The wardens secret room

Batman: Arkham Asylum is packed with hidden secrets, but none are more iconic than the Warden's hidden office room. This guide will teach you exactly how to find it, open it, and explore the lore gems hidden inside.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Access the Warden’s Secret Room

1. Progress to the Arkham Mansion

Before you can access the Warden’s secret room, ensure that you are in the Arkham Mansion area, which you’ll reach after the events in the Penitentiary area. You’ll also need to have unlocked the Explosive Gel by this point, as it is required to break open the secret wall.

• Where to Get the Explosive Gel: The Explosive Gel is acquired as part of the storyline after you progress past the Penitentiary section. You’ll need this tool to reach various other secrets throughout the game as well, so make sure you have it in your inventory.
  
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2. Locate Warden Sharp’s Office

The Warden’s Office is located within the Arkham Mansion area. You’ll need to visit this room during the story’s progression, and it will eventually be where you rescue Warden Quincy Sharp from the Joker’s grip.

• General Location of the Office: The office is situated towards the back of the mansion, behind a set of double doors. There’s a desk, a computer terminal, and a few other office-related items inside.

3. Look for the Secret Wall

This is the trickiest part of accessing the secret room. The secret entrance is located on a blank wall near the left side of the office. It's not an obvious door, and it won't show up on your map. Even in Detective Mode, it can be hard to spot unless you're paying close attention.

• Wall Location: From the entrance of the office, head toward the far-left side (behind Sharp’s desk). You'll notice a section of the wall that stands out—it's completely plain and unmarked, which is why it’s easy to miss. This is where the hidden room is located.

4. Apply Explosive Gel to the Wall

Once you’ve found the wall, you’ll need to use the Explosive Gel to break through it.

• Using Explosive Gel: Equip the Explosive Gel from your gadgets menu and apply it to the blank wall. The gel has a remote detonation feature, so you can place multiple charges on the wall. You’ll need to apply a few charges to fully destroy the wall, so don’t expect it to break with a single blast. It can take a couple of attempts.
  
  
• Use all of your gel charges on the wall.

[h1] 5. Enter the Secret Room[/h1] After detonating the gel and breaking through the wall, Batman can step into the hidden room. This is where the real reward lie

5. Enter the Secret Room

After detonating the gel and breaking through the wall, Batman can step into the hidden room. This is where the real reward lies!

What’s Inside the Warden’s Secret Room?

Once you’ve gained access, you’ll find several items that tie directly into the story of Batman: Arkham City the next game in the series.

1. Arkham City Blueprint
The most important item inside the room is the Arkham City Blueprint. This large map shows the planned layout of Arkham City, with Sharp’s official stamp of approval on it. This blueprint is a major Easter egg for fans of the series, as it directly foreshadows the plot of the sequel. Sharp’s plans to turn Gotham’s slums into a new prison for criminals are clearly laid out here.

• Importance of the Blueprint: This blueprint is a clear setup for Arkham City. It establishes Sharp’s transition from being the Warden of Arkham Asylum to a key figure in the creation of Arkham City. It’s a great piece of foreshadowing for what’s to come in the sequel, where Sharp becomes a central antagonist.

2. Concept Art and Photos
Around the blueprint, you’ll find various concept art and photos that feature early designs for characters and facilities in Arkham City. This includes sketches of future villains and prison structures that were part of the game's design phase.

• Villains and Ideas for Arkham City: You might see early art and references to characters like Two-Face, Mr. Freeze, and other iconic Batman villains who were later featured in Arkham City. These concept pieces help tie the two games together and provide a sneak peek at the villains and ideas being planned during the development of Arkham City.

Additional Tips for Finding the Secret Room

Explore Thoroughly: The secret room is easy to miss. Make sure to check all walls in Sharp’s office to find the hidden entrance. Since it’s not marked on the map, players need to be thorough and observant.

Conclusion

The Warden’s secret room in Batman: Arkham Asylum is a fun and rewarding Easter egg that foreshadows the events of Batman: Arkham City. By using the Explosive Gel to break through a hidden wall in Quincy Sharp’s office, players can find the blueprint for Arkham City, concept art for future villains, and more. This secret room not only adds depth to the narrative but also rewards fans who take the time to uncover every detail in the game.

[Alex]

CENTRAL ANTAGONIST QUINCY SHARP. LMOAAAAAA

[ruzzTruzz]

Just came back and did this for fun. Really cool! Never would have found it without this guide.

[Marc1314]

thx

[jonnylov]

You can hear buzzing of the room form the outside. Maybe that's how they found it?
Also if you are stuck keep trying it works on all versions you just need to keep placing gel.

[Christopher Throbbin]

@Jax49 This is really late but it's there, I just stumbled upon it. Make sure you're putting the gels in the right place.

[Jax49]

im currently replaying the GOTY version, its no longer accessible. But i remember playing this when it came out and the room was there. Why is it not present nowadays? I have no clue...

[Saint Aaron]

@3fingerhug documents should be on wall and desk.

[-Thaddeus-]

I'm not seeing any documents related to villains. Only one has a name with:
Uaberto Crazooly
230435-3485
Diagnosis: has a really stupid name
INSANE

Unless I'm missing something only Gotham is seen on a map...

[Frurry Fluno]

no one did find this, the devs had to reveal it

[Homeschool]

ye i do that, concentrate the blast.