Key Highlights:
- The Small Cave Shrine is located northeast of the Lake in Chapter 4.
- Select the three symbols shown in the solution image or video to open the locked shrine room.
- The room contains the Blasphemer’s Head and Hexagon Piece C.
Quick Links:
The Small Cave Shrine puzzle in Resident Evil 4 Remake requires Leon to select three symbols on the Stone Dais. The correct symbols are shown in the solution video below.
The short video tutorial below will solve the puzzle for you in 20 seconds or alternatively you can read on if you want to complete it via the longer route.
The video shows the complete Small Cave Shrine solution and the three Stone Dais symbols required to unlock the door.
Press all three marked symbols. The order does not matter.
Selecting the correct symbols opens the locked room containing the Blasphemer’s Head.
Where Is the Small Cave Shrine?
The Small Cave Shrine is located in the northeast section of the Lake during Chapter 4. Leon can reach the shrine by boat after gaining access to the Lake.
The location contains a two-level wooden structure and a locked shrine room. No enemies occupy the immediate puzzle area.
The Blasphemer’s Head is one of two stone heads required for the Investigate the Two Locations objective. Leon must return both heads to the Mural Cave to obtain the Church Key Insignia.
Where to Find the Three Small Cave Shrine Symbols
The three yellow symbol clues are painted around the wooden structure. Two of the clues only form complete symbols when viewed from the correct angle.
First Symbol Location
The first yellow symbol appears beside the Stone Dais near the base of the wooden structure.
The yellow marking corresponds to one of the three buttons required on the Stone Dais.
Second Symbol Location
Climb the ladder to the upper level and look towards the water.
Parts of the second symbol are painted across separate surfaces. Stand in the correct position to make the markings form one complete symbol.
Third Symbol Location
Remain on the upper level and inspect the markings across the wooden wall and the cave surface.
The two sections align from the intended viewing angle and form the final Stone Dais symbol.
Return to the Stone Dais and select the three matching buttons. The shrine door opens as soon as all three correct symbols are active.
Why Can’t I Select the Diagonal Symbols on PC?
Keyboard players must hold two directional keys at the same time to select a diagonal button on the Stone Dais.
For example, hold the keys for up and left together to highlight the upper-left symbol. Pressing only one direction moves the selection to a vertical or horizontal button instead.
This behaviour can make the puzzle appear bugged because the diagonal symbol may light up briefly before the selection moves elsewhere. The puzzle is working correctly when both directional inputs are held together.
What Does the Small Cave Shrine Puzzle Unlock?
The Stone Dais opens the locked room containing the Blasphemer’s Head.
The Blasphemer’s Head is a required key item. Leon must place it on one of the stone hands inside the Mural Cave alongside the Apostate’s Head from the Large Cave Shrine.
The room also contains Hexagon Piece C. This item is optional, but it is required to complete the Hexagon Stone Pedestal puzzle near the Lake.
Collect both items before leaving the Small Cave Shrine.
