Tucked away in the eerie library of Resident Evil 4 Remake, a mysterious clock stands between you and escape. Here’s the precise sequence you need to stop its relentless ticking-and survive what follows.
Grandfather Clock puzzle solutions
The Grandfather Clock puzzle in the Library requires aligning the clock’s hands to a specific time to progress further. After examining the nearby documents or completing the opposite version of the puzzle in Ashley’s section, set the clock to 11:04 if playing as Leon or 7:00 during Ashley’s sequence. Once the correct time is entered, the clock’s mechanism will activate, opening the concealed passage and allowing access to the next area of the story.
Early on in the Library, you’ll spot the first Grandfather Clock puzzle right next to the Way to the Hidden Mausoleum file that hints at how you’ll need to solve it.
A bit later, Ashley will use the Bunch of Keys she finds to take an abbreviated elevator ride out of the Library.
At the top, you’ll find a second Grandfather Clock puzzle and a typewriter. Off to the left and behind a bookcase, you’ll find the Hastily Written Note file on a desk. That note has the solution to both clock puzzles – 11:04.
How to defeat knight enemies in the Library as Ashley
In Resident Evil 4 Remake’s Chapter 9 Library section, you play as Ashley against Armadura knights, which she cannot kill directly. Ashley’s lantern is her main tool to freeze them temporarily, allowing safe passage to objectives like clocks and keys.
Core Strategy
Shine the lantern (aim button) at knights to stun them in place-prioritize this over running blindly, as it buys time to dodge or circle around. Bait their slow sword swings by strafing side-to-side, then sprint past while they’re recovering.
Knights patrol predictably; listen for clanking armor and peek around corners (like bookshelves) to avoid ambushes. If grabbed, mash buttons to escape quickly.
Step-by-Step Navigation
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First knight (near entrance): Spot it behind a bookshelf, turn left to loop around safely, freeze if it pursues.
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Second knight (cutoff path): Freeze from afar, dash right toward the locked shutter while it’s stunned.
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Elevator area knight: Use pillars or bookshelves for cover, stun and sprint to crank stairs or call the lift-don’t linger.
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Return trips (clocks/keys): Always check behind before setting clocks to 11:04 (Standard) or 7:00 (Hardcore); freeze any trailing knights immediately.
Advanced Tips
Ashley throws lanterns automatically in Leon’s Grand Hall fights, but solo, conserve stamina by not sprinting unnecessarily. Skip fights entirely by hugging walls and using the environment-full clear isn’t required for progress.
Resident Evil 4 Library clock puzzle solution
In Resident Evil 4 Remake’s Chapter 9 Library section, the clock puzzle requires setting two grandfather clocks to specific times based on your difficulty while playing as Ashley. The clue comes from the Hastily Written Note found after using the Bunch of Keys in the elevator area.
Clock Times
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Assisted/Standard: Set both to 11:04 (hour hand before XI, minute hand just before IV).
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Hardcore/Professional: Set both to 7:00 (hour hand on VII, minute hand on XII).
Steps to Solve
Pick up the lantern first, then navigate knight patrols to the Library’s upper level for keys and the note. Set the second clock (near elevator) first to open stairs down; return to the entrance clock last for Mausoleum access and the Salazar Family Crest.
Skip full exploration by inputting the time directly on the first clock for quicker progress, though you’ll miss treasures.
