Clockwork Castellans hide in plain sight across Resident Evil 4 Remake’s haunted corners-15 mechanical trophies that reward sharp eyes with Leon’s arsenal upgrades.
Parrying is a fundamental mechanic in the Resident Evil 4 remake, and so is repairing your knives. The Primal Knife gets rid of this condition altogether, which makes it one of the most important rewards to pursue. Below are all the Clockwork Castellan locations, and what the Primal Knife offers in terms of stats.
All 16 Clockwork Castellan locations in Resident Evil 4 remake
Resident Evil 4 Remake hides one Clockwork Castellan per chapter across its 16 chapters, from the Lakeside Settlement cabin roof in Chapter 1 to the Underground Passage boxes in Chapter 16. Players hear a ticking sound that grows louder when nearby, and destroying all grants the Primal Knife plus Revolution Wind-up achievement. Specific spots include the Abandoned Factory hut in Chapter 2, Quarry merchant shack in Chapter 3, Forest Altar fences in Chapter 4, Village Chief’s Manor attic in Chapter 5, Checkpoint firepit in Chapter 6, Dungeons shelf in Chapter 7, Castle Battlements sandbags in Chapter 8, and Courtyard Maze corner in Chapter 9.
There are 16 Clockwork Castellan figures in the Resident Evil 4 remake, matching the number of chapters in the game. That said, some can be obtained at different points of the story, as long as you don’t lock yourself out by heading toward the last objective in each of the three regions.
Once you see a Clockwork Castellan, all you have to do is shoot it or hit it with your knife if you can reach it. If you’re using closed caption subtitles, you’ll see a message saying “[mechanical cadence]” whenever you’re close to one, as well as a clockwork sound. But if you don’t want to be on the lookout for them, we’ve got you covered.
Here are all 16 Clockwork Castellan locations in the Resident Evil 4 remake:
Clockwork Castellan #1 – Village
You can find the first collectible in the optional area that emerges from the first spot of the merchant. Head to the valley and grab the Hexagon Key from the tower in the middle. Then come back and open this path.
Head north until you get to the cabin on the left side, and then shoot the collectible on the ground inside the cabin.
Clockwork Castellan #2 – Lake
The second collectible is in the dock below the merchant spot near the lake area (there is a ladder that takes you there, or you can dock using your boat).
Head to the southeastern corner of the area and move towards the crate that you can destroy. The figurine can be shot through the crack above you between the boxes and the ceiling.
Clockwork Castellan #3 – Forest Altar
The third is in the Forest Altar, which you can access through the Lakeside Settlement in Chapter 4 using the Insignia Key.
Head over to the fence on the opposite side of the altar and look to the side aiming at the woods to find the figurine on the ground.
Clockwork Castellan #4 – Lakeside Settlement
The fourth is inside the southwestern shack in the Lakeside Settlement, which you can get to during Chapter 4.
Hop to the inner room and you’ll find the figurine close to the broken ceiling.
Clockwork Castellan #5 – Village Chief’s Manor
The fifth Clockwork Castellan is in the attic of the Village Chief’s Manor. In Chapter 5, go to the manor with Ashley and have her drop down the ladder in the second-floor room. Once in the attic, look at the left side and shoot the figurine there.
Clockwork Castellan #6 – Checkpoint
The sixth is on your way to the Checkpoint in Chapter 6. After clearing the canyon of enemies, you’ll come across the door that leads to the next area.
Before you go, turn to the right toward the pyre on the corner and shoot at the figurine next to it.
Clockwork Castellan #7 – Treasury
The seventh collectible is right before entering the Treasury in Chapter 7. After the fight in the dungeon, you’ll go up to a quiet cellar.
The figurine is on top of one of the shelves towards the center of the room.
Clockwork Castellan #8 – Courtyard
The eight figurine is in Chapter 9, located in that northwestern corner of the maze close to the staircase (while looking at the map).
It’s behind the table with the First Aid Spray.
Clockwork Castellan #9 – Castle Battlements
There’s another collectible in Chapter 9 (or you can get to it during ), where you first have to escape from the Armored Giant and then kill him with the cannon. Return to that tower, where you first encounter the enemy, and instead of following the same way as before, head in the opposite direction, facing the first tower you enter. So, while looking at the map, it’s the one to the left of Castle Battlements.
Hop there, grab the treasure and other items, and then go all the way around to find the collectible at arms’ reach sitting on top of some bags.
Clockwork Castellan #10 – Depths
There’s another collectible in Chapter 10 as you’re looking for a way out after falling down. Once you get to the merchant room, look at the sewer duct right on the opposite side. The Clockwork Castellan is hanging upside down and you can aim at its head. Try moving a bit to the side if you don’t see it right away.
Clockwork Castellan #11 – Stopover
The next one is in Chapter 11, inside the Stopover after the cart section.
Hop inside and aim at the southern side of the room (looking at the map), as the figurine is up on the ceiling.
Clockwork Castellan #12 – Clock Tower
The eleventh figurine is in Chapter 12.
Once you’re inside the clock tower, head over to the northwestern corner (by looking at the map) of the first floor (the one you first enter) to find it on top of a crate. This is one of the few you can destroy using your knife, too.
Clockwork Castellan #13 – Wharf
Moving on to Chapter 13. After going through the Wharf, and right before you enter the door on the northeastern side of the map, there is a detour you can take to the right with some cargo shipments and patrolling enemies.
Take them down and head to the south eastern corner, using the map as reference. The figurine is underneath the red cargo attached to the truck, to the right of the green forklift.
Clockwork Castellan #14 – Amber Storeroom
It’s time for Chapter 14. After you part ways with Ashley in the Amber Storeroom, you’ll come across a road to the campsite.
Take the one on the left that goes west, and you’ll arrive at a small checkpoint room. Shoot at the figurine on top of the lockers against the wall.
Clockwork Castellan #15 – Specimen Storage
Chapter 15, almost there. Once you’re inside the Specimen Storage, take a detour to the room up north (looking at the map).
Go open the treasure chest on the right, and then turn around to destroy the figurine that’s up in the ceiling.
Clockwork Castellan #16 – Escape Sequence
The last Clockwork Castellan is found in the very last chapter, after you’ve fought the final boss. Once the escape sequence starts, you’re going to enter a room where an enemy will try to attack you.
Step inside and head to the center, looking north using the map as a reference. There is a green forklift to the right and a pile of crates to the left. Right in the middle, standing stoic in the dark, is the last collectible.
Reward for finding all Clockwork Castellans
Finding every Clockwork Castellan scattered across the Resident Evil 4 remake map grants players 30 Spinels as a collective reward. These Spinels come from the Merchant, who tallies your progress after you turn in each wind-up figurine. Use them to buy exclusive weapons like the Cat Ears accessory for Ada or valuable upgrades at the shop. Collecting all ten ensures you maximize this hidden payout without missing a single spot.
After you’ve destroyed all 16 Clockwork Castellans, you’ll complete the related challenge. In order to get your hands on the Primal Knife, you need to head over to the Extra Content Shop and purchase it for 1,000 challenge points.
How to get the indestructible knife in Resident Evil 4 remake
In order to find it, you need to interact with any typewriter, and the Primal Knife will be in the storage tab. Simply select it to add it to your inventory. It doesn’t matter when you do this, by the way – I reloaded older saves and the knife was available either way.
Take it to the merchant and you’ll be able to upgrade both its power and durability. After both of the stats are maxed out, you can grab the exclusive upgrade for the Primal Knife to become indestructible, which costs 10,000 ptas. or a ticket from the merchant’s trade tab.
The only downside is that you’ll basically have to beat the story once to get the knife. But hey, new game plus is going to be a breeze.
What is the Primal Knife and how to upgrade it
Primal Knife Overview
The Primal Knife is a powerful bonus melee weapon in Resident Evil 4 Remake, unlocked by destroying all 16 Clockwork Castellans (one per chapter). It becomes available for purchase in the Extra Content Shop for 1,000 CP after completing the main campaign, offering superior durability compared to standard knives like the Combat or Fighting Knife.
How to Unlock
Destroy every Clockwork Castellan across the game’s chapters to complete the Revolution Wind-Up challenge. This tracks progress across playthroughs, and upon success post-game, buy it from the Extra Content Store. Retrieve it anytime via typewriter storage in New Game+ runs.
Upgrade Path
Upgrades are purchased from the Merchant starting in late game (Chapter 9+ for higher tiers), totaling around 260,000 Pesetas for full power and durability enhancements. The key feature is its Exclusive Perk: Indestructibility, costing 10,000 Pesetas or an Exclusive Upgrade Ticket, making it unbreakable for unlimited parries, stealth kills, and attacks.
| Upgrade Level | Power | Cost (Pesetas) | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Base) | 0.8 | – | 1.6 |
| 0.9 | 20,000 | 1.8 | |
| 1.0 | 35,000 | 2.0 | |
| 1.1 | 50,000 | 2.2 | |
| 5 (Max) | 1.2 | 65,000 | 2.4 |
| Exclusive | Indestructible | 10,000 | Unlimited |
Fully upgraded, it excels for the Minimalist achievement in NG+ by minimizing gun use.
Where to find all Clockwork Castellans by chapter
Clockwork Castellans are collectible wind-up dolls in Resident Evil 4 Remake, with exactly one per chapter across the game’s 16 chapters. Destroying all unlocks the Primal Knife in the Extra Content Store; progress persists across playthroughs via your save file.
Chapters 1-4 (Village)
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Chapter 1: Lakeside Settlement cabin roof, near the pier where you meet Luis.
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Chapter 2: Abandoned Factory hut, on a hay bale in the corner.
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Chapter 3: Quarry, below Merchant on a box at the wooden walkway’s southern end.
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Chapter 4: Forest Altar in Lakeside Settlement (use boat post-Del Lago, open north gate with Insignia Key), behind fences.
Chapters 5-8 (Village/Castle)
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Chapter 5: Village Chief’s Manor attic, left side near headless mannequin (after rescuing Ashley for ladder access).
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Chapter 6: Checkpoint area north of Villa bridge, by the bonfire right of the pyre before entering.
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Chapter 7: Dungeons, post-Garrador on a shelf near green herb (use Dungeon Key and climb ladder).
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Chapter 8: Castle Battlements western tower top, right flank before sandboxes during Armored El Gigante.
Chapters 9-12 (Castle)
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Chapter 9: Courtyard maze northwest dead-end corner, behind cloth-covered statue after stairs.
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Chapter 10: Depths, across from Merchant hanging upside-down in a grate.
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Chapter 11: Stopover Slot 1 rafters, near entrance after first minecart.
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Chapter 12: Clock Tower ballroom bottom floor, on crates left of stairs.
Chapters 13-16 (Island)
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Chapter 13: Wharf shipping area under the lorry past Surveillance.
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Chapter 14: Campsite west side small room off Amber Storeroom, atop a locker.
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Chapter 15: Specimen Storage rafters in small room between it and Cliffside Ruins, above treasure.
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Chapter 16: Underground Passage on wooden boxes by forklift during self-destruct timer post-Sadler.
Listen for ticking sounds to locate them; check pause menu chapter results for icons showing misses. Videos on YouTube (e.g., timestamps for each) aid visuals.
