There are 117 Mementos in Dying Light 2. Finding all Memento Notes unlocks the "Archivist" achievement / trophy.

The first three Mementos can be found at the beginning of the game, during the prologue. A large number of Mementos can be found while exploring the open world. Some of them you will get automatically by doing the main quests. Others can be obtained by completing side quests. In this case, you can get them as a reward for completing a quest or during these quests you will be able to reach previously inaccessible areas.

Locations on Old Villedor

1A Postcard of Villedor in its Glory Days

This postcard can be found pinned to the counter in the Forsaken Store (1).

A Postcard of Villedor in its Glory Days

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2A posting from someone looking for eggs

A note pinned to a wooden pole.

A posting from someone looking for eggs

A posting from someone looking for eggs

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3Aiden's Dating Card

It's a reward for completing "The Matchmaker (1)" side quest.

Aiden's Dating Card

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4An old Villedor tourist map annotated by someone

It's a reward for completing the "Protecting the Boys Challenge (3)" side quest.

An old Villedor tourist map annotated by someone

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5Bartez's Dog Tag

Finding this tag is the objective of the "Wall of Valor: Deadly Exchange" side quest.

Bartez's Dog Tag

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6Concert Ticket for Wrath Against the Virus

It is located on a pile of bodies lying in a pit.

Concert Ticket for Wrath Against the Virus

Concert Ticket for Wrath Against the Virus

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7Confidential Notice to GRE Personnel

It's a reward for completing "The First Biomarker (2)" side quest.

Confidential Notice to GRE Personnel

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8First page of a comic book

It's inside Main Terminal Station, on the table in the room with bed and stash. It's the same room where you spawn after you fast travel to Main Terminal Station.

First page of a comic book

First page of a comic book

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9GRE report - Quartermaster Pike #1

This note is located inside a military container in the basement of the military depot. To get to this place you must play the mission "The Ball is in Your Court (2)". Warning: This quest becomes unavailable when you leave Old Villedor.

GRE report - Quartermaster Pike #1

GRE report - Quartermaster Pike #1

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10GRE report - Quartermaster Pike #2

This note is located inside a military container in the basement of the military depot. To get to this place you must play the mission "The Ball is in Your Court (2)". Warning: This quest becomes unavailable when you leave Old Villedor.

GRE report - Quartermaster Pike #2

GRE report - Quartermaster Pike #2

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11GRE report - Quartermaster Pike #3

This note is located inside a military container in the basement of the military depot. To get to this place you must play the mission "The Ball is in Your Court (2)". Warning: This quest becomes unavailable when you leave Old Villedor.

GRE report - Quartermaster Pike #3

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12Infected Playing Card - Ace of Hearts - Volatile

The card sits on a couch standing next to the entrance inside one of the buildings.

Infected Playing Card - Ace of Hearts - Volatile

Infected Playing Card - Ace of Hearts - Volatile

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13Infected Playing Card - Ace of Spades - Demolisher

The card is located in a room on the roof of the building. In this room you begin your adventure in Villedor.

Infected Playing Card - Ace of Spades - Demolisher

Infected Playing Card - Ace of Spades - Demolisher

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14Infected Playing Card - King of Spades - Goon

It's a reward for completing "Infected Intelligence Quiz (1)" side quest.

Infected Playing Card - King of Spades - Goon

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15Letter - Bittersweet End

The letter is on the bed in the bedroom on the upper floor of the building.

Letter - Bittersweet End

Letter - Bittersweet End

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16Letter - Goodbye Letter

Prologue. Reading this letter is part of the main story quest "Pilgrim's Path" so you can't miss it.

Letter - Goodbye Letter

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17Letter - Harsh Goodbye

A letter pinned to a board located on the lower level of Saint Joseph Hospital. You will visit this place during the "Markers of Plague" main story quest.

Letter - Harsh Goodbye

Letter - Harsh Goodbye

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18Letter - Helen’s Testimony

It's on a small table located inside a greenhouse. You visit this place while doing "The Rose Garden (1)" side quest.

Letter - Helen’s Testimony

Letter - Helen’s Testimony

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19Newspaper Article - March 7th, 2021

It's in the Forsaken Store (1). You vist this this location during the "Unruly Brother" main story mission.

Newspaper Article - March 7th, 2021

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20Newspaper Article - October 11th, 2015

The newspaper sits on a table inside the old coffee shop.

Newspaper Article - October 11th, 2015

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21Newspaper Article - October 11th, 2020

You will find this newspaper in the prologue, at the very beginning of the game, when you search the house during the first main story quest "Pilgrim's Path".

Newspaper Article - October 11th, 2020

Newspaper Article - October 11th, 2020

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22Nightrunner's Journal

It's a reward for completing the "Journal of a Nightrunner Challenge (2)" side quest.

Nightrunner's Journal

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23Paradise Lost, Book IV (Location #1)

Prologue, quest "Pilgrim's Path". After making contact via radio with the informant you will head towards the town. After you use the zip line you should see a church on the left. Go inside, the memento sits on the altar.

Paradise Lost, Book IV (Location #1)

Paradise Lost, Book IV (Location #1)

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24PK Lager-themed Beer Coaster

It's a reward for completing "The Master Brewer's Bees (2)" side quest or you'll find it on a shelf inside the Brewery building.

PK Lager-themed Beer Coaster

PK Lager-themed Beer Coaster

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25Recipe for Turn Me On

You will receive it as a reward for completing the quest "The Essence of Survival (1)".

Recipe for Turn Me On

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26Safe Code (1-0-1)

You will find the note inside the container in the Nightrunner's Hideout.

Safe Code (1-0-1)

Safe Code (1-0-1)

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27Safe Code (22-67-66)

The code for the safe is in a basket standing next to the bed in the bedroom on the upper floor of the house.

Hint: (1000/10)+(3333*2)+220000=...

Safe Code (22-67-66)

Safe Code (22-67-66)

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28Safe Code (5-1-0)

You will find the note when climbing the tower during the side mission "Missing Persons (1)".

Hint: 5*100+15-5=....

Safe Code (5-1-0)

Safe Code (5-1-0)

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29Safe Code - A note from Dr. Katsumi containing a riddle (9-7-3)

You will receive this note when you accept / begin "The First Biomarker (2)" side quest.

Safe Code - A note from Dr. Katsumi containing a riddle (9-7-3)

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30The (end of) Times issue #1

The newspaper is inside a green container.

The (end of) Times issue #1

The (end of) Times issue #1

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31The Carriers Guild Assault

You will be able to get into this room during the quest "Carriers X" or later.

The Carriers Guild Assault

The Carriers Guild Assault

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32The Doctor Gambit

You will gain access to this room during the main quest "Veronika" or later.

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Locations on Central Loop

33A Modern Children's Story - Monsters are Real

The note is located in a room on the upper floor of the building on which the 'Ash' Windmill (3) stands.

A Modern Children's Story - Monsters are Real

A Modern Children's Story - Monsters are Real

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34A post from someone looking for scissors

This one is inside a truck standing in a small camp on a section of a destroyed overpass.

A post from someone looking for scissors

A post from someone looking for scissors

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35A posting from someone looking for A and E keys

A note pinned to the message board located outside the Fish Eye Canteen.

A posting from someone looking for A and E keys

A posting from someone looking for A and E keys

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36A posting from someone looking for a stapler

A posting from someone looking for a stapler

A posting from someone looking for a stapler

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37Airship trip over Villedor

It's inside a small box at the very top of the "Fish Eye Canteen".

Airship trip over Villedor

Airship trip over Villedor

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38Atom's Dog Tag

Finding this tag is the objective of the "Wall of Valor: Trapped" side quest.

Atom's Dog Tag

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39Avery's Map

You can find this map while doing the "To Kill or Not to Kill (2)" side quest.

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40Brasco's Dog Tag

Finding this tag is the objective of the "Wall of Valor: Trapped" side quest.

Brasco's Dog Tag

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41Chris's Dog Tag

You can find this marker while doing the "Broadcast" main quest. To do this, search the corpse of the turned Chris after you kill him trying to restore the power supply.

Chris's Dog Tag

If you forgot to take it from the corpse you can get it later if you speak to Cyra in the Wall of Valor room on board of PK Floating Fortress.

Chris's Dog Tag

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42Concert Ticket for Lil' Fell

Concert Ticket for Lil' Fell

Concert Ticket for Lil' Fell

Concert Ticket for Lil' Fell

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43Concert Ticket for Outrageous T.H.V.

Concert Ticket for Outrageous T.H.V.

Concert Ticket for Outrageous T.H.V.

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44Concert Ticket for Silencio

If the camp is occupied by Peacekeepers then the ticket sits on the shelf.

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Concert Ticket for Silencio

Concert Ticket for Silencio

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45Conspiracy Theories

It's inside the Nightrunner's Hideout (6).

Conspiracy Theories

Conspiracy Theories

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46Hicks's Dog Tag

You will find this tag during the main story quest "Broadcast". You cannot miss it.

Hicks's Dog Tag

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47Hudson's Dog Tag

You will find this tag during the main story quest "Broadcast". You cannot miss it.

Hudson's Dog Tag

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48Infected Playing Card - Ace of Clubs - Howler

Infected Playing Card - Ace of Clubs - Howler

Infected Playing Card - Ace of Clubs - Howler

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49Infected Playing Card - Ace of Diamonds - Revenant

You visit this place during the "Orders" main story quest.

Infected Playing Card - Ace of Diamonds - Revenant

Infected Playing Card - Ace of Diamonds - Revenant

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50Infected Playing Card - King of Clubs - Rampage

Infected Playing Card - King of Clubs - Rampage

Infected Playing Card - King of Clubs - Rampage

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51Infected Playing Card - King of Diamonds - Bolter

Infected Playing Card - King of Diamonds - Bolter

Infected Playing Card - King of Diamonds - Bolter

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52Infected Playing Card - King of Hearts - Viral

Infected Playing Card - King of Hearts - Viral

Infected Playing Card - King of Hearts - Viral

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53JACEX VIDEO DELIVERY

It's inside the bus suspended above the street.

JACEX VIDEO DELIVERY

JACEX VIDEO DELIVERY

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54Kiddie's Dog Tag

It's inside GRE Vaccine Lab (2). Finding this tag is the objective of the "Wall of Valor: Bad Medicine" side quest.

Kiddie's Dog Tag

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55Lawan's death list (Location #1)

It's one of two places where you can find this memento. On a crate in the last room as you leave the church during the quests "Nightrunners" or "Deals with the Devil", but only if Hakon is still alive.

Lawan's death list (Location #1)

Lawan's death list (Location #1)

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56Lawan's death list (Location #2)

Outside Fish Eye Canteen. It's one of two places where you can find this memento. Where you find it depends on how Hakon's fate unfolds. You will be able to find the memento as you get closer to the end of the main storyline.

Lawan's death list (Location #2)

Lawan's death list (Location #2)

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57Leon's Dog Tag

In the basement of VNC Tower. Finding this tag is the objective of the "Wall of Valor: Missing in Action" side quest.

Leon's Dog Tag

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58Letter - Katia's Choice

Use the paraglider to get from the roof of the VNC Tower to the flat section several floors below the roof of this skyscraper.

Letter - Katia's Choice

Letter - Katia's Choice

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59Letter - Never Let Her Go

The letter is located in a room on the second floor of the building from the top.

Letter - Never Let Her Go

Letter - Never Let Her Go

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60Letter from H to L

You will find this tag during the main story quest "The Shoe". You cannot miss it.

Letter from H to L

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61Liam's Drawing #1

You will find this drawing during the quest "The Deserter (3)".

Liam's Drawing #1

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62Liam's Drawing #2

You will find this drawing near (outside) the building where Bart is hiding when you do the quest "The Deserter (3)".

Liam's Drawing #2

Liam's Drawing #2

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63Liam's Drawing #3

Can be found on a couch in the apartment during "The Deserter (3)" side quest.

Liam's Drawing #3

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64Liam's Drawing #4

Can be found on a couch in the apartment during "The Deserter (3)" side quest.

Liam's Drawing #4

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65Liam's Drawing #5

This drawing can be found on the floor of the apartment. You will visit this location during "The Deserter (3)" side quest.

Liam's Drawing #5

Liam's Drawing #5

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66Little Ron's Dog Tag

It's inside GRE Vaccine Lab (2). Finding this tag is the objective of the "Wall of Valor: Bad Medicine" side quest.

Little Ron's Dog Tag

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67Mia's Birthday Photograph

You will find this photograph during the main quest "X13".

Mia's Birthday Photograph

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68Newspaper Article - December 23rd, 2021

Newspaper Article - December 23rd, 2021

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69Newspaper Article - January 23rd, 2022

Newspaper Article - January 23rd, 2022

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70Newspaper Article - June 9th, 2022

You can collect this newspaper during the main quest "Broadcast" or later (Use the paraglider to get from the roof of the VNC Tower to the roof of the smaller building on the east side and then jump back to the main building).

Newspaper Article - June 9th, 2022

Newspaper Article - June 9th, 2022

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71Newspaper Article - March 21st, 2023

The newspaper is located inside the military container standing on the roof of the building. You can get here from inside the Dark Hollow (2). The easiest way to get here is to use the ladder that will be next to the son you found at the end of the "Crystal White (2)" side quest.

Newspaper Article - March 21st, 2023

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72Newspaper Article - November 11th, 2024

You will find this newspaper on a table in an abandoned restaurant.

Newspaper Article - November 11th, 2024

Newspaper Article - November 11th, 2024

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73Paradise Lost, Book IV

An alternative place where you can find this book if you didn't collect it during the prologue. It's on the table, inside the Chapel of the Resurrection.

Paradise Lost, Book IV

Paradise Lost, Book IV

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74Playing Card - Joker - Steve's business card

You will find it during "The Deserter (3)" side quest.

Playing Card - Joker - Steve's business card

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75Recipe: Polish 'Pyzy'

This recipe is in the container you will find on top of the tall smokestack.

Recipe: Polish 'Pyzy'

Recipe: Polish 'Pyzy'

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76Recipe: Polish Bigos

This recipe is in the crate you will find on top of the tall smokestack.

Recipe: Polish Bigos

Recipe: Polish Bigos

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77Recipe: Polish Pierogi

Recipe: Polish Pierogi

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78Rowe's Dog Tag

You will find this tag during the main story quest "Broadcast". You cannot miss it.

Rowe's Dog Tag

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79Safe Code (10-10-10)

It's on a shelf inside a military container.

Hint: The Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe and Everything [in binary]. It's 42 decimal so 101010 binary.

Safe Code (10-10-10)

Safe Code (10-10-10)

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80Safe Code (10-28-64)

The note with the code is in the metal cabinet.

Hint: Little Boy - Length [feet] - Diameter [inches] - Filling weight [kg]

Safe Code (10-28-64)

Safe Code (10-28-64)

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81Safe Code (3-1-3)

It's in the highest building in the Downtown Thugs (3) bandit camp.

Safe Code (3-1-3)

Safe Code (3-1-3)

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82Safe Code (3-1-4)

You will find the code note in one of the rooms of the Garrison Electrical Station (3).

Hint: Approximate number of pi.

Safe Code (3-1-4)

Safe Code (3-1-4)

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83Safe Code (4-4-4)

The container with the code note is located at the very top of the Church of Saint Thomas the Apostle tower.

Safe Code (4-4-4)

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84Safe Code (4-5-9)

You will find it under the counter of the old bar.

Hint: Absolute zero [*F]

Safe Code (4-5-9)

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85Safe Code (6-6-6)

This note is located in a small room slightly below the roof of the VNC Tower building. To get there you can drop down from the roof.

Hint: If u 555, then I'm ...

Safe Code (6-6-6)

Safe Code (6-6-6)

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86Safe Code (74-17-76)

This one is on the table in a small camp on a section of a destroyed overpass.

Hint: Date of the announcement of the US Declaration of Independence [US]

Safe Code (74-17-76)

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87Safe Code (85-19-45)

It's inside a military container.

Hint: End of World War 2 [EU]

Safe Code (85-19-45)

Safe Code (85-19-45)

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88Safe Code (9-6-6)

Hint: Baptism of Poland

Safe Code (9-6-6)

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89Safe Code (9-8-7)

It's inside a small safe which is inside the Dark Hollow (3). This safe can be lockpicked.

Safe Code (9-8-7)

Safe Code (9-8-7)

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90Second page of a comic book

It's in the Metro: Downtown Court (Story). In the room with bed and stash.

Second page of a comic book

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91Sierra’s Dog Tag

It's inside GRE Vaccine Lab (2). Finding this tag is the objective of the "Wall of Valor: Bad Medicine" side quest.

Sierra’s Dog Tag

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92The 'Aiden' Warning

The note is located in the Garrison Heights (4) bandit camp, on the same level as the footbridge between the towers.

The 'Aiden' Warning

The 'Aiden' Warning

The 'Aiden' Warning

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93The (end of) Times issue #2

The (end of) Times issue #2

The (end of) Times issue #2

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94The (end of) Times issue #3

It's in the room on top of the Saint Paul Water Tower (5).

The (end of) Times issue #3

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95The Ambush Tactic

The Ambush Tactic

The Ambush Tactic

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96The Catacombs

It's a reward for completing the "History Quiz (2)" side quest.

The Catacombs

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97The Center Sweep

The Center Sweep

The Center Sweep

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98The Central Loop Clear and Hold

You visit this place during the "Orders" main story quest.

The Central Loop Clear and Hold

The Central Loop Clear and Hold

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99The Elias Inquiry

You will visit this place during the "Renegades" side quest.

The Elias Inquiry

The Elias Inquiry

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100The Fortify and Await Note

It sits on a wooden crate in the central part of Heron Renegados (6) bandit camp.

The Fortify and Await Note

The Fortify and Await Note

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101The Gospel of Harran

On an altar in a small shed.

The Gospel of Harran

The Gospel of Harran

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102The Kill Order

The Kill Order

The Kill Order

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103The official Metro map from Villedor City Transportation

You will arrive here when you fast travel to PK Floating Fortress.

The official Metro map from Villedor City Transportation

The official Metro map from Villedor City Transportation

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104The Pilgrim Warrant

It's in the Downtown Thugs (3) bandit camp.

The Pilgrim Warrant

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105The Power Outage Mandate

The Power Outage Mandate

The Power Outage Mandate

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106The Tunnel Assignment

You will visit this place during the "Let's Waltz!" main story quest.

The Tunnel Assignment

The Tunnel Assignment

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107Third page of a comic book

Third page of a comic book

Third page of a comic book

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108Veronica Ryan's Commendation

You will get it during the main quest "Veronica". Can't be missed.

Veronica Ryan's Commendation

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109VNC Tower Blueprints

You will receive this from Rowe during the "Broadcast" quest, while talking to him on the eighth floor of the VNC Tower. You will also receive a GRE Detector from him at the same time.

VNC Tower Blueprints

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110Wedding Invitation

It sits on the piano inside the church.

Wedding Invitation

Wedding Invitation

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111Wierzbowski's Dog Tag

You will find this tag during the main story quest "Broadcast". You cannot miss it.

Wierzbowski's Dog Tag

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112X13 child's letter to his mom

It can be found in one of the hospital rooms during the "X13" quest.

X13 child's letter to his mom

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113X13 child's poem addressed to Dr. Waltz

It can be found in one of the hospital rooms during the "X13" quest.

X13 child's poem addressed to Dr. Waltz

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114X13 Medical Chart: Charles

It can be found in one of the hospital rooms during the "X13" quest.

X13 Medical Chart: Charles

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115X13 Medical Chart: Gabriel

It can be found in one of the hospital rooms during the "X13" quest.

X13 Medical Chart: Gabriel

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116X13 Medical Chart: Oskar

It can be found in one of the hospital rooms during the "X13" quest.

X13 Medical Chart: Oskar

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117X13 Medical Chart: Petra

It can be found in one of the hospital rooms during the "X13" quest.

X13 Medical Chart: Petra

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118X13 Medical Chart: Wayne

It can be found in one of the hospital rooms during the "X13" quest.

X13 Medical Chart: Wayne

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119X13 Medical Chart: Wendy

It can be found in one of the hospital rooms during the "X13" quest.

X13 Medical Chart: Wendy

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