Finding every hidden collectible in the Resident Evil 4 remake is one of the most rewarding endeavors for completionists exploring Valdelobos. Among these secrets are the Clockwork Castellans, sixteen small mechanical figurines modeled after Ramon Salazar that emit a distinct ticking sound when you stand nearby. Locating and destroying every single figurine across all main story chapters unlocks valuable bonuses that aid your survival on higher difficulty playthroughs.
Tracking Clockwork Castellans in the Village Region
The journey to destroy all figurines begins right in the initial Village chapters. You can find the first Clockwork Castellan in Chapter 1 inside a dilapidated house near the Lakeside Settlement. Listening closely for the mechanical winding noise will help you pinpoint its precise location tucked away on a broken roof beam.
As you progress through the remaining village areas, keep an eye on elevated rafters and dark corners inside huts. Chapter 2 hides its figurine behind a crate near the abandoned factory, while Chapter 3 features one near the quarry docks. Chapter 4 places a Castellan deep within the forest settlement hidden behind a wooden fence.
Locating Castellans Throughout Castle Ramon Salazar
Transitioning into the grand Castle structure brings a new set of environmental puzzles and hidden Castellans. The first figurine inside the castle appears in Chapter 7 near the dungeon stairwell on a top shelf. Carefully scanning high ledges before moving through major combat rooms will ensure you do not miss these small targets.
Later castle chapters require thorough exploration of decorated hallways and grand towers. In Chapter 9, check the hedges inside the Courtyard maze where a figurine sits quietly on the ground. Chapter 12 houses another Castellan at the base of the Clock Tower near the transport gondola.
Finding the Final Figurines in the Island Compound
The final stretch of the campaign takes Leon to the heavily guarded military island. Chapter 13 contains a Castellan hidden inside a dark alleyway behind a group of shipping containers. Destroying these final mechanical dolls requires precise aim as some sit near explosive barrels or elevated scaffoldings.
In Chapter 14, search the surveillance room above the holding cells to find another figurine resting on a desk. The final Castellan appears in Chapter 16 inside the collapsing facility right before the final getaway sequence. Finding all sixteen collectibles rewards you with the Primal Knife, a unique weapon that becomes completely indestructible once upgraded.
Essential Tips for Tracking Down Every Castellan
Subtitles can serve as an extra visual tool if you have trouble hearing the subtle ticking sound emitted by the figurines. Listening through headphones also makes directional audio significantly clearer, allowing you to trace the exact source of the noise through thick walls.
Check your map regularly, as destroyed Castellans leave a unique icon confirming their collection. Progress carries over across multiple New Game Plus saves, meaning any missed figurines can be shot during subsequent runs without losing prior progress.
