Can You Kill the Chainsaw Man in Resident Evil 4 Remake?

The village assault early in Chapter 1 of Resident Evil 4 Remake is doubtless the toughest challenge players will have faced so far. The seemingly endless hordes of villagers are bad enough in Resident Evil 4 Remake, but things go from bad to worse when the chainsaw man arrives partway through.

In the face of such a deadly threat, most players will be simply focused on surviving until the church bell rings. But if you’ve had enough of playing defensively and want to take the fight to your foes, it is entirely possible to kill the chainsaw villager.

It’ll take time and dedicated effort, but eventually the chainsaw-using menace will fall if you follow these tips.

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Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chainsaw Tips – Practice Parrying

Not only does he have a much higher capacity for damage-dealing, but the chainsaw villager will also relentlessly pursue you at a quicker pace than the others in Resident Evil 4 Remake. And if he manages to get up in close quarters, this enemy is capable of killing you in a single swing.

Thankfully, your knife can be used in a last-ditch effort to save yourself. The chainsaw can be parried like any other melee weapon, though your knife will lose a huge amount of durability in the process. Be ready to parry as if your life depended on it because, in Leon’s case, it very much does.

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Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chainsaw Tips – Grab the Shotgun

It’ll take some serious firepower to bring the chainsaw villager down. While it’s possible to stock up on a lot of ammo by exploring the village as much as possible before triggering the villager attack, you’re still going to burn through bullets at a rapid rate.

Thankfully, the village contains a secret weapon that Leon can use against its inhabitants. While entering the house that contains the shotgun will cause even more villagers to spawn – not to mention summon the chainsaw villager if he hasn’t already shown up – the added boost to your offensive capabilities is more than worth it.

Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chainsaw Tips – Watch Out For Regular Villagers

While the villagers are an unruly mob at the best of times, they can show some devious teamwork at times. If you allow yourself to be swarmed by the regular villagers, the chainsaw will be slicing through you before you know it.

If your sights are solely locked on the chainsaw villager, there’s every chance you’ll be caught out by regular foes instead. Look around as often as possible and always have your next escape route in mind.

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With these tips in mind, putting enough firepower into the chainsaw villager will eventually take him down. If you can take on this challenge you’ll be well prepared for the rest of what Resident Evil 4 Remake has in store. Check out Resident Evil 4 Remake Weapons List, Resident Evil 4 Remake: How To Melee Attack, Resident Evil 4 Remake – Chapters List.