Skip to content
is now after us. Not good at all.] (10)
Resident Evil

is now after us. Not good at all.] (10)

Learn how to defeat The Yawn, a giant snake boss, in Resident Evil. This guide provides strategies and tips for this challenging encounter.

By ···10 min read·Multi-source verified
1 reading this guide  

Learn how to defeat The Yawn, a giant snake boss, in Resident Evil. This guide provides strategies and tips for this challenging encounter.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The Yawn is first encountered in the room with the clock puzzle.
  2. 2
    After obtaining the Serpent Key, return to the room where you found the shotgun.
  3. 3
    The Yawn will appear and attack. Use the shotgun or magnum if available.
  4. 4
    The Yawn can poison the player. If poisoned, use a Green Herb or the Serum found in the Guardhouse.
  5. 5
    After defeating The Yawn, collect the Serpent Key it drops.
  6. 6
    The Yawn will reappear later in the game. The strategy remains similar, but it will be in a different location.
Tips
  • Conserve ammunition if possible, as The Yawn can be avoided in its first encounter.
  • If you have the shotgun, aim for its head.
  • If poisoned, prioritize finding a healing item or antidote.
  • The second encounter with The Yawn can be made easier by using the shotgun or magnum.

100% Human-Written. AI Fact-Checked. Community Verified. Learn how AntMag verifies content