Resident Evil 2 (Remake)
Resident Evil 2 (Remake)

The Maiden & Lion Medallions — Resident Evil 2 (Remake) Walkthrough

This Resident Evil 2 Remake guide details Claire A's path to acquiring the Maiden and Lion Medallions, including Licker encounters and statue puzzle solutions.

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The Maiden & Lion Medallions - Claire A

Following the successful placement of the Unicorn Medallion, Claire's next objective is to locate and retrieve the remaining two medallions: the Maiden and the Lion. These artifacts are crucial for unlocking the secret passage beneath the Main Hall, granting access to the next area of the Raccoon City Police Department. This guide will walk you through Claire's specific path to acquire both medallions, detailing enemy encounters, item locations, and puzzle solutions.

Pre-Medallion Preparations & Initial Exploration

Before diving headfirst into the hunt for the medallions, ensure you're adequately prepared. You'll be encountering new, more dangerous enemies in the upcoming areas. Stock up on handgun ammo, healing items (Green Herbs, First Aid Sprays), and consider having your Submachine Gun ready for tougher encounters.

  1. Return to the West Office: From the Main Hall, head back into the West Office. If you haven't already, ensure you've picked up the Hip Pouch from the desk to expand your inventory.
  2. Access the West Storage Room: Proceed through the shutter located in the West Office. This leads directly into the West Storage Room.
  3. Encountering Lickers: As you enter the West Storage Room, be prepared for your first encounter with Lickers. These blind, sound-sensitive creatures are deadly up close.
    • Strategy: Lickers are highly vulnerable to the Submachine Gun. Aim for their heads. If you wish to conserve ammo, you can often sneak past them by walking slowly and avoiding making noise. However, given Claire's arsenal, engaging them is often the more efficient option.
    • Loot: After dispatching them, search the room thoroughly for Handgun Ammo and potentially a Green Herb.
  4. Develop the Roll Film: Continue through the West Storage Room to reach the Darkroom. Inside, you'll find a developing station.
    • Action: Use the developing station to process the Roll Film: 'Commemorative' that you likely found earlier in the game (e.g., in the Safety Deposit Room).
    • Reward: Developing this film reveals a photograph with the combination for a locker: CAP. This combination is for the locker in the Men's Locker Room.
  5. Retrieve Submachine Gun Ammo: Head to the Men's Locker Room (located on 1F, accessible from the East Hall or through the Operations Room).
    • Action: Locate the locker and input the combination CAP.
    • Reward: Inside, you'll find a generous supply of Submachine Gun Ammo. This is a crucial pickup for Claire's campaign, especially with the upcoming Licker encounters.

Acquiring the Maiden Medallion

The Maiden Medallion is located within the Library, requiring a bit of environmental puzzle-solving and a statue combination.

  1. Navigate to the Library: From the Main Hall, head to the 2nd Floor and enter the Library.
  2. Bypass the Collapsed Walkway: The direct path across the Library's 2nd floor is blocked. You'll need to create an alternative route.
    • Action: On the 2nd floor of the Library, locate the movable bookshelves. There are several along the northern wall. Push them strategically to form a continuous path across the gap. You'll need to push the two central bookshelves towards the west.
    • Tip: Ensure the path is clear and stable before attempting to cross.
  3. Reach the Maiden Statue: Once you've created the path, cross to the other side of the Library's 2nd floor. The Maiden Statue is located here.
  4. Solve the Maiden Statue Puzzle: Examine the statue to initiate the puzzle. You'll need to input the correct symbols.
    • Combination: The correct combination for the Maiden Statue is Ram, Harp, Bird.
    • Hint: This combination can be found on a document (e.g., the 'Unicorn Statue' document) if you've explored thoroughly, but for efficiency, you can input it directly.
    • Reward: Upon successful entry, the statue will yield the Maiden Medallion.

Acquiring the Lion Medallion

The Lion Medallion is also on the 2nd floor, but in a different wing of the RPD.

  1. Return to the Main Hall 2F: Exit the Library and head back to the 2nd floor of the Main Hall.
  2. Proceed to the Waiting Room: From the Main Hall 2F, enter the Waiting Room. This room is typically to the east.
  3. Locate the Lion Statue: The Lion Statue is prominently displayed within the Waiting Room.
  4. Solve the Lion Statue Puzzle: Interact with the statue to begin the puzzle.
    • Combination: The correct combination for the Lion Statue is Lion, Leaf, Bird.
    • Hint: Similar to the Maiden Statue, this combination is typically found on a document (e.g., the 'Lion Statue' document) within the RPD.
    • Reward: Once the correct symbols are entered, the statue will release the Lion Medallion.

Placing the Medallions and Advancing

With both the Maiden and Lion Medallions in your possession, it's time to unlock the path forward.

  1. Return to the Main Hall 1F: Descend to the ground floor of the Main Hall.
  2. Place the Medallions: Approach the central statue at the base of the grand staircase.
    • Action: Interact with the statue and place the Maiden Medallion and the Lion Medallion into their respective slots.
    • Outcome: With all three medallions (Unicorn, Maiden, and Lion) now inserted, the statue will activate, revealing a secret passage beneath the Main Hall.
  3. Proceed to the Secret Passage: Descend into the newly opened passage. This marks the end of the initial RPD exploration phase and leads you to the Underground Facility.
The Maiden & Lion Medallions - Resident Evil 2 (Remake) screenshot
Claire placing the Maiden Medallion in the Main Hall.

Common Pitfalls & Tips for Claire A

  • Licker Management: Lickers are a significant threat. If you're low on Submachine Gun ammo, consider using Flash Grenades to stun them for a quick escape, or simply walk very slowly to avoid detection. Running will almost always trigger them.
  • Inventory Management: Claire's initial inventory space is limited. Prioritize key items, healing, and ammo for your primary weapons. Don't hoard items you won't immediately use.
  • Map Awareness: Constantly check your map for unexplored rooms (red) and items you may have missed. The RPD is a labyrinth, and the map is your best friend.
  • Conserve Ammo: While Claire has powerful weapons, ammo can still be scarce on higher difficulties. Aim for headshots, especially against zombies, and know when to run past enemies rather than engage.
  • Puzzle Solutions: While this guide provides the solutions, always look for the in-game documents that reveal them. This adds to the immersion and can help you if you forget a combination.

Successfully navigating these steps will equip Claire with the necessary medallions to progress further into the RPD and uncover its dark secrets. Be prepared for new challenges and more formidable foes in the areas beyond the Main Hall.