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Resident Evil 3 Remake (RE3)

Hardcore Speedrun Guide

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This page is a guide on how to finish hardcore in under 2 hours on the game Resident Evil 3 Remake (RE3 Remake). Read on to learn the tips and tricks you can use to clear hardcore easily.

List of Contents

Hardcore Speedrun Guide

Opening to Subway Station

Police Station to Nest 2

Nest 2 to Ending

Hardcore Records and Rewards

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Record Title
Veteran
Condition: Complete the game on "Hardcore " or higher.
Concept Art | Game Mode Shop Points
Supporting Cast | Nightmare Mode 1200pts
Record Title
U.B.C.S. Material
Condition: Complete the game with an S rank on " Hardcore" or higher.
Model Shop Points
Stage 3 Nemesis 6200pts
Record Title
Sensational Work!
Condition: Complete the game with an S rank or higher.
Concept Art Shop Points
Jill 1200pts
Record Title
Sprinter
Condition: Complete the game in under 2 hours of play time.
Model Shop Points
Stage 1 Nemesis 7000pts

Speedrunning Tips

Recommended Speedrunning Tips
Checkmark.pngMaster the flow of the game.
Checkmark.pngPractice on Hardcore Mode only.
Checkmark.pngLearn items and enemies locations.
Checkmark.pngAvoid fights as much as possible.
Checkmark.pngUse unlimited ammo weapons.

Saving Ammo

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You will receive less ammo when crafting items on this difficulty. It is recommended that you bring the Crafting Companion when playing on this difficulty or use Weapons with infinite ammo.
How to Get Infinite Ammo

Avoiding Enemies

Critical Hit
Be sure to avoid unnecessary fights that will occur during your run. Mastering the perfect dodge timing is a great technique to learn to be able to escape enemies and maximize your time.
How to do a Perfect Dodge

Using Shop Items

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Some of the items in the shop can greatly reduce the time it takes for you to kill an enemy or opening locked doors. Be sure to get these items using your Shop Points for faster clears.

Recommended Items Price
Infinitne Rocket Launcher 62400P
Lock Pick 2800P
Hip Pouch 4800P
Iron Defense Coin 4000P
Recovery Coin 4000P
Assault Coin 4000P
S.T.A.R.S. Field Combat Manual 6400P
Bolt Cutter 2800P

List of Shop Items

Aggressive Enemies

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Enemies are now more aggressive than the previous difficulty. It is recommended that you play more cautious when playing on this difficulty or higher.

Related Links

List of Challenge Runs
Hardcore Mode Nightmare Mode
Inferno Mode Knife Only Run
No Infinite Ammo -

Challenge Runs Guide

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6 Anonymous Anonymous over 5 years

this man has his priorities set and that is a really good art

5 Anonymous Anonymous over 5 years

the gallery art reward is really good! Jill is so hot!

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