The Resident Evil universe is full of formidable threats lurking around every corner, but the characters themselves can also be reckless and impulsive at times. By combining those two things, multiple scenarios occur where Resident Evil characters narrowly evade death. In almost 30 years of the Resident Evil franchise, there have been more close calls than anyone should be comfortable with, especially for some of the series regulars who have survived B.O.W.s, explosions, superhumans, and even long drops off precarious ledges.