This puzzle blocks your path to escape the facility while playing as Grace. Collecting the Moon, Sun, and Star Quartz allows you to insert them into the door's indentations and progress the story.

The Moon Quartz is found in the Chairman's Office on the second floor of the West Wing. Obtaining it involves navigating zombie-infested areas, evading enemies, and solving a simple symbol puzzle. Follow this step-by-step guide to locate it without wasting precious ammo.

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Prerequisites

  • Progress until Grace separates from Leon and enters the Care Center.
  • Obtain the West Wing Keycard from the Medication Room (triggered after a cutscene in the glass room).
  • Save your game in the Guard's Office (near the Central Hall) and manage your inventory using the Item Box.
Ammo is scarce! You start with only one bullet in the Requiem revolver. Prioritize stealth and evasion over combat.

Step-by-Step Path to the Chairman's Office

  1. Enter the West Wing: From the Central Hall, use the West Wing Keycard on the large door.
  2. Kitchen (Chef Encounter): Proceed left into the kitchen. Crouch and push the bloody trolley forward in sync with the Chef's cleaver chops (listen for "Next... is..." pauses). Slip through when he turns away. Do not engage.
  3. Dining Room: Exit through double doors. Sneak along the right wall past feasting zombies. Grab the B934 Handgun from the floor if possible.
  4. Hallways and Filing Room: Turn left, evade the light-obsessed zombie by turning off lights or hiding. Jump through the broken window into the Filing Room for Handgun Ammo and a Makeshift Knife.
  5. Stairs Up: Climb the stairs near the Cold Storage door (ignore the spinning handwheel). Grab items from crates and tables along the way.
  6. Bar & Lounge (2F): Sneak past the singing zombie on the balcony. Play the piano quickly for an Antique Coin. Exit right into the corridor.
  7. Chairman’s Office: Follow the hallway past the scale model to the office door on your right.

Solving the Puzzle Box

  1. Enter the dimly lit office and flip the light switch.
  2. Check the lounge table for the Torn Journal (indented page).
  3. Enter the back room: Deal with (or evade) the zombie manager. Pick up the Pencil from the desk and read the crumpled note in the trash.
  4. Return to the lounge: Use the Pencil on the Torn Journal to reveal the code.
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Interact with the Puzzle Box (safe with sun/moon/star panels) near the fireplace. Input the sequence to open it and claim the Moon Quartz.

Bonus Items: Shake the Unicorn Trinket Box for a Red Jewel (unlocks the Parlor door downstairs for upgrades and the East Wing Keycard).

What to Do Next

  • Backtrack to the Central Hall and insert the Moon Quartz into the door's top slot.
  • Use the Red Jewel to access the Parlor: Exchange Antique Coins for a Hip Pouch (essential for inventory).
  • Grab the East Wing Keycard from the severed arm in the Parlor to pursue the Sun Quartz.

Tips and Tricks

  • Stealth Priority: Crouch (Ctrl), turn off flashlight, and use environmental noises to mask movement.
  • Crafting: Collect blood pools for ammo/herbs using the Override Manual (from Parlor).
  • Backtrack Safely: Clear paths on return trips; save often at typewriters.
  • Collectibles: Grab Green Herbs, Ammo, and Coins en route for 100% completion.

With the Moon Quartz secured, you're one step closer to escaping the Care Center. Good luck, survivor!