Echoes Of The End Chapter 10: Syrouvian Guard's Notes Locations
Find all three Syrouvian Guard's Notes and the hidden chest in Chapter 10 of Echoes Of The End. Locations, tips, and common pitfalls for clean completion. Read fast.
TL;DR
- Chapter 10 contains three Syrouvian Guard's Notes and one hidden chest—everything sits along the main story path.
- Secret #1 is at the chapter entrance near an enemy cluster; clear foes before opening the chest.
- Secret #2 is tucked to the left of the big dome—check alcoves and corners on that side.
- Secret #3 appears past the dome on the main route and concludes the guard's journal arc.
What You Need to Know First
Quick snapshot before you go hunting:
| Item | Effect | Where to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Syrouvian Guard's Notes (x3) | Journal entries that reveal guard backstory and Aema lore | Chapter 10 — main path and a short side alcove |
| Hidden Chest (x1) | Standard loot chest; contains resources and possibly crafting bits | Chapter 10 — near the chapter entrance, by an enemy cluster |
Requirements & tips:
- You must be playing Chapter 10 of Echoes Of The End with Ryn — these collectibles are chapter-locked.
- No special gear or DLC items required. The notes are collectables tied to story locations, not combat drops.
- Recommended approach: take your time. The three Syrouvian Guard's Notes are placed so you will find them if you inspect the immediate area while progressing the story.
- Important: clear nearby enemies before interacting with the chest or grabbing a note—animation interruptions are a pain and can make you think you missed it.
If you like checklisting, the below is everything to mark off before leaving the chapter:
| Collectible | Count | Found Along |
|---|---|---|
| Syrouvian Guard's Notes | 3 | Main route + left-of-dome alcove |
| Hidden Chest | 1 | Entrance area, near enemy group |
Step-by-Step Guide
Follow this route to snag every collectible without backtracking.
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Start of Chapter — clear the enemy cluster:
- As you enter the city, you'll hit the first combat encounter. Don't rush the chest immediately; kill the enemies first.
- After combat, approach the chest near the path to collect the Hidden Chest and the first Syrouvian Guard's Notes.
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Use the dome as your landmark:
- Progress toward the prominent dome structure that dominates the area. Treat it like a compass — "dome to your right" or "dome ahead" will help you orient.
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Secret #2 — left of the dome (short detour):
- When you reach the dome, make a deliberate left. There's a side area with alcoves and tighter corridors.
- Check corners and small side paths; the Syrouvian Guard's Notes are tucked in an alcove you can easily miss if you sprint past.
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Continue past the dome — Secret #3:
- Move on along the main path after clearing the dome area. The third Syrouvian Guard's Notes is placed further along the route and acts as the narrative closure for the guard's entries.
- There's no invisible puzzle or platforming trick here — it's in plain sight if you follow the path and glance into side recesses.
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Final sweep before leaving Chapter 10:
- Do a quick U-turn at major landmarks (entrance, dome, main courtyard) and scan for alcoves; the chapter's collectibles are concentrated and won’t require a long detour.
Collection checklist (copy this into your head or a real checklist):
| Secret | Location Cue | How to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Secret #1 | Entrance — chest near enemy cluster | Clear enemies, open chest, pick up Syrouvian Guard's Notes |
| Secret #2 | Left side of dome | Take the left detour at the dome, inspect alcoves and corners |
| Secret #3 | Beyond the dome on main route | Continue forward past the dome; it's on the path |
Why this is simple, not easy: the items are placed to reward exploration but not to punish you with obscure platforming. Still, the biggest issue players run into is tunnel vision on the story objective and missing alcoves. Treat the dome as your landmark and you'll be fine.
If you're the sort who likes to wear a guide like an invisible trainer, this route gets everything in one clean pass without replaying large chunks of the chapter.
Pro Tips
- Clear the enemy cluster at the entrance completely before opening the chest—combat can cancel collection animations and make you think the item vanished.
- When you reach the dome, slow down and scan all corners. Secret #2 is visible from the main path if you glance into side alcoves.
- Use the dome as a navigation anchor. If you lose orientation, face the dome and retrace your steps; it simplifies the layout like a bad map in a Sopranos episode.
- If you're streaming or recording, mark the moment you pick up each note in your footage—helps if you need to clip one later without replaying the whole chapter.
- Don’t overgear this run. Standard progression handles combat here; extra power only speeds things up, not uncovers hidden notes.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Rushing past the dome without checking the left side alcoves—Secret #2 is easily skipped by players focused only on the main objective.
- Opening the chest before clearing nearby enemies and losing the pickup animation or dropping loot in combat.
- Assuming Secret #3 requires a hidden switch or puzzle—it's placed plainly along the route and can be missed by not looking into side recesses.
- Not using the dome as a landmark and getting turned around in the courtyard, causing unnecessary backtracking.
