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Resident Evil 4 Remake: Special Keys and chests and how to open them

Resident Evil 4 Remake: Special Keys and chests and how to open them

Find both Special Keys in Resident Evil 4 Remake and every chest they unlock to collect all the special treasures in the game.
César Rebolledo · Published: 12 Aug 2026, 08:30

While exploring some of the areas in Resident Evil 4 Remake, you will come across a series of special chests that require a special key. These chests contain some of the game's treasures, so you will need to obtain the keys and locate every chest to collect them all.

  • There are 2 special keys: one for the Village and another for the Castle.
  • There are 10 special chests in total, with 5 in each region.
  • The chests in the Castle feature a special puzzle that you must solve before opening them.
  • Special keys do not carry over into New Game+, so you will have to collect them again to open the special chests.

Wayshrine Key

This key can be obtained during Chapter 4. It can be found after leaving the Mural Cave, shortly after the beginning of the chapter.

Resident Evil 4 Remake - Wayshrine Key location

You can use this key to open the following wooden Wayshrines scattered throughout the Village:

Wayshrine #01

It is located at the westernmost end of the river. Take the boat and follow the river to discover a new area, then disembark and open the chest.

Resident Evil 4 Remake - Wayshrine #01 location

The chest contains a Splendid Bangle.

Wayshrine #02

It is located in the northwestern part of the lake, near the house where Luis was being held. Take the path leading north and then northeast to find the chest.

Resident Evil 4 Remake - Wayshrine #02 location

Inside, you will find a Pearl Bangle.

Wayshrine #03

It is located north of the large Quarry area, west of the Merchant's location.

Resident Evil 4 Remake - Wayshrine #03 location

Inside, you will find a Butterfly Lamp.

Wayshrine #04

It is located in the northeastern part of the Farm.

Resident Evil 4 Remake - Wayshrine #04 location

It contains an Antique Pipe.

Wayshrine #05

This one can be obtained during Chapter 6, at the Checkpoint. Go up the northeastern ramp and head towards the southwestern end of the area.

Resident Evil 4 Remake - Wayshrine #05 location

It contains an Elegant Headdress.

Cubic Device

This key can be obtained during Chapter 9. It is inside a chest in the corridor leading out of the Armory, which you will pass as part of the story.

Resident Evil 4 Remake - Cubic Device location

When using this key, you must solve a puzzle by rotating the device until its grooves fit each lock. Don't worry, as we will show you the exact position required for every lock.

Square Lock Box #01

This is not the first one you will see, but it is the closest after obtaining the key. It is in the Merchant's room in the Grand Hall.

Resident Evil 4 Remake - Square Lock Boxes: Square Lock Box #01 location

Place the cube in this position to open it and collect a Butterfly Lamp.

Resident Evil 4 Remake - Square Lock Boxes: Square Lock Box #01 solution

Square Lock Box #02

This lock box is in the northwestern corner of the Audience Chamber. You can quickly return there by taking the railcar south of the Merchant's shop in the Grand Hall.

Resident Evil 4 Remake - Square Lock Boxes: Square Lock Box #02 location

The correct position for the cube is shown below. Inside the chest, you will find the Justitia Statue.

Resident Evil 4 Remake - Square Lock Boxes: Square Lock Box #02 solution

Square Lock Box #03

This lock box is at the southern end of the Library. Bear in mind that you must wait until Chapter 10 to open it, as you will not be able to do so the first time you pass through this area.

Resident Evil 4 Remake - Square Lock Box #03 location

The correct position for the cube is shown below. Inside, you will find the CQBR Assault Rifle.

Resident Evil 4 Remake - Square Lock Box #03 solution

Square Lock Box #04

This lock box is on the upper floor of the Library. Bear in mind that you must wait until Chapter 10 to open it, as you will not be able to do so the first time you pass through this area.

Resident Evil 4 Remake - Square Lock Box #04 location

The solution is shown below. Inside, you will find a Golden Lynx.

Resident Evil 4 Remake - Square Lock Box #04 solution

Square Lock Box #05

This lock box is in the Throne Room, which you will not be able to reach until Chapter 12. Once you reach this point, simply head east until you enter the Throne Room, where you will find the lock box beside the throne.

Resident Evil 4 Remake - Square Lock Box #05 location

The solution is shown below. Inside, you will find a Gold Chicken Egg.

Resident Evil 4 Remake - Square Lock Box #05 solution
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