Resident Evil 2 (1998)
Resident Evil 2 (1998)

RPD 3F Exploration — Resident Evil 2 (1998) Guide

Master the third floor of the Raccoon Police Department in Resident Evil 2. This guide details effective navigation and provides crucial item locations on 3F.

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RPD 3F Exploration

Welcome to the third floor of the Raccoon Police Department! This area holds crucial items and poses new threats. Proceed with caution and follow these steps to navigate it effectively.

Starting Point: Main Hall 3F Balcony

  • Upon reaching the 3rd floor via the Main Hall stairs, you'll be on a small balcony overlooking the Main Hall. There are no immediate threats here, but take a moment to observe your surroundings.

West Corridor (3F)

  1. Head West: From the balcony, move into the corridor leading west.
  2. Encounter: Zombie: A single zombie will likely be shambling towards you. A few well-placed handgun shots to the head (3-4 usually suffice) or a shotgun blast will dispatch it. Conserve ammo if possible by attempting to dodge if you're confident.
  3. Item: Handgun Bullets: On the floor near the western end of this corridor, you'll find a box of Handgun Bullets. Always pick up ammunition!
  4. Door to the West Storage Room: The door at the end of this corridor leads to the West Storage Room.

West Storage Room (3F)

This room is a critical stop for key items. Be prepared for a minor encounter.

  1. Enter Carefully: As you enter, a zombie will often be positioned to your immediate left or will shamble in from the back. Deal with it quickly.
  2. Item: Small Key: On a shelf or table in this room, you will find a Small Key. This key is vital for unlocking certain lockers later on, so grab it.
  3. Item: Ink Ribbon (Optional): If playing as Leon, you might find an Ink Ribbon here, useful for saving your game at typewriters. Claire typically finds different items in this room.
  4. Item: Weapon Part (Character Specific):
    • Leon: Look for the Shotgun Parts on a shelf. Combine these with your Shotgun to create the Custom Shotgun, significantly increasing its firepower and capacity.
    • Claire: You will find the Grenade Launcher Parts. Combine these with your Grenade Launcher for an enhanced weapon.
  5. Exit: Once you've collected all items, exit back into the West Corridor.

East Corridor (3F)

  1. Head East: From the Main Hall 3F balcony, proceed into the East Corridor.
  2. Encounter: Zombie: Expect another zombie or two here. Use the same tactics as before.
  3. Item: Handgun Bullets / Grenade Rounds: Depending on your character, you'll find either Handgun Bullets (Leon) or Grenade Rounds (Claire) on the floor or a nearby shelf.
  4. Door to the East Storage Room: The door at the end of this corridor leads to the East Storage Room.

East Storage Room (3F)

This room is another important location for progression.

  1. Enter and Clear: There will likely be a zombie or two in this room. Clear them out to safely explore.
  2. Item: Crank: The most important item here is the Crank. This tool is essential for operating certain mechanisms throughout the RPD, particularly for lowering the bookshelf in the Library.
  3. Item: Green Herb: A Green Herb can often be found in this room, useful for healing minor damage.
  4. Exit: With the Crank in hand, you've completed your initial sweep of the 3rd floor. Exit back to the East Corridor.

Next Steps

With the Small Key, the weapon upgrade part, and the Crank secured, you are now well-equipped to tackle further puzzles and areas within the RPD. Your next objective should be to utilize the Crank, likely in the Library on the 2nd floor, to access new areas.