Resident Evil (1996)
Resident Evil (1996)

Key Items & Puzzles

Master Resident Evil (1996) key items like the Armor Key, Sword Key, and Small Key. Learn how to solve intricate mansion puzzles to progress.

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Key Items & Puzzles

Mansion Keys

  • Armor Key: Unlocks doors with armor symbols.
  • Sword Key: Unlocks doors with sword symbols.
  • Shield Key: Unlocks doors with shield symbols.
  • Helmet Key: Unlocks doors with helmet symbols.
  • Small Key: (Chris only) Unlocks drawers and small locked containers.
  • Lock Pick: (Jill only) Replaces Small Keys for Jill.

Emblems & Crests

  • Moon Crest, Star Crest, Sun Crest, Wind Crest: Used to open the secret passage in the Main Hall.
  • Death Mask: Four masks are needed to open the coffin in the crypt.

Other Important Items

  • Ink Ribbon: Required to save your game at Typewriters. Always keep a few on hand.
  • Dog Whistle: Used to summon dogs in the courtyard, leading to a specific item.
  • Battery: Powers the elevator in the Residence.
  • V-JOLT: Chemical compound used to weaken Plant 42.
  • Fuel Canteen: Used to refuel the Flamethrower (Chris only).
  • MO Disks: Used to activate the self-destruct sequence in the lab.
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