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Part 39
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis

Part 39

Learn the strategy for the toughest boss fight in Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, the Nemesis Clock Tower Battle, and how to handle Nemesis with or without his rocket launcher.

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Learn the strategy for the toughest boss fight in Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, the Nemesis Clock Tower Battle, and how to handle Nemesis with or without his rocket launcher.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    If you chose to USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE or DO NOTHING at the start of the fight, Carlos will destroy Nemesis' rocket launcher but be knocked unconscious, leaving Jill to fight Nemesis alone. If you did not, Nemesis will be equipped with a rocket launcher at the start.
  2. 2
    Maintain distance between Jill and Nemesis, firing once or twice before evading his attacks.
  3. 3
    Freeze Rounds are the preferred ammunition due to their slowdown effect, which provides more time to evade.
  4. 4
    If Nemesis has his rocket launcher, he will fire rockets from various ranges. Dodge these by turning perpendicular to his line of fire.
  5. 5
    Use objects like lamp posts near the crashed cable car as (cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects)) (temporary protection from attacks) from Nemesis' rockets, though judging firing angles can be difficult.
  6. 6
    After Nemesis fires five rockets, he discards the launcher and resorts to melee attacks.
  7. 7
    If Carlos destroyed the launcher, Nemesis will use ranged tentacle attacks (horizontal sweep or piercing thrust) at medium range.
  8. 8
    When Nemesis is not using his rocket launcher, dodge by running around his right side to avoid his left-handed grab attack.
  9. 9
    If Nemesis grabs Jill, mash the face buttons to escape. If Jill is hoisted up twice consecutively before she can get up, she will die.
  10. 10
    If Nemesis grabs Jill and begins the purple infection animation with his other hand, mash buttons to escape if Jill's condition is yellow (Caution) or Fine.
  11. 11
    Continue attacking Nemesis until he staggers into flames, after which Jill passes out. Carlos will then drag Jill to the Chapel.
Tips
  • If Nemesis has his rocket launcher, he cannot grab Jill, but he will use rockets frequently.
  • Be aware of Nemesis's left-handed grab attack when he is not using the rocket launcher.
  • Monitor Jill's health and status on the (HUD (heads-up display — the on-screen icons showing health, ammo and the minimap)) (Heads-Up Display, showing game information) to know when to mash buttons to escape grabs or infection.
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    You play as Carlos, equipped with an ASSAULT RIFLE and the MERC'S HANDGUN, with only eight inventory slots.
  2. 2
    You can grab a KNIFE from the (Box) (item storage) and save your game at a (checkpoint (an auto-save point you restart from on death)) (save point) in room 403 Chapel.
  3. 3
    Head towards 413 Art Gallery.
  4. 4
    In room 402 Ballroom, four Zombies appear. Use short bursts with your rifle to defeat them. Note that the east exit is blocked due to damage from a crashed chopper, so proceed through the north door.
  5. 5
    Navigate through 404 Dining Room (five Zombies), 405 Tower Hall 1F (debris), 406 Study, and 412 Web Gallery (three Giant Spiders or Drain Deimoses).
  6. 6
    In 413 Art Gallery, push the large bell in the back room to access the next area.
  7. 7
    In 601 Park Street, head down the alley and deal with four oncoming Zombies. You can lure them to an explosive barrel or dodge them as you head west towards the Hospital's front entrance.
  8. 8
    If you return to 601 Park Street after visiting 502 Receptionist's Office but before obtaining the VACCINE BASE and VACCINE MEDIUM, two Hunter Betas will be present.
  9. 9
    In 501 Hospital Lobby, walk forward to trigger a (cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically)) (non-interactive cinematic sequence) introducing the Hunter Beta. A second Hunter Beta will immediately charge at you.
  10. 10
    To get extra loot, defeat both Hunter Betas with your rifle and run past the reception windows.
Tips
  • Carlos's rifle is effective against large groups of Zombies and tougher enemies, but be mindful of ammo conservation.
  • The SIGPRO SP2009 is a reskinned version of Jill's M92F Custom.
  • Use controlled bursts with the rifle to conserve ammo and effectively deal with enemies.

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