Resident Evil: Search the Mansion

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This section covers the initial exploration of the Spencer Mansion, focusing on combatting early zombies, finding key items like the map and shotgun, and navigating the first few rooms.

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Walkthrough

1
After speaking with Barry, proceed through the far door to encounter your first zombie. Shoot it until it falls, then shoot it again to ensure it stays down. This is Kenneth's body. Collect the clips.
2
Return to Barry. A zombie will burst in and Barry will deal with it.
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Proceed to the Main Hall. Barry will give you a lock pick. Go through the blue doors.
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In this room, move the steps next to the statue to collect the map. Move the desk away from the door and enter.
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Inside, a zombie is on the floor. Deal with it, collect the ribbon from the shelf, and exit.
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Go through the other door. A dog will burst through the window; shoot it.
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Around the corner is another dog; kill it and proceed.
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The first door on the left is a bathroom (ignore unless playing as Chris, then drain water for a cabinet key).
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Continue down the corridor to two more doors. The left door leads to a room with a shotgun. If Jill, enter and get it (Barry will save you from the trap). If Chris, avoid this room for now.
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Through the other door, you'll face two more zombies. Aim high if playing as Jill.
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Go through the Grey Door, kill the zombie by the stairs, and collect the green plant if needed.
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Enter the next door to find a save room. Save your game, deposit the ribbon, and collect the ink ribbon and a clip.
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Exit and go up the stairs. Take out the zombie to your left and the one behind you.
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Go through the door at the end of the corridor. Shoot the zombie and enter the small study. Examine the Botany book and leave.
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Head along the corridor, past the green doors (inaccessible yet), and shoot another zombie.
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Go through the next unlocked door to return to the Main Hall. Barry will give Jill bazooka ammo.
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Investigate the body in the door next to the one you just exited to find the bazooka (Chris finds clips). Ignore the crows.
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Exit and go across the hall to the other door, leading to the balcony above the Dining Room. Kill the two zombies.
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Push the stone statue off the balcony and go through the far door.
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Kill the two zombies by the stairs and go down.
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Deal with the two zombies at the bottom of the stairs and go through the door.
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This is a save room. If Chris, Rebecca will appear and offer help; accept for later assistance. Collect the ribbon and save.
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Exit and continue down the corridor, encountering another zombie.
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The door on the right contains items and a rusty shotgun (Chris needs this). You cannot enter yet.
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Go through the other door, shoot the zombies, and head towards the plant room.
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In the plant room, use the Earth on the pump to kill the plant and collect the key behind it. Use green plants for healing if needed.
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Return to the rusty shotgun room and collect the items (Chris uses the rusty shotgun to get the normal shotgun).
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Go back through the doors and turn right.
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Enter the bedroom on the right. Collect the clip from the bed. A zombie will emerge from the cupboard when you investigate the desk.

Tips

Aiming high is effective for headshots on zombies, especially as Jill.
Conserve ammunition when possible, especially early in the game.
The green plants are useful for healing; use them when your health is low.
Remember the location of save rooms and item chests.
If playing as Chris, remember to use the rusty shotgun to obtain the regular shotgun.

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