Disco Elysium: Thought Cabinet Disco Elysium guide, walkthrough

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Ace's High

Temporary bonus:

1 Empathy towards Kim.

Bonus after research:

1 Empathy towards Kim;

1 Esprit de Corps.

After successfully shooting the belt and lowering the corpse to the ground, Kim will extend her hand to "high-five" - select the "Slap it" option.

Research time:

2h 45m.

Ace's Low

Temporary bonus:

2 Empathy towards Kim.

Bonus after research:

2 Empathy towards Kim;

1 Esprit de Corps.

After successfully shooting the belt and lowering the corpse to the ground, Kim will extend his hand to "high five" - choose the Slap it option and wait for Ace's Low (requires Interfacing 5 or higher).

Research time:

2h 45m.

Actual Art Degree

Temporary bonus:

-1 Perception.

Bonus after research:

-1 Hand/Eye Coordination;

Passive Conceptualization checks heal 1 Morale and give 10 XP.

Speak 5 dialogue questions related to "Art Cop".

Research time:

1h 30m.

Advanced Race Theory

Temporary bonus:

-1 Drama.

Bonus after research:

1 Conceptualization;

Rhetoric skill level limit raised to 5.

Talk to Measurehead and pass a Conceptualization skill check.

Research time:

1h 40m.

Anti-Object Task Force

Temporary bonus:

-2 Pain Threshold.

Bonus after research:

Attacking physical objects heals 1 Health;

1 Pain Threshold;

The level limit of all skills related to the Physical attribute is increased by 1.

Hit various physical objects like crates and containers. Three different objects must be hit.

Research time:

2h 15m.

Apricot Chewing Gum Scented One

Temporary bonus:

-1 Reaction Speed.

Bonus after research:

2 Perception.

Find the scent of Apricot twice: examine your Ledger's Note for a gum wrapper, put on the Pour L'Homme Laborer Jeans (obtainable in the boiler room near Cindy the Skull).

Research time:

5h 5m.

Arno van Eyck

Temporary bonus:

1 Interfacing.

Bonus after research:

Unlocks all white skill checks related to Motorics;

Reveals Arno van Eyck's posters.

Talk to Egg Head in the church, then find the correct tape (on the tree across the Roy's Nest street) and repair it at the Pawnshop. Then return to Egg Head.

Research time:

50m.

Bankruptcy Sequence

Temporary bonus:

-1 Empathy.

Bonus after research:

Failed Intellect check give 1 Real.

Talk to the container at the port and present the investment idea unsuccessfully.

Research time:

5h 15m.

Boiadeiro

Temporary bonus:

-1 Physical Instrument.

Bonus after research:

-1 Esprit De Corps;

Cigarettes gives 2 Intellect.

After completing the task for Evrart (opening the door), talk to Manana. Pass the Inland Empire check and ask what Boiadeiro is.

Research time:

6h 30m.

Bringing of the Law (Law-Jaw)

Temporary bonus:

-1 Rhetoric.

Bonus after research:

-1 Rhetoric;

Hand/Eye Coodination skill level limit raised to 6;

Automatically pass all Hand/Eye Coordination passives checks.

During conversations, call yourself "The Law". Then speak with Lilienne in the fishing village and introduce yourself as Lawbringer.

Research time:

2h 55m.

Caustic Echo

Temporary bonus:

1 Volition.

Bonus after research:

-1 Authority;

300 XP;

The level limit of all skills related to the Physical attribute is increased by 1.

Open the hidden compartment in your Ledger, throw away the card, and take a moment to think about doing it.

Research time:

10h.

Cleaning Out the Rooms

Temporary bonus:

None.

Bonus after research:

1 Suggestion;

1 Inland Empire;

1 Rhetoric.

Talk to Soona in the church and pass the Logic check (after completing the task).

Research time:

5h 35m.

Coach Physical Instrument

Temporary bonus:

-2 Encyclopedia.

Bonus after research:

-1 Encyclopedia;

2 Physical Instrument (if the shirt slot is empty).

Talk to the old man playing in Petanque. Then watch the game, ask questions, and make a failed throw.

Research time:

40m.

Col Do Ma Daqua

Temporary bonus:

None.

Bonus after research:

3 Perception;

-1 Encyclopedia.

Talk to Lena (the woman in the wheelchair) about the invisible Phasmid, then exit the hotel building and listen to your surroundings.

Research time:

7h 10m.

Cop of the Apocalypse

Temporary bonus:

-1 Rhetoric.

Bonus after research:

Inland Empire skill level limit raised to 6;

Shivers skill level limit raised to 6.

Warn people about the coming apocalypse.

Research time:

6h 55m.

Date of Birth Generator

Temporary bonus:

None.

Bonus after research:

Logic skill level limit raised to 6;

-1 to the difficulty of all Physical passive checks.

After talking to Klaasje about the dead mercenary, consider when you were born.

Research time:

7h 15m.

Detective Costeau

Temporary bonus:

-2 Conceptualization.

Bonus after research:

1 Savoir Faire;

1 Espirit de Corps.

Call yourself Detective Costeau (failed Conceptualization check when meeting Kim), refuse to use your real name. Read the Unsolvable Case file in the Ledger.

Research time:

2h 30m.

Fairweather T-500

Temporary bonus:

-1 Savoir Faire.

Bonus after research:

2 Hand/Eye Coordination against enemies in FT-500 armor.

Wear at least one piece of Ceramic Body Armor.

Research time:

3h 30m.

Finger on the Eject Button

Temporary bonus:

2 Authority;

2 Suggestion.

Bonus after research:

Suicidal thoughts every night.

When talking to NPCs, mention suicide.

Research time:

2h.

Finger Pistols (9mm)

Temporary bonus:

-2 Savoir Faire.

Bonus after research:

1 Reaction Speed;

1 Suggestion when you're not holding anything in your hand.

During your first interview with Silleng, you must have at least 5 Composure and pass the check.

Research time:

1h.

Guillaume le Million

Temporary bonus:

-1 Logic.

Bonus after research:

1 Pain Threshold;

The level limit of all skills related to the Psyche attribute is increased by 1.

While looking in the mirror in your room, pass the Encyclopedia check - The Expression.

Research time:

4h 30m.

Hardcore Aesthetic

Temporary bonus:

-2 Interfacing.

Bonus after research:

1 Volition;

1 Endurance.

After completing the Sync the sines with Noid quest, use all dialogue options when talking to Noid and pass the Conceptualization check.

Research time:

1h 50m.

Hobocop

Temporary bonus:

-1 Composure.

Bonus after research:

Reveals extra bottles on the map;

More money selling the bottles;

Shivers skill level limit raised to 6.

Become homeless or identify as homeless.

Research time:

4h 20m.

Homo-Sexual Underground

Temporary bonus:

None.

Bonus after research:

The character stops being obsessed about sexuality. Unlocks an additional dialogue option with Kim.

Pass the Composure check while talking to Smoker on the apartment balcony (when he comes to the hotel) and ask him if he belongs to the Underground movement.

Research time:

8h.

Indirect Modes of Taxation

Temporary bonus:

-2 Empathy.

Bonus after research:

Ultraliberal dialog options gives 1 Real;

-1 Empathy.

During conversations, select options that will earn you the most money, such as accepting Evrart's bribe;

Research time:

1h 45m.

Inexplicable Feminist Agenda

Temporary bonus:

2 Authority vs Males.

Bonus after research:

1 Empathy;

-1 Electrochemistry.

During your conversation with Garte, ask why Silve left and declare yourself a feminist.

Research time:

3h 45m.

Jamais Vu (Derealization)

Temporary bonus:

None.

Bonus after research:

1 XP for each orb clicked;

The level limit of all skills related to the Intellect attribute is increased by 1.

Talk to Lena (the woman in the wheelchair) about understanding your reality. She will send you to Joyce who will give you detailed information (Reality lockdown) - to unlock this ask Where we are?.

Research time:

3h 25m.

Kingdom of Conscience

Temporary bonus:

-2 Half-light.

Bonus after research:

Moralist dialog options heal 1 Morale;

Volition's skill level limit raised to 5.

Logic skill level limit raised to 5.

Do not engage in any political philosophy.

Research time:

1h 25m.

Lonesome Long Way Home

Temporary bonus:

1 Encyclopedia.

Bonus after research:

Perception skill level limit raised to 5;

Speed (drug) gives 1 to Psyche.

Wonder where your home is. Option available after Gart talks to Kim.

Research time:

6h 5m.

Magnesium-Based Lifeform

Temporary bonus:

-1 Shivers.

Bonus after research:

2 Volition;

-1 Logic.

Check out Cuno's hut and talk to him about the magnesium residue you found inside. You must have a positive attitude during the talk - Composure 4 or above.

Research time:

1h 15m.

Mazovian Socio-Economics

Temporary bonus:

-2 Visual Calculus.

Bonus after research:

Communist dialogue options give 4 XP;

-1 Visual Calculus;

-1 Authority.

Select 4 communist dialogue options.

Research time:

3h 10m.

Motorway South

Temporary bonus:

-1 Visual Calculus.

Bonus after research:

1 Inland Empire;

Unlocks all white skill checks related to Intellect.

Talk to Joyce and pass the Conceptualization check, then ask her about traveling through the Pale.

Research time:

8h 10m.

One More Door

Temporary bonus:

1 Half-light.

Bonus after research:

-1 Half-Light;

Unlocks all white skill checks related to Psyche.

Try opening the bunker door north of the church (requires Conceptualization 4 ).

Research time:

45m.

Opioid Receptor Antagonist

Temporary bonus:

-2 Electrochemistry.

Bonus after research:

No positive effects from drugs;

No negative effects from alcohol.

Talk to Klaasje about her drug use and tell her she has nothing to be proud of.

Research time:

55m.

Overproductive Honour Glands

Temporary bonus:

-4 Drama.

Bonus after research:

The Authority skill level limit raised to 5.

Act honorably: refuse bribes, keep your word, etc.

Research time:

20m.

Regular Law Official

Temporary bonus:

-2 Inland Empire.

Bonus after research:

-1 Shivers;

-1 Inland Empire;

All skill level limits are increased by 3.

Act normal, avoid crazy activities.

Research time:

1h 20m.

Remote Viewers Division

Temporary bonus:

-1 Perception.

Bonus after research:

-1 to the difficulty of all Psyche passive checks.

-1 Drama.

Select dialog options related to Extra Sensory Perception (ESP).

Research time:

6h.

Revacholian Nationhood

Temporary bonus:

-1 Composure.

Bonus after research:

Nationalist dialogue options damage -1 Morale;

Alcohol gives 2 Physical.

Select 4 fascist dialogue options;

Research time:

9h 10m.

Rigorous Self-Critique

Temporary bonus:

-1 Authority.

Bonus after research:

Intellect and Psyche red checks that fail heal 1 Morale;

Physique and Motorics red checks that fail heal 1 Health;

Pain Treshold skill level limit raised to 6.

Constantly apologize and feel sorry for yourself.

Research time:

6h.

Searchlight Division

Temporary bonus:

None.

Bonus after research:

2 Perception.

Talk to Lena, Lilienne, and a working-class woman about the missing people.

Research time:

3h 15m.

Some kind of Superstar

Temporary bonus:

-2 Logic.

Bonus after research:

-1 Logic;

Visual Calculus, Suggestion, Electrochemistry, and Composure skill level limit raised to 6.

Keep calling yourself a superstar (Superstar).

Research time:

1h 25m.

The Bow Collector

Temporary bonus:

-1 Authority;

-1 Hand/Eye Coordination.

Bonus after research:

3 Shivers.

Check the hidden compartment in the Ledger and read the note. Talk to the Ancient Reptile Brain - requires Conceptualization 6.

Research time:

6h 10m.

The Fifteenth Indotribe

Temporary bonus:

None.

Bonus after research:

10 cents for each green orb clicked;

Savoir Faire skill level limit raised to 6.

Talk to Joyce about her business - specifically select the dialogue option: 8 percent of all cargo in the world.

Research time:

5h 55m.

The Insulindian Miracle

Temporary bonus:

None.

Bonus after research:

Unlocks all white skill checks.

Tell Joyce about the Unions plan and listen to her talk about discovering the islands.

Research time:

7h 45m.

The Jamrock Shuffle

Temporary bonus:

-1 Espirit de Corps.

Bonus after research:

Better loot in closed containers.

Open at least 3 locked doors: Garry's apartment, Cuno's apartment, Communard Student's Apartment.

Research time:

1h 5m.

The Litany of Contact Mike

Temporary bonus:

-1 Logic;

-1 Conceptualization;

-1 Drama.

Bonus after research:

Unlocks all white skill checks related to Physical.

Talk to Acele Berger about her microphone and pass the Encyclopedia check. Finally, choose a dialogue question: This isn't about me. This is about your lack of respect....

Research time:

15m.

The Precarious World

Temporary bonus:

All red skill checks will fail. Stop the thought research before taking the skill check.

Bonus after research:

Critical success or failure thresholds are lowered by 1.

While talking to the Dicemaker (Doomed Commercial Area - enter through the bookstore), pass the Shivers skill check.

Research time:

4h.

The Suicide of Kras Mazov

Temporary bonus:

-1 Rhetoric.

Bonus after research:

1 Rhetoric

Failure of white skill checks completely heals Morale.

Examine the bust of Kras Mazov in the student's apartment in the tenement house, and then during your conversation with Kim, say that the bust represents you - you are Kras Mazov.

Research time:

4h 45m.

Torque Dork

Temporary bonus:

-2 Conceptualization.

Bonus after research:

2 Interfacing;

Unlocks all white skill check related to Interfacing.

Start the game with no more than 3 Intellect points (the Encyclopedia skill can't be too high). Exit the hotel and examine Kim's car, and as you talk to your partner, select options: Kim, what are we looking at?, This must be what woke me up... . On Day 2, when you don't know your name yet, approach the car and learn more about it (Interfacing and Encyclopedia checks) - use all dialogue options.

Research time:

25m.

Volumetric Shit Compressor

Temporary bonus:

None.

Bonus after research:

Unlocks all the white skill checks related to Endurance;

Endurance skill level limit raised to 4.

Vomit twice while looking at the body of a hanged man. After the first failed Endurance checks, get the Ammonia from the woman sitting outside the hotel, return to the hanging man and fail the Endurance check again.

Research time:

30m.

Waste Land of Reality

Temporary bonus:

-2 Physical Instrument.

Bonus after research:

-1 Physical Instrument;

-1 Inland Empire;

-1 Suggestion;

1 to all skills related to Psyche attribute;

No positive effects from alcohol.

After talking to Measurehead, research the thought of Advanced Race Theory. Then go back to Measurehead and tell him you need to sober up.

Research time:

20h.

White Mourning

Temporary bonus:

-1 Authority.

Bonus after research:

20% of the camera's Zoom Out;

Skill level limits related to Motorics are increased by 1.

Read the entire Ledger and pass the Interfacing skill check.

Research time:

5h.

Wompty-Dompty Dom Centre

Temporary bonus:

-1 Suggestion.

Bonus after research:

Encyclopedia passive skill checks give 10 XP and 2 Real;

-2 Suggestion.

Can be obtained during day 3 . Talk to Trant Heidelstam, who is admiring the Mural on the promenade. Use all dialogue options.

Research time:

42m.