A simplicity guide for Resident Evil 3.

Puzzles and Codes

Applies regardless of difficulty. Except for the Gem(s) which are randomized on Inferno difficulty.

Aqua Cure Safe:

9-3-7

Clock Tower Commemoration Puzzle:

Red Gem – Inside the Moon Donuts safe room.

Blue Gem – Supermarket across from the Toy Uncle. Requires the Bolt Cutters.

Green Gem – Inside the Toy Uncle. Requires the Lockpick.

Kite Bros Railway:

RE 01

FA 02

RA 03

SA 02

FO 01

RPD:

West Office – 9-15-7

2F Locker – CAP

3F Locker – DCM

Hospital Nurse’s Station:

9-3

Vaccine Synthesis:

MID HIGH LOW

Handgun

The Handgun is found not long after Jill encounters Brad. It’ll be found on an officer’s body in the alleyway behind the pub. Very difficult to miss.

The Burst Handgun is a missable handgun that can be found by Jill in the Hospital’s ‘Sick Room’ where Jill initially wakes up.

Upgrade	Area	Location	Description
Dot Sight	Downtown, Raccoon City	Inside the apartment building safe opposite the Pharmacy.	Safe Combination is 9 Left, Right 1, Left 8.
Extended Magazine	Downtown, Raccoon City		Defeat Nemesis after restoring the power, while on-route to the Train Puzzle.
Moderator	Downtown, Raccoon City		Defeat Nemesis after solving the Train Puzzle, while on-route to the Subway Station.

 

Shotgun

The Shotgun is found in the room across the hall from the Train Switch Puzzle It’ll be found within a caged wall-rack. Requires the Bolt Cutters. Missable.

Upgrade	Area	Location	Description
Tactical Stock	Downtown, Raccoon City	Subway Station	Use the Green Jewel on the Monument. The Green Jewel is found within the Toy Uncle. May randomize positions depending on higher difficulties.
Semi-Auto Barrel	Kendo’s Gun Shop		On a shelf to the left as you enter.
Moderator	Underground Storage		In the large room where you must find three Fuses to power the elevator. After squeezing through the shelving, use the lift switch by the staircase to access the corner behind the lift. It’s within the case.

 

Assault Rifle

One of Carlos’ two starting weapons is the Assault Rifle. But it can be upgraded three times.

Upgrade	Area	Location	Description
Scope	Police Station	1F, West Office	In the S.T.A.R.S chest on the table. Requires the S.T.A.R.S ID.
Tactical Grip	Hospital	Courtyard	As you jump out of the window down into the courtyard, look immediately to your right. The Tactical Grip will be resting on top of a plant pot.
Dual Magazine	Hospital	Nurses’ Station	Inside the safe on the shelf. Very hard to miss. Combination is 9-3.

 

Magnum

The Magnum is a very missable optional weapon that can only be found playing as Jill after Carlos’ Hospital segment. It is found within the Hospital Courtyard, which you reach by jumping through the window on the upper floor. There are two sides to the courtyard, but a moderately-sized utility crate will be seen.

It can only be upgraded once.

Upgrade	Area	Location	Description
Extended Barrel	Underground Storage	Surveillance Room	After you’ve installed the three fuses and ascended the elevator it’ll be behind the large control-panel desk in front of you on the right-hand side.

 

Grenade Launcher

The Grenade Launcher is located in the Sewers, which is the next part of the game after Downtown. It’s located in the lower-right part of the Sewers in the office safe room.

It cannot be upgraded, though it does have multiple forms of ammunition that can be found throughout the game.

Conclusion

I hope this aided you in your escape from Raccoon City!

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