Step 1: Create an account on Nexus Mods

Before you can download mods from Nexus Mods, you need to create an account. To create an account, follow these steps:

Visit the Nexus Mods website.
Click on the "Register" button in the top right corner of the screen.
Fill out the registration form with your personal information.
Click on the "Create Account" button.

Step 2: Download the Fluffy Mod Manager

To download and use the Fluffy Mod Manager, follow these steps:

Visit the Fluffy Mod Manager website.
Click on the "Download" button.
Once the download is complete, extract the files to a folder of your choice.

Step 3: Install the Fluffy Mod Manager

To install the Fluffy Mod Manager, follow these steps:

Open the folder where you extracted the Fluffy Mod Manager files.
Double-click on the "FluffyModManager.exe" file.
Follow the prompts to install the program.

Step 4: Install mods using the Fluffy Mod Manager

To install mods using the Fluffy Mod Manager, follow these steps:

Launch the Fluffy Mod Manager.
Click on the "Import Mod" button.
Browse for the mod file you want to install and select it.
Click on the "Add Mod" button.
Once the mod is added to the list, click on the "Install" button to install it.

Step 5: Manage installed mods using the Fluffy Mod Manager

To manage installed mods using the Fluffy Mod Manager, follow these steps:

Launch the Fluffy Mod Manager.
Click on the "Mods" tab to see a list of installed mods.
Use the checkboxes to enable or disable mods as desired.
Use the "Load Order" tab to adjust the order in which mods are loaded.

Step 6: Download mods from Nexus Mods

To download mods from Nexus Mods, follow these steps:

Visit the Nexus Mods website.
Use the search bar to find the mod you want to download.
Click on the mod to go to its download page.
Click on the "Download" button.
Depending on the mod, you may need to choose a specific version or file to download.

Once the download is complete, open the Fluffy Mod Manager and follow the steps outlined in Step 4 to install the mod.

Link for the Fluffy Mod Manager: https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/14

Classic Leon


For those who are feeling nostalgic and just can't seem to get used to the new Leon. This mod is a remodel of Leon, and it makes him look like how he did in the original, but remastered.
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/74

Dead Space Leon


This mod turns Leon S. Kennedy into Isaac Clarke, in his iconic suit from the Dead Space Series.
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/417


Batman


Great for fans of the dark knight, the vigilante who roams the streets of Gotham. This mod allows you to live out your batman fantasy, but in Resident Evil 4, while killing zombies!
"He's the hero Gotham deserves, but not the one it needs right now."
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/114


Keanu Reeves


If you want to feel even more like John Wick in this game, you can get the mod to look like him. This mod goes great with the John Wick Mode mod that you will see later in this guide. You could try using this mod while playing the John Wick soundtrack for the full experience.
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/53

Krauser


If you want to play as the crazed veteran who taught Leon his skills, you can download this mod. Become Krauser not just in Mercenaries, but in the normal game as well.
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/387

AK47 Chicago Sweeper


This mod turns the iconic Chicago Sweeper into an AK47. This can be great for getting that soldier feel to the game. "Terrorists win" - CSGO
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/544

Invisible Weird Headgear


Removes the weird, but useful headgear that is present in the game. Now, when wearing the cat ears, deer antlers, wolf tail, or gas mask, they will all be invisible.
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/289

Ashley Armor Removal


This mod removes Ashley's knight armor and disables the clunking sound, which can be great for most who use the armor purely for the effect and dislike the armor itself.
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/358

Hat Salazar


Restores Salazar's hat that he had in the original for anyone that felt like he was missing something. It will be present throughout the entire game where Salazar is present in his normal form.
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/259

Joel and Ellie


Replaces Leon and Ashley with Joel and Ellie from The Last of Us. This mod can be great for any fans of the game to have fun with.
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/860

Tomb Raider Replacement

Replaces Leon with Lara Croft, good for any Tomb Raider fans.
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/1685

SHREK

As if the Ganados weren't scary enough. You can transform them into Shrek with this mod.
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/37

Playable Ada Wong

If playing Ada in the DLC isn't enough for you, you can transform Leon into Ada!
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/1757?tab=files

"Cute Spy" Ashley

Here is a mod for anyone who wants to change the appearance of Ashley to that of someone more capable in combat.
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/1532

USS Kit Leon

Gives Leon a chunky, military uniform, similar to that of Hunk. There are different variants which replace multiple standard costumes: Pinstripe, RPD, and Hero Costumes.
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/2192

Halo 3 ODST Weapons

Replaces the TMP with the Silenced SMG, and all Pistols with the Automag from Halo 3.
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/2977

Dante's Weapons from DMC

If you're a Devil May Cry fan (such as myself), this mod should suit you well. This replaces multiple weapons with those of Dante. There are 12 files to look through, where you can decide yourself which you are interested in.
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/917

Dante as Leon

What's Dante's weapons without Dante himself wielding them? It just wouldn't be the same. Now you can play Resident Evil 4 as if it was a not so stylish DMC remake!
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/27

Harley Quinn Ashley

Need I say more?
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/1127

All Charms Unlocked


Due to charms being RNG, and there not being a consistent way to unlock every charm, this mod is useful to those who would like to try all of them.
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/542

Muted Ashley's Breathing


Some have gotten annoyed with the breathing sounds Ashley makes. If you are one of those people, this mod is for you.
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/218?tab=description

Health Bars


Although health bars are not very Resident Evil, and more Dark Souls, they can be a good tool for those who are annoyed at having to continuously shoot zombies without knowing when they will die. It is worth to consider that this mod would decrease the survival horror aspect of the game, but of course that is up to the player!
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/84

Dodge Roll


Now this one is cool... It turns Secret Service Agent Leon into an even more badass soldier, capable of effectively dodging and rolling away from enemy attacks. This swift movement addition to the game can spice things up.
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/496

One Shot Headshot


The One Shot Headshot mod does exactly what it says, it makes headshots one shot. There are exceptions to this rule, such as the chainsaw zombies in the picture not dying to one shot, as well as other zombie types such as this one. Only the regular zombies are affected, which can make it a fun mod because you feel like you are fighting zombies from other media. The author themselves referenced Romero movies.
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/75?tab=description

No Crosshair Bloom


If you are annoyed at the crosshair bloom after every shot, making it harder to aim accurately, this mod can increase your experience.
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/251

Advanced Weapon Rework


This mod is more advanced than the others. It is "an extensive framework for weapon mods," that is used for other mods that include weapons.
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/42

John Wick Mode


This mod is not useful, but it is a lot of fun, and goes hand in hand with the advanced weapon rework. Using this mod allows you to hold your pistol like John Wick does in the movies. Use this with the Keanu Reeves skin and you have yourself a killer combo, literally.
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/43

Tighter Shotgun Spread


If you ever wanted to have a more accurate shotgun with more possibilities, this mod is for you. This mod will also change the crosshair to a dot when using a shotgun.
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/442

Kick Doors Open


Remnants of the original 2005 Leon are slowly coming back. Using this mod, you can kick any door open and melee at any time. All you'll have to do is double tap the open button.
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/407

No Zoom


Removes the zoom in that is present when aiming in with a weapon. Can be useful as a quality of life change.
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/52

Regenerador Weakness Expose


This mod makes one of the most frustrating enemies, the regenerador, a lot easier to deal with. On replays of the game, you will not have to anxiously complete the puzzle again, but you can simply see their weak spots without needing to use a biosensor scope.
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/588

Perfect Accuracy


Includes the No-Crosshair bloom spread, increases accuracy for most weapons and makes them easier to aim with, similarly to how guns were handled in the original.
https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil42023/mods/327?tab=posts&BH=0

1. Search for Resident Evil 4 mods and choose the one you want to install.

2. Download the mod's files to your computer. The files may come in a zip or rar format, so you'll need Winrar to extract them.

3. Open Winrar and navigate to the downloaded mod file.

4. Right-click on the file and select "Extract Here" to extract the contents of the file to a new folder.

5. Open the Resident Evil 4 game folder on your computer. This is usually located in C:\Games\steamapps\common\RESIDENT EVIL 4 BIOHAZARD RE4

6. If the mod you downloaded includes files that need to be replaced, create backups of the original files before proceeding. This will allow you to restore the original game files if something goes wrong.

7. Copy the files from the mod's folder that you extracted using Winrar and paste them into the corresponding folders in the Resident Evil 4 game directory.

8. Launch the game and enjoy the new modded content!

For some mods you will need to open Fluffy Mod Manager and import the mods into there. Then you must select the mods that you want to use, and open the game through the Mod Manager.

A lot of people are complaining about new features and changes they dislike in the remake. I therefore wanted to create this guide to help more people who feel this way to comprehensively learn how to mod, and what mods are available that could improve their personal experience. A lot of people are complaining about things that can simply be fixed with mods, so I want to make this more accessible and easier to get started with, as modding can seem way harder than it is.

I do not wish to take credit for any of the mods, I have not created nor participated in the creation of them. I simply created this guide to make great mods more accessible for players, and I have provided links throughout the guide where the corresponding author and their mod pages can be found. This guide can be treated as a summary on mods, a guide that has taken the top quality RE4 mods from Nexus and placed them in one guide, available to all. If any of the authors are not happy with the existence of this steam guide, they can feel free to send me a message.

(Some mods can be considered cheats, like infinite ammo mods. I did not include those. If you want those you can still find them on Nexus Mods.)

Thank you for reading. If there is any feedback you would like to share please do!