Echoes of the End Guide: Chapter 1 Collectibles and Locations

Ready to uncover every hidden treasure in Echoes of the End Chapter 1? You're in for quite the adventure hunt! This opening chapter packs 11 collectibles that many players miss on their first playthrough, including valuable health upgrades, mana boosts, and crucial journal entries that flesh out the game's rich lore. Whether you're a completionist or just want those sweet character upgrades, this guide will lead you straight to every secret chest and hidden conversation.

Echoes of the End Guide: Chapter 1 Collectibles and Locations

What You'll Find in Chapter 1

Chapter 1 offers a diverse mix of collectibles that reward thorough exploration. Here's what awaits your discovery:

Secret #1: Journal - Syrouvian Ranger's Insignia

Your first collectible hunt begins at the chapter's opening tower. Instead of rushing forward, look for the wooden beam protruding from the structure. Climb onto it, then navigate right along the wooden pathway that wraps around the tower's exterior.

The chest containing the Syrouvian Ranger's Insignia journal sits at the pathway's end. This piece reveals important background about the region's former guardians.

Echoes of the End Guide: Chapter 1 Collectibles and Locations

Secret #2: Journal - Valestin's Note

Progress until you reach the first cave system. Here's where many players miss an easy collectible by not exploring thoroughly. Descend the wall completely to the bottom level, then head right toward the water's edge.

The chest near the water contains Valestin's Note, your first glimpse into this mysterious character's journey.

Echoes of the End Guide: Chapter 1 Collectibles and Locations

Secret #3: Journal - Setweave Compass

You'll encounter a wooden block removal puzzle that requires turning a crank mechanism. After solving this puzzle, don't immediately move forward. Instead, climb the nearby wall and head left to discover a hidden chest.

The Setweave Compass journal provides crucial navigation lore that becomes relevant in later chapters.

Echoes of the End Guide: Chapter 1 Collectibles and Locations

Secret #4: Journal - Valestin's Note

Before engaging with the rope-pulling mechanism, explore the beach area thoroughly. The chest containing another Valestin's Note sits in plain sight, but players often overlook it while focusing on the main objective.

Echoes of the End Guide: Chapter 1 Collectibles and Locations

Secret #5: Health Upgrade

After your first mini-boss encounter, you'll discover an enemy camp with two guards. This isn't just a combat challenge—it's guarding your first major upgrade!

Clear the enemies, then search inside the tent for a chest containing a Health Upgrade. This permanent boost significantly improves your survivability.

Echoes of the End Guide: Chapter 1 Collectibles and Locations

Secret #6: Journal - Broken Focal Brace

The vine-burning puzzle opens up new pathways. After using your torch to clear the vines and lower the bridge, cross it and immediately check the small room on the right side.

The Broken Focal Brace journal reveals important details about the world's magical systems.

Echoes of the End Guide: Chapter 1 Collectibles and Locations

Secret #7: Journal - Syrouvian Sword

Following another combat encounter, you'll gain access to a moveable cube. Pull it down and use it as a climbing platform to reach an elevated chest.

This location offers both the Syrouvian Sword journal and Optional Conversation #2 by interacting with nearby environmental elements.

Echoes of the End Guide: Chapter 1 Collectibles and Locations

Secret #8: Journal - Bronze Bracelet

The clog and wheel puzzle marks one of Chapter 1's more complex challenges. After solving it, don't rush ahead—climb to the top of the nearby wall structure.

The Bronze Bracelet journal awaits at the summit, offering insights into the region's craftsmanship traditions.

Echoes of the End Guide: Chapter 1 Collectibles and Locations

Secret #9: Journal - Valestin's Note

This marks your first use of the game's signature rope-pulling power. After opening the gate mechanism, head right instead of continuing forward.

The final Valestin's Note in this chapter provides crucial story developments that set up future plot points.

Echoes of the End Guide: Chapter 1 Collectibles and Locations

Secret #10: Mana Upgrade

From the enemy-filled camp, take the left pathway along the cliffside. This route requires vine climbing to reach an elevated chest position.

The Mana Upgrade significantly expands your ability usage, making magic-based strategies more viable.

Echoes of the End Guide: Chapter 1 Collectibles and Locations

Secret #11: Final Health Upgrade

Your last collectible requires navigating two consecutive ziplines. After the second zipline, immediately climb the wall on your left rather than continuing forward.

This second Health Upgrade provides substantial survivability improvements for upcoming challenges.

Echoes of the End Guide: Chapter 1 Collectibles and Locations

Optional Conversations

Conversation #1: Post-Boss Interaction

After defeating the first mini-boss, interact with the hanging carcass to unlock character development dialogue.

Conversation #2: Combat Area Discovery

Found alongside Secret #7 after the cube-climbing puzzle.

Conversation #3: Cliff Edge Revelation

At the enemy camp, head to the cliff's edge beside the tent after clearing all hostiles.