Where Are Lion Statue Code Re2 Clues In The Courtyard?

That courtyard in 'Resident Evil 2' has always felt like a scavenger hunt to me — a mix of statues, plaques, and little details that hide the bits you need. When I'm walking through it I always check the obvious pedestals first: every lion statue usually has something etched or attached to its base. Inspect each pedestal carefully with the look/examine button; clues tend to be tiny plaques or carved symbols right where the statue meets the stone. I’ve found that the clue is often a small number, symbol, or direction marker engraved on the pedestal rather than on the lion itself, so don’t skip the base.

Beyond the pedestals, the fountain in the center is another classic hidey-place. Look for inscriptions on the fountain rim, grime-filled crevices that hide numbers, or loose stones around the pool. The nearby hedges and planters are worth scouring too — notes and small objects in 'RE2' frequently get tucked into foliage or under flowerpots. Also scan the walls adjacent to the walkway; plaques mounted on the courtyard walls, lantern posts, or even a plaque near the gate can carry matching symbols that make sense only when you compare them to the lion bases.

Finally, don’t forget vertical angles. I’ve missed clues by keeping my head down; there are sometimes marks on the underside of statues’ bases, on the steps leading up to balconies, or visible from the second-floor windows overlooking the courtyard. If you’ve cleared zombies and unlocked access to the upper corridors, peek over railings and check window sills — a lot of the puzzle hints want you to stand back and compare three or four markings to infer the sequence or code. Personally, I like to photograph (in my head) the pattern: pedestal A shows a paw, B shows a mane mark, C shows a claw — that kind of pattern is the breadcrumb that leads to the code. Happy poking around — the courtyard’s details are small but satisfying when they click together for me.

If you want a straightforward checklist from someone who rushes through the game and still wants the goodies, I do this every time: examine every lion statue up close, then examine their pedestals, then check the fountain rim, then the nearby wall plaques and planters. In practice that means I systematically look at lower bases first (where tiny plates or etched numbers hide), then the fountain edge for worn inscriptions, and then the nearby foliage for slipped notes.

I also take a quick look from above if I can reach the upper windows or balcony — sometimes the clue is easier to read from a distance or there’s an extra plaque on a higher wall. If the courtyard connects to a guardhouse or side room, I always explore that room for supplemental notes or a corpse with a hint. This method usually turns up the lion-statue clues that point to a code or a sequence without me randomly smashing everything. It saves time and keeps zombies to a minimum, which I appreciate on runs where I’m low on medkits. Works like a charm for me every playthrough.