How to Obtain the Primal Knife!
Here’s how to find and locate each Clockwork Castellan. There is one Clockwork available in each chapter in the game. Listen closely when you’re nearby one because they emit an audible creak to lead you in the right direction. Each one only needs to be found once per save file.
Chapter 1 Lakeside Settlement – Near the end of the chapter. This collectible is found inside the partially destroyed stone building on some beams up above. This one can also be obtained during chapter 4 while Leon has access to the boat.
Chapter 2 North of the Abandoned Factory – After using the Hexagonal Emblem to open the gate near the Merchant, head north and this clockwork can be found in a building near the well right before encountering the chainsaw enemy.
Chapter 3 Merchant Dock near Quarry – Drop down onto the dock beside the Merchant’s set up and take a right. The clockwork can be found above some boxes hidden in the corner.
Chapter 4 Forest Altar – While Leon has access to the boat, head back to the Lakeside Settlement. Go through the Insignia Door and up the ladder to reach the Forest Altar. This hidden clockwork is sitting just beyond the fences surrounding the area.
Chapter 5 Village Chief’s Manor – Head upstairs in the Chief’s Manor and pull the lever hidden behind a picture on the wall. This opens up the attic. Have Ashley drop down the ladder and the clockwork can be found behind some destructible crates.
Chapter 6 Checkpoint Path – Head down the path and take a look at the bonfire on the right. The clockwork is slightly difficult to see with all the light emitting from the fire.
Chapter 7 Treasury – After using the Dungeon Key then climbing up the ladder, the clockwork can be found resting on the shelves in the center of the room.
Chapter 8 Castle Battlements – As soon as you see the cutscene with the troll take a right and hop off of the tower. Head back to the beginning of the area and climb up. Loop around to the other side and snag your next clockwork.
Chapter 9 Courtyard – In the northwest corner of the courtyard underneath the staircase that you use to enter the area. It’s hidden down low in the corner behind some boxes.
Chapter 10 After the Depths – After climbing up from the Depths head towards the Merchant’s purple flame. Across from the Merchant’s set up, the clockwork is found behind the sewer grate on the wall.
Chapter 11 Minecart Stopover – During the rest stop in between the Minecart sections, check the ledge of the building’s roof in the main area.
Chapter 12 Clocktower – On the first floor of the Clocktower, head to the northeast corner of the room. The clockwork can be found atop a barrel underneath the staircase.
Chapter 13 Construction Area – Go through the doors behind the first enemy that shoots Rockets at you. This clockwork is located down behind some forklifts in the Construction Zone.
Chapter 14 Campsite – After the Amber Stone room, take a right and head to the small room located above the campsite. The clockwork rests on top of the shelf immediately inside.
Chapter 15 Clifftop Ruins – After Chopper Mike dies, head inside the next building. To the right of the wheel mechanism, there’s a room inside containing a chest. Look up on the rafters for another clockwork
Your reward for finding all 16 Clockwork Castellans gets you the Primal Knife which has INFINITE durability! Your days of breaking kitchen knives is now over!