Resident Evil Requiem Unleashes a New Era of Survival Horror
The long-awaited day has arrived for Resident Evil fans worldwide with the official release of Resident Evil Requiem. This latest installment promises to usher in a whole new era for the iconic survival horror franchise, delivering an immersive narrative experience that plunges players back into its terrifying universe. Featuring dual protagonists Grace and Leon, the game introduces intricate crafting mechanics that are absolutely vital for survival against relentless hordes of the infected.
Understanding the Core Crafting Systems
In Resident Evil Requiem, players must strategically utilize crafting items to endure the nightmarish challenges ahead. This comprehensive guide details the distinct crafting mechanics for both Grace and Leon, providing essential knowledge to navigate the game's perilous environments.
Grace's Intricate Crafting Mechanics
Grace's crafting process is deeply tied to biological research and requires meticulous steps. Initially, players must locate blood specimens scattered throughout the Care Center facility. These specimens must be analyzed using a laser microscope to unlock new recipes. However, learning recipes is only half the battle; Grace must also gather infected blood to combine with other materials and create new items.
It is important to note that both Grace and Leon can combine green herbs to create more potent healing items without needing any learned recipes. For Grace, the primary resource is infected blood, which can be collected from defeated zombies, found in bloodstains on floors, or obtained from buckets and bathtubs filled with the gruesome liquid. Players may also discover Transformation Bags, which refill the blood collector but cannot exceed its current capacity limit.
Upgrading the Blood Collector
The blood collector tool in Resident Evil Requiem starts with a cap of 100 units of infected blood. This limit can be increased through specific upgrades:
- First, acquire the Matsuoka Override Manual located inside the Parlor in the West Wing of the Care Center. Players must collect at least 6 antique coins as Grace to exchange for this manual.
- Second, obtain the Matsuoka Master Manual, unlocked as Special Content by spending 1000 challenge points. This upgrade permanently increases the blood collector's limit by +50 points.
Key Crafting Tools and Recipes for Grace
As players progress through the campaign, they gain access to the blood lab in the East Wing, housing the blood collector and a laser microscope. Another laser microscope is located in the office on the 2nd floor. Several crucial blood specimens must be collected:
- Denatured Blood Specimen: Found in the blood lab, it unlocks recipes for Handgun Ammo and Hemolytic Injectors.
- Reversible Blood Specimen: Located in the storage room next to the blood lab, accessible with the Level 1 ID Wristband from the East Wing. It unlocks Steroids and Stabilizers.
- Converged Blood Specimen: Found in the closet next to the waiting room, opened with the Level 1 ID Wristband. It unlocks Med Injectors and 12.7x55mm Ammo.
Steroids permanently increase Grace's maximum health, while Stabilizers enhance gun handling and firepower. The 12.7x55 Ammo is used by the powerful Requiem weapon.
Remaining Crafting Recipes for Grace
Additional recipes can be found in the Bunkroom at the Care Center basement, which unlocks Molotov Cocktails and contains a Mr. Raccoon collectible, and in the ARK Monitor Control Room, unlocking bottles of acid and various other items.
Complete List of Craftable Items for Grace
By the end of the campaign, players can craft all these items for Grace:
- Mixed Herb (G+G): 2x Green Herbs
- Mixed Herb (G+G+G): 3x Green Herbs or 1x G+G concoction + 1x Green Herb
- Med Injector: 1x Green Herb + 60x Infected Blood or 1x G+G concoction + 30x Infected Blood
- 8x Handgun Ammo: 1x Scrap + 40x Infected Blood
- 2x 12.7x55mm Ammo: 1x Rare Metal + 80x Infected Blood
- Makeshift Knife: 2x Scrap
- Hemolytic Injector: 1x Scrap and 60x Infected Blood
- Molotov Cocktail: 1x Empty Bottle and 60x Infected Blood
- Bottle of Acid: 1x Empty Bottle and 80x Infected Blood
- Steroids: 1x Empty Injector and 120x Infected Blood
- Stabilizer: 1x Empty Injector and 130x Infected Blood
- Scrap: 1x Makeshift Knife, 1x Hunting Knife, or 5x Antique Coins
Leon's Straightforward Crafting Mechanics
In contrast to Grace, Leon's crafting system in Resident Evil Requiem is more direct and traditional. As Leon, players simply collect gunpowder, scrap, and green herbs to craft items. Unlike Grace, Leon does not have an item box for storage; instead, he must sell weapons via a supply box to free up inventory space.
Craftable Items Available for Leon
- Mixed Herb (G+G): 2x Green Herbs
- Mixed Herb (G+G+G): 3x Green Herbs or 1x G+G concoction + 1x Green Herb
- 10x Handgun Ammo: 1x Scrap + 1x Gunpowder (Small)
- 3x Shotgun Shells: 1x Scrap + 1x Gunpowder (Large)
- 5x Rifle Ammo: 2x Scrap + 1x Gunpowder (Large)
- 40x Machine Gun Ammo: 2x Scrap + 1x Gunpowder (Small)
- Hand Grenade: 1x Scrap + 2x Gunpowder (Large)
- Stacked Hand Grenade: 2x Hand Grenade
Mastering Crafting for Survival
This detailed briefing on crafting items for both Grace and Leon is essential for all players. Mastering these mechanics is a key aspect of survival in Resident Evil Requiem, enabling you to effectively combat the infected and navigate the game's harrowing story. Carefully utilize these guides to enhance your gameplay experience and conquer the challenges that lie ahead in this thrilling new chapter of the Resident Evil saga.
