part of the main quest line. But, players who do so receive a special prize, the Primal Knife. It’s an indestructible weapon that the Merchant doesn't sell. The only bummer is that the Clockwork Castellans are excruciatingly hard to find. And most RE4 players—beginner or veteran—need a guide to get all.
Updated on November 20, 2023, by Mohsen Baqery: Players can now uncover all 16 Clockwork Castellans, the enigmatic collectibles in RE4, within a single playthrough. To simplify the process, a concise list of all Castellan locations has been included.
All Clockwork Castellan Locations in RE4 Remake
Each chapter has one Clockwork Castellan, which remains hidden, even with the treasure map. To find it, the player should follow the sound clues. A ticking clock noise is heard whenever a castellan is near, and it gets louder as the player approaches.
But if looking for clues is too much work, here's where to find all 16 Clockwork Castellans:
- Lakeside Settlement
- Abandoned Factory
- Quarry
- Forest Altar
- Chief’s Manor
- Checkpoint (Villa)
- Dungeons
- Castle Battlements
- Courtyard Maze
- Depths
- Stopover
- Clock Tower Ballroom
- Wharf
- Amber Storeroom
- Specimen Storage
- Underground Passage
Chapter 1: Lakeside Settlement
The first Clockwork Castellan is on the cabin's roof in Lakeside Settlement, where the player finds Luis Sera.
Chapter 2: Abandoned Factory
The second Clockwork Castellan is in the cabin north of the Abandoned Factory, where the player meets the Merchant for the first time.
Chapter 3: Quarry
To find the third Clockwork Castellan, the player should jump down the ladder inside the Merchant’s cabin in the Quarry and follow the ticking noise. (The toy is behind the box in the right corner.)
Chapter 4: Lakeside Settlement (Forest Altar)
After beating the lake monster, the player will need to ride the boat back to the Lakeside Settlement, where they can find the fourth Clockwork Castellan. It’s behind the fences at Forest Altar near the sacrificed girl’s body.
Chapter 5: Village Square (Chief’s Manor)
In Chapter 5, when Leon and Ashley return to the Village, the player must head toward the south of the Village Square into the Chief’s Manor. This is the house where Chief Mendez almost killed Leon. Inside the house, they should pull the lever behind the painting on the second floor to release the secret attic ladder. The fifth Clockwork Castellan is in the attic.
Chapter 6: North of Villa (Checkpoint)
There’s a bridge in Chapter 6 that leads to an area called Checkpoint, where the Chainsaw Sisters attack Leon. The sixth Clockwork Castellan is sitting in front of the bonfire to the right of this bridge.
Chapter 7: Dungeons
After killing the Garrador in the dungeon, the player must climb the ladder behind the locked gate to find the seventh Clockwork Castellan on top of the shelf.
Chapter 8: Castle Battlements
On the Castle’s tower, when the armored El Gigante throws rocks at Leon, the player should head toward the other building on the left. The eighth Clockwork Castellan is on the right flank before the boxes.
Chapter 9: Courtyard Maze
The ninth Clockwork Castellan is in the upper left dead end of the Courtyard Maze. After climbing the stairs, the player should skip the first entrance on the left and take the second one. Then, turn left on every corner until they find the castellan behind the abandoned table.
Chapter 10: Depths
The tunnel that connects Depths to the Merchant site is where the player finds the tenth Clockwork Castellan. The toy is inside the gated cavity in front of the Merchant’s cabin (hanging from the ceiling).
Chapter 11: Stopover
Stopover is where the minecart—the mine trolley—carrying Leon and Luis stops for the first time. There is a wrecked structure in this area, on top of which the player can find the eleventh Clockwork Castellan.
Chapter 12: Ballroom Leading to the Clock Tower
In Chapter 12, the player should ride the cable car north of the Ballroom to reach the Clock Tower, the building with a massive statue in the middle. This is where they destroy the twelfth Clockwork Castellan in the bottom left corner.
Chapter 13: Wharf
North of Wharf, there’s an open area with a few containers and cars. The thirteenth Clockwork Castellan is between the green forklift and the brown truck.
Chapter 14: Amber Storeroom
Across the gate next to the giant Amber in Chapter 14, the fourteenth Clockwork Castellan is in the resting room (on top of the closets) at the Campsite.
Chapter 15: Specimen Storage
The Specimen Storage area in Chapter 15 is the area filled with hanging body bags. The fifteenth Clockwork Castellan is in the storage room of this facility. The player has to shine a flashlight on the ceiling to find it.
Chapter 16: Underground Passage
Before getting on the jet ski in the final chapter, the player can destroy the sixteenth Clockwork Castellan in the Underground Passage. Like the one in Chapter 13, the last figure of Ramon Salazar is behind the green forklift.
What Do Players Get for Breaking All the Clockwork Castellans?
Destroying all 16 Clockwork Castellans rewards the player with the Primal Knife. This battle blade can later be upgraded into an unbreakable tool. The challenge also grants the Revolution Wind-Up trophy/Achievement.
Resident Evil 4 Remake
- Platform(s)
- PC , PS4 , PS5 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S
- Released
- March 24, 2023
- Developer(s)
- Capcom
- Genre(s)
- Survival Horror
- How Long To Beat
- 16 Hours
- Metascore
- 93
