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

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

Navigate Resident Evil 2's RPD 3F, facing zombies and acquiring vital items. Learn the best path from the Main Hall Stairwell for survival.

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RPD 3F Exploration

Welcome to the third floor of the RPD! This area holds crucial items and introduces new threats. Proceed with caution and be prepared for combat.

Starting from the Main Hall Stairwell

  1. Upon reaching the 3F landing from the Main Hall, immediately head north.
  2. You'll enter a short hallway. Be aware that a Zombie may be patrolling here, or will shamble in from the east. Dispatch it quickly to avoid being cornered.
  3. Continue north into the East Storage Room.

East Storage Room

This room is a treasure trove of useful items, but also a potential ambush point.

  • Item: Wooden Box (x2): You'll find two wooden boxes here. One contains Handgun Bullets, and the other holds a Green Herb. grab both.
  • Item: Small Key: Look carefully on the shelves or a nearby table for this essential item. The Small Key is used to unlock certain desks and lockers throughout the RPD, often containing valuable ammunition or healing items.
  • Strategy: As you collect items, be mindful of the door. Sometimes, a Zombie can enter from the hallway you just came from, or one might be lurking just outside.

Exploring the East Corridor

  1. Exit the East Storage Room and head west, back towards the stairwell.
  2. Instead of going down, continue past the stairwell and proceed into the long corridor that runs along the north side of the RPD's third floor.
  3. Encounter: Licker: As you move down this corridor, you will almost certainly encounter your first Licker. These creatures are blind but have incredibly acute hearing.
    • Licker Strategy:
      • Option 1 (Stealth): If you move slowly (walking, not running), you can often sneak past a Licker without it detecting you. This conserves precious ammo.
      • Option 2 (Combat): If combat is unavoidable or preferred, the Shotgun is highly effective. Aim for its head/brain for critical damage. The Handgun can work, but requires more shots and careful aiming. Be prepared for its rapid tongue attacks and wall-crawling movements.
  4. Continue west along the corridor.
  5. Item: Handgun Bullets: Near the western end of this corridor, check any crates or debris for another box of Handgun Bullets.

West Storage Room

  1. At the very end of the western corridor, you'll find the entrance to the West Storage Room.
  2. Item: Large Gear: The primary item of interest here is the Large Gear. This is a key puzzle item needed later in the game. It's usually found on a shelf or table.
  3. Item: Green Herb: Another Green Herb can often be found in this room, providing a welcome health boost.
  4. Strategy: This room is generally safe, but always do a quick scan for any hidden enemies, especially if you're on a second playthrough or a harder difficulty.

Returning to the Main Hall

Once you've secured the Large Gear and other items, you'll want to make your way back down to the Main Hall to deposit key items and save your progress.

  1. Exit the West Storage Room and head east along the corridor.
  2. Be wary of any Lickers you may have left alive, or new ones that might have spawned depending on your character and scenario.
  3. Descend the stairs back to the 2F and then to the Main Hall.

With the 3F thoroughly explored and the Large Gear in hand, you're now well-equipped to tackle the next challenges the RPD has in store.