Chapter 1 Blood Ties Collectibles in Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
Every collectible in Chapter 1 Blood Ties: the Handled Cross artefact and the Rusty Sword story blade, with exact locations and missable status for 100% runs.
Chapter 1, Blood Ties, is the tutorial-adjacent opening of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and it is deliberately light on collectibles: 2 items in total — 1 artefact and 1 blade. There are no charms or Theseus Echoes here, and Chapter 1 is also the only chapter with zero Resonance Points. The chapter takes 45-60 minutes on a first pass across its four sub-chapters (A new home, Faro’s cabin, The search for the key, and The fighting pit).
Nothing in this chapter is missable — Chapter Select lets you return for any pickup after the credits, so if you would rather keep the opening cinematic flow intact, grab these on a cleanup run.
All Collectibles in Chapter 1 Blood Ties
| Type | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Artefacts | 1 | Handled Cross — during “Loot the bodies”, after the fight with Valerio |
| Charms | 0 | No charm chests in this chapter |
| Blades | 1 | Rusty Sword — automatic story unlock |
| Resonance Points | 0 | The only chapter with none |
Chapter 1 Artefacts (1)
- Handled Cross (Relic of the Present) — sub-chapter “The search for the key”, during the “Loot the bodies” objective that follows the fight with Valerio. After the dust settles you move through a desert courtyard strewn with bodies. The artefact sits in the middle of the courtyard under the white tree branch — an interactive pickup that is hard to miss since the objective routes you directly past it.
Chapter 1 Blades (1)
- Rusty Sword — automatic story unlock in the opening sub-chapter “A new home”. It counts toward the chapter tracker as soon as you take control, so no detour is possible or needed.
FAQ
How many collectibles are in Chapter 1 Blood Ties?
Two: 1 artefact (the Handled Cross) and 1 blade (the Rusty Sword, an automatic story unlock). Chapter 1 has no charms or Theseus Echoes.
Are any Chapter 1 collectibles missable?
No. Nothing in Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is permanently missable — Chapter Select lets you replay Blood Ties and pick up the artefact at any time.
How long does Chapter 1 take?
Roughly 45-60 minutes on a first playthrough, including the tutorial sections.