Aside from puzzles and mysteries, Alone in the Dark is also brimming with hidden items known as the Lagniappes. They unlock extra info, special items, and even new endings if you complete all sets, which is a daunting but not impossible task. Here’s where to find all Lagniappes in Alone in the Dark.
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All Lagniappes Locations in Alone in the Dark Listed
There are 45 Lagniappes in total in the game, some of them being exclusive to a certain protagonist. You have to play through the game twice to get all of them and get the whole picture of what’s happening in Derceto. If you missed a Lagniappe or two in your first playthrough, it’ll be there for you in the second one (as long as it’s not character-exclusive). Completing a set can unlock special endings and scenes, as well as unique items.
When it Makes You Worse
- Jack in the Box
- The Flying Dutchman
- Rorscharch
LagniappeLocationJack in the BoxChapter 2, in Grace’s Room. Available multiple times whenever you revisit her room.The Flying DutchmanChapter 4, in the Treatment’s Room over the couchRorschachChapter 2, next to the safe in the Clerk’s Office.
Jack in the Box is the only re-obtainable Lagniappe as it’s a reference to Jack in the Dark, another game in the series with Grace as the protagonist.
Unspeakable Cults
- Children of the Black Sun
- Scapegoat
- Ashes of Indigo
LagniappeLocationChildren of the Dark SunChapter 3, in the Sunken Temple. Found at the chambers behind the main statue in the starting room.ScapegoatChapter 4, in the Infirmary. To the right side after the doorAshes of IndigoChapter 4, in the Empty Room.
The Pirates of Pontchartrain
- Opera Playbill
- Map of Caribbean
- Pallid Mask
LagniappeLocationOpera PlaybillChapter 4, in the Small Parlor at 1F when first returning to DecertoMap of CaribbeanChapter 4, in the Sitting Room. Retrieve the France key from Mr. Gray’s office and use it in the world globe found next to the doorPallid MaskChapter 4, in the Steamboat. Jump down from its ceiling through the red-marked opening, then grab it from the armchair.
The Crescent City
- Ju-Ju
- Matchbook
- Streetcar Ticket
LagniappeLocationJu-JuChapter 1, in the Courtyard in the French Quarters. Right after beating the enemies by the stairs, turn to the dead end at the rightMatchbookChapter 3, obtained automatically after fleeing from the Dark ManStreetcar TicketChapter 1, in the Wine and Food Cellar
The Hartwood Curse
- Witness the Black Pharaoh
- Alone in the Dark
- Discarded Pallete (Entrance)
LagniappeLocationWitness the Black PharaohChapter 3, after clearing up the fog. Enter the small entry at the east portion of the streetAlone in the DarkChapter 2, open the safe in the Clerk’s Office early during this chapter with the password (Left 9, Right 1, Left 3)Discarded PaletteChapter 2, in the Hateful Mound. After fixing the bridge and climbing up the stairs, sneak around the small entry with red paint before approaching the window.
Completing this set unlocks an extra scene in the Attic.
Prisoner of Ice
- Tessellated Shard
- Do Not Disturb
- Shallow Offering
LagniappeLocationTessellated ShardChapter 4, in the Attic. East to the area when entering itDo Not DisturbChapter 4, next to Dr Gray’s Office’s door Sallow OfferingChapter 4, in the tent after entering the closet
Lost Children
- Rubber Stamp
- Fountain Pen
- Dog Collar
LagniappeLocationRubber StampChapter 1, in the Waiting Room, right next to the counterFountain PenChapter 1, inside Batiste’s RoomDog CollarChapter 2, inside the Drawing Room
Completing this set unlocks the Shotgun as a weapon.
Dying with Dignity
- Sheet Music (Entrance)
- War Photo
- Toe Tag
LagniappeLocationSheet MusicChapter 2, in Lafayette Cemetery. After you grab the third medallion, enter the small passage before exiting the area.War PhotoChapter 4, Emily only. Found at Ruth’s Room over her deskToe TagChapter 4, Emily only. Found at the feet of the corpse in Old Archives after solving the blueprints puzzleCompleting this set unlocks a secret ending for Emily.
Death of the Author
- Typewriter Ribbon
- Broken Spectacles
- Movie Script
LagniappeLocationTypewriter RibbonChapter 3, in New Orleans. Cross the wood bridge in front of the crane at the pier to find itBroken SpectaclesChapter 4, in the 1F bathroom, inside the sinkMovie ScriptChapter 4, in Cassandra’s Room right next to the door
A Thousand Young
- Forsaken Crucifix
- Severed Horn
- Nurse’s Watch
LagniappeLocationForsaken CrucifixChapter 2, in the Wine and Food Cellar. A bit before the electricity outrage point next to a barrelSevered HornChapter 3, at the New Orleans Warehouse close to where monsters spawnNurse’s WatchChapter 2, inside Lottie’s Room. Open the window to grab it
Beast of Burden
- Gazing Statue
- Unmasked Evil (Entrance)
- Mummified Cat
LagniappeLocationGazing StatuetteChapter 2, Hateful Mound. Follow the sound and enter the small roomUnmasked EvilChapter 3, on the second floor of Taroella’s library. Sneak through the passage to reach itMummified CatChapter 2, in the Garden. Next to the grave after the cutscene
All the World’s a Stage
- Box of Biscuits
- Toy Talisman
- Curious Napkin
LagniappeLocationBox of BiscuitsChapter 4, Emily only. Found in the Old Archives after leaving Emily’s memory.Toy TalismanChapter 4, inside Dr. Gray’s Appartment.Curious NapkinChapter 4, Edward only. During Edward’s memories, found in the hotel room you enter after hearing the bell toss.
A Goat Without Horns
- Preserved Reptile
- Jangling Shaker
- Profane Totem
LagniappeLocationPreserved ReptileChapter 1, in the French Quarter store’s floor after meeting BatisteJangling ShakerChapter 4, visit the Grand Parlor’s lower floor before going for the main objectives to find it behind the counter. Profane TotemChapter 4, Edward only. During Edward’s memories, after reaching the swamp, turn left to find a small shack in the opposite direction of the bridge. The Lagniappe will be there.
Completing this set unlocks Edward’s secret ending.
A Great Depression
LagniappeLocationRat PoisonChapter 1, at the first door you findBeignetChapter 2, at the left side of the MezzanineSyringeChapter 2, at the Grand Parlor’s floor (you can see it in the cutscene if playing as Emily)
Vagabonds
- A Brightness from Afar
- Canopic Jar
- Broken Compass
LagniappeLocationA Brightness from AfarChapter 2, after meeting Ruth in the Library (with Emily) or in the Mezzanine (with Edward)Canopic JarChapter 3, on the floor when you first enter the sunken templeBroken CompassChapter 4, on the Steamboat’s lowest floor
Good luck with your findings!
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