Resident Evil 3 — Five Tips for Dealing with Nemesis

Resident Evil 3 is finally out in the wild today, meaning that tons of players will now be having to deal with the game’s iconic antagonist, Nemesis, all over again like it’s 1998. From beginning to end, Nemesis ends up proving to be a pain in the butt that will stalk you endlessly throughout the remains of Raccoon City. If you don’t know how to deal with him, he could end up pulverizing you more times than one, too.

Luckily, we here at DualShockers have got your back and have some advice on how to approach this big boy. Here are five straightforward tips that you can keep in mind while playing through RE3 to ensure that Nemesis won’t get the best of you.

Utilize Objects in the Environment

If you’re being stalked by Nemesis throughout Raccoon City, there should be some items that you’ll come across in the environment naturally that can help you slow this behemoth down in his tracks. Two objects, in particular, that you’ll want to keep an eye out for are red barrels and electricity generators.

If you see either of these easily-spottable items, try your best to lure Nemesis near them. If he steps too close to them, then unload on one of these objects with your firearms. The red barrels, as you may have guessed, will cause a rather large explosion. The generators, meanwhile, will cause a widespread electrical shock in a given area. Either way, if you hit either device while Nemesis is standing nearby, it’ll stagger him and give you a few precious moments to run past him before he then begins his pursuit all over again.

Use Grenades to Get Better Gear

One of the best ways to slow Nemesis down in his tracks is to utilize hand grenades. This weapon type is typically in short supply, but if you happen to find one, you should absolutely use it against Nemesis. Not only will the explosion outright bring him to his knees, but he’ll also drop some sweet gear in the process.

Yes, if you stagger Nemesis, he’ll drop packages on the ground that are filled with great items. A lot of times, these items take the form of weapon attachments that you can then equip to existing guns in your arsenal to make them more powerful. If you have better guns, you’ll then be able to not only combat Nemesis more easily, but all other enemy types that you may come across in RE3.