RE2 | Leon B Walkthrough Pt.1: Opening ~ RPD | Resident Evil 2 Remake

Check out this guide for a full walkthrough of the Leon B Walkthrough (Opening ~ RPD) from Resident Evil 2, including gameplay tips, guides, and more!

Story Progression & Walkthrough

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Table of Contents

Get Inside The RPD
Investigate The RPD
Collect The Medallions
Getting Special Weapons

Get Inside The RPD

Get Inside The RPD - Walkthrough Chart

No.	Procedure
1	From your starting area, head to the East side of the RPD front area
2	Go to the blue wheelbarrow to get the Cutting Tool. This will trigger a cutscene. Additional tips below.
3	After the cutscene ends, head down the stairs at under the entrance, and enter the Guardroom. Additional tips below.
4	Get the Courtyard Key to the RPD, M19, and ammo from the Guardroom. You also change into your RPD uniform, and get a grenade here. Additional tips below.
5	Head back to the East side of the map, and open the gate. Additional tips below.
6	Get inside the RPD via the door to your left

2. Get The Cutting Tool - Hints & Tips

Cutting Tool Location

The Cutting Tool is on the top left corner on the East Side of the Entrance to the RPD. It will be on a blue wheelbarrow.

3. Heading To The Guardroom - Hints & Tips

No Need To Combat Enemies

Once the cutscene ends, Zombies will reanimate around you. Since the Zombies are slow, you will be able to outrun without combat, and avoid damage. If a Zombie gets too close, shoot them in the head to stagger them.

4. Getting Your Items From The Guardroom - Hints & Tips

Courtyard Key, & M19 Location

You will be able to obtain the Courtyard Key and M19 Handgun from the Guardroom. It is at the center of your starting area. You will need the Cutting Tool to get into this room.

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5. Opening The Gate - Hints & Tips

Discard The Courtyard Key After Use

After opening the gate, discard your Courtyard Key. It is of no value to you anymore, and will only take up inventory space.

Investigate The RPD

Investigate The RPD - Walkthrough Chart

No.	Procedure
1	After entering the RPD, head for the Watchman's Room to your right
2	Continue following the path and make a left just before the Stairs
3	Enter the Break Room to save your game, and manage your inventory
4	Explore the Break Room to find an Electrical Part. Additional tips below.
5	Head back to the Watchman's Room and into the main Hall
6	Use the Cutting Tool to gain access to the East Office, and get the Round Handle. Additional tips below.
7	Remove the barricade blocking the door in the East Office
8	Use the Electrical Part on the Circuit to gain access to the Main Hall. Additional tips below.
9	Check the computer in the Main Hall to trigger a cutscene

4. Explore The Break Room - Hints & Tips

Electrical Part Location

The Electrical Part is found on a chair. It is in the smaller room connected to the Break Room.

6. Getting The Round Handle - Hints & Tips

Round Handle Location

The Round Handle is located in the smaller room within the East Office. It is sitting on the desk.

8. Checking The Computer - Hints & Tips

Hip Pouch Is Beside The Computer

The Hip Pouch can be found near the Computer in the Main Hall. Don't forget to take it to increase your inventory space by 2 slots.

Collect The Medallions

Collect The Medallions - Walkthrough Chart

No.	Procedure
1	Head up the stairs into the second floor of the Main Hall
2	Solve the Lion Statue Puzzle, and attach it to the Main Hall Statue. Additional tips below.
3	Go to the Reception on the West side of the Main Hall 1F
4	Continue following the path to get into the Operations Room. Additional tips below.
5	Use the Cutting Tool to open the locked door, and get the Electronic Gadget. Additional tips below.
6	Exit the room and head inside the West Office
7	Unlock the safe to get a Hip Pouch. Additional tips below.
8	Unlock your desk to get a High-Capacity Mag for Matilda. Additional tips below.
9	After exiting the West Office, take a right, and head up the Stairs to the second floor
10	Go to the Locker Room and get the Box. Additional tips below.
11	Use the Round Handle on the Pipe to stop the steam
12	Continue following the path to get to the STARS Office
13	Obtain the Battery from the STARS Office. Additional tips below.
14	After exiting the STARS Office, head for the 3rd Floor via the Stairs. Additional tips below.
15	Get the Spade Key on the Desk, and head for the West Storage Room. Additional tips below.
16	Solve the Maiden Statue Puzzle to get the Maiden Medallion. Additional tips below.
17	Move the fallen bookshelf by the door to gain access to the Library, and get the Red Book
18	Head to the Lounge and solve the Unicorn Statue Puzzle. Additional tips below.
19	Unlock the door with the Spade Key to get back to the Main Hall
20	Place the Medallions into the Main Hall Statue

2. Solving The Lion Statue - Hints & Tips

Lion Statue Combination

The solution to the Lion Statue is Crown, Fire, and Bird. Solve the Lion Statue Puzzle to get the Medallion.

4. Heading To The Operations Room

Licker Will Appear

When heading to the Operations Room. A Licker will be along the hallway. Make sure to move slowly and keep quiet to avoid being spotted by the Licker.

Find The Map On The Board

You will be able to get the map to the RPD inside the Operations Room. The map will help you keep track of your location at all times. It is on the board.

5. Getting The Electronic Gadget - Hints & Tips

Electronic Gadget Location

The Electronic Gadget is found behind the locked door in the Operations Room. You will need to use the Cutting Tool to open the door.

Discard The Cutting Tool After Use

The Cutting Tool will be of no use to you anymore after opening this door. Discard it to free up some inventory space.

7. Unlocking The Safe - Hints & Tips

Hip Pouch Location

The Hip Pouch can be found in the small office inside the West Office.

Safe Combination

The Safe Combination to get the Hip Pouch is 9counterclockwise-15clockwise-7counterclockwise.

8. Unlocking Your Desk - Hints & Tips

High Capacity Mag Location

The High Capacity Mag can be obtained in the West Office. You will need to unlock two padlocks to get to it.

Left Padlock Combination

The left Padlock will unlock if you enter the combination N-E-D.

Right Padlock Combination

The right Padlock will unlock if you enter the combination M-R-G.

10. Getting The Jeweled Box - Hints & Tips

Box Location

The Jeweled Box is found on the tower rack in the Shower Room at the 3rd floor. You will need this to acquire the Lightning Hawk Handgun later on.

13. Obtaining The Battery - Hints & Tips

Battery Location

The Battery can be found in the small office within the STARS Office. It will be sitting on a desk.

14.Exiting The STARS Office - Hints & Tips

The Tyrant Will Appear

After exiting the STARS Office, the Tyrant will appear, and follow you around the map. Do not fight the Tyrant, and outrun it instead. It is impervious to your bullets.

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15. Getting The Spade Key - Hints & Tips

Spade Key Location

The Spade Key can be found on the third floor. It is on a desk inside the room with a broken wall that you can enter.

16. Solving The Maiden Statue Puzzle

Maiden Statue Puzzle Solution

The Maiden Statue combination is Ram-Harp-Bird. It will be a bit difficult to see due to the rust. Unlock the Maiden Statue to get the Maiden Medallion.

18. Solving The Unicorn Statue Puzzle

Unicorn Statue Solution

The Unicorn Statue Combination is Twins-Scale-Snake (Small). Unlock the Unicorn Statue to get the Unicorn Medallion.

Getting Special Weapons

Getting Special Weapons - Walkthrough Chart

No.	Procedure
1	Head to the Library to get the Red Book. Additional tips below.
2	Go the Art Room on the 2F East Side of the Main Hall and get the Electronic Key Card. Additional tips below.
3	Solve the Emperor Puzzle Statue to get the Scepter item. Additional tips below.
4	Examine the Scepter to get the Jewel item
5	Combine the Jewel with the Box to get the Police Badge item
6	Examine the Police Badge to get the Dongle item
7	Head to the STARS Office to get the Lightning Hawk Handgun. Additional tips below.
8	Go to the Safety Deposit Room to get the W-870 Shotgun. Additional tips below.

1. Getting The Red Book - Hints & Tips

Red Book Location

The Red Book is found in the library. It is on a table by the door with the Spade logo.

2. Getting The Key Card - Hints & Tips

Key Card Location

The Key Card can be found in the Art Room on the second floor, East side of the Main Hall. You need the Key Card to get the Shotgun later on.

3. Solve The Emperor Statue Puzzle - Hints & Tips

Use The Red Book With The Left Arm

The Emperor Statue will have a left arm part next to it. Combine this part with the Red Book and use it on the Emperor Statue to get the Scepter from the Emperor Statue.