Welcome to this guide on how to obtain the secret Magic Bracer armor in A Plague Tale: Requiem. This unique piece of equipment grants faster recovery speed and is found in Chapter 9. This guide walks you through the puzzle solution involving four windmills and where to find the hidden treasure room.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

Step 1: Understand the Puzzle

At the beginning of Chapter 9, you’ll come across four windmills. To unlock the secret passage to the Magic Bracer, you’ll need to interact with all four in a specific way:

• Turn OFF Windmill 1
• Turn OFF Windmill 2
• Turn ON Windmill 3
• Turn ON Windmill 4

Step 2: Windmill Locations and Instructions

Windmill 1:

• Located near your starting point.
• Simply open the door and push the lever to turn it off.

Windmill 2:

• A bit more legwork is required.
• Pull the rope mechanism to drop the bridge, enter the windmill, and turn it off.

Windmill 3:

• Already operational.
• Optional to explore, contains materials but not required for the bracer.
• Leave it ON.

Windmill 4:

• Enter and activate it to turn it ON.

Step 3: Unlock the Hidden Treasure

• Once the windmills are set correctly, locate the path between Windmill 2 and Windmill 3.
• Look for two stone arches – this leads to a hidden underground area.
• Follow the path and explore the magical-looking ruins.

Step 4: Claim Your Reward

• Inside the hidden chamber, you’ll discover tool chests and the Magic Bracer.
• This secret armor enhances your recovery speed – especially useful for tougher encounters and New Game Plus.

Summary

• Turn Windmills 1 & 2 OFF, Windmills 3 & 4 ON.
• Go between Windmills 2 and 3, look for arches to access the hidden cave.
• Explore to claim the Magic Bracer and extra loot.

Enjoy your improved survivability and keep exploring for more secrets!

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