The first thing you want to do in Amnesia The Bunker after finding the safe room is to find the Valve Handle and lift the lockdown.
The Valve Handle can be found in the Mission Storage, which can be accessed by the vent right next to the locked door.
In this guide, I will explain where to find the Valve Handle in Amnesia The Bunker and how to get the J Delisle code, which is needed to unlock the locker within which the valve is located.
For more early-game guides, consider also checking out our article on how to open locked wooden doors in Amnesia The Bunker.
How to Get the J Delisle Code in Amnesia The Bunker
Before heading to find the Valve, make sure to get the J Delisle code from the Officer Quarters area. Specifically, you can get this dog tag by accessing the fourth and last room in the Officer Quarters hallway.
The door will be locked. While you can force it open with a grenade, there is no reason to make noise and attract the beast. Instead, enter the nearby room belonging to Lounge and use the vent to enter Delisle’s room.
After entering the room, pick up the dog tag right next to the body and turn it around to find the J Delisle Code. With the code obtained, you’re ready to go look for the valve.
How to Find the Emergency Valve and Lift the Lockdown in Amnesia The Bunker
Now that you have the J Delisle code, head outside of the Mission Storage and interact with the valve there, which will break down. Now, you’ll have to head inside the Mission Storage, which is done via the vent just on the right side of the right door.
You can climb there easily and need no extra tools. Within the Mission Storage, you’ll find a lot of loose loot, including ammo, grenades, materials, and more.
Additionally, in the back side of the room, you’ll find multiple locked lockers, each belonging to a specific soldier. The codes here are randomized in each playthrough, so you’ll have to find them yourself while exploring all around the bunker.
For now, you have the J Delisle code, which is the locker that has the Emergency Valve. Unlock J Delisle’s locker and pick up the Valve to progress the main story in Amnesia The Bunker.
After you pick up the Valve, head outside the Mission Storage and go to the place where the previous valve broke down. Place the new valve there and turn it to lift the lockdown.
This will unlock the Prison, Soldier Quarters, Maintenance, and Arsenal areas in Amnesia The Bunker, all of which are essential for finishing the game.
Which Area to Explore After Lifting the Lockdown
After finding the Emergency Valve and lifting the lockdown in Amnesia The Bunker, the next area you should explore is the Maintenance Area.
This is because you’ll need to get the Wrench tool, which will allow you to unlock vents.
After getting the Wrench, you’ll want to explore the Prison to get the Chain Cutters. For more details, check out our guide on how to get the Chain Cutters in Amnesia The Bunker.
Wrapping up
In conclusion, to get the Valve Handle in Amnesia The Bunker, players will need to find the J Delisle code and visit the Mission Storage area.
To access the Mission Storage, simply enter from the vent on the right side of the right door.
Have you managed to find any other locker codes so far? How far have you progressed in the game? Let us know in the comments below.
If you’re looking to get your hands on a better ranged weapon, check out our guide on how to get the Shotgun in Amnesia The Bunker. It can be picked up in the Roman Tunnels after finding the Chain Cutters
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