Between your cases in Sherlock Holmes Chapter One, you will find dozens of delightful side-cases to keep you sharp and help you earn a couple of bucks on the side, too. You’ll find the great Blindsided case inside theCordona Chronicle buildingby eavesdropping on two men. To start this investigation:
You’ll automatically enter a conversation with the Undertaker when you get close enough—exhaust your dialogue options with him and move up to the crime scene by the ruins.
You’ll find that the police have leftfour evidence markersin the area, with each spot offering a few clues. Start with the dead body in ayellow vest, and you’ll find:
Continue along with the markers and investigate the easily spotted clues. When you come across ayellow jacket, interact with it and you will have access to it in yourwardrobefor later.
Atmarker four, you’ll find abookthat contains the threerules for the Duelling Club.Jon will challenge you to adhere to the club’s rules for the remainder of the investigation, doing so will net you a bonus later on.
Pin the clue Duellist’s Footprintsand look up theeastern hill.There’s a spot up there containing more evidence—head up and find a few more clues to begin piecing together the scene. After you’ve found all of the evidence, a node will appear near the body. Interact with it andarrange the sceneas follows:
After confirming the scene of the crime, Sherlock will declare that he could bemissing something, prompting a second node to appear. Interact with it again and arrange the scene as follows once more:
Now you have a complete picture with which to work.Pin the clue Duel In The Ruinsand return to the Undertaker. Speak with him. Be sure to answer the first dialogue option as"Let’s get to the point.", doing so will fulfill your requirement for the first rule of Duelling Club.
After you’ve provided evidence and exhausted the remaining dialogue options, head to the Cordona Chronicle’s Archives. Pin the clue Undertaker’s Testimonyand search for the following:
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Now head to the Police Station’s Archives andpin the Blindfolded Victim clue. Search for the following:
Now you’ll have an address. Head to the Van Staub Residence, located on Baskerville St, between Vernet St and Bonaparte St in southern Scaladio.
Upon entering, you’ll find that access is blocked to everyone but the police. Thankfully, there is an area for you tochange into your police uniformon the other side of the room. Once you’re in disguise, walk right through the previously inaccessible door and you’ll findMs. Von Staub—speak to and observe her.
Profile her asa victim of beatingsand exhaust the following dialogue options as you see fit. Afterward, examine thenearby pianoto find a couple of clues, then enter the door to the right of the piano.Look rightafter exiting the door—this is your opportunity to fulfill the second rule of Duelling club.
Simply approach the vases near Jon, Sherlock will draw his pistol—shoot all of the vasesto complete the second step of the challenge.
Now head up the stairs and enter the door to findtwo rooms—start with thebird doorto the right to find a lot of interesting clues. Be sure to inspect thepaintingand the three clues surrounding it.
Cross the hall and enter thehorse door,scan the room for clues. Once you find thePicture ofBlindfolded Menon the desk,pin itand move to the bedside table—there’s a spot to investigate with Concentration Mode that reveals someburnt letters.
Enter your casebook and start achemical analysison the Burnt Letters (solution below).
Note: This solution was specific to our playthrough. Depending on where you are in the main story, you may need to find a different solution to this chemical analysis.
Return to Ms. Von Staub and show her the following evidence:
Leave the Van Staub Residence and head to theBlind Duellist’s Club, found onBaskerville St, midway between Silent Way and Sol’s Row.
Equip the Duellist Suitbefore you head into the club, then examine the front hall for a couple of minor clues. Upon entering the next room, you’ll have to deal with a fewwaves of enemies.Dispatch these enemiesnon-lethallyto fulfill the third and final rule of Duelling Club and earn the win forThe True Blind Duellistchallenge.
There are another few minor clues on the right side of the room. On the left, look for a spot on the wall to use Concentration Mode and scan it to reveal ahidden lever.
The shelf to the left will slide open. Enter the hidden area and head up the stairs to find a key witness—Von Cramm. Observe him and profile him as avaluable witness. Exhaust your dialogue options and provide the following evidence when prompted:
After this, scan the room once more fornew cluesand talk to Von Cramm again. When prompted, say,“you noticed more at the duel,“and do not accuse him. Provide the ointment box and personal letter as evidence.
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Equip your Police Officer disguise and return to theVon Staub Residence. Speak with Ms. Von Staub and accuse her. At this point, you’ll have toprovide evidencefor three different facets of the murder—answer as follows:
You’ll get a confession and explanation out of Ms. Von Staub after succeeding, followed by a moral choice that’s entirely up to you. After the choice, you’ll appear outside and the case will be complete.
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