Getting the S+ Rank in Hardcore may the most challenging task in Resident Evil 2. Check out this guide on how to get S+ Rank on Hardcore Mode Scenario A, & how to unlock the Inifnite Rocket Launcher for Leon.
Story Progression and Walkthrough
| << Previous Part | Current Part | Next Part >> |
|---|---|---|
| Underground ~ Vs. G 2nd Form | Laboratory ~ Ending | - |
Resident Evil 2 - Game Mode
Table of Contents
- Laboratory to Chemical Dispersal Puzzle
- Laboratory West Area to G 3rd Form
- Laboratory Escape to Ending
General Tips
Leon (Scenario A) Laboratory to Chemical Dispersal Puzzle
Laboratory to Chemical Dispersal Puzzle Walkthrough Chart
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Go down the path and go to the Reception Area |
| 1 | Arrange items at the reception area |
| 2 | Go to the cafeteria from the door next to the entrance |
| 3 | Pass the zombies in the dining room and climb the ladder, ignore the zombies |
| 4 | Go down the door as you exit the kitchen |
| 4 | Kill the zombie where you opened the door |
| 5 | Combine electronic component and bracelet |
| 6 | Head towards the main shaft |
| 7 | Open the way to the East area |
| 7 | Organize items in the lobby |
| 8 | Go through the conference room and go to the Greenhouse Control Room |
| 8 | Ignore the Ivy in the path Additional tips below. |
| 9 | Obtain dispersal cartridge at Greenhouse Control Center |
| 10 | Enter the encryption code |
| 10 | Drug Laboratory (2067) Ladder (3123) (※ Numbers reflect answer on dial of mobile phone) |
| 11 | Solve the drug puzzle in the drug laboratory |
| 11 | Press the buttons in this order: middle, left, right, middle, left, right, middle, left |
| 12 | Go to the ladder from the open hatch |
| 13 | Kill zombies (3 enemies) when you get to the lounge |
| 13 | Since two Lickers appear as you proceed, you can ignore them for now |
| 14 | Go up the stairs and go take a signal modulator |
| 14 | Defeat all zombies in the corridor |
| 15 | Take the modulator and go to the lounge again |
| 15 | Kill Licker in the lounge |
| 16 | The modulator is set to MURF and restore electricity |
| 17 | Cool down the herbicide in the low temperature laboratory |
| 17 | Organize items in the server room |
| 18 | Head towards Greenhouse Control Room |
| 18 | Disable Ivy in the corridor |
| 19 | After spraying the chemical agent, combine the electronic part with the wrist tag |
| 19 | After acquiring the electronic part, Tyrant appears in the lobby |
| 20 | Open the way to the West area on the main shaft |
Laboratory to Chemical Dispersal Puzzle Item Location Chart
| No. | Location | Item |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Dining room | Fuel (left shelf immediately) |
| 4 | Kitchen | Gun powder (large) (left of where you descended) Combat knife (left kitchen) |
| 5 | Nap Room | Electronic component (hand protruding to the right) Regulator (left locker) Shotgun Ammo(left shelf) |
| 7 | Lobby | Gun powder (desk in front of item box) |
| 8 | Conference Room | High Grade gunpowder (white) (passage center) |
| 9 | Greenhouse Control Center | Flashbang (central desk) |
| 11 | Greenhouse | Red Herb (enter down the staircase on the left) Blue Herb (front door) |
| 11 | Drug Laboratory | Gun Powder (central desk) |
| 15 | Lounge | Gun Powder (down the ladder and left at the end) Shotgun Ammo (on the bench) Green Herb (on the bench) High Grade Gunpowder (white) (box in front of the modulator) Handgun Ammo (locker next to the Regulator) |
| 17 | Server room | High Grade gunpowder (white) (Inserted left shelf) Shotgun Ammo (item box left) |
8. Beware of Ivy's Instant Death Attack
Ivy appearing from here will perform an instant death attack when it grabs you. If you die, you will be returned to the save point, so it will be a waste of time. Always make sure to have a counter such as a knife or kill them with the Flamethrower.
Check Out How To Deal With and Defeat Ivy Here!Laboratory West Area to G 3rd Form
Laboratory West Area to G 3rd Form Walkthrough Chart
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Head towards the West Area |
| 2 | Restore electricity using OSS signal modulator |
| 2 | Item arrangement |
| 3 | Proceed and get the G Virus Sample |
| 3 | Item management before boss fight. Flamethrower and Shotgun is recommended. Carry Flashbangs as well for when you are grabbed, and Magnum ammo. |
| 3 | Save for the third time (save after this) |
| 4 | After the cutscene G 3rd form fight (about 3-4 minutes). Additional tips below. |
| 5 | Return to the guard room after the fight |
Laboratory West Area to G 3rd Form Item Location Chart
| No. | Location | Item |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Biological Laboratory | Frag grenade (dead body on the way to the laboratory) Blue Herb (exit sideways) |
| 3 | P-4 level laboratory | Red Herb (locker) Enhanced powder (white) (on the desk) Gun powder (large) (Right type shelf) |
| 4 | An adult culture vessel | First Aid Spray (Laboratory side left) Magnum Bullet (Laboratory side right) Flashbang (Laboratory side right, Lift side) Fuel (Lower map left) Frag grenade (Map lower right) |
4. G 3rd Form Fight
Bring Recovery Items
Unlike Claire, Leon's playthrough can not be easily done due to the lack of grenade launcher. It's important to avoid as much damage as possible, and bring recovery items. Emergency Spray is also available in the area where you fight G, so pick it up as well.
Aim For The Eyes in The Knee When Fight Starts
When the battle begins, aim for the small eyes attached to the knees with sub machine gun. It will be a great opportunity because it is hard to target while you are on the move.
Shoot With Magnum When Chest Opens
Attack the eyeballs on the chest with a Magnum when it opens. You can deal great damage by shooting into the eyeballs in the chest which is a weak point. Aim well before firing to avoid wasting bullets.
Keep Aiming at the Chest in the Second Half of the Fight
When damage is given to G3 more than a certain amount, the behavior pattern changes, and the eyeballs of weak points are always exposed. While keeping the distance, you can defeat it by shooting eyeballs.
Damage It With the Flamethrower
When G exposes all its eyeballs in the 2nd half of the fight, use the Flamethrower to damage them all at the same time. Make sure to save some fuel for the final boss.
Leon (Scenario A) Laboratory Escape to Ending
Laboratory Escape to Ending Walkthrough Chart
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Head towards the main shaft |
| 2 | Activate the elevator in the center of the main shaft |
| 3 | Get off the elevator and proceed down the path |
| 4 | Organize your items in the Item Box. Additional tips below. |
| 5 | When you are ready, go down with a lift |
| 5 | Ignore Ivy in the road and run to the door |
| 6 | Tyrant emerges as he gets off the ladder and heads for the door. |
| 6 | Move back a little and lure Tyrant, and circle around the walkway. This leaves the door behind Tyrant open. |
| 7 | Go down the path from the door |
| 8 | Organize your items. Note that this is the last item box so make sure to carry frag grenades, and all leftover recovery items. Keep 2 open slots for the spark plug and Rocket Launcher. |
| 8 | Get the Joint Plug. |
| 8 | Use the Joint Plug on the Elevator |
| 9 | Fight with the Super Tyrant begins after the cutscene. Additional tips below. |
| 9 | Fight until the Rocket Launcher spawns |
| 10 | Kill zombies blocking the door using the Rocket Launcher |
| 11 | Game is cleared after exiting the door |
Laboratory Escape to Ending Item Location Chart
| No. | Location | Item |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Elevator | Red Herb (box side) Handgun Ammo (side box) |
4. Manage Your Inventory Before the Fight
In the last item box, items can not be replaced until the end. Take only necessary items such as Frag Grenade for Super Tyrant. Bring also recovery items with you.
Save 2 Item Slots for Rocket Launcher and Spark Plug
There is a need to put a joint plug to advance the story. Since the joint plug uses 2 slots, prepare items that you can throw away so that you can free those slots.
Check Out How to Unlock Infinite Rocket Launcher ATM-49. Super Tyrant Fight
Deal High Damage With Frag Grenade
The fragment grenade is powerful also for the Super Tyrant. It is recommended because it is easy to use when the Tyrant stops after a rush attack.
Dealing With Tyrant's Instant Death Attack
If you have leftover flashbangs, you can instantly stop Tyrant's instant death. This also makes Tyrant vulnerable for a short while so shoot at the heart.
Use the Flamethrower to Beat the Tyrant
The Flamethrower can also deal a good amount of damage to Super Tyrant. Use the rocks to distance yourself from the Tyrant while using the Flamethrower.
Getting S+ Rank Tips
You Can Stop The Timer by Pausing The Game
S+ Rank must be completed under a strict time limit. You want to take the least number of actions to complete tasks as possible so as not to waste time. Pausing the game (Option Button for PS4, Start for Xbox One) will stop the timer. This gives you time to review solutions for puzzles before doing them.
Check out All Puzzle List - Solutions & Tips here!Defeat Enemies on Frequently Used Paths
In Hardcore mode, if you get attacked twice, it's game over. Try to defeat enemies in frequently used pathways carefully and take time to defeat them.
Pick Up All Ammunition Items
Since ammo is scarce in Hardcore mode, you must have ammunition or gunpowder at all times. When inventory space is insufficient, prioritize ammunition and discard other items.
Quit and Load Save File When Game Is Over
If you die during the game, it's best to just load a save file instead of continuing. Continuing from where you left off adds time to your total playtime.
Use of Infinite Knife Is Allowed for S+ Rank Clear
Although the use of Infinite Guns is not allowed for getting S+ Rank, you can still get an S+ Rank when using the Infinite Combat Knife. This helps easily kill downed zombies and to conserve bullets.
Check out How to Unlock Infinite Combat Knife Here!Recommended Save Points
- G 1st Form Before the Fight (Secret Room Under Goddess Statue)
- G 2nd Form Before the Fight (Sewer Monitor Room After Solving Chess Puzzle)
- G 3rd Form Before the Fight (Laboratory - West Area After Getting the G Virus Sample)
In order to clear S+, you need to keep the number of saves to maximum of 3 times. The recommended points above are before major boss fights with G and instant death situations.
Check Out How To Get The S & S+ Rank - Requirements & Rewards Here!
