Sun Quartz Puzzle Box Solution
Complete Resident Evil Requiem Sun Quartz Puzzle Box solution: Lead Researcher's Office location, Corrosive item, symbol sequence Star → Sun → Moon → Sun, reward, and lore.
Lead Researcher's Office, East Wing 2F
Medium
Sun Quartz + Leatherbound Notebook
- Access East Wing 2F
- Corrosive from the Conference Room
Get the Corrosive
Pick up the corrosive from the cabinet in the Conference Room on East Wing 2F.
Travel to the Lead Researcher's Office
Use the corrosive on the Sun Quartz Box's padlock to melt it.
Find the symbol clues
Check the photos and documents on the wall for the correct sequence.
Enter the code and collect rewards
Input Star → Sun → Moon → Sun to receive the Sun Quartz and the Leatherbound Notebook.
The Sun Quartz Puzzle Box is the second Quartz puzzle required to open the Central Hall door. It is located in the Lead Researcher’s Office on the second floor of the East Wing.
This guide covers the exact location, the Corrosive item, the symbol sequence, and the rewards.
Where to Find the Sun Quartz Puzzle Box
The puzzle box is in the Lead Researcher’s Office, East Wing 2F. The office door is locked with a padlock that must be melted using the Corrosive item.
Required Item: The Corrosive
The Corrosive is in a cabinet in the Conference Room, also on the East Wing 2F. The room is accessible once you have the East Wing 2F access from story progression. Pick up the Corrosive before heading to the Lead Researcher’s Office.
Sun Quartz Box Solution
Use the Corrosive on the padlock to open the office. Inside, examine the photos and documents on the wall to find the symbol sequence. The correct input is:
- Star
- Sun
- Moon
- Sun
After entering the sequence, the box opens and gives you the Sun Quartz and the Leatherbound Notebook.
Rewards
- Sun Quartz: The second of the three Quartz pieces needed for the Central Hall mechanism.
- Leatherbound Notebook: Contains lore about the research experiments and hints about Elena.
Reading the Leatherbound Notebook
Read the notebook before proceeding to the Central Hall. It provides context for later story beats, including the true nature of Elpis and the experiments conducted at Rhodes Hill. Some of the notebook’s notes also hint at the correct input for the Star Quartz Box.
Tips
- The Lead Researcher’s Office has a few items scattered around, so take your time searching.
- The Sun Quartz Box is not guarded by enemies, but the path to it may have standard infected.
- Do not use the Corrosive on any other door; it is a single-use item.
- Read the Leatherbound Notebook for important lore and story context.
Common Mistakes
- Using the Corrosive on a door other than the Sun Quartz Box padlock.
- Missing the Leatherbound Notebook on the desk next to the box.
- Forgetting the symbol sequence after reading the wall photos.
Next Steps
After collecting the Sun Quartz, obtain the Level 2 Wristband from the Security Office and bring Emily to the Star Quartz Box in the Security Manager’s Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Sun Quartz Puzzle Box in Resident Evil Requiem?
It is in the Lead Researcher's Office on the second floor of the East Wing.
What is the Sun Quartz code?
The sequence is Star → Sun → Moon → Sun. The clues are on photos and documents near the box.
What is the Leatherbound Notebook for?
It contains lore about the research experiments and hints about Elena. It is required for story context and adds background to the outbreak.
Where is the Corrosive in Chapter 3?
The Corrosive is in a cabinet in the Conference Room on East Wing 2F, near the Sun Quartz Box location.
What happens if I use the Corrosive on the wrong door?
The Corrosive is a single-use item. If you use it on the wrong door, you may need to reload a save to progress. Only use it on the Sun Quartz Box padlock.
What is the Sun Quartz used for?
The Sun Quartz is one of three pieces required to open the Central Hall mechanism and reach the Courtyard.
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