Quick Answer
There are 16 Clockwork Castellans, and the cleanest way to remember them is as roughly one per chapter. The hard part is not destroying them. It is forgetting them until a region locks behind you. Learn the final check points for the Village, Castle, and Island instead of trying to brute-force every exact map reference from memory.
Regional Checklist
| Area | Chapters | Memory cue | Important warning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village | 1-6 | Roof, dirt pile, below Merchant, altar fence, attic, bonfire side | Do a final Village check before the Chapter 5 bridge push |
| Castle | 7-12 | High corners, dining hall space, maze routes, lower Castle paths, Clock Tower side | Do a final Castle check before Salazar |
| Island | 13-16 | Lab routes, camp edges, scrap space, final warehouse room | Do a final check before the jet ski |
The Chapters Most Players Miss
| Chapter | Why it gets missed | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 3 | The Merchant stop pulls your attention into inventory and upgrades | Add a quick “look up and around” habit after the shop |
| Chapter 4 | Forest Altar feels like side cleanup | If you are already looping through the lake, finish it there |
| Chapter 9 | Castle routing gets noisy and Ashley breaks rhythm | Tie the check to Grand Hall side-route cleanup |
| Chapter 16 | Players mentally move on to the ending | Do one final room sweep before the jet ski |
Easiest Ways To Find Them
- Listen for the mechanical ticking.
- Look above eye level. Many are placed on beams, stacked crates, or beyond fences.
- If you often miss audio cues, subtitles can help you notice nearby sound prompts.
Trophy Planning
| Goal | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| First clear | Pick up easy, natural ones, but do not destroy run flow for one doll |
| Hardcore A rank | Grab only the ones that fit the route cleanly |
| Professional or S+ | Usually not the right main goal unless the route is already fully learned |
Cleanup Logic
- Review the chapter list before each region locks.
- If you do not remember hearing or checking the doll, assume it is still alive.
- Memorize the four most-missed chapters first. That is more practical than memorizing every spot at once.
Common Questions
Can I casually fix this later if I missed one?
Do not rely on that. Manage the route by region and chapter while the area is still open.
Can I combine Castellans with Blue Medallions and requests?
Yes, but chapter routing should stay primary. Let the collectible check ride on top of the route instead of breaking it apart.