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.
- 1Check out the dead Tyrant, then move to the control panel next to the rail cannon (the "Sword of Paracelsus").
- 2Activate the rail cannon's battery loading system.
- 3Run to battery #1 and push it into its chamber.
- 4Some dripping goo indicates Nemesis's presence.
- 5This is the final battle against Nemesis 3.0. Conventional weapons are ineffective against his final form. Dodge his acid spit and the monster himself.
- 6Connect batteries #2 and #3 in numerical order while avoiding Nemesis.
- 7While 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.
- 8The first cannon shot will create a trench in the machinery. Lure Nemesis into this trench for the next shot to hit him.
- 9Run around the machinery's perimeter to guide Nemesis back into the cannon's firing path if he gets too close to the trench ends.
- 10Two direct hits from the rail cannon will cause Nemesis to explode, ending the encounter.
- 11After the cannon powers down, head for the exit door to the left of the cannon.
- 12A piece of Nemesis is still crawling towards Jill. This triggers the FINAL LIVE SELECTION.
- 13EXTERMINATE THE MONSTER: Jill uses a Magnum to finish Nemesis permanently.
- 14IGNORE IT AND EVACUATE: Jill makes a hasty exit, leaving Nemesis to face nuclear annihilation.
- 15DO NOTHING: Nemesis spits acid, poisoning Jill, before collapsing.
- 16717 Escape Elevator: Press the elevator button to proceed.
- 17718 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.
- 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.
100% Human-Written. AI Fact-Checked. Community Verified. Learn how AntMag verifies content