Dead Space 2 Schematics Locations Guide (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)

Dead Space 2 Schematics Locations guide for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 Game
Our Dead Space 2 Schematics Locations guide is for you to find and unlock all of the weapons with, in this new Xbox 360, PS3 and PC game.

There are a total of 24 Schematics in Dead Space 2. If you are going for the achievement or trophy, you only need to find 10. You should have no problem finding some of these on your own, but some of the other ones will require this guide to help you find them or actually require you to own or purchase and play Dead Space Ignition to get. It all depends on how you want to play Dead Space 2 and what you want to use and wear through your playthrough(s).

What achievements or trophies will I be awarded?

If you are playing the Xbox 360 version, there is only 1 achievement for collecting 10 Schematics. This achievement is called The Engineer and is worth a total of 10 Gamerscore.

If you are playing on the PlayStation 3 version, there is only a Bronze Trophy to be awarded to you by collecting 10 Schematics.

Table of Contents

Index of Dead Space 2 Guides:

Chapter 1 has no Schematics

Chapter 2 Schematics Locations

Video Guide for Chapter 2:

Schematic Location #1: Power Node
You will find this Power Node Schematic inside of the storage room inside of the Shopping Area that requires a Power Node to open it. It will then be lying on the bottom rack at the far right corner.

Schematic Location #2: Hacker Suit
You will find this Hacker Suit Schematic inside of the Conduit Room in the Concourse Area right before the doorway that leads to the Transit Station. It will be lying on the ground to the right as soon as you enter the room.

In order to enter Conduit Rooms, you will need to have at least played Dead Space Ignition. If you have not, you will not be able to enter these rooms, but it will not stop you from getting the achievement, there are still plenty more Logs to collect in the game.

Schematic Location #3: Stasis Pack
You will find the Stasis Pack Schematic inside of the Transit Station lying in the middle of the train tracks. You will need to use kinesis in order to grab it.

Chapter 3 Schematics Locations

Video Guide for Chapter 3:

Schematic Location #4: Pulse Rifle
You will find the Pulse Rifle Schematic as soon as you start Chapter 3. It will be straight ahead from where you start behind the train wreckage in the corner on the 2nd shelf of a storage rack.

Schematic Location #5: Javelin Spears
You will find the Javelin Spears Schematic inside of the Main Hall in the left corner as you enter. It will be lying on the ground next to a table and chair near the window. It will also be just before the Instructional Hall and the Church Entrance.

Chapter 4 Schematics Locations

Video Guide for Chapter 4:


Schematic Location #6: Security Suit
You will find the Security Suit Schematic inside of the Observation Center. It will be inside the storage room to the left on the 2nd shelf of a storage rack. The Observation Room is the room you had to enter using stasis as well as where there are many TV’s in. It will also be right before you climb into the duct system to proceed forward on the objective path.

Chapter 5 Schematics Locations

Video Guide for Chapter 5:

Schematic Location #7: Ripper
You will find the Ripper Schematic inside of the rotating gravity rings room. It will be on a shelf at the far right corner as soon as you take the cargo lift down. It will also be in between 2 stasis recharge stations and near the control panel for the gravity rings.

Schematic Location #8: Medium Health Pack
You will find the Medium Health Pack Schematic inside of the rotating gravity rings only after you have shut it down and start proceeding to the top of the room in a Zero Gravity environment. It will be floating in the tunnel just above the circular hatch that caskets are being moved through.

Schematic Location #9: Line Racks
You will find the Line Racks Schematic inside of the Storage Rooms that you enter after falling through the duct system. It will be near the far right corner as you enter the room on the 1st shelf of a storage rack.

Schematic Location #10: Detonator
You will find the Detonator Schematic inside of the Office Room with a save station behind the desk. It will be on the 2nd shelf of the bookcase to the left of the desk and save station.

Chapter 6 Schematics Locations

Video Guide for Chapter 6:

Schematic Location #11: Seeker Rifle
You will find the Seeker Rifle Schematic on the balcony inside of the large hall room just near the beginning of this chapter. It will be directly across from the hallway and through the doorway where the save station is at inside of the Laundry Room. It will then be lying on the ground at the far right side of the balcony as you pass-through the doorway.

Schematic Location #12: Pulse Rounds
You will find the Pulse Rounds Schematic inside of the Concourse area after you have met and talked to Ellie for the first time. Instead of taking the elevator, continue to the end of the walkway. You will find it lying on the ground in front of a bench and near the Lightspeed Boy Statue.

Schematic Location #13: Flamethrower
You will find the Flamethrower Schematic inside of the classroom after the Gymnasium and before the Playground. It will be lying on the ground in the middle of the back room entrance with a bookshelf and the locked door.

Chapter 7 Schematics Locations

Video Guide for Chapter 7:

Schematic Location #14: Ripper Blades
You will find the Ripper Blades Schematic floating at the bottom of the Zero Gravity Area where you have to repair the Solar Array Elevator near the dead bodies.

Schematic Location #15: Force Gun
You will find the Force Gun Schematic inside of the lockers to the left as you get off of the Solar Array Elevator. It will also be just before you enter a large room where you are greeted by a hologram.

Schematic Location #16: Contact Beam
You will find the Contact Beam Schematic inside of a Storage Room that requires a Power Node to access it. It will be shortly after you have destroyed the Mainframe and right near the Solar Array Control Pod. You will want to grab this schematic before using the Solar Array Control Pod.

Chapter 8 Schematics Locations

Schematic Location #17: Vintage Suit
You will find the Vintage Suits Schematic at the beginning of the chapter inside of the Secure Storage Room located in the Operation Control Room with a hologram. You will need a Power Node in order to access the room. It will be on the 2nd shelf of the storage rack on the left side of the room.

Schematic Location #18: Detonator Mines
You will find the Detonator Mines Schematic inside of the Pressurization Control Room lying on the ground to the left as you enter. It will also be the same room you enter after first meeting Ellie and Stross through the window and after a save station.

Schematic Location #19: Large Med Pack
You will find the Large Med Pack Schematic inside of the Fuel Pressurization Tower which is the final room for this chapter. It will be on top of a crate in the left corner when you enter. You will be able to grab it after the cutscene ends with Ellie and Stross.

Chapter 9 Schematics Locations

Schematic Location #20: Hacker Contact Beam
You will find the Hacker Contact Beam Schematic near the beginning of the chapter. It will be inside of the Conduit Room after you have taken the cargo lift up. It will be lying on the ground near the far right corner. It will also be before the Fuel Pressurization Control 2 Room.

In order to enter Conduit Rooms, you will need to have at least played Dead Space Ignition. If you have not, you will not be able to enter these rooms, but it will not stop you from getting the achievement, there are still plenty more Logs to collect in the game.

Schematic Location #21: Flame Fuel
You will find the Flame Fuel just before the Control Room outside on the walkways. It will be behind the crates on the walkway with the Detonator Mines that you must shoot to pass. This will also be before you reach the Transport so travel back if you have reached the Control Room or Transport.

Schematic Location #22: Seeker Shells
You will find the Seeker Shells Schematic near the end of the Pressurized Fuel Storage Room. It will be lying on the ground in the corner by the elevator. There will be a dead body here, with ammo and health around too. If you have taken the elevator, you can still backtrack to grab this.

Chapter 10 Schematics Locations

Video Guide for Chapter 10:

Schematic Location #23: Force Energy
You will find the Force Energy Schematic inside of the Centrifuge room on the bottom level. It will be lying on the ground right below the Centrifuge Control Panel at the far right side of the room from the entrance.

Chapter 11 Schematics Locations

Video Guide for Chapter 11:

Schematic Location #24: Advanced Suit
You will find the Advanced Suit Schematic inside of the Secure Storage Room through the Mining Hall B Access hallway. It will be on top of the lower bunk bed to the left as you enter the room. You will need a Power Node in order to gain access to this room.

Chapters 12, 13, 14 and 15 have no Schematics

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