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Discover hidden areas and crucial items in Resident Evil Outbreak's optional rooms. Find Blue Herbs, Shotguns, and vital clues to survive the outbreak.

Alright, let's talk about some of the optional rooms you can stumble upon in Resident Evil Outbreak. These aren't always on the main path, but they can definitely give you an edge if you know where to look. Sometimes you'll find useful items, other times just a bit more lore or a helpful clue. Let's break 'em down.

B5F AREA C PASSAGE

First up, if you decide to poke around the B5F level, as soon as you enter this passage, keep an eye out for a BLUE HERB. These are super handy for curing poison, so grab it if you see it. A little further down this passage, you might find a MONTHLY PASSCODE. Just a heads-up, on HARD and VERY HARD difficulties, a zombie will be crawling out as you approach, so be ready for that.

B5F EMERGENCY PASSAGE

Moving on, in this next passage, you'll likely run into a zombie or two right in the middle of the path – expect up to two on HARD/VERY HARD. Don't let them slow you down too much, though. Right near the ventilation hole at the far end, you can find a SHOTGUN. That's a serious firepower upgrade! You'll also find a STAFF MEMO here, which might give you some hints about what's going on.

B5F AREA B PASSAGE

Now, this next one is pretty interesting. If you manage to crawl through the second hole you find, you'll end up in an area that might feel familiar if you've played Biohazard 2/Resident Evil 2. It turns out this is actually part of William Birkin's laboratory! Things look a bit different, but you can't get into his private lab, unfortunately. You'll see a scientist lying in the corner near where you came in. Here's a cool part: if you're playing as Yoko and go talk to this scientist, you'll get a MAGNUM HANDGUN! Definitely worth doing if you have her. You can also press the red switch nearby to open a shutter. Beyond that, there's a corridor with a door, but watch out! Moth larvae will drop from the ceiling and they can poison you. If you don't have the LAB CARDKEY yet, or if you haven't entered the passcode at B6F, this path might be blocked or lead to trouble.