Item Combination List

Item Combination List

Resource management is paramount in Resident Evil Outbreak, and knowing how to combine items effectively can mean the difference between survival and becoming zombie chow. This section details essential item combinations, their effects, and where you can typically find the components.

Healing Combinations

These combinations are your bread and butter for staying alive. Always prioritize creating stronger healing items when possible, especially if your inventory is tight.

• Green Herb + Green Herb = Mixed Herb (G+G)
  • Effect: Recovers a moderate amount of health.
  • Strategy: A basic but vital combination. Green Herbs are abundant in almost every scenario. Look for them in planters, on shelves, and scattered throughout environments like the Apple Inn's lobby or the Raccoon General Hospital's patient rooms.
• Green Herb + Green Herb + Green Herb = Mixed Herb (G+G+G)
  • Effect: Fully recovers health.
  • Strategy: The ultimate healing item. Always aim to create these if you have three Green Herbs. This is particularly useful before boss encounters or after taking significant damage.
• Green Herb + Red Herb = Mixed Herb (G+R)
  • Effect: Fully recovers health.
  • Strategy: A powerful combination. Red Herbs are rarer than Green Herbs but can often be found in specific locations, such as the Underbelly's ventilation shafts or the Zoo's botanical garden areas. This combination is more efficient than G+G+G if you have a Red Herb available.
• Green Herb + Blue Herb = Mixed Herb (G+B)
  • Effect: Recovers a moderate amount of health and cures poison.
  • Strategy: Essential for scenarios featuring poisonous enemies like Giant Insects or certain Lickers. Blue Herbs are less common but can be found in areas like the Raccoon University's biology labs or the Water Treatment Plant's lower levels.
• Green Herb + Red Herb + Blue Herb = Mixed Herb (G+R+B)
  • Effect: Fully recovers health and cures poison.
  • Strategy: The most comprehensive healing item. If you're facing a scenario with both high damage output and poison threats, prioritize this combination.

Weapon & Ammo Combinations

While most weapons are found pre-assembled, some crucial ammo types can be crafted, extending your combat capabilities.

• Handgun Ammo + Handgun Ammo = Handgun Ammo (x2)
  • Effect: Combines two stacks of Handgun Ammo into one larger stack, saving inventory space.
  • Strategy: This is less about creating new ammo and more about inventory management. If you have two small stacks of, say, 10 bullets each, combining them frees up a slot. This applies to most ammo types.
• Empty Bottle + Kerosene = Molotov Cocktail
  • Effect: Creates a throwable incendiary weapon that deals area-of-effect fire damage.
  • Strategy: Molotov Cocktails are incredibly effective against groups of weaker enemies (like zombies) or for stunning larger, more resilient foes. Empty Bottles are common in bars (e.g., J's Bar) and kitchens. Kerosene can be found in maintenance rooms or storage areas, such as the Police Station's basement or the Hospital's boiler room.
• Empty Bottle + Chlorine = Acid Bottle
  • Effect: Creates a throwable weapon that deals corrosive damage.
  • Strategy: Less common than Molotovs, Acid Bottles are particularly useful against certain biological threats or for dissolving obstacles. Chlorine is a rarer find, often located in chemical storage areas or laboratories.
• Wooden Pole + Knife = Spear
  • Effect: Creates a makeshift melee weapon with decent reach and damage.
  • Strategy: A good option if you're low on conventional weapons or need a longer-range melee attack. Wooden Poles can be found in construction sites or storage rooms, while Knives are common starting items or found in kitchens.

Special Item Combinations

These combinations are often scenario-specific or provide unique utility.

• Battery + Cable = Extension Cord
  • Effect: Creates a functional extension cord, often required to power machinery or open specific doors.
  • Strategy: This combination is crucial in scenarios like "Outbreak" where you need to restore power to the shutter. Batteries are frequently found near electrical equipment, and Cables might be in utility closets or workshops.
• Lighter + Spray Can = Flamethrower (Temporary)
  • Effect: Creates a temporary flamethrower.
  • Strategy: This is a powerful but short-lived weapon. Use it strategically against large groups or tough enemies. Lighters are common personal items, and Spray Cans can be found in maintenance areas or garages.

Remember, inventory space is always at a premium. Plan your combinations carefully and prioritize what you need most for the immediate challenges ahead!