Guides → Salt Storage code
What is the Salt Storage code?
Press I, IV, IX, XVI (1 – 4 – 9 – 16) on the Roman-numeral wooden lock.
Where is the lock?
Chapter 4 (Time and Tide), in the Fish Market's Cutting Area — the Salt Storage door. It belongs to the "Sixteen Punishments of the Sailor" optional investigation; the clues are gathered from notes around the market.
What's inside
- Grenade launcher upgrade
- A lore note on the cult's ritual punishments
- Stomp the green figure on the floor for bonus Dream Essence
- Completes the investigation and unlocks The Damned achievement — see the achievements guide
One source disagreement, flagged
GameSpew's walkthrough text says IX while its own screenshot caption reads XI. Two other guides (GamerHour, Games Horizon) confirm I, IV, IX, XVI. If the lock rejects it, try XI in the third position — and tell your group chat which one worked.
Verified against GamerHour and Games Horizon (August 19, 2026). All codes: puzzle solutions.