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Resident Evil 3: Nemesis

Part 50

Guide to the final battle against Nemesis in Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Learn strategies for the rail cannon, live selection choices, and game clear rewards.

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Guide to the final battle against Nemesis in Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Learn strategies for the rail cannon, live selection choices, and game clear rewards.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Check out the dead Tyrant, then move to the control panel next to the rail cannon (the "Sword of Paracelsus").
  2. 2
    Activate the rail cannon's battery loading system.
  3. 3
    Run to battery #1 and push it into its chamber.
  4. 4
    Some dripping goo indicates Nemesis's presence.
  5. 5
    This is the final battle against Nemesis 3.0. Conventional weapons are ineffective against his final form. Dodge his acid spit and the monster himself.
  6. 6
    Connect batteries #2 and #3 in numerical order while avoiding Nemesis.
  7. 7
    While waiting for the rail cannon to charge, keep an eye on Nemesis as he crawls on the machinery in the center of the room and dodges his spit attacks.
  8. 8
    The first cannon shot will create a trench in the machinery. Lure Nemesis into this trench for the next shot to hit him.
  9. 9
    Run around the machinery's perimeter to guide Nemesis back into the cannon's firing path if he gets too close to the trench ends.
  10. 10
    Two direct hits from the rail cannon will cause Nemesis to explode, ending the encounter.
  11. 11
    After the cannon powers down, head for the exit door to the left of the cannon.
  12. 12
    A piece of Nemesis is still crawling towards Jill. This triggers the FINAL LIVE SELECTION.
  13. 13
    EXTERMINATE THE MONSTER: Jill uses a Magnum to finish Nemesis permanently.
  14. 14
    IGNORE IT AND EVACUATE: Jill makes a hasty exit, leaving Nemesis to face nuclear annihilation.
  15. 15
    DO NOTHING: Nemesis spits acid, poisoning Jill, before collapsing.
  16. 16
    717 Escape Elevator: Press the elevator button to proceed.
  17. 17
    718 Behind the Factory: Run forward to trigger the final scenes. If you took Path A, Carlos waves from the helicopter. If you took Path B, Carlos signals a second helicopter with Barry Burton aboard. The chopper escapes as the nuclear missile destroys Raccoon City. Jill vows revenge.
Tips
  • Nemesis's final form cannot be defeated with conventional weapons; the rail cannon is your only option.
  • Batteries for the rail cannon must be connected in numerical order.
  • Keep moving to avoid Nemesis's acid spit and direct attacks.
  • Luring Nemesis into the trench created by the rail cannon is crucial for landing direct hits.
  • The choice made during the FINAL LIVE SELECTION affects the ending and Nemesis's ultimate fate.

Game Clear Ranking & Rewards:

After the credits, your completion time, saves, and health recovered determine your Game Clear rank (A-F). This rank unlocks alternate costumes for Jill. A perfect score (300 points) requires finishing under 2h 30m, with 0 saves, and healing 1500 HP or less. The Boutique Key is awarded on the first clear (Easy or Hard) to access costumes on subsequent playthroughs.

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