Resonance A Plague Tale Legacy All Symbol Locations – Every Chapter Guide

TL;DR – Quick Summary

• Resonance A Plague Tale Legacy has two types of symbols to find: puzzle symbols used to unlock doors and mechanisms, and Theseus Echoes (Axe Chalice symbols) that are hidden collectibles.
• There are 5 Theseus Echoes total — classified as Pierced Coin charms. Finding all 5 unlocks the “In the name of my kin” trophy and achievement.
• Theseus Echoes appear in Chapters 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10 only — none in earlier or later chapters.
• Theseus Echoes come from interacting with Axe Chalices, not regular chests. Each one triggers a voice flashback of Theseus speaking.
• Major puzzle symbols appear in Chapters 4, 5, 7, and 9 — used in combination with the Light Splitting Sphere and reflectors to open sealed Minoan doors.
• None of the Theseus Echoes are missable — all can be collected after the story via Chapter Select. Resonance Points linked to puzzle areas are missable.
• The sphere’s Light Reveal ability (hold R1/RB near a light source) is key for finding hidden symbols throughout the game.

Finding all symbol locations in Resonance A Plague Tale Legacy covers two different things depending on what you’re looking for. The game uses Minoan symbols in two distinct ways: as active puzzle elements you manipulate to open doors and progress through trials, and as collectible Theseus Echo charms hidden at Axe Chalices around the island. Both types require attention and many players miss several simply by not knowing where to look. This guide covers every symbol location across all chapters — puzzle symbols with their solutions, and all five Theseus Echo (Axe Chalice) locations in exact order. If you’re working on the chapter-by-chapter story alongside collectibles, our Chapter 7 Death It Sowed walkthrough includes the Theseus Echo and symbol puzzle context for that chapter in full detail.

Understanding the Two Types of Symbols

Before diving into locations, it helps to understand the difference between the two symbol systems in the game.

Puzzle Symbols Minoan Door Mechanisms

Puzzle Symbols (Minoan Door Mechanisms)

These are symbols carved into walls, pedestals, and doors throughout the Minoan trial areas. You interact with them using the Light Splitting Sphere and its Light Reveal ability (hold R1 on PlayStation / hold RB on Xbox while standing in a light source). Puzzle symbols appear as glowing blue lines on the floor connecting pedestals to their matching wall symbols. Rotating pedestals to match symbols, or directing light beams onto specific symbols, is how you unlock sealed doors and progress through trials. These are story-critical in Chapters 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9.

Theseus Echoes (Axe Chalice Symbols)

These are a specific subset of the game’s Charm collectibles. There are exactly 5 Theseus Echoes across the entire game, each classified as a Pierced Coin. You find them by interacting with Axe Chalices — carved stone axe emblems at specific hidden locations. Unlike regular charms that come from wooden chests, these glow with a distinct shimmer and trigger a voice flashback of Theseus speaking when touched. Collecting all five unlocks the “In the name of my kin” trophy on PlayStation and achievement on Xbox/PC. None are missable — all remain available in Chapter Select after completing the story.

Chapter 3 – Those Before Us (First Symbols)

Chapter 3 is where symbols first appear in a meaningful way. This is a largely exploration-focused chapter set inside Minoan ruins. You’ll encounter your first symbol pedestals and carved wall markings here as part of learning how the sphere’s light-reading ability works. The symbols in this chapter are mostly observational — you’re reading the environment rather than solving complex multi-step puzzles. There are no Theseus Echoes here, but learning to shine the sphere at pedestals and follow the blue floor lines to their wall symbols is the core skill the game is teaching you for everything ahead.

Chapter 4 – From Hell It Rose (Puzzle Symbols Deep Dive)

Chapter 4 is the first heavily puzzle-focused chapter and introduces the sphere’s Light Revelation ability — stand inside an active light source and hold R1/RB to reveal hidden symbols that are otherwise invisible. This ability is used throughout the rest of the game. The chapter has six major puzzles built around symbols. Here is every symbol sequence you need.

Puzzle 1 – Three Pedestal Symbol Room

You face a room with three rotating pedestals and a locked door. Shine the sphere at each pedestal — blue lines on the floor trace back to their matching wall symbol. Rotate each pedestal to display its correct symbol. The solution from left to right is:

• Left pedestal: Y symbol
• Center pedestal: C symbol
• Right pedestal: Up Arrow symbol (↑)

Puzzle 2 – Mirror Zigzag Light Puzzle

A room with a locked door has a light source and four reflectors. You need to bounce the beam through them in the right order so it hits the symbol on the door. The correct sequence is:

• Back-left reflector → Back-right reflector → Front-left reflector → Front-right reflector → Door symbol

Puzzle 3 – Two Pedestal Door

Another symbol-pedestal room with two pedestals and a locked gate. Shine the sphere to follow the floor lines. The solution is:

• Left pedestal: O symbol
• Right pedestal: I symbol (also described as an F symbol in some orientations)

The Spike Trap Sequence – Symbol Path Guide

The corridor of spike traps uses symbols on the walls to show safe floor tiles. Shine the sphere while moving through to reveal which tiles won’t trigger traps. The safe path breaks down like this per trap section:

• Trap 1: Far left tiles
• Trap 2: Right two tiles, then angle left diagonally
• Trap 3: Third hole on the left — look for the scales symbol on the wall

If you want the full spike trap guide with every safe tile marked, the spike trap guide for Chapter 4 covers it in detail.

Minotaur Room Symbols – The Chapter 4 Finale (Three Steps)

The Minotaur arena is the biggest symbol puzzle in the game up to this point. It uses three rotatable light panels in a circular arena and requires you to illuminate six symbols in three pairs to raise the Minotaur statue fully. Walk the arena perimeter before doing anything — Sophia automatically sketches the first two symbol pairs into her journal when she gets close enough.

Step 1 – Raise the right hand:

• Aim the right panel at the T symbol (lower area of the right wall)
• Aim the left panel at the semicircle / bell symbol (upper left wall)
• Both symbols light up → right hand rises onto the platform

Step 2 – Raise the left hand:

• Aim the left panel at the triangle symbol
• Aim the right panel at the blank wall area between the reverse-3 and cone symbols (this is the harp/blank tablet symbol — visible on the floor but harder to spot on the wall)
• Both symbols light up → left hand rises

Step 3 – Raise the head (hidden symbols):

• Approach each raised hand and use Light Revelation (R1/RB in the light) on the rings carved into the hands — this reveals two hidden symbols on the top-right wall area
• Aim the left panel at the upside-down Y symbol (2)
• Turn the right panel so its beam feeds into the center panel, then direct the center panel at the W symbol (4) on the upper-right wall
• All three panels active simultaneously → Minotaur rises fully

A path appears, soldiers appear, defeat them, insert the key, and the chapter ends. For the full Chapter 4 puzzle breakdown, the Chapter 4 puzzles guide covers all six solutions in sequence. You can also see a dedicated explanation of the Minotaur puzzle specifically in the Minotaur room symbols guide for Chapter 4.

Chapter 5 – Desolation It Wrought (Four Symbol Trials + Theseus Echo #1)

Chapter 5 is the game’s biggest symbol chapter. The Central Temple has four symbol pedestals. Each one connects to a separate trial area across the island. Complete each trial, collect the symbol, return to the Central Temple, and insert it into the matching pedestal to remove one of four latches holding the main door shut.

Finding the Symbols – Trial Overview

Four trial areas surround the Central Temple. Three can be completed in any order. The fourth becomes accessible after a story beat later in the chapter. Each trial rewards a symbol when you complete it and interact with the Receptacle at the end. When you return with a symbol, shine the sphere at the four pedestals in the Central Temple — the blue floor lines show which pedestal each symbol belongs to.

The Platform Tile Sequence – First Symbol Trial

The first symbol is behind the door directly opposite the large latched main door in the Central Temple. Head through it, cross the broken bridge, navigate the building beyond, regroup with Leni, defeat soldiers, and reach the tile platform field. Symbols on the floor near the platform area show the safe jump sequence:

• Safe order: Dots → Kraken/Squid → Dots → Flower → Kraken/Squid

Jump only on tiles that match these symbols in this order. Interact with the Receptacle on the far side to collect the first symbol. For a step-by-step breakdown of finding it, the first symbol guide for Chapter 5 has you covered.

Returning Symbols to Pedestals

Each time you return to the Central Temple with a symbol, shine the sphere at the pedestals. Blue lines on the floor connect each pedestal to its matching symbol on the surrounding walls. The game never explicitly tells you which symbol goes where — the blue lines are your guide. Match the symbol you’re carrying to the pedestal whose line connects to that symbol’s carving, and insert it.

Theseus Echo #1 – Chapter 5, Sub-Chapter 3

Chapter: 5 – Desolation It Wrought
Sub-Chapter: 3 – The Four Symbols
Objective: Find the second symbol

From the Central Temple’s four-pedestal room, take the exit with the “O with 3 lines” symbol carved above the gate. Cross the bridge. Follow the leftmost path all the way — do not take any shortcut right. Keep going left until you find a ladder. Climb it to the top of the area. Defeat the enemies waiting there. Then interact with the Axe Chalice statue. You’ll hear Theseus speak. This rewards you with Theseus Echo #1 (Pierced Coin #1).

Chapter 6 – What Lies Beneath (Theseus Echo #2)

Chapter 6 is the underground creature chapter. Most of its symbols appear as part of door-opening mechanics in the Minoan machinery below the temple. The key collectible symbol here is the second Theseus Echo.

Theseus Echo #2 – Chapter 6, Sub-Chapter 5

Chapter: 6 – What Lies Beneath
Sub-Chapter: 5 – The Architect
Objective: Follow Daedalus’ Shortcut

After the cutscene where Sophia approaches a petrified person near a cliff and unlocks Daedalus’s Key, you find yourself in a round room. Go right and drop down the cliff. This is the critical moment — do not go through the door on your right. Instead, go straight ahead and enter the door at the far end of this lower area. Inside you’ll find the Axe Chalice. Interact with it. This rewards Theseus Echo #2 (Pierced Coin #2). After collecting it, backtrack and go through the door on the right to continue the story. Our Chapter 6 walkthrough covers this area in its full context including the Daedalus shortcut and the optional Sica blade puzzle nearby.

Chapter 7 – Death It Sowed (Black Temple Symbols + Theseus Echo #3)

Chapter 7 brings you to the Black Temple, which has two significant symbol-based puzzles — the entrance skull switch puzzle and the interior circular room light puzzle — plus one Theseus Echo deep in the pit beneath the temple.

Black Temple Entrance – Skull Switch Order

At the top of the mountain outside the Black Temple, use the Light Reveal Sphere on the circular platform in front of the sealed door. The sphere highlights the four skull switches on nearby pillars with green dots showing the correct activation order. Press them in this sequence:

• 1st: Rightmost skull
• 2nd: Second skull from the right
• 3rd: Leftmost skull
• 4th: Second skull from the left

Black Temple Interior – Circular Room Light Puzzle

Inside the temple, a large skull-decorated door needs two hidden switches found using the Light Reveal Sphere on the walls, followed by a three-mirror light alignment to create platforms over the central pit. The full solution is covered in the Chapter 7 walkthrough. In brief: find both wall switches using the sphere, interact with the Receptacle at the skull door, move the central mirror to the middle position, then align the beam: Green at the middle mirror, Red at the left mirror, Blue at the right mirror.

Theseus Echo #3 – Chapter 7, Sub-Chapter 3

Chapter: 7 – Death It Sowed
Sub-Chapter: 3 – A Stage of Skulls
Objective: Open one of the doors

After solving the circular room light puzzle and descending through the created platforms into the pit, slide under the gate at the bottom. Swing across two Grapnel hooks in sequence. After the second swing, jump right instead of continuing forward. The Axe Chalice is here, to the right of a large locked green gate. Interact with it for Theseus Echo #3 (Pierced Coin #3).

Chapter 9 – Night Has Come (Theseus Echo #4)

Chapter 9 is one of the game’s darker and more challenging chapters. The Theseus Echo here is tucked inside the Minos’ Palace section, requiring you to take a specific side route just after a story event.

Theseus Echo #4 – Chapter 9, Sub-Chapter 6

Chapter: 9 – Night Has Come
Sub-Chapter: 6 – Echoes of the Past
Objective: Explore Minos’ Palace

During story progression in this sub-chapter, you will destroy a pedestal which releases a burst of light. Continue forward — shortly after, you squeeze through a gap and reach a balcony area. This is the key moment: turn left on the balcony and crawl through the opening in the wall. The Axe Chalice is in the space behind the wall. Interact with it for Theseus Echo #4 (Pierced Coin #4). If you come out the other side of the squeeze gap and continue forward without turning left first, you will walk past this.

Chapter 10 – Parallel Paths (Theseus Echo #5)

Chapter 10 contains the final Theseus Echo. It’s hidden inside Daedalus’ Workshop and requires a specific environmental interaction to access rather than just exploring the area.

Theseus Echo #5 – Chapter 10, Sub-Chapter 3

Chapter: 10 – Parallel Paths
Sub-Chapter: 3 – Daedalus’ Workshop
Objective: Explore Daedalus’ Workshop

When you enter the workshop, walk forward to the far side of the room. You’ll spot a glimmering Resonance Point on the floor — pick it up. From that Resonance Point, turn right. You’ll see a mirror hanging from chains on the wall. Jump onto the mirror. While standing on it, look at the wall beside it — there’s a Grapnel point (shown with the L2/LT prompt). Pull it. This drops a weight, which opens a tomb on the upper level. Go back upstairs and enter the now-open tomb. The Axe Chalice is inside. Interact with it for Theseus Echo #5 (Pierced Coin #5) — the final one. Note: this is just before you interact with a mirror for story progress. Do this before continuing the story or you’ll move past it.

All 5 Theseus Echoes – Quick Reference Table

• Echo #1: Chapter 5, Sub-Chapter 3 — Take the “O with 3 lines” gate exit from the Central Temple, follow leftmost path, climb ladder, defeat enemies, interact with Axe Chalice at the top.
• Echo #2: Chapter 6, Sub-Chapter 5 — After Daedalus Key cutscene, drop down right, go straight (not through the right door), enter far door, interact with Axe Chalice.
• Echo #3: Chapter 7, Sub-Chapter 3 — After descending the pit and sliding under the gate, swing two Grapnel hooks, jump right to Axe Chalice beside the green gate.
• Echo #4: Chapter 9, Sub-Chapter 6 — After destroying the pedestal and squeezing through the gap, turn left on the balcony and crawl through the wall to the Axe Chalice.
• Echo #5: Chapter 10, Sub-Chapter 3 — In Daedalus’ Workshop, go to far side, pick up Resonance Point, turn right, jump on chain mirror, Grapnel the wall point, drop weight, collect from opened tomb upstairs.

Key Tips for Finding All Symbols

• Use Light Reveal constantly. Whenever you’re in a room with a locked door and light source, hold R1/RB. Hidden symbols, wall markings, and clues that are invisible to the naked eye appear instantly. This is the number one thing players miss.
• Follow the blue floor lines first. In every pedestal puzzle, shine the sphere at the pedestal before doing anything else. The blue lines on the floor connect the pedestal to its matching wall symbol and eliminate all guesswork.
• Axe Chalices look different from regular chests. They’re carved stone axe emblems, not wooden boxes. They have a distinctive golden shimmer. If you’re hunting Theseus Echoes specifically, ignore chests and look for this shimmer on carved stonework.
• Theseus Echoes always require a detour. None of them are on the main path. Every single one requires you to either go around a corner you’d normally skip, pass through a non-obvious door, or take a branch you’d normally ignore. If you’re on a straight path, check your flanks.
• None of the Theseus Echoes are missable. Even if you finish the story without finding them all, Chapter Select lets you go back to any chapter and collect the ones you missed. The same applies to Blades, Artefacts, and all regular Charms — only Resonance Points are permanently missable.
• In the Minotaur Room in Chapter 4, walk the full perimeter before touching the panels. Sophia auto-records symbol pairs in her journal as you get close. Starting immediately without doing this means you’ll be working from incomplete information.

If you’re tracking all collectibles across all chapters, the all chapters and collectibles guide gives the full breakdown by chapter. For the Chapter 4 puzzle context that includes the spike trap symbols and all six Chapter 4 solutions, the Chapter 4 puzzles guide is the most complete resource. You can also read how the dual-timeline structure connects Sophia’s present exploration to the Minoan symbols she encounters in the dual timeline mechanic guide. The game is available on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. More details at the official Focus Entertainment site.

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