Resident Evil Revelations 2 - Ep 3: Explore the mines, power up the elevator and defeat the claw boss
Explore the abandoned mining village, locate the inoperable elevator car, find the power source and take down the mighty claw boss.
Start moving along the path between the rocks ahead and blast the lock off the gate at the end. Head on through, then follow the slope down toward the abandoned mine.
Once you reach the railway track, follow it to the right and proceed along the bridge. Look out for the small platform to the right, just before the bridge comes to an abrupt halt, and use the ladder nearby to climb down. At the bottom, follow the walkway around and take the next ladder down to reach the level below. There's one last ladder to descend here - use it to touch the ground.
Explore the mines
There's a building directly ahead once you reach solid ground again, so approach the window and jump on through. The Quarry Map lies on a table to the left and there's a breakable crate on the right. Next, examine the radio equipment in the centre of the area, then take a right and approach the window at the end of the room.
Almost immediately, a long-limbed mutant will stroll into view, so prepare to take him down stealthily when his back is turned. Hop through the window, drop down the ledge ahead and deal with him quickly. When the area is clear, proceed along the building front to your right and climb the ladder ahead when you reach it.
At the top, use the ladder on the left to reach the next level. Swipe the Green Herb from the table, then set about bringing the broken elevator back to life.
How to power up the elevator
First, climb the ladder to the right and smash the crate. Next, drop back down and examine the green generator up ahead. You're going to need to find a power source in order to make it operable again. Now, look for the staircase just off to the left and begin to wind your way down. Hop down the two ledges in order to reach ground.
Immediately take a left and work your way toward the green generator in the distance. You'll notice two red cables leading out: one attached to the nearby gate and another snaking into a small cage behind you. Enter the second area and note the currently inoperable lever.
Leave the cage and make your way to the ledge immediately ahead. Drop down and begin exploring the area. Follow the route around to the left and you'll spot a conveyor belt jutting out of the nearby building. Start walking along the side of building until you reach the steps ahead, and say hello to your new tentacle friend before it disappears back into the darkness.
Don't climb the steps just yet. Instead, continue along the building and enter the clearing ahead. Once there, slip into the building on the left to find a workbench which enables you to equip your Damage Lv. 4 upgrade, plus the 'Irina's Last Words' document on a nearby table.
At the far end of the room is an open window leading to a blood-stained dead-end. Hop out and make your way around the back of the nearby building to secure a Green Herb. Leap back into the previous building, then immediately jump through the window to the left.
How to turn the power on in the mines
Enter the building to the left, then interact with the generator to restore power to the area. Smash the crate in the corner then pass back outside. Immediately ahead is a rusty staircase leading up to a now active conveyor belt. Before exploring the area, however, return to the building on the right - the one where you witnessed the tentacle earlier - and head inside.
Smash the crate, then drop off the ledge to the left, proceeding to the end of the room. Climb the steps and pick up the blue cage-like power source, dropping it onto the moving conveyor belt nearby. This carries it outside of the building, ready to be collected shortly.
How to kill the claw boss
Head back down the steps and into the centre of the room. You'll immediately be ambushed by a huge, many-tentacled beast, sporting one massive claw. Your task here is pretty simple: just unload as much ammo as possible into his glowing weak point, strafing around the pile of debris in the middle of the room to remain shielded.
You'll need to constantly adjust your position in order to target the weak spot hidden by the mutant's protective claw. Be careful not to move in too close, however, as his claw swipes and ground-pound can do some serious damage to you.
Once the creature begins screeching and waving its claw around, back away as far as possible. If you're grabbed by his imminent attack, an instant death awaits. Luckily, it doesn't take much to end the battle, so remain at a safe distance and keep shooting until the mutant flees.
- The final part of our walkthrough explains how to escape the mines.
- You can find the rest of our Resident Evil Revelations 2 Episode 3 guide from the index page of this article.