Candy Factory Dolls Guide Little Nightmares 3 (2026 Guide)

Updated by Garvit Sharma
October 10, 2025
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Are you struggling to find all the hidden dolls in Little Nightmares 3’s Candy Factory Chapter 2? You’re not alone! This sinister level filled with creepy crawlies and the terrifying Supervisor (Spider Lady) hides five precious doll collectibles that are essential for 100% completion and unlocking the coveted “Candy Shop” achievement.

I’ve spent hours exploring every dark corner of this nightmarish factory, consulting multiple expert guides, and verifying each location to bring you the most comprehensive doll-hunting guide available. Whether you’re a completionist chasing trophies or just want to experience everything this twisted chapter has to offer, this guide will lead you to every single doll with pinpoint accuracy.

Let’s dive into the sugary-sweet horror of the Candy Factory and uncover all its hidden secrets!

Quick Overview: All 5 Candy Factory Doll Locations (2026)

Doll #	Location Area	Difficulty	Trophy Unlock
Doll 1	Library/Filing Room	Easy	–
Doll 2	Freezer Room (Left Fuse Path)	Medium	–
Doll 3	Outdoor Pipe Secret Area	Hard	–
Doll 4	Security Monitoring Room	Medium	–
Doll 5	Final Corridor Sewing Room	Easy	Candy Shop

All Candy Factory Chapter 2 Dolls in Little Nightmares 3

Doll #1: Library Rafters Secret

Location: Library/Filing Room with Supervisor
Difficulty: Easy
When to Find: Early in the chapter, shortly after first encountering the Supervisor

The first doll in Candy Factory Chapter 2 is actually quite straightforward once you know where to look. After your initial encounter with the terrifying Supervisor (that spider-granny hybrid that haunts your nightmares), you’ll enter a large library area filled with filing cabinets and paperwork.

Here’s exactly how to find it:

Navigate the Supervisor encounter: When you enter the library-like room, the Supervisor will patrol back and forth. Use stealth to avoid detection – stay crouched and time your movements carefully.
Climb to safety: On the far right side of the room, you’ll find a ladder leading up to the metal rafters overhead. This is your escape route and the path to the first doll.
Head left, not right: Once you’re up on the metal walkways, you’ll reach a junction where you can go either left or right. The natural progression takes you right, but turn left instead.
Claim your prize: Follow the left beam to its very end, and you’ll find the first doll waiting for you in the corner, tucked away from the main path.

Pro Tip: Take your time in this section. The Supervisor’s patrol pattern is consistent, so observe her movements before making your dash for the ladder. Rushing will only get you caught!

Doll #2: Freezer Room Hidden Corner

Location: Freezer Room (Left Fuse Path)
Difficulty: Medium
When to Find: During the elevator power puzzle

The second doll is hidden in one of the most atmospheric areas of the Candy Factory – the cold, eerie freezer section where you’ll need to find fuses to power up the broken elevator. This one’s easy to miss if you’re focused on the puzzle objective.

Follow these steps to locate it:

Reach the elevator puzzle: After escaping the Supervisor and navigating through some bug-infested areas, you’ll come across a powered-down elevator that needs two energy sources to function.
Choose the left path: When deciding which fuse to get first, head to the left side of the elevator. This will take you through a window that Alone needs to break with her wrench.
Enter the freezer room: You’ll find yourself in a cold storage area with stacks of trays, containers, and a general sense of dread (and possibly frostbite).
Check the back right corner: Instead of immediately focusing on the puzzle elements, look to the back right corner of the room, on the floor. The second doll is sitting there, partially obscured by the stacked containers.
Solve the fuse puzzle: After grabbing the doll, you’ll need to work together – one player climbs the stack while another pulls a lever to activate moving hooks. Time your jump carefully to grab the hook and reach the first fuse.

Pro Tip: The freezer room has some tricky platforming. If you’re playing solo, switch between characters frequently to position them perfectly for the hook-jumping sequence. It might take a couple of attempts to get the timing right!

Doll #3: Outdoor Pipe Secret Area

Location: Outside the Elevator, Hidden Pipe Path
Difficulty: Hard
When to Find: After powering up the elevator

This third doll is arguably the most hidden and easily missed collectible in the entire Candy Factory chapter. It requires you to go completely off the main path and explore a dangerous-looking area that most players would avoid.

Here’s how to find this secret treasure:

Power up the elevator: After collecting both fuses and placing them in their sockets, ride the elevator up to the outdoor catwalk area.
Resist the urge to progress: When you exit the elevator, you’ll see a catwalk with crows in the distance. The obvious path is forward, but don’t take it yet.
Look for the narrow pipe: Turn around and look carefully in the background for a narrow pipe running along the wall of the factory. This pipe is easy to miss and looks dangerous, but it’s actually the correct path.
Carefully walk the pipe: This requires precise movement. Walk slowly along the pipe – it’s narrow but completely safe if you take your time.
Find the hidden window: At the end of the pipe, you’ll discover a small window or opening that you can enter through.
Enter the secret room: Inside this hidden area, you’ll find the third doll sitting on the floor, completely hidden from view of the main path.

Pro Tip: This area is designed to make you think it’s dangerous or not the correct path. Trust me when I say that sketchy-looking pipe is exactly where you need to go! Take it slow and steady, and you’ll be rewarded with one of the game’s best-hidden secrets.

Doll #4: Security Monitoring Room

Location: Security Room with TV Monitors
Difficulty: Medium
When to Find: During the surveillance system disruption sequence

The fourth doll is located during one of the most intense sequences in the Candy Factory, where you’re dealing with security cameras and the ever-present threat of the Supervisor discovering you. It’s easy to miss when you’re focused on the puzzle and avoiding detection.

Follow these steps to claim it:

Reach the monitor room: After collecting the third doll and returning to the main path, you’ll enter a room filled with static-filled TV monitors and surveillance equipment.
Deal with the Supervisor: The Supervisor will burst in, investigate the disturbance, and then leave through a door on the right side of the room.
Go left, not right: When the Supervisor leaves, your instinct might be to follow her through the right door. Instead, head left through the door she originally came from.
Enter the security room: This takes you into a smaller security monitoring room filled with video tapes and surveillance equipment.
Find the doll on the floor: The fourth doll is sitting right in the middle of the floor in this security room, impossible to miss once you’re in the right place.

Pro Tip: After disrupting the security systems, take a moment to explore rather than rushing forward. The game creates urgency here, but you actually have time to investigate the side room where this doll is hidden. Don’t let the tension make you miss this collectible!

Doll #5: Final Corridor Sewing Room

Location: End-of-Chapter Corridor, Sewing Room
Difficulty: Easy
When to Find: After defeating the Supervisor, before the chapter’s end

The fifth and final doll in Candy Factory Chapter 2 is located right at the end of the chapter, making it a perfect reward for surviving the horrors of the factory. This one also unlocks the “Candy Shop” trophy/achievement, making it essential for completionists.

Here’s how to find this final collectible:

Defeat the Supervisor: After the intense chase sequence and final confrontation, you’ll defeat the Supervisor in a rather satisfying (and gruesome) hydraulic press encounter.
Enter the final corridor: Once the Supervisor is defeated, a door will unlock, leading you to a long corridor with three doors.
Check the left door: At the end of this corridor, enter the partially open door on the left side.
Explore the sewing room: This takes you into a room filled with sewing equipment, fabrics, and other crafting materials – a creepy yet fitting end to the Candy Factory.
Claim your final prize: The fifth doll is sitting on a table in the middle of this sewing room, waiting to be collected. Grabbing it will unlock the “Candy Shop” achievement/trophy.

Pro Tip: After the intense final chase sequence, it’s tempting to rush toward the chapter’s end. Take a breath and explore that final corridor thoroughly. The sewing room door is partially open, which should clue you in that there’s something worth investigating inside!

2026 Advanced Tips for Doll Hunting in Candy Factory

General Strategies for Success

Having trouble with specific sections or want to optimize your doll-hunting experience? Here are some advanced tips I’ve learned from countless playthroughs:

1. Master the Art of Patience The Candy Factory is designed to make you rush. Between the Supervisor’s patrols, the swarms of Candy Weevils, and the general atmosphere of dread, you’ll feel constant pressure to hurry. Resist this urge. The dolls are hidden in areas that reward careful exploration and patience.

2. Use Co-op Mechanics Effectively If you’re playing with a friend (or switching between characters in solo play), use the character abilities strategically:

Low’s bow can help you investigate distant areas before committing to a path
Alone’s wrench can break barriers and create new routes
Coordinate movements when one character needs to distract enemies while the other grabs a doll

3. Learn Supervisor Patrol Patterns The Supervisor follows consistent patrol patterns in each area. Take time to observe:

Her timing between route changes
Which areas she investigates thoroughly
How long she spends at each location
Her blind spots and safe zones

4. Manage Light Sources Carefully In areas with Candy Weevils, the glowing batteries are your lifeline. Remember:

Stay close together when carrying a light source
Plan your route before picking up batteries
Use light strategically to create safe paths for both characters

Common Mistakes to Avoid

After helping numerous players find all the dolls, I’ve noticed some common mistakes that keep people from achieving 100% completion:

1. Following the Main Path Too Closely The game’s visual design subtly guides you toward the main progression path. The dolls are always off the beaten path. When you see an obvious way forward, stop and ask yourself: “Where else could I go?”

2. Rushing Through Puzzle Areas The elevator puzzle and surveillance room sections are particularly tricky. Players often focus so much on solving the puzzle that they miss the dolls hidden in these same areas. Slow down and explore thoroughly before proceeding.

3. Missing Environmental Clues The game designers leave subtle hints about doll locations:

Unusual architectural features (like the narrow pipe for Doll #3)
Slightly open doors (like the sewing room for Doll #5)
Background details that seem out of place

4. Not Checking “Dangerous” Areas Some doll locations look dangerous or like dead ends (that pipe for Doll #3 is the perfect example). The game uses visual cues to make these areas seem uninviting, but they’re often where the best secrets are hidden.

Platform-Specific Considerations in 2026

Little Nightmares 3 on PC

Higher resolution makes it easier to spot dolls in the environment
Keyboard and mouse controls offer precision for tricky platforming sections
Potential for mod support in the future might add quality-of-life improvements

Console Versions (PlayStation/Xbox/Switch)

Controller vibration can provide additional environmental feedback
Achievement/trophy systems offer clear progression tracking
Performance varies by platform, with Switch having the most significant visual compromises

Frequently Asked Questions

How many dolls are in Candy Factory Chapter 2?

There are exactly 5 dolls to find in Candy Factory Chapter 2 of Little Nightmares 3. This is consistent with most chapters in the game, though some chapters have different numbers of collectibles.

Are the dolls missable?

No, none of the dolls are missable! You can replay any chapter using chapter select to go back and collect any dolls you missed. The game tracks your progress across multiple playthroughs.

What do I get for collecting all dolls?

Collecting all 5 dolls in Candy Factory Chapter 2 unlocks the “Candy Shop” trophy/achievement. Additionally, collecting all dolls throughout the entire game contributes to 100% completion and various other completionist achievements.

Can I collect dolls in co-op mode?

Yes, absolutely! In fact, some dolls are easier to collect in co-op mode since you can coordinate with a partner to distract enemies or solve puzzles more efficiently. The dolls appear in the same locations regardless of whether you’re playing solo or co-op.

What’s the hardest doll to find?

Based on community feedback and my own experience, Doll #3 (Outdoor Pipe Secret Area) is generally considered the most difficult to find. It requires going completely off the main path and taking a route that looks dangerous and non-intuitive.

Do I need to collect all dolls in one playthrough?

No, you don’t! The game features chapter select, so you can replay individual chapters to collect any missing dolls. Your progress is saved, so you won’t lose dolls you’ve already collected when replaying chapters.

Are there any other collectibles in Candy Factory Chapter 2?

Besides the 5 dolls, Candy Factory Chapter 2 also contains crow collectibles that you need to shoot with Low’s bow. These are separate from the dolls and contribute to different achievements and completion percentages.

Conclusion

Finding all 5 Candy Factory Chapter 2 dolls in Little Nightmares 3 is a challenging but rewarding experience that tests your observation skills, patience, and courage in the face of the factory’s many horrors. From the relatively straightforward first doll in the library rafters to the deviously hidden third doll requiring you to brave the dangerous-looking outdoor pipe, each collectible offers its own unique discovery moment.

Remember these key takeaways:

Explore off the main path – dolls are never in obvious locations
Take your time – the game rewards patience and thorough exploration
Use co-op effectively – coordinate with your partner for optimal results
Don’t fear “dangerous” areas – they often hide the best secrets

The Candy Factory chapter represents some of Little Nightmares 3’s best level design, blending puzzle-solving, stealth, and exploration in a perfectly horrifying yet fascinating environment. Collecting all the dolls not only progresses you toward 100% completion but also ensures you experience everything this twisted chapter has to offer.

Bookmark this guide and return to it whenever you’re stuck – I’ll keep it updated with any new discoveries or changes as the game evolves. Happy hunting, and may you survive the sweet terrors of the Candy Factory!

Have you found all the dolls yet? Did you discover any secrets I missed? Share your experiences in the comments below, and don’t forget to check out our other Little Nightmares 3 content for more guides and tips!