Hunting down every secret in Echoes of the End Chapter 3 transforms your journey through Aema from a simple story mission into a rewarding treasure hunt. With 16 collectibles scattered across diverse environments, ranging from burning villages to ancient ruins, you’ll need sharp eyes and careful exploration to claim every journal entry, health upgrade, and mana boost waiting for discovery.
Echoes of the End Guide: Chapter 3 Collectibles and Locations
What Makes Chapter 3 Collectibles Worth Finding?
Chapter 3 offers some of the most valuable rewards in the game, including permanent character upgrades that significantly impact your abilities. You'll discover crucial health and mana upgrades alongside fascinating journal entries that expand the game's lore and backstory.
tip
Always explore side paths and elevated areas, since many collectibles are hidden in places you might naturally bypass during story progression.
Secret #1: Journal - Durtar Effigy
Right at Chapter 3's beginning, you'll spot a building on your right side. Head inside to discover your first chest containing the Durtar Effigy journal entry. This collectible introduces you to the ancient civilization's mysterious artifacts.
Echoes of the End Guide: Chapter 3 Collectibles and Locations
Optional Conversation #1: Wooden Deck Discovery
Instead of following the main path, take the left route and descend the slope directly. At the bottom, you will reach a wooden deck where an important optional conversation awaits, offering deeper insight into Ryn's motivations.
Secret #2: Journal - Cracked Spool
After completing your first preservation puzzle, climb the wall on the left side. Follow the winding path rightward until you spot a tent with a chest nearby. The Cracked Spool journal reveals more about the world's mechanical mysteries.
Echoes of the End Guide: Chapter 3 Collectibles and Locations
Secret #3: Health Upgrade
Progress forward until you encounter an area filled with multiple Preserver Stones. Look for a nearby tower structure—you can scale it using the surrounding pillars. Inside awaits a chest containing your first health upgrade.
important
This health upgrade provides a permanent boost to your maximum HP, making it essential for surviving tougher encounters ahead.
Echoes of the End Guide: Chapter 3 Collectibles and Locations
Secrets #4-7: The Dalsman's Journal Collection
These four collectibles tell a connected story through Dalsman's Journal entries:
- Secret #4: After meeting Abram on the ruined structure, drop down to his left side
- Secret #5: Defeat the large shield vanguard, then follow the rocky path between boulders
- Secret #6: From Secret #5's location, head left into the open area and climb the leftward hill
- Secret #7: Enter the ruins immediately left of Secret #6's position
Echoes of the End Guide: Chapter 3 Collectibles and Locations
Secret #8: Journal - Ceremonial Neckpiece
Scale the mountain to reach the camp area's highest point. The Ceremonial Neckpiece journal sits atop this elevated position, offering insights into ancient rituals.
Echoes of the End Guide: Chapter 3 Collectibles and Locations
Secrets #9-10: Puzzle Area Treasures
In the expansive puzzle zone, you'll find two distinct collectibles:
- Secret #9 (Metal Tin): Climb onto the ruined structure's roof
- Secret #10 (Strange Jar): Circle behind the shoreline camp
Echoes of the End Guide: Chapter 3 Collectibles and Locations
Secret #11: Reigendal Instruction Manual
After emerging from the waterwheel cave, stick to the right path. Behind the wooden planks, you will discover the Reigendal Instruction Manual, a technical document that explains the workings of ancient machinery.
Echoes of the End Guide: Chapter 3 Collectibles and Locations
Secrets #12-14: Burning Village
The burning village contains three Barregard Notes entries scattered throughout:
- Secret #12: Inside the village, opposite the largest building structure
- Secret #13: Along a side path, positioned in front of a small hut
- Secret #14: After Abram assists your ledge climb, check the wooden platform
Echoes of the End Guide: Chapter 3 Collectibles and Locations
Optional Conversation #2: Hill Path Choice
Following the burning village section, choose the left path when ascending the hill. This optional conversation provides additional character development and story context.
Echoes of the End Guide: Chapter 3 Collectibles and Locations
Secret #15: Strange Durtar Trinket
Before reaching the Preserver Stone after exiting the cave, take the side path and scale the left wall. The Strange Durtar Trinket waits on the elevated ledge.
Echoes of the End Guide: Chapter 3 Collectibles and Locations
Secret #16: Mana Upgrade Zipline
Near the statue puzzle area, climb the wall and follow the side path upward. Keep ascending across several ledges until you reach a zipline. Ride it across to claim your mana upgrade, which serves as the chapter’s second permanent character enhancement.
Echoes of the End Guide: Chapter 3 Collectibles and Locations