Resident Evil 3: How to Defeat Nemesis (Second Form)

Capcom’s remake of the third entry in their fan-favorite survival horror franchise, Resident Evil 3 is arguably the most perfect entry in the genre. Providing a master class in both visual design and sound design, Resident Evil 3 evokes an eery setting that embodies the survival horror genre. Combining these positive aspects with its incredible zombie and monster designs, the game f0rces players to come face to face with some of the most terrifying enemies ever created. Alongside its phenomenal world-building and environmental details, Resident Evil 3 immerses players in a post-apocalyptic world that is filled to the brim with danger at every turn. Serving as the epitome of terror and tension within the genre.

Bolstering this terror and anxiety is the ever-present threat of the titular antagonist, Nemesis. Having to come face to face with the creature throughout the game, the player’s second fight with the villain is among the hardest. Not only has the monster transformed into a new and more dangerous form, but it is equipped with a host of deadly attacks. Nemesis is both the most intimidating and dangerous threat that players face throughout the course of the game. Being an omnipresent force that players need to be aware of at every point in the game, Nemesis is fitting of his name. This guide will teach players how to dispatch the villain in his second form.

How to Defeat Nemesis’s Second Form in Resident Evil 3

When facing Nemesis’s second form it is important to realize that this version of Nemesis has no clear “weak spot” on his body. Unlike his first form in which players need to attack his Flamethrower’s reserve, this fight is a matter of dumping bullets into the creature’s deformed body.

This version of Nemesis is less humanoid and more so half-beast half-Nemesis. Running on all fours, players will need to fight Nemesis in a circular arena. To defeat the monster players need to just deplete the creature’s large health bar.

The best way to put down the monster is through shooting Nemesis with grenade launcher rounds, shotgun shells, tossing grenades at the beast, and shooting him with handgun rounds. Putting down the villain may seem like an expensive endeavor, due to the sheer amount of bullets required to do so. Thankfully the arena is filled with ammo needed to defeat Nemesis.

After taking a set amount of damage, Nemesis will begin to circle the arena at a blistering pace. Making hitting the deformed version near-impossible, so use this time to reload your most powerful guns. Simply dodge his incoming attacks and fire off rounds of attacks in order to defeat the mutated monster.

Resident Evil 3 is available on PS4 and PC