Resident Evil 4 Remake: Lake Symbol Puzzle [Solved]

If you are stuck on the Lake Symbol Puzzle in Resident Evil 4 Remake, then this guide will help you with the solution.

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The Lake Symbol Puzzle in Resident Evil 4 Remake is an integral puzzle for the main story as this gets you an important key that you would need to progress in the game. Moreover, there are two Lake Symbol Puzzles in the game at two different locations that a player is required to solve.


Key Takeaways

  • The Lake Symbol Puzzle is a two-part puzzle in the Resident Evil 4 remake.
  • You must visit two locations around the lake to get your two sculpture heads.
  • The first location of the puzzle is in the Large Cave Shrine, and the second is in the Small Cave Shrine.
  • You need both sculpture heads to get the Church Insignia to progress the story further.
  • These puzzles require three correct symbol buttons pressed together to unlock the gate.
  • Moreover, these locations are also full of many threats you must be prepared for.
  • You would also need a boat to travel across the lake to access both locations.
  • The clues to the symbol puzzle would be painted on the insides of these caves. You would need to view symbols at an angle.
  • You would also find other rewards at these locations that could be sold to the Merchant for money.

Lake Symbol Puzzle In Resident Evil 4

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The Dial- Image Captured by: Gamesual

Lake Symbol Puzzle is also sometimes referred to as the Cave Mural Puzzle. This puzzle comes in the 4th Chapter of the game and takes place around the large lake. The Lake also called the Lago in Resident Evil 4 Remake, is a major part of the story.

Moreover, this lake contains many treasures and threats for players to encounter. It is also important to remember that you would need to boat to access both of these locations.

The Church And The Key

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The Church – Resident Evil 4 – Image Captured by: Gamesual

During the 4th Chapter of the game, you must go inside the church. As that is the possible location of the ‘baby eagle’ or Ashley Graham, the main reason Leon comes to the village. However, the church gates are locked and require the Church Insignia, the key. Therefore, the next objective in the game is to get the church key.

Nevertheless, in true Resident Evil 4 manner, the Church Insignia requires you to gather two objects. These two objects, when placed in the two giant hands, will release the key that you can use later at the church. However, you are required to solve two puzzles spread across the lake to get these two objects. These are the two Lake Symbol puzzles in Resident Evil 4.

First Lake Symbol Puzzle

Location

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Large Cave Shrine Location – Image Captured by: Gamesual

The first Lake Symbol Puzzle is next to the boat house where you acquired the boat. Therefore, take your boat to the right of the house at the Large Cave Shrine, near the first Mural Cave.

You will see the objective marker on this location, and you will also see an option to park your boat here. However, the infected villagers also lurk in this cave, so ensure you are prepared with your weapons.

The Puzzle And The Symbols

Once you arrive in the cave, you will find your puzzle right in the middle of it. This will be a round-dial thing with eight different symbol buttons. You need to press three buttons with the correct symbols to unlock the door next to it. Therefore, you would need to look around the cave to find the clue about the symbols you need to pick.

As a result, there are three symbols you would need to find within the cave painted on the walls. These symbols are very hard to miss as they are painted in yellow. However, sometimes you must view these symbols from a certain angle to form a correct symbol. Then after you have found all three symbols, head back to the dial and press the three buttons to open the door.

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Symbol 1 – Large Cave Shrine – Image Captured by: Gamesual
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Symbol 2 – Large Cave Shrine – Image Captured by: Gamesual
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Symbol 3 – Large Cave Shrine – Image Captured by: Gamesual

Reward For This Puzzle

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Sculpture Head – Resident Evil 4 – Image Captured by: Gamesual

When you complete the puzzle, the door right to it will unlock. Moreover, behind these doors, you will find a silver statue. Leon can interact with the statue and remove its head, which will also cause the statue to bleed.

This is the first of the two heads you need to complete the puzzle. Furthermore, you can also find a hexagon puzzle piece at this location that will be used to unlock another door.

Second Lake Symbol Puzzle

Location

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Small Cave Shrine – Resident Evil 4 – Image Captured by: Gamesual

The second lake symbol puzzle is located across the lake. This is called the Small Cave Shrine, located at the top right corner of the lake, at the right of the settlement. You would also need your boat here to cross the huge lake.

Moreover, you would also see the objective marker on your map and a place to park your boat. This is also an easier place to scour as there are not any serious threats here, and the cave is smaller than the first.

The Puzzle And The Symbols

This puzzle is also very similar to the first puzzle you have encountered. Once you enter the cave, you will see the round dial right in the middle of it. Moreover, this dial is the same as the first one, but the symbols are a little different. You would also need to press the three buttons to unlock the door next to it.

Moreover, at this location, within the cave, the symbols are also painted on the wall with yellow color. Similar to the first cave, some symbols in this cave would need to be viewed at the correct angle. Once you have found all three symbols, head back to the dial and select the three symbols. Once all three symbol buttons are pressed, the door next to it will unlock.

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Symbol 1 – Small Cave Shrine – Image Captured by: Gamesual
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Symbol 2 – Small Cave Shrine – Image Captured by: Gamesual
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Symbol 3: Small Cave Shrine – Image Captured by: Gamesual

Reward For This Puzzle

Similar to the first puzzle, you will find the silver statue behind the door after solving the puzzle. The player can interact with the statue and remove its head, which will also cause the statue to bleed.

The severed silver head will be stored in the player’s inventory and used later to unlock the Church Insignia. Moreover, you can also find some collectibles within the cave that can be sold to the Merchant for good money.

Getting The Church Insignia

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Church Insignia – Image Captured by: Gamesual

After completing both puzzles, you will have two silver heads in your inventory. You would need to bring both these heads back to the giant hands. Then place both of these hands in the palm of both giant hands.

The circular piece in the center of his structure will rotate and release the Church Insignia or the key required to enter the church. Therefore, collect the key in the center and return it to the church. Then place the key at the church gate, which will unlock the gate.

Conclusion

The Lake Symbol Puzzle is one of many elegant and complex puzzles in Resident Evil 4 Remake. Moreover, these puzzles have become a signature game mechanic within the Resident Evil games. With the release of the Resident Evil 4 Remake, these puzzles have just gotten better.

The clues to these puzzles are not spoon-fed to the players, and players must solve these puzzles independently. Moreover, these puzzles give players a break from all the blood and killing. The Lake Symbol Puzzle requires a player to carefully look around their environment and remember how all the pieces are together.

So pay attention to your environment and remember that there are many moving pieces to solve a puzzle in the game. However, it is very satisfying once all the pieces are put together, and they all work in harmony to pay you your reward, motivating you to move forward in the story.

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