Walkthrough - City Hall — Resident Evil 3: Nemesis Guide

Walkthrough - City Hall

Upon entering City Hall, you'll find yourself in a grand, but eerily quiet, main lobby. This area serves as a central hub for several key objectives.

Initial Scan: Immediately look for the Typewriter and Item Box located near the entrance. Save your game and manage your inventory. You'll want to have some healing items and your primary weapon ready.
Document Hunt: On a small table to the left of the main entrance, you'll find the "City Hall Notice" file. Read it for some background lore and potential clues.
Door to the East Wing: The large double doors directly across from where you entered lead to the East Wing. This is your next primary destination.

Proceed through the double doors into the East Wing. Be cautious, as zombies often patrol this corridor.

Zombie Encounter: Expect 2-3 standard zombies in this hallway. Conserve ammo if possible by using precise headshots or a well-timed dodge.
Office Access: The first door on your right leads into a small office.
Office Contents:
- Inside the office, you'll find Handgun Ammo x15 on the desk.
- Check the filing cabinet for a Green Herb.
- On the wall, there's a "Raccoon City Map (City Hall)". This is crucial for navigating the building.
Stairwell: Continue down the East Wing corridor. At the end, you'll find a stairwell leading up to the second floor.

Ascend the stairs to the second floor of the East Wing.

Corridor Patrol: Another 1-2 zombies may be present in this upper corridor. Deal with them efficiently.
Mayor's Office: The large, ornate door at the end of this hallway is the Mayor's Office.
Mayor's Office Investigation:
- Upon entering, head to the large desk. You'll find the "Mayor's Diary" file, which contains important story details.
- Examine the bookshelf to the right of the desk. Here, you'll discover a hidden compartment containing the Bronze Compass. This is a key item needed for a puzzle later.
- Look for a small side table near the window for a box of Shotgun Shells x7 (if you have the Shotgun) or additional Handgun Ammo x15 (if you don't).

With the Bronze Compass in hand, retrace your steps back down to the first floor and into the Main Lobby.

Prepare for Nemesis (Optional): Depending on your actions and the game's randomizer, Nemesis *might* appear in the Main Lobby upon your return. If he does, you have a choice:
- Fight: Use your most powerful weapons (Shotgun, Grenade Launcher) and aim for his head. Defeating him here will reward you with a weapon part (e.g., Shotgun Parts A).
- Run: If you're low on health or ammo, simply dodge past him and exit through the West Wing doors.

From the Main Lobby, take the double doors leading to the West Wing.

Dark Corridor: This hallway is often darker than the East Wing. Be prepared for potential zombie ambushes.
Storage Room: The first door on your left leads to a small storage room.
Storage Room Contents:
- Inside, you'll find a crate containing First Aid Spray.
- On a shelf, there's a box of Grenade Rounds x6 (if you have the Grenade Launcher) or Magnum Rounds x6 (if you have the Magnum).
Library Entrance: Continue down the West Wing corridor. The large double doors at the end lead into the City Hall Library.

Enter the Library. This is where you'll use the Bronze Compass.

Library Puzzle:
- Head to the back of the library, where you'll see a large, ornate clock mechanism.
- Examine the mechanism. You'll notice a missing piece.
- Use the Bronze Compass on the clock mechanism. This will activate a hidden passage.
Hidden Passage: The bookshelf will slide open, revealing a secret room.
Secret Room Contents:
- Inside, on a pedestal, you'll find the City Hall Key. This is the main objective for this area.
- Also, on a small table, you'll find Ink Ribbons x2.

With the City Hall Key in your possession, you can now exit the building.

Return to Main Lobby: Go back through the Library and West Wing corridor to the Main Lobby.
Final Check: Before leaving, ensure you've collected all necessary items and saved your game. The next area can be challenging.
Exit: Use the main entrance doors to leave City Hall.