Complete guide and walkthrough for RE4 Remake
Capcom's remake of Resident Evil 4 has finally arrived, allowing players to experience the horrors and chilling moments that made the original 2005 re...
Fay Watson
Sept 24, 2023
Capcom's remake of Resident Evil 4 has finally arrived, allowing players to experience the horrors and chilling moments that made the original 2005 release so iconic. Once again, Leon Kennedy embarks on a mission to rescue the President's daughter, Ashley Graham, from an area in Spain populated by infected villagers who will stop at nothing to defeat the protagonist.
Our comprehensive guide and walkthrough for Resident Evil 4 Remake will assist new (and returning) players in navigating through each main chapter to reach the ending credits. Additionally, the directory provides instructions on finding each weapon, solving every puzzle, locating collectibles, tips for boss battles, and much more.
Getting Started
There's a lot to keep in mind for people that are not used to the mechanics, combat, and other nuances of the Resident Evil series, especially if someone has never touched one before. For anyone that wants some guidance on playing Resident Evil 4, this section will go over some tips and tricks, answers to frequently asked questions, and other things useful for RE4 beginners.
Tips and Tricks
- Beginner Tips
- How to Get Spinels
- How to Survive the Village Attack (Fight Them Off)
- How To Parry
- How to Get Unlimited Ammo
- How to Perform a Suplex
FAQs
- Rank Requirements & Rewards Explained
- What Carries Over in New Game+?
- Can You Save the Dog? And What Happens if you Do?
- Difficulty Settings Explained
- How Long it Takes to Beat
- Burning Questions Answered
- How to get into Gap in the Wall
- How Many Chapters Are There?
- What Happens If You Shoot The Lake?
- How to Turn on Aim Assist
- How to Heal
- Gemstone Bonuses Treasure Guide
- How to Get the Highest Score in the Mercenaries
- How to Unlock All Mercenaries Characters
- How to Increase Attaché Case Storage
- How to Clean the Dirty Pendant
- The Best Treasure Combinations
- How to Increase Maximum Health
- How to Quick Turn
Ada's Separate Ways DLC
This part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake walkthrough will cover Ada Wong's Separate Ways campaign, which was added as paid DLC in September 2023.
Walkthrough
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
Puzzles
- Lithographic Stone Puzzle (Solution and Missing Piece Locations)
- How to Craft the Suppressant
Items, Collectibles, etc.
- All Yellow Herb Locations
Ada's Separate Ways DLC
This part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake walkthrough will cover Ada Wong's Separate Ways campaign, which was added as paid DLC in September 2023.
Walkthrough
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
Puzzles
- Lithographic Stone Puzzle (Solution and Missing Piece Locations)
- How to Craft the Suppressant
Items, Collectibles, etc.
- All Yellow Herb Locations
Chapter by Chapter Walkthrough and Bosses
Resident Evil 4 has several chapters for players to make their way through. And for anyone that gets lost on a puzzle or a certain scenario, this section is the place to be at. Here's a walkthrough for every chapter in the Resident Evil 4 remake.
Story Chapters
- Chapter 1 Walkthrough
- Chapter 2 Walkthrough
- Chapter 3 Walkthrough
- Chapter 4 Walkthrough
- Chapter 5 Walkthrough
- Chapter 6 Walkthrough
- Chapter 7 Walkthrough
- Chapter 8 Walkthrough
- Chapter 9 Walkthrough
- Chapter 10 Walkthrough
- Chapter 11 Walkthrough
- Chapter 12 Walkthrough
- Chapter 13 Walkthrough
- Chapter 14 Walkthrough
- Chapter 15 Walkthrough
- Chapter 16 Walkthrough
- What to Do After Completing the Story
Bosses and Tough Enemies
- All Bosses (& How to Beat Them)
- All Enemies (& How to Beat Them)
- El Gigante Boss Guide
- How to Beat Del Lago
- How to Defeat Mendez
- How to Beat the Chainsaw Sisters
- How to Beat Krauser
- How to Kill Armaduras (Suits of Armor)
- How to Beat the Double Garrador
- How to Beat Two Giants (Dos Gigantes)
- How To Beat Ramon
- How to Kill Regeneradors
- How to Defeat Osmund Saddler
Weapons
Leon will start off with a measly (but useful) handgun in Resident Evil 4, but slowly and surely, players will begin to find other weapons, such as a shotgun, a machine gun, a sniper, and some other powerhouses. This section will cover how to find all weapons in the Resident Evil 4 remake.
- Weapon Tier List
- All Weapon Attachments (& How to Get Them)
- All Bonus Weapons (& How to Get Them)
- All Free Weapons (& How to Get Them)
- Weapons You Should Upgrade As Soon As Possible
- All Shotguns (& How to Get Them)
- All Handguns (& How to Get Them)
- All Handguns (& How to Get Them)
- All Knives (& How to Get Them)
- How to Get All SMGs
- How to Get a Laser Sight
- How to Get the Shotgun
- How to Get the Rocket Launcher
- How To Get The Punisher
- How To Get The Assault Rifle
- How to Get the Red9
- How to Unlock the Chicago Sweeper
- How to Get Handcannon
- How to Get Matilda
- How to Get the Skull Shaker
- How To Get Sniper Rifle
- How To Get Bolt Thrower
- How To Get Every Magnum
- How to Get the Biosensor Scope (& How to Use It)
- How to Get the Fighting Knife
- How to Get the Infinite Ammo Rocket Launcher
- How To Get Killer7
- How to Get the Primal Knife
- How to Get Flash Grenades
- How To Get Striker
- How To Get Blacktail
- How To Get LE 5
- How To Fully Upgrade Weapons
- How To Get Hand Grenades
- How To Get Hand Grenades
- How To Get Heavy Grenades
- How To Get Heavy Grenades
Puzzles
Resident Evil 4 would not be a RE game if there weren't a ton of puzzles to stump players. But don't worry --this section will cover any major puzzles, locked doors, and other things that might cause players to scratch their heads.
- How To Open Door With Insignia
- Wayshrine Locations, How to Open, and Rewards
- How to Open the Cabinet in Village Chief's Manor (Chapter 2)
- Where to Find All Hexagon Pieces (Chapter 2-3)
- Where to Find Fuel for the Boat (Chapter 3)
- How to Solve the Church Glass Puzzle (Chapter 3)
- How To Solve The Lake Door Puzzles (Chapter 4)
- Sword Puzzle In The Castle Treasury (Chapter 7)
- How To Open Square Locked Boxes (Chapter 7)
- How to Solve the Bindery Lithographic Stones Puzzle (Chapter 8)
- How to Solve the Dining Room Table Puzzle (Chapter 9)
- How To Solve Headless Statue Puzzle (Chapter 9)
- How to Solve the Grandfather Clock Puzzle (Chapter 9)
- How To Solve Mausoleum Puzzle (Chapter 9)
- Where to Find the Wrench (Chapter 13)
- How To Solve Freezer Puzzle (Chapter 14)
- All Electronic Lock Power Puzzles Solutions on Professional
Side Quests, Collectibles, and Locations
Whether it requires Leon to find and kill rats and vipers or shoot down a couple of hanging blue medallions, side quests will eventually be started by Resident Evil 4 players. Each one rewards Leon with useful items that can be used to make the journey to save Ashley a little bit easier.
Requests
- All Merchant Requests (& How to Complete Them)
- Blue Medallion Farm Locations
- Grave Robber Request
- Blue Medallions at the Fish Farm and Quarry
- Pest Control Rat Locations at Abandoned Factory
- Viper Locations for Viper Hunter Request
- Where To Find The Golden Egg For Egg Hunt Side Quest
- Catch Me a Big Fish Side Quest
- All Blue Medallions at the Castle Gate
- Blue Medallions at the Grand Hall
- Jewel Thief Merchant Request
- More Pest Control Rat Locations at Grand Hall
- Merciless Knight
- Insect Hive
- The Disgrace of Salazar Family
- Wandering Dead
- Blue Medallions at the Cliffside Ruins
- Blue Medallions at the Cargo Depot
- Even More Pest Control (Waste Disposal Rat Locations)
Other Items, Collectibles, and Locations
- All Locked Drawers and Small Key Locations
- How to Get Cat Ears
- All Shooting Range Locations
- All Charms and How to Get Them
- How to Get All Accessories
- How to Get All Outfits
- How to Get Ashley’s Armor
- How to Get Body Armor
- Where to Find All Clockwork Castellans
- Where to Find Ramon Salazar’s Chair
- How to Get the Wolf Tail
- All Rhinoceros Beetle Locations
- All Yellow Herb Locations
- All Attache Cases (& Which One’s the Best)
- All Extra Content Shop Items
Trophies/Achievements
There are dozens of trophies and achievements for players to unlock in the Resident Evil 4 remake. For the trophy hunters out there that want to 100% RE4, this section will help out with the toughest achievements out there.
- How to Get All Weapons (Gun Fanatic Trophy/Achievement)
- How To Sell A Treasure For 100,000 Pesetas (Astute Appraiser Achievement)
- Never Heard It Coming Trophy/Achievement
- How to Kill a Zealot with a Cannon (Overkill Achievement Guide)
- How to Defeat Verdugo (Wave Goodbye, Right Hand Trophy/Achievement)
- Tips for Getting the Silent Stranger Trophy/Achievement
- How to Complete Mine Cart Ride Without Damage (Hope You Like Thrill Rides! Trophy/Achievement)
- Tips for Getting the Frugalist Trophy/Achievement
- Tips for Getting the Minimalist Trophy/Achievement
- Smooth Escape Trophy/Achievement Guide
- How to Get The You Talk Too Much! Trophy & Achievement
- Two Bugs, One Stone Trophy/Achievement Guide
- How to Get Capacity Compliance Trophy/Achievement
