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THE GUARDHOUSE
Resident Evil (1996)

THE GUARDHOUSE

Complete walkthrough for The Guardhouse in Resident Evil (1996). Find keys, defeat Plant 42, and escape the mansion's initial area with this detailed guide.

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Complete walkthrough for The Guardhouse in Resident Evil (1996). Find keys, defeat Plant 42, and escape the mansion's initial area with this detailed guide.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    From the start, use Blue Herbs if poisoned by snakes. Enter the opening to your left.
  2. 2
    Open the door labeled "001". Inside, immediately open the adjacent door.
  3. 3
    Examine the tub, drain it, and grab the Control Room Key.
  4. 4
    Return to the "001" room, kill the zombie in the larger area.
  5. 5
    Use the Lockpick on the desk for Shotgun Shells and take the Red Book from the bed.
  6. 6
    Go back to the hallway and open the door opposite the "001" room (save room).
  7. 7
    Take the Explosive Rounds and First Aid Spray if desired.
  8. 8
    In your inventory, dump the Shotgun, Shotgun Shells, and Crank. Equip the Bazooka with acid rounds and a healing item.
  9. 9
    Return to the hallway. Ignore the double doors and run into the opening to the right.
  10. 10
    A vine will emerge; head to the door in this area and open it.
  11. 11
    Follow the hallway and open the first door.
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    Run into the alcove to the right, grab the 002 Key from the desk, and quickly return to the door you entered through to escape the bees.
  13. 13
    Back in the hallway, follow it to the door labeled "002". Use the 002 Key to unlock it, then open the door.
  14. 14
    In the "002" room, proceed to the bedroom area. Use the Lockpick on the desk for Shotgun Shells and take the Plant 42 Report from the bed.
  15. 15
    Push the left cabinet forward, then the right cabinet to the right to reveal a ladder. Climb down.
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    In the basement, push all three crates into the water to form a bridge. Push the first two into the water.
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    Locate the third crate near the ladder. Push it forward (away from the longer hallway) until it hits a wall, then push it left until it sinks in the water.
  18. 18
    Cross the bridge and follow the hallway to a set of double doors. Open them.
  19. 19
    Run to Jill's right in the flooded area until an FMV plays.
  20. 20
    After the FMV, run from the sharks and unlock the door on the left with the Control Room Key.
  21. 21
    Examine the flashing light and move the lever to drain the water.
  22. 22
    Push the button near the door to hear a click. Leave this room and open the door next to it.
  23. 23
    Grab the two sets of Shotgun Shells and the 003 Key from the shelf. Ignore the Handgun Clips.
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    Return to the "002" room and then to the hallway.
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    Go back to the wasp nest room and unlock the door with the 003 Key.
  26. 26
    Open the door leading to the bathroom. Kill the zombie and pick up the Flame Rounds.
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    Equip the Bazooka and load it with Flame Rounds.
  28. 28
    Return to the "003" room. In the bedroom area, use the Lockpick on the desk for an Ink Ribbon.
  29. 29
    Take the White Book (V-Jolt Report) from the bookshelf. Insert the Red Book into the empty spot on the red book row.
  30. 30
    A cupboard will move, revealing a door. Open it for the Plant 42 boss fight.
  31. 31
    BOSS: Plant 42 - Use Flame Rounds (3 shots) to defeat it. Avoid tentacles and acid drops.
  32. 32
    After the fight, Barry will help finish Plant 42. Examine the fireplace for the Helmet Key.
  33. 33
    Leave the room and go through the door across from you to the previous hallway.
  34. 34
    After speaking with Wesker, return to the main hallway of the guardhouse.
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    Open the door leading to the save room.
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    Equip the Shotgun and keep a healing item. Save your game.
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    Go back to the main hall and open the door leading outside to finish the guardhouse section.
Tips
  • Use Blue Herbs to cure poison from snakes.
  • Use Green Herbs for healing if needed.
  • The Handgun is largely ineffective by this point; focus on stronger weapons.
  • Ensure you have Flame Rounds for the Plant 42 boss fight.

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