Resident Evil Requiem Chapter 1 Walkthrough

Chapter 1 introduces Grace Ashcroft as she wakes up inside the Rhodes Hill Care Center with no memory of how she arrived. This chapter is a slow-burn tutorial that teaches the core stealth, light, and resource-management mechanics that define the rest of the game.

This guide covers the complete Chapter 1 route, item locations, the first Shadow Ghost encounter, and tips for both Standard and Hardcore difficulty.

Chapter 1 Objectives

• Escape the initial holding room in the East Wing.
• Navigate the dimly lit corridors without drawing attention.
• Learn the flashlight, listening, and light mechanics.
• Find the B934 handgun and initial ammo.
• Survive the first scripted encounter with the Shadow Ghost (The Girl).
• Pick up the East Wing Key and reach the main corridor.

Map and Key Locations

Location	What to Find	Notes
Holding Room	Handgun Ammo, Patient File	Tutorial starting area
East Wing Corridors	Shambler patrols, Listening tutorial	Crouch to avoid detection
Nurse Station	Green Herb	Check the locker
Storage Room	B934 Handgun	On a metal shelf
Hallway Past Power Box	First Shadow Ghost encounter	Flashlight to stagger
Reception Desk	East Wing Key	Ends the chapter

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

1. The Holding Room

After the opening cutscene, take control of Grace in a small medical room. Open the drawers to find a Handgun Ammo pickup and read the patient file on the table for early lore. The door in the corner is the only exit. The game prompts you to crouch-walk through it.

2. East Wing Corridors

The East Wing is patrolled by slow, sound-sensitive Shamblers. These are the most common infected in the early game. Crouch-walk to reduce noise, and use the listening mechanic to track enemy positions through walls. The listening button highlights enemy silhouettes in red when they are close.

Open the locker near the nurse station to find a Green Herb. There is also a patient file on the desk that explains the listening mechanic. Do not sprint unless you are spotted; noise attracts Shamblers from nearby rooms.

3. Flashlight and Light Mechanics

Your flashlight is both a tool and a weapon. Pointing it at the Shadow Ghost causes it to recoil, giving you time to escape. However, the flashlight battery drains during extended use, so toggle it off in safe areas. You can also turn on overhead lamps in some rooms to create temporary safe zones.

Key flashlight rules:

• The battery drains faster when the beam is aimed at an enemy.
• Turning off the light in empty rooms preserves battery for the Shadow Ghost encounter.
• Some lamps can be permanently activated; others flicker and only last a few seconds.

4. The B934 Handgun

In the East Wing storage room, you’ll find the B934 on a metal shelf. This is Grace’s starting handgun. It has low damage but enough accuracy for headshots. Grab all nearby ammo and the herb in the cardboard box before continuing.

The B934 is not powerful, but it is enough to kill a Shambler with three to five headshots. On Hardcore, headshots become more important because ammo is scarcer.

5. First Shadow Ghost Encounter

The Shadow Ghost appears in the hallway after you restore power to the lights by flipping the breaker. You cannot kill it yet. Instead, shine your flashlight on it until it staggers, then run past it to the next door.

If the Shadow Ghost grabs you, mash the action button to break free. This deals a small amount of damage but is not fatal if your health is full. Avoid sprinting unless necessary, as noise attracts other threats.

6. Exiting the East Wing

Use the East Wing Key found on the reception desk to unlock the door to the main corridor. This automatically saves your progress and ends the chapter.

Enemy Encounters in Chapter 1

Enemy	Threat	Tactics
Shambler	Low	Crouch past or headshot with B934
Shadow Ghost	High (scripted)	Flashlight to stagger, then run

Key Items and Collectibles

• B934 Handgun: Essential for the rest of the game.
• Handgun Ammo x 2: One in the holding room, one in the storage room.
• Green Herb x 2: Nurse station and storage room.
• East Wing Key: Required to finish the chapter.
• Patient Files: Lore collectibles in the holding room and nurse station.

Chapter 1 Tips

• Use the flashlight to stun the Shadow Ghost temporarily, but do not waste battery on Shamblers.
• Avoid sprinting; noise attracts nearby enemies and the Shadow Ghost.
• Collect the B934 handgun and any ammo you can find before the first boss encounter.
• Read files for environmental clues about Rhodes Hill’s history and the outbreak.
• On Hardcore, skip all optional Shamblers to conserve ammo.

Next Chapter

Continue to Chapter 2: Leon’s Arrival to switch to Leon’s perspective and experience the action-heavy sections of the Care Center, including the first boss fight against Chunk.

Chapter 1 FAQ

How long does Chapter 1 take? Most players finish Chapter 1 in 1.5 to 2 hours. It is the shortest chapter in the game.

Can I defeat the Shadow Ghost in Chapter 1? No. The Shadow Ghost is scripted and cannot be killed here. Use the flashlight to stagger it and escape.

Where is the B934 handgun? The B934 is on a metal shelf in the East Wing storage room.

Should I use the flashlight constantly? Only when enemies are nearby. Turn it off in safe areas to preserve battery.

How do I unlock the East Wing door? Pick up the East Wing Key from the reception desk near the end of the chapter.

What happens if my flashlight battery runs out? You need to find a replacement battery in a drawer or locker. The first Shadow Ghost encounter becomes much harder without a working flashlight.

Are there collectibles in Chapter 1? Yes. Check drawers and shelves for patient files and a collectible photo.

Can I kill the Shamblers? Yes, but sneaking past them saves ammo for later chapters.