In Plague Tale: Requiem, players face not only hostile enemies and rat swarms but also a variety of puzzles that test timing and wit. This guide explains how to solve the riddle found in the docks and how to ignite all the resin coils along the route. The challenge unfolds across two locations, and each section below lays out the necessary steps in detail.
The puzzle is split into two stages and locations. Below, the procedure for each part is described in depth.
How to light tar in a hangar
Upon reaching the hangar, a smart approach uses the thinner from a barrel to ignite tar pools and drive away the rats. The first crucial action is to study the lever placed behind the grille. A padlock seals the door here, and the correct move is to strike the metal ring with a slingshot to unlock it.
Enter the door and interact with the mechanism. When Luka ascends, release the lever so that he can access the alcohol from the barrel. This allows the proper flow of flammable liquid into the pool, setting the stage for ignition once the match is struck. The moment the liquid is in place, a well-timed flame will take hold.
Before leaving the hangar, head up the stairs on the right and search the hidden supply chest. Inside, players will discover tools, components, and resin needed for later stages. The chest rewards careful exploration and preparation for what comes next.
How to light tar at the docks
Arriving at the next location, begin by inspecting the right-side stairs. They lead to a brazier, but visiting it immediately isn’t necessary. Instead, lower the wooden bridge on the upper floor using the sling to create a more favorable path of ascent.
A soldier soon appears and offers help. He will lift the barrel, enabling the thinner barrel to be moved into the first pool. Instruct Luka to operate the lever first. When the soldier lifts the boat, command the action with Stop to maintain control of the sequence.
Interact with the barrel and set the resin aflame. While remaining on the platform, instruct Luka to pull the lever again, which will direct movement toward the next pool. As the soldier lowers the first boat, order the satellite to release the platform so it rests precisely above the second pool.
Applying the same method, ignite the third pool. This time the lever that raises the boat must be used to synchronize the action. If a misstep occurs and Luka needs assistance, stepping down to help him can provoke a hostile response from the soldier. In that case, a quick use of saltpeter on the soldier’s torch can divert his attention toward the rats, turning the tide in favor of the protagonists.
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