Item Locations
Welcome, Raccoon City survivor! This comprehensive guide details the locations of crucial items you'll need to navigate the R.P.D. and beyond. Efficient item management and knowing where to find key resources are paramount to your survival. Pay close attention to these steps, as missing a vital item can lead to dire consequences.
Raccoon Police Department (R.P.D.) - Main Hall & East Wing
Main Hall
- Combat Knife: Immediately upon entering the Main Hall from the East Office, look to your right. It's embedded in the wall next to the shutter control panel. Essential for breaking free from grabs or as a last-ditch melee option.
- Handgun Ammo: On the reception desk, directly in front of the main entrance. Always grab this; every bullet counts.
- Green Herb: On the ground near the statue in the center of the Main Hall. Combine with other herbs for enhanced healing.
East Office (1F)
- Handgun Ammo: On the desk closest to the entrance.
- First Aid Spray: Inside the safe. The combination is Left 9, Right 15, Left 7. This is a crucial early-game healing item, so open it.
- Detonator (without Battery): On the desk in the back corner, near the window. You'll need to find a battery to make this functional.
Waiting Room (1F)
- Map (R.P.D. 1F): On the small table directly opposite the door leading from the Main Hall. This map is indispensable for navigation.
- Wooden Board: Leaning against the wall near the window. Use this to board up windows and prevent zombies from entering.
East Storage Room (3F)
- Round Handle: On a shelf near the entrance. This is vital for opening the steam valve in the Showers.
- Large Gear: In the corner, near the broken wall. You'll need this for the clock tower puzzle.
- Handgun Ammo: On a crate in the center of the room.
R.P.D. - West Wing & Upper Floors
West Office (1F)
- Handgun Ammo: On the desk near the door.
- Shotgun Shells (Leon) / Submachine Gun Ammo (Claire): In the locked desk. The combination for Leon is Left 9, Right 15, Left 7. For Claire, it's Left 2, Right 12, Left 8.
- Wooden Board: Leaning against the wall near the windows.
Operations Room (1F)
- Handgun Ammo: On the console.
- Red Herb: On the floor next to the door leading to the West Office. Combine with a Green Herb for increased healing.
Dark Room (1F)
- Film Roll: On the counter, next to the development trays. Develop this to reveal a safe combination.
- Storage Box: A safe storage box is available here for item management.
Locker Room (2F)
- Portable Safe: On the bench. Solving the puzzle (pressing buttons in sequence until all lights are green) will reward you with a Spare Key, which opens lockers.
- Shotgun Shells (Leon) / Submachine Gun Ammo (Claire): In the locker opened by the Spare Key.
- Gunpowder: On the floor near the showers. Combine with other gunpowder to craft ammo.
Showers (2F)
- High-Caliber Rounds (Leon) / Acid Rounds (Claire): In the locker at the far end.
- Valve Handle: Use the Round Handle found in the East Storage Room on the pipe to shut off the steam. This grants access to the next area.
S.T.A.R.S. Office (2F)
- Battery: On the desk in the back office. Combine this with the Detonator.
- Weapon Upgrade (Leon - Shotgun Stock) / Weapon Upgrade (Claire - High-Capacity Mag for JMB Hp3): Inside the armory locker, unlocked with the S.T.A.R.S. Badge (use it as a USB dongle in the PC).
- Green Herb: On the filing cabinet.
Underground & Parking Garage
Kennel (B1)
- Handgun Ammo: On a shelf near the entrance.
- Red Herb: On the ground near the dog cages.
Morgue (B1)
- Diamond Key: Found on the body in the last cold storage drawer on the right. Be prepared for a jump scare!
- Flash Grenade: On the counter near the entrance.
Firing Range (B1)
- Roll Film (W-87): On the bench. Develop this to find a locker code.
- Handgun Ammo: On the shooting range counter.
- Red Herb: On the floor near the entrance.
Parking Garage (B1)
- Vehicle Key: On the wall near the exit gate. This key unlocks the police car in the garage, revealing a weapon.
- Shotgun (Leon) / Grenade Launcher (Claire): Inside the trunk of the police car, unlocked with the Vehicle Key.