Unknown 9: Awakening – Comprehensive Guide to All Diagram and Sahin Tile Locations
In Unknown 9: Awakening, you are immersed in a world rich with history, technological marvels, and enigmatic civilizations. This guide will take you through two critical aspects of the game Diagrams and Sahin Tiles that are scattered across various levels, each holding secrets and lore about the game’s mysterious world.
These collectibles not only provide insight into the ancient Sahin civilization and the cutting-edge technology of the Ascendants but also offer gameplay benefits. From helping you understand enemy weaknesses to unlocking lore-rich content, locating these items is key to fully experiencing Unknown 9: Awakening. Let’s dive into both sets of collectibles, beginning with the Diagrams and then moving on to the Sahin Tiles.
All Diagram Locations in Unknown 9: Awakening
The Diagrams in Unknown 9: Awakening are blueprints left behind by the gifted inventor, Dr. Emilio Matos. These blueprints detail his ground breaking inventions, including Ascendant tech, such as the Tethering Capsule and Deflector Harness, which you’ll encounter throughout the game. Collecting these Diagrams is crucial for gaining insight into the tech and understanding how to tackle certain enemies, making them an essential part of the game.
Here are the locations of all 11 Diagrams:
Diagram 1 – The Morning Star I
- Location: Crew Quarters, The Morning Star
- How to Find: Exit the bridge and go through the large doors leading to the Crew Quarters. Enter the third room on the right. The Diagram is on a dresser with a large radio on top.
Diagram 2 – Quinta Matos
- Location: First Floor, Quinta Matos
- How to Find: Head to the room in the upper right-hand corner of the building, near the staircase. The Diagram is on a dresser behind an open door.
Diagram 3 – Quinta Matos
- Location: Second Floor, Quinta Matos
- How to Find: Once on the second floor, go to the room filled with paintings. Head to the corner with the empty canvases and enter the bedroom through the open doors. The Diagram is lying on the armrest of the couch.
Diagram 4 – Quinta Matos
- Location: Secret Lab, Quinta Matos
- How to Find: Kill the Phantom in Matos’ room, then go through the secret bookshelf door and climb up the elevator shaft. Descend the stairs into the lab area and find the Diagram on a tall dresser, next to an open book.
Diagram 5 – Quinta Matos
- Location: Lab Area, Quinta Matos
- How to Find: After passing through the lab area at the top of the elevator shaft, go downstairs and use the nearby panel to open a door. The Diagram is on the desk near the typewriter.
Diagram 6 – The Morning Star III
- Location: Control Room, The Morning Star
- How to Find: Complete the Light Puzzle on the left side of the control room. Once solved, head to the showcase room. The Diagram is in the second case on the left.
Diagram 7 – The Morning Star III
- Location: Vincent’s Office, The Morning Star
- How to Find: Interact with the case behind Vincent’s desk to unlock a secret room. Descend the stairs and find the Diagram on a shelf above metal jars.
Diagram 8 – Anatolia
- Location: Sahin Door, Anatolia
- How to Find: Go down the stairs and take a left down a curving path. Jump the gap, climb the rock wall, and ascend the crates into the room. The Diagram is on the table with a lit lamp.
Diagram 9 – Peshanden
- Location: Wooden Buildings, Peshanden
- How to Find: Drop off the ridge into a room full of wooden buildings and an Anti-Seeking Shield. The Diagram is on a table next to a Crushable wooden platform.
Diagram 10 – Peshanden
- Location: Circular Room, Peshanden
- How to Find: Descend into a circular room full of Ascendants and a conduit. The Diagram is on a crate near a locked gate.
Diagram 11 – Peshanden
- Location: Large Wall, Peshanden
- How to Find: Drop off a large wall you can’t climb back up and head to the left. The Diagram is on a table near a radio, resting on top of an open book.
All Sahin Tile Locations in Unknown 9: Awakening
The Sahin Tiles are artifacts left behind by the Sahin civilization, one of the oldest known in the game. Written in Sanskrit, these tiles are scattered across various ruins, each offering messages and lore about the Sahin’s advanced technology and culture. Finding all the Sahin Tiles requires unlocking abilities such as Improved Peeking and Umbric Resonance, which help in spotting these hidden treasures.
Here are the locations of all 24 Sahin Tiles:
Sahin Tile 1 – Quinta Matos
- Location: Circular Chamber
- How to Find: After defeating the Ascendants, go to the left side of the room near the wooden wall. Break the crates to find the Tile near some barrels.
Sahin Tile 2 – Quinta Matos
- Location: Rock Formation
- How to Find: Cross the makeshift bridge with Luther and look behind the rock formation to your right. The Tile is on the ground behind it.
Sahin Tile 3 – Quinta Matos
- Location: Small Cave
- How to Find: Climb the wall with Luther and crawl into a small cave. The Tile is on the left side, just past some broken wood planks.
Sahin Tile 4 – Quinta Matos
- Location: Crate
- How to Find: Go through the small cave and up the wooden wall. After jumping the gap onto the platform, find the Tile sitting on a crate in the corner.
Sahin Tile 5 – The Morning Star III
- Location: Showcase Room
- How to Find: Complete the Light Puzzle in the control room. The Tile is in the first showcase case on the left.
Sahin Tile 6 – The Morning Star III
- Location: Secret Room
- How to Find: Unlock the secret room in Vincent’s office and go downstairs. The Tile is on the right side between two lights.
Sahin Tile 7 – Anatolia
- Location: Stone Slab
- How to Find: After passing through a rectangular archway, enter a large room with a stone slab in the center. The Tile is on the edge of the slab.
Sahin Tile 8 – Anatolia
- Location: Statue
- How to Find: After lifting the rocks with Luther, jump over a short ledge at the end of the hall. Crush the rock wall and find the Tile near a statue.
Sahin Tile 9 – Anatolia
- Location: Stalagmites
- How to Find: Crush the rock wall and cross the stone beam. Stop before heading down and go over the cave mouth full of stalagmites. The Tile is on a flat rock along the left wall.
Sahin Tile 10 – Anatolia
- Location: Stone Statue
- How to Find: After reaching a round room with a balcony, go down the stairs. The Tile is behind a stone statue at the end of the hall.
Sahin Tile 11 – Anatolia
- Location: Stalagmites
- How to Find: Kill the Ascendants blocking the door, then follow the dark tunnel. Take a hard left when the path splits and find the Tile behind a rock pillar.
Sahin Tile 12 – Dasuden
- Location: Flat Rock
- How to Find: Lift the rocks and walk past the left path into the cave. The Tile is on a flat rock in the corner.
Sahin Tile 13 – Dasuden
- Location: Broken Elevator
- How to Find: After smashing the gate with the minecart, find the Tile on a stack of crates near the broken elevator.
Sahin Tile 14 – Dasuden
- Location: Large Radio
- How to Find: Cross the rotating bridge and head into the cave with Buchra. The Tile is on a table next to a large radio.
Sahin Tile 15 – Dasuden
- Location: Backpack
- How to Find: Follow the tracks outside and go up the stairs. The Tile is on a table in front of a building, next to a backpack.
Sahin Tile 16 – Peshanden
- Location: Broken Stone
- How to Find: Go through the heavy red door and crawl under the broken doorway. The Tile is sitting on a broken stone on the left.
Sahin Tile 17 – Peshanden
- Location: Edge of Cliff
- How to Find: After climbing down several rock walls, sneak past the enemies, drop down, and find the Tile on the edge of a cliff.
Sahin Tile 18 – Peshanden
- Location: Wooden Platform
- How to Find: Walk past the hidden Ascendant and head onto the wooden platform. The Tile is near the crates on the right.
Sahin Tile 19 – Peshanden
- Location: Wooden Building
- How to Find: Climb over the ridge and into the wooden building on the right. Find the Tile on a table next to some barrels.
Sahin Tile 20 – Peshanden
- Location: Ascendant Hideout
- How to Find: Climb over the ledge and enter the Ascendant hideout. The Tile is on the right side of the platform.
Sahin Tile 21 – Peshanden
- Location: Fountain Area
- How to Find: Climb the wooden tower and walk onto the stone platform. The Tile is on the left side of the fountain.
Sahin Tile 22 – Peshanden
- Location: Shack
- How to Find: Head down the stairs into a shack. The Tile is behind the large doors near the rock pile.
Sahin Tile 23 – Peshanden
- Location: Rock Formation
- How to Find: After defeating the Ascendants, climb the rocks and head to the left side of the rock formation. The Tile is near the edge of the platform.
Sahin Tile 24 – Peshanden
- Location: Stone Steps
- How to Find: Descend the stone steps into a large area filled with crates. The Tile is on a crate near a broken beam.
By collecting all the Diagrams and Sahin Tiles, you’ll uncover important aspects of the game’s lore and gain access to unique tech and insights that enhance the gameplay. Be sure to explore every corner of the levels, as these collectibles often hide in places that require a keen eye or the use of special abilities.