Chapter 3 Those Before Us Collectibles in Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
All 10 Chapter 3 Those Before Us collectibles: 6 named artefacts and 4 charms in the combat-free chapter, with sub-chapter locations and sweep tips.
Chapter 3, Those Before Us, is the densest collectible chapter in Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy — 10 items in total: 6 artefacts and 4 charms. There are no blades or Theseus Echoes here. The chapter is completely combat-free across its five sub-chapters (Paradise, Vestiges, Rats in a Barrel, On the Run, and The start of the trials), which makes it the most relaxed relic hunt in the game: every detour is a pure exploration puzzle, and the 60-75 minute runtime assumes you are poking into side rooms.
Because the chapter is so dense, it is easy to finish with 8 of 10 and not notice. If you track your totals as you go, a cleanup pass via Chapter Select is painless — nothing is missable. (One naming quirk: this chapter shares two sub-chapter titles with Chapter 2, so double-check you are in the right chapter when using Chapter Select.)
All Collectibles in Chapter 3 Those Before Us
| Type | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Artefacts | 6 | 1 Relic of the Present + 5 Relics of the Past |
| Charms | 4 | Beads, Arm Band, Bracelet, and Seal |
| Resonance Points | ~9 | See the Resonance Points Guide |
Chapter 3 Artefacts (6)
- Conch Shell (Relic of the Present) — sub-chapter “Paradise”. To the right of the large green gate built into the mountain, a cave opens in the rockface. Climb inside and the conch is waiting.
- Play Onyx (Relic of the Past) — sub-chapter “Paradise”. Past the green gate, climb the rock above the brown alcove and traverse the gap into the forest. Enter the largest alcove on the left and grab the coin-like glinting object.
- Golden Cup (Relic of the Past) — sub-chapter “Paradise”. After the log-pushing sequence, squeeze through the crevice to the second beach. Walk uphill to the tree line, then descend the slope onto a dead-end path — keep left, before the gap you would jump toward the ruins.
- Heroic Plaque (Relic of the Past) — sub-chapter “Paradise”. After jumping the gap into the ruins, head toward the cliff overlooking the sea, near the tree with the viewing platform. Climb into the nearest small ruin; the plaque rests on the ground inside.
- Strategy Game (Relic of the Past) — sub-chapter “Vestiges”, during the objective to get above the city ruins. After lowering the wooden palisade with the Grapnel into the great-statue area, take the stairs on the right and hop left across to the opposite ruin. The stone game set sits on the ground.
- Minoan King (Relic of the Past) — sub-chapter “Rats in a Barrel”. After crawling through the tunnel Leni opens by lifting the log, a mural marks the exit — the artefact hides in the ruins behind it.
Chapter 3 Charms (4)
- Beads — sub-chapter “Vestiges”. After sliding down the slope into the ruins, drop to the lowest floor; a chest sits on the left.
- Arm Band — sub-chapter “Vestiges”. Directly below the Strategy Game’s ruin: drop through the hole in the floor and it is right there.
- Bracelet — sub-chapter “Rats in a Barrel”. In the building where Leni asks you to help open the door, check the side room to the left of the door — before or after opening it, whichever you prefer.
- Seal — sub-chapter “On the Run”. After sliding down the slope to regroup with Leni and pulling down the palisade with the Grapnel, turn left at the next junction to find a small chest.
Tips for the Chapter 3 hunt
- Zero combat: every pickup is a pure exploration detour, so sweep side rooms without fear of ambushes.
- Items 2, 3, and 4 all sit in “Paradise” — do that beach-to-ruins stretch slowly, it holds a third of the chapter’s total.
FAQ
How many collectibles are in Chapter 3 Those Before Us?
Ten: 6 artefacts and 4 charms. It is the single densest collectible chapter in the game.
Are any Chapter 3 collectibles missable?
No. Everything can be replayed through Chapter Select after the credits.
How long does Chapter 3 take?
Around 60-75 minutes on a first pass — longer if you are sweeping all 10 pickups as you go, since the chapter has no combat to slow or skip.
More Resonance Collectible Guides
- All Artefact Locations
- All Charm Locations
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