How do you solve the lion statue puzzle in the Resident Evil 2 demo? With just 30 minutes to play through Capcom’s RE2 sampler, you’re going to want to ensure you avoid any potential stumbling blocks. As such, we’re going to show you the solution to the lion statue puzzle, which will reward you with one of three medallions that can be placed beneath the goddess to open a secret passageway.

How to Solve the Lion Statue Puzzle in the Resident Evil 2 Demo

Early in the demo, you’ll encounter a police officer who screams for your help. Unfortunately he doesn’t make it, but he does leave behind a notepad with the solution to the lion statue puzzle scribbled in it.

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When you return to the lobby, simply go to the top of the stairs and interact with the lion statue. The solution to the puzzle is as follows: Crown, Lion, Ram. Enter it as below:

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This will solve the lion statue puzzle, triggering a cut-scene where you’ll get the first of three medallions. Place it beneath the goddess statue to begin opening a secret passageway out of the Raccoon City Police Department’s lobby.