Amnesia early puzzles: cellar chemicals and Machine Room preparation
A selective reference for the first major locked routes.
Edition covered
The 2010 Daniel campaign in normal play. Justine, A Machine for Pigs and the later Hard Mode have different rules and are outside this reference. Steam publisher pictures depict The Dark Descent; story and ending guides contain spoilers.
Wine Cellar chemical checklist
The laboratory mixture requires all four named chemicals. Check the inventory before leaving the cellar to avoid a second trip through the same dangerous rooms.
| Chemical | Where to search in the cellar | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Calamine | Area near an overturned table | One of the four laboratory ingredients |
| Orpiment | Shelf in the far room beyond the Laudanum and Grunt encounter | One of the four laboratory ingredients |
| Cuprite | Side room near the cellar map | One of the four laboratory ingredients |
| Aqua Regia | On the table beside Wilhelm’s Last Words | One of the four laboratory ingredients |
Machine Room preparation
The elevator cannot be repaired by a single switch. Gather the required parts from surrounding areas, then complete the machinery’s separate controls.
| Requirement | Where it fits | Check |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Room Key | Locked Machine Room access | Search the Guest Room thoroughly |
| Flow Cycle Rod | Rod panel | Explore the Study and its outside ledge route |
| Remaining rods | Rod panel | Search Storage after opening the blocked route |
| Cogs and coal | Drive mechanism and furnace | Install the gears and fuel the furnace |
Make the acid in the laboratory
Use the laboratory apparatus with the collected chemicals and the receiving container, then operate the valves. The resulting acid clears the organic blockage on the main route.
Inspect an obstruction before using inventory items
Amnesia distinguishes loose debris, breakable surfaces and locks requiring a particular tool. Try moving a physical obstacle before assuming every blocked door needs a key.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Amnesia: The Dark Descent publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Frictional Games: Amnesia | frictionalgames.com |
| Puzzle and route reference | steamcommunity.com |
| Wine Cellar and original campaign walkthrough | www.justadventure.com |
| Ending triggers | amnesia.fandom.com |
| Daniel and survival systems | amnesia.fandom.com |
| Gatherer reference | amnesia.fandom.com |