If there’s one enemy in Resident Evil Requiem (RE9) that will genuinely make you break into a cold sweat, it’s The Girl — also known as the Shadow Ghost. This towering, relentless monster haunts Grace Ashcroft across three separate encounters inside Rhodes Hill Care Center and the Water Treatment Facility. She can’t be killed with regular weapons, and she’s terrifyingly fast. But here’s the good news — she has one massive weakness: light.
This complete guide covers all three encounters so you can stop running scared and start playing smart.
Table of Contents
Resident Evil Requiem: The Girl’s Key Weakness
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Enemy Name | The Girl / Shadow Ghost |
| First Encounter | Care Center Nurse’s Station |
| Second Encounter | Care Center Basement (with Emily) |
| Final Encounter | Water Treatment Facility |
| Key Weakness | Light — she retreats from any well-lit area |
| Best Weapons | Requiem gun (12.7×55 rounds), Molotov cocktails |
Encounter 1 — Care Center Nurse’s Station
The most important rule to remember is to stay in the light. The monster is afraid of the light and will step back if you enter a well-lit zone. Your objective here is to collect two fuses and a screwdriver. Every time you complete a step, retreat to the lit starting room. Don’t turn off any overhead lights and lamps — that’s your safe zone.
Encounter 2 — Care Center Basement (Rescuing Emily)
The Requiem is the only weapon that can temporarily stun the Girl, allowing you enough time to run away. Once you have enough ammunition and Molotovs, you can go on your search for the three joint plugs. Craft several Molotov cocktails in this section — they’re your best defensive tool when cornered. Sneak as much as possible and use the Requiem only as a last resort to conserve precious ammo.
Encounter 3 — Water Treatment Facility (Final Defeat)
This is the definitive showdown. Restart the three power distribution units. Use the industrial work lights or the Requiem to stun her while she chases you around. Go up the elevator and turn on the work light to freeze her in her tracks. Press the button to open the shutter. Either way, she’ll melt into a puddle.
You can defeat the Girl using the spotlights lying around the water treatment plant, alongside a combination of Molotov cocktails and shots from the Requiem. Each time you turn the handle to activate one of the distributors, she will come to chase you.
Pro Tips Summary
Use the Requiem sparingly — craft 12.7×55 rounds from rare metals found in locked containers. Stock at least 3–4 Molotovs before the final encounter. Never stand in the dark. Always identify the nearest light source before triggering objectives.
Resident Evil Requiem is Capcom’s latest masterpiece blending survival horror with intense action — and The Girl is one of its most unforgettable creations.
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FAQs
Q: Can you kill The Girl in Resident Evil Requiem with regular weapons?
No — regular weapons have no effect on The Girl. Only the Requiem gun and light sources can stun or ultimately defeat her across all three encounters.
Q: What is the easiest way to defeat The Girl in the final Water Treatment Facility encounter?
Restart all three power distribution units while using Molotov cocktails and the Requiem to keep her at bay, then ride the elevator up and open the roof shutter to expose her to light — finishing the fight for good.
