In Disco Elysium, unlocking the body from the tree and conducting the autopsy is a pivotal part of the investigation. Here’s a detailed guide to help you navigate this critical segment:

Unlocking the Body from the Tree

There are two primary methods to retrieve the hanged man’s body:

1. Shooting the Noose with a Firearm:
– Preparation: First, you need to examine the noose to identify the clasp that appears most likely to break under gunfire.
– Requesting Assistance: Since you don’t start with a firearm, ask your partner Kim Kitsuragi for his help to shoot the noose.
– Endurance Check: You’ll need to pass a challenging endurance check before Kim can make his shot.
– Execution: Kim attempts to shoot the clasp; his first shot will miss, which is a crucial part of the sequence. If he succeeds on the next attempt, the clasp will shatter, causing the body to fall to the ground, allowing you to proceed with the autopsy.
– Celebratory High-Five: After retrieving the body, you have the option to high-five Kim for a lighter touch amid the grim circumstances.

2. Asking Evrart Claire to Send Men:
– Meeting Evrart: You can also choose to approach Evrart Claire, the union leader at the harbor.
– Dialogue Choices: Through conversation, request Evrart to send his men, including Measurehead, to help bring the body down.
– Overcoming Measurehead: Initially, Measurehead will block your path, but after Evrart gives the order, he will comply, allowing the body to be removed from the tree.

Conducting the Field Autopsy

Once the body is on the ground, you can begin the autopsy process:

1. Engage with Kim: Speak with Kim to initiate the autopsy task.
2. Gather Necessary Tools: Locate bolt cutters (chaincutters) in Kim’s vehicle. These will be essential for unlocking parts of the body if necessary.
3. Retrieve the Autopsy Report: Look in the bin located near the body, behind the Whirling-In-Rags inn. You may need the bolt cutters or a key obtained from Garte to access this bin. The autopsy report inside is crucial for gathering information related to the case.

Autopsy Procedure

During the autopsy, you will examine various parts of the body closely. Key aspects to focus on include:

– Neck Wounds: Assessing these will help you determine the cause of death.
– Interior Examination: Be cautious when examining inside the mouth, as this could cause a point of physical damage due to the horrific smell.
– Checklist Completion: With Kim’s support, ensure you meticulously complete the examination checklist to progress in your investigation and unlock related quests.

In summary, you can either shoot the noose clasp with Kim’s assistance or enlist Evrart Claire’s men to recover the body. Afterward, conduct the field autopsy using the bolt cutters and other gathered information to uncover the truth behind the death. Engaging thoroughly with these processes will greatly impact your overall investigatory success in the game.