Resident Evil 4: Mercenaries Mode: Strategies and Tips for High Scores
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Tips for high scores, time extension, combos, and character unlocks in Resident Evil 4 Remake. Ideal for mastering RE4 Mercenaries and boosting ranks.
Key Strategies for Mercenaries
| Points for Mercenaries Strategy |
|---|
| Pick up all Green Time Orbs to extend the time limit |
| Prioritize actions that extend the time limit |
| Clear without breaking the combo |
| Kill Chickens to earn 50,000 points |
| Pick up yellow orbs to charge Bullet Rush |
Extend Time with Green Orbs
Collect Green Time Orbs scattered around to add 60 seconds to your timer. Efficiently defeat enemies while heading towards these orbs for a high score.
Actions that Extend Time
| Action | Additional Time |
|---|---|
| Pick up green orbs | +30 to 90 seconds |
| Defeat tough enemies | +20 to 30 seconds |
| Defeat enemies with Knife | +4 seconds |
| Defeat enemies with a headshot | +2 seconds |
| Defeat enemies with melee attacks | +2 seconds |
| Defeat enemies with explosives | +1 second |
Maximize your score by focusing on actions that add time. The game ends when the timer hits zero, so make every second count.
Keep the Combo Going
| Combo Count | Score Bonus |
|---|---|
| 10 | ×1.1 |
| 25 | ×1.2 |
| 50 | ×1.3 |
| 70 | ×1.4 |
| 100 | ×1.5 |
Maintain your combo for a score multiplier. The combo breaks if the white gauge in the corner runs out, so keep defeating enemies to sustain it.
Chickens for Extra Points
Kill Chickens to collect golden eggs worth 50,000 points. Don't miss this opportunity for easy points.
Charge Bullet Rush with Yellow Orbs
Collect yellow orbs to quickly charge your Bullet Rush, a powerful special move for each character.
How to Unlock Characters
| Character | Unlock Conditions/Weapons Used |
|---|---|
Leon |
Initial unlocked character・ SG-09 R ・ Riot Gun ・ Stingray |
Luis |
Clear 1 stage with Leon and achieve A rank・ Red9 ・SR M1903 |
Krauser |
Clear 1 stage with Luis and achieve A rank・EJF-338 Compound Bow ・TMP ・ Combat Knife |
Hunk |
Clear 1 stage with Krauser and achieve A rank・ LE 5 |
| Character | Bullet Rush |
|---|---|
|
Leon |
・Increased power of gun ammo ・Increased rate of fire ・Increased reload speed |
|
Luis |
・Plant dynamite |
|
Krauser |
・Transformed arm for close combat attacks ・Consumes gauge to perform tackle attacks |
|
Hunk |
・Infinite Submachine Gun Ammo ・No need to reload |
Leon
| Unlock Condition | Unlocked from the beginning |
| Recommended Level | ★★★・・ |
| Bullet Rush | ・Increases gun Ammo power ・Increases firing rate ・Increases reload speed |
| Initial Equipment | ・SG-09 R (Laser Sight) ・Riot Gun ・Stingray (High-power Scope) ・Combat Knife ・Handgun Ammo ×30 ・Rifle Ammo ×5 ・Shotgun Shells ×10 ・First Aid Spray ×1 |
Luis
| Unlock Condition | Clear Stage A rank with Leon |
| Recommended Level | ★★・・・ |
| Bullet Rush | ・Sets up dynamite |
| Initial Equipment | ・Red 9 ・SR M1903 (Thermo Scope) ・Flash Grenade ×1 ・First Aid Spray ×2 ・Short Knife ×1 ・Handgun Ammo ×30 ・Rifle Ammo ×5 |
Krauser
| Unlock Condition | Clear with Luis in Mercenaries mode with A rank or higher |
| Recommended Rating | ★★★★・ |
| Bullet Rush | ・Arms transform and enable close-range attacks ・Consumes gauge to perform tackle attacks |
| Initial Equipment | ・EJF-338 Compound Bow ・TMP ・Fighting Knife ・Flash Grenade ×3 ・First Aid Spray ×1 ・Explosive Arrows ×3 ・Submachine Gun Ammo ×30 |
Hunk
| Unlock Condition | Achieve A rank or higher with Krauser |
| Recommended Rating | ★★★★★ |
| Bullet Rush | ・Unlimited Submachine Gun Ammo ・No need to reload |
| Initial Equipment | ・LE 5 ・Hand Grenade ×3 ・First Aid Spray ・Short Knife ・Submachine Gun Ammo ×160 |
Stage List | Rank and Score
Village
| Rank | Required Score |
|---|---|
| S++ | 1,000,000 |
| S+ | 500,000 |
| S | 200,000 |
| A | 100,000 |
| B | 50,000 |
Castle
| Rank | Required Score |
|---|---|
| S++ | 1,000,000 |
| S+ | 500,000 |
| S | 200,000 |
| A | 100,000 |
| B | 50,000 |
Island
| Rank | Required Score |
|---|---|
| S++ | 1,000,000 |
| S+ | 500,000 |
| S | 200,000 |
| A | 100,000 |
| B | 50,000 |
Rewards in Mercenaries
Unlock Handcannon by Clearing All Stages with S Rank
By clearing all three stages in Mercenaries with an S Rank (score of 100,000 or higher), the Handcannon can be unlocked for use in the main game, RE4. Obtaining the Handcannon in the main game used to require clearing "Professional Mode without bonus weapons," making it a highly difficult weapon to obtain.
| Tips for Achieving S+ in Professional Mode |
Starting Mercenaries Mode
| How to Start Mercenaries Mode | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download Mercenaries |
| 2 | Launch the Game |
| 3 | Select THE MERCENARIES from the Main Menu |
Download Mercenaries
You can play Mercenaries by downloading it from the PS Store. If you can't find it, try searching for "Mercenaries" in the PS Store search bar to narrow down the results.
Launch the Game
After downloading from the PS Store, launch the game. If you see the message "A new game mode has started," you can proceed to the main menu and start playing.
Select THE MERCENARIES
You can play Mercenaries even without completing the main story of Resident Evil 4 Remake.
Play Without Completing the Main Game
In previous installments, Mercenaries was a post-game content that could be played after completing the main story. However, in this game, "Resident Evil 4 Remake," you can play Mercenaries even without completing the main story.
| Story Walkthrough List |
| Unlockable Rewards and Replay Value |
| Character | |
|---|---|
 Leon |
 Luis |
 Krauser |
 Hunk |
| Stage | |
|---|---|
 Village Stage Guide |
 Castle Stage Guide |
 Island Stage Guide |
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