In DERELIKT, players must solve a battery puzzle in order to complete LV 03. However, finding a replacement battery and then solving the puzzle may be tricky. Fortunately, we created this guide to help players solve the puzzle and continue their journey at the Von Neumann Outpost. Without further ado, here is how you solve the Battery Puzzle in DERELIKT.
How do you solve the Battery Puzzle in DERELIKT?
The Battery Puzzle in DERELIKT occurs in LV 03 – Anomaly Surface. This puzzle requires retrieving a replacement battery for an APC using Louis Hartman's Lug Wrench before solving the actual puzzle itself. Overall, the major steps include:
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- Find Louis Hartman – The player must meet with Louis and retrieve his Lug Wrench in order to open up the battery hatches.
- Search for the replacement Battery – Take the path directly behind you when talking to Louis (the one that goes higher)
- Return to Louis and the APC – Whack the APC's battery container to open it up and remove the old battery
- Complete the Battery Puzzle – Check solution below
https://imgur.com/a/WFAeDVz
Overall, the process of retrieving the battery itself is pretty simple. After meeting with Louis, take the path directly behind him that goes up. This should take you to a bigger area that you previously traversed through. Feel free to explore this open area for more insight/ammo as there's now an easy way to get back up if you fall down, but keep in mind that the APC is on the elevated path.
Watch out for enemies on the way to and from the APC. Hopefully you stocked up on Soda Cans back at the Outpost, as they're free and you can pick up a lot right away. Regardless, make sure to grab the battery and head back to Louis once you're ready.
The actual puzzle itself is simple but challenging. You need to connect the wires so that the power can be fully transferred. This requires putting the wires in a way that connects both the “+” and “-” sides of the battery. Furthermore, you need to make sure that you also connect the wires with the tubes that have the arrow symbols on them. For reference:
- Connect the “+” side on the left with the Single and Double arrow tubes before connecting it with the “+” side on the right
- Connect the “-” side on the right with the Triple arrow tube before connecting it with the “-” on the left side.
Again, feel free to use the image above if you find yourself stuck. Exiting out of the puzzle completely resets it in case you just want to restart.
Completing the puzzle earns you the 1.21 Jiggawatts achievement/trophy and automatically completes LV 03. You'll then be able to return to the Outpost with Louis, where the nightmare has only just begun. Prepare yourself for more puzzles, enemies, and more.
Overall, that includes everything you need to know to solve this puzzle in DERELIKT. However, we recommend taking time to explore the level before finishing the puzzle. DERELIKT is full of items and resources cleverly hidden away for the players to find. Take time to look for insight, ammo, and other resources needed to survive the mission. We wish you the best of luck.