All Artefact Locations in Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
All 37 Artefact locations in Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. Relics of the Past and Relics of the Present by chapter, with search tips for the Hoarder trophy.
The 37 Artefacts of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy — called Relics in-game — are lore items that tell the story of the island, its people, and the Minoan world that came before. Collecting every one unlocks the Hoarder trophy. None are missable: whatever you miss can be picked up later through Chapter Select.
Artefact Types and Split
Artefacts divide into two families that interleave through the chapters.
| Family | Count | What They Cover |
|---|---|---|
| Relics of the Present | 14 | The island’s current inhabitants and recent history |
| Relics of the Past | 23 | The ancient Minoan civilization and its fall |
The in-game relic numbering is continuous within each family, so a “Relic of the Present 3/14” tells you exactly how far through that set you are.
Artefacts by Chapter
| Chapter | Artefacts | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blood Ties | 1 | Relic of the Present after the fight with Valerio |
| 2. Felons | 2 | Both Relics of the Present near the dock and church square |
| 3. Those Before Us | 6 | Densest relic chapter; zero combat, no excuse to miss any |
| 4. From Hell It Rose | 3 | Sweep side corridors around the spike section |
| 5. Desolation It Wrought | 5 | Longest chapter, around 2.5 hours; check ruin camps |
| 6. What Lies Beneath | 2 | Near Daedalus’s Key routes |
| 7. Death It Sowed | 4 | Graveyard, Black Temple, and Ruins subchapters |
| 8. Resonance | 0 | Story interlude only |
| 9. Night Has Come | 3 | Cave, ruined town, and palace sections |
| 10. Parallel Paths | 4 | Scaffolding, the Door, Daedalus’ Workshop |
| 11. Patera | 3 | Stealth sections with the creature |
| 12. Fading Light | 2 | Late-game climb |
| 13. As One | 2 | Final ascent before the Minotaur |
| 14. What Remains | 0 | Epilogue, nothing to find |
Early Artefacts to Anchor Your Count
The first three Relics of the Present come early and are easy to use as progress markers:
- Chapter 1, Handled Cross (Present 1/14): after the fight with Valerio, search the corpse near the dry branch.
- Chapter 2, Flag of Venice (Present 2/14): before crossing the bridge, climb the steps on the right to the dock and boat; it rests on the ground near the corner.
- Chapter 2, Bull Mask (Present 3/14): at the square in front of the church, keep right past the seated man and child, and check the ground behind the tents.
Both Chapter 2 routes end in dead ends, so double back after grabbing each one.
Search Habits That Find Relics
- Sweep before crossing points of no return. Several relics sit down short dead-end paths deliberately placed just before the story pushes you forward.
- Check bodies and ground clutter. Artefacts usually rest on the ground or on corpses rather than in chests — if it glints, walk over it.
- Favor Chapter 3, 5, and 7 first on cleanup runs; they hold 15 of the 37 relics between them.
- Use Chapter Select trackers. Selecting a chapter shows how many artefacts you already found there, which makes sweep planning trivial.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Artefacts are in Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy?
There are 37 Artefacts: 14 Relics of the Present and 23 Relics of the Past. Collecting all of them unlocks the Hoarder trophy.
Are Artefacts called something else in-game?
Yes. The in-game name is Relics — Relics of the Present and Relics of the Past. Guides often call them Artefacts because that is how the trophy description refers to them.
Can I miss Artefacts permanently in Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy?
No. Any Artefact you miss can be collected after the story through Chapter Select. Chapter Select also shows per-chapter trackers so you can see what is still missing.
Which chapters have the most Artefacts?
Chapter 3 (Those Before Us) has six, Chapter 5 (Desolation It Wrought) has five, and Chapters 7 and 10 have four each. These four chapters hold over half of the full set.