Can you explore Castle Dimitrescu after killing Lady Dimitrescu?
Unfortunately, it is not possible to explore Castle Dimitrescu after killing Lady Dimitrescu, as the castle becomes inaccessible once you’ve completed certain events and picked up a special knife, triggering a sequence that leads to the castle being shut out for good. This means that there’s no secret back entrance or way to lower the drawbridge, making it impossible to return to the castle.
Exploring Castle Dimitrescu and its Secrets
To provide more insight into Castle Dimitrescu and its mysteries, we’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions that players often have about the game and the castle.
FAQs about Castle Dimitrescu
- What triggers the lockout of Castle Dimitrescu?: The castle becomes inaccessible after picking up a special knife, which sets off a sequence of events leading to the castle being shut out for good.
- How do you get into Castle Dimitrescu?: To enter the castle, use the Maiden Crest and Demon Crest on the gate, turning them until they face the right direction, and the doors will open.
- What happens after killing Lady Dimitrescu?: After defeating Lady Dimitrescu, you can explore the surrounding area, find Rusted Scrap, and access a Save Point and a Craftsman’s Note File.
- Is there a point to shooting Lady Dimitrescu?: Shooting Lady Dimitrescu enough times will stun her, allowing Ethan to make a clean getaway, but this is the extent of what players can do to her during the castle encounter.
- Can Lady Dimitrescu be avoided?: While Lady Dimitrescu will pursue you once she starts chasing, there are large sections of the castle where she won’t follow, making her fairly easy to avoid until the four masks have been put into the statues.
- What is the significance of Lady Dimitrescu’s knife?: The knife used to kill Lady Dimitrescu is special, as it destroys her regeneration abilities and starts destroying her from the inside out.
- What is Lady Dimitrescu’s weak spot?: Lady Dimitrescu’s weak point is the humanoid body jutting out from the beast’s torso during the battle.
- Why are the Dimitrescu daughters weak to cold?: The daughters are weak to cold due to their insectoid origins, which make them vulnerable to extremely cold temperatures, just like most species of insects.
- Where is the treasure in Castle Dimitrescu?: The treasure can be found by using the Iron Insignia Key to access a locked door in the prison where you encountered Dimitrescu’s first daughter, as indicated by a treasure map in the attic.
- How old is Castle Dimitrescu?: The castle was built during the 15th century under the watchful eye of Cesare, a Duke, and was later inhabited by his descendants, the noble Dimitrescu family.
- What happens after the phone call with Lady Dimitrescu?: After the phone call, grab Dimitrescu’s Key, use it to unlock a door, and trigger another cutscene, then head into a narrow room to find Gunpowder.
- Where is Lady Dimitrescu’s necklace?: Lady Dimitrescu’s Necklace with Two Holes can be found in a well behind the church, which can be lifted using the Well Wheel.
- What is the point of no return in RE8?: The point of no return is after the factory, where you cannot return to the village.
- What to do before leaving Castle Dimitrescu?: Before leaving, explore the kitchen, smash a crate, check the fireplace for Rusted Scrap, and find a Weapon Mod in a briefcase.
- Is Lady Dimitrescu a vampire?: Lady Dimitrescu is not technically a vampire, but she is an iconic character with a unique set of abilities and characteristics.