How I Conquer Separate Ways Chapter 2 in 2026 – Tips & Loot
It’s 2026, and I just jumped back into Resident Evil 4 Remake’s Separate Ways DLC for another run. Chapter 2 still gets my heart pumping – right after the opening chaos, Ada’s main goal is to rendezvous with Luis, but first she has to sort out that whole church-access puzzle. That sets the stage for a rollercoaster through the Village, a spooky Villa, and a showdown with the creepy Black Robe. I’ve played this chapter more times than I can count, so let me spill the beans on how you can breeze through it too, scooping up every shiny treasure along the way. It’s a walk in the park once you know the tricks, I promise.
The First Bloodbath: Brute at the Platforms
As soon as you slide off the ladder at the end of those swaying hanging platforms, a Brute and a handful of Ganados crash your party. Truth be told, you don’t have to be a hero here – you can literally leg it past them and grapple to the other side, skipping the whole scuffle. If you’re feeling scrappy, though, I’ve got a neat little trick: park yourself behind the dynamite booby trap and bait the Brute into smashing it. That cuts his health like a hot knife through butter, making him a piece of cake to mop up. After that standoff, you’ll stroll into the Villa where Luis and Leon had their own tango. Clear the room – use the environment, bust out some fancy footwork – and a cutscene will push you to the next puzzle.
Cracking the Door Puzzle
This door puzzle used to trip me up every single time, but it’s actually stupidly simple. The buttons need to be pressed in a specific sequence: Up, Left, Down-Right. Picture a clock face – that’s 12, 9, and 4 o’clock. The subtle yellow symbols smeared on the nearby walls are your clues; match the shapes and you’re golden. Nail that sequence, and the door swings open to the cemetery, where Luis is supposed to meet you. No rocket science here, just a bit of pattern recognition.
Boss Fight: Black Robe
After a quick chat with Wesker, you’ll head to the Village Square for Chapter 2’s sub-objective – the second Black Robe battle. This shadowy freak can be a real pain in the neck, but here’s the inside scoop: aim for its head and lob a Flash Grenade to make those pesky shadows vanish. When the Black Robe is stunned, immediately use your grapple gun melee followed by a knife slash. Rinse and repeat, and it’ll kick the bucket before you know it. There’s something oddly satisfying about watching that robe crumble.
Wrapping Up at the Chief’s Manor
The final objective is to locate Bitores Mendez’s manor. From the Village Square, take the exit on the right flank and follow the path – the manor looms ahead like an old horror movie set. Trigger the final cutscene, and just like that, Chapter 2 is in the bag. Onward to Chapter 3!
Where All the Bling Is Hiding – Seven Treasures
I never leave a chapter without hoovering up every last bit of treasure, and Chapter 2 has seven goodies that’ll fatten your wallet. Here’s a table that lays them all out, so you don’t miss a single one:
| Treasure | Location | How to Grab It |
|---|---|---|
| Red Gemstone Ring | Under the hanging platforms, right in front of the booby trap (start of the chapter) | Just pick it up – it’s in plain sight |
| Flagon | To the right after exiting the Villa | Make a U-turn and find the secret path; it’s a needle in a haystack but worth it |
| Red Ruby | On the Church rooftop | Grapple to the roof and shoot down the crow’s nest |
| Velvet Blue | Hanging from the ceiling inside the Town Hall, near the Village Square | Shoot it down – easy peasy |
| Blue Sapphire | In the bedroom of the second house on the right in the Village Square | Resting on the bed, no fuss |
| Elegant Perfume | Inside the locked barn | Slip through the crack on the building’s left flank to sneak inside |
| Gold Bangle | Inside the house where Leon was trapped, in a locked drawer | Needs a small key, so keep your eyes peeled for one earlier |
Even in 2026, Separate Ways remains an absolute blast, and Chapter 2 is a highlight with its mix of frantic action, brain-teasing puzzles, and a boss that keeps you on your toes. I hope my playbook saves you some headaches – and maybe a few bullets. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to ace Chapter 3.