How to get the Detonator Handle (Location) in Amnesia The Bunker – Full walkthrough

While one-half of Amnesia The Bunker is about finding the Dynamite bundle, the other half revolves around locating the Detonator Handle, which can then be used to blow up the blocked exit. So, if you have completed the first half of the campaign and are finding it tough to find the Detonator Handle, don't worry! We have made a dedicated guide explaining the procedure.

How to find the Detonator Handle in Amnesia The Bunker

To locate the Detonator Handle in Amnesia The Bunker, follow the below instructions:

1. Obtain the Chain Cutters.
2. Enter the Roman Tunnels.
3. Activate and drain the Water Pump.
4. Deal with the Soldier in the Roman Tunnels.
5. Acquire the Detonator Handle.

Obtaining the Chain Cutters

Before obtaining the Chain Cutters in the game, you must have a Wrench. Since getting this item is a lengthy process, we have made a separate article on the Wrench. Read the guide and get the Wrench before using this one. For continuation purposes, Let's assume that you have the Wrench and have it in your inventory.

To acquire the Chain Bolt Cutters in Amnesia The Bunker, you must find the cell holding the German soldier in the Prison area. If you are in the Administration Block, follow the signboards outside the room to reach the Prison area. To be more precise, the prison entrance is adjacent to the Missions Storage room.

As you enter the Prison area and move a bit forward, you will find a room with a breakable door on the right side. Break this door, and get a new map about prison. 

Use the map to reach the main cell level. Here, you can hear the voice of the German prisoner in the last cell and the Chain Bolt Cutters on a chair near him. To open the cell door, you need to access the Cell door panel. Break the door on the right of the cell area entrance to find a small room.

Use the Wrench to open the mesh window and crawl through it to reach the Cell door Control Panels.

Toggle the Cell door of the German prisoner to open his cell.

Return to his holding cell and get the Chain Bolt Cutters sitting on a stool. 

Entering the Roman Tunnels

After obtaining the Cutters, the next step is to enter the Roman Tunnels. Enter the Arsenal area in the game. You should already be familiar with the Arsenal location as you would have traveled to that destination to get the Dynamite. Still, you can make the way to the Arsenal by following all the signboards from the Adminstration Block. 

Related: How to get the Wrench in Amnesia The Bunker

Once you are in Arsenal, you can find a small broken area with the tunnel signboard above it.

Duck and enter the section. Break the iron door in front of you with the newly acquired chain cutters and enter the Roman Tunnels.

Activating and draining the Water Pump

Once you are inside the Roman Tunnels, you will find muddy water surrounding all the areas. The only way to move forward is to drain the water by using the water pump near the entrance of Roman Tunnels.

Swim across the muddy water-filled area and reach the other side of the tunnel to find a switch that turns on the water pump. It will take a while to swim to the other end.

Make sure to follow the bulbs to avoid getting lost. After powering, return and activate the water pump to drain everything out.

Dealing with the deranged soldier in the Roman Tunnels

Once all the water has been drained out, head back to the electric panel that powered the pump. You will find a small opening on the right side. Move past the wooden blocks and the metal container to enter the Roman Tunnels. As you move forward, you will find a small camp that will allow you to save your progress through the default lantern system.

After saving, it's time to hunt down the deranged soldier. You can hear his voice as you leave the camp. Follow the voice and kill him down using your pistol. You can easily defeat him if you shoot once or twice in his head. Don't get too close to him. Otherwise, you will become a victim of his shotgun. 

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Acquiring the Detonator Handle in Amnesia The Bunker

After killing the soldier, you need to find a white Greek statue. It should be near the dead soldier area.

Explore the vicinity of the dead soldier to locate the statue. Once you have located it, you will find a door adjacent to it on the left side. Blow up the door by using any TNT barrels lying around the room.

Place the barrel next to the door and shoot it using the pistol. Enter the room to find the Detonator Handle on top of a small crate. 

Remember, throughout the mission, ensure to refuel the generator at the administration block and hide in suitable locations when chased by the Bunker monster. Also, stock up on essentials like bandages, ammo, and more.

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