Resident Evil Village continues the story of Ethan Winters in a strange European village filled with terrifying creatures and cult-like figures. This guide will help you:
• Stay alive
• Save ammo
• Make smart upgrade choices
• Handle stalker enemies
• And survive your first playthrough with confidence

• Always go for headshots: Lycans and ghouls stagger when shot in the head.
• Use block + counter push: Blocking reduces damage. After blocking, press attack to shove enemies away.
• Conserve ammo: Use your knife to destroy crates, and don’t shoot when you can run.
• Use mines and pipe bombs: They’re excellent for crowd control or damaging big enemies.
• Don’t fight every enemy: Some encounters are meant to be escaped, not won.

• Loot everything: Breakable crates, drawers, and locked chests contain Lei and valuables.
• Sell treasures: Combineable treasures (e.g., necklaces with jewels) are worth more when complete.
• Don’t hoard Lei: The Duke restocks over time — buy weapon upgrades, recipes, and inventory space as soon as you can.
• Prioritize inventory and recipes: More space = more ammo, and recipes save you from needing to buy supplies.
• Tip: You can sell old guns after getting better versions.

• Craft often: Don’t wait to use healing items or ammo recipes. Keep topped up.
• Use shortcuts: Assign your best weapons to the D-pad in the pause menu.
• Organize your case: You can move items manually to keep things tidy — it’s not just cosmetic.
• Gather animal ingredients: Meat, poultry, and fish can be cooked at The Duke’s kitchen for permanent stat boosts (health, guard, speed).

Main areas you'll explore:
1. Castle Dimitrescu
2. House Beneviento
3. Moreau’s Reservoir
4. Heisenberg’s Factory

Each lord’s area introduces new enemy types, weapons, and puzzles. Explore fully before moving on!

• Castle: Focus on looting and finding the Iron Insignia Key.
• Beneviento: Pure horror — limited combat. Don’t waste ammo here.
• Reservoir: Save mines and pipe bombs. Moreau is weak to explosives.
• Factory: Longest area. Craft tons of ammo. Enemies are tanky.

Lady Dimitrescu: She stalks you in the castle. You can’t kill her until the boss fight. Use safe rooms to hide.

Donna Beneviento: Psychological horror — just explore and survive.

Moreau: Gross but slow. Stay at a distance and use cover during the rain acid phase.

Heisenberg: Tanky enemies in this section. Use magnum, grenades, and Chris’s section to full advantage.

Final Boss: Stock up on healing and sniper/magnum ammo. Don’t get cornered.

• 1. Inventory space (briefcase) – Always upgrade this ASAP.
• 2. Weapon power > reload speed > rate of fire > ammo capacity
• 3. Knife + pistol are early game staples
• 4. Shotgun is your best friend for Lycans or close-range ambushes
• 5. Don’t bother fully upgrading weapons you plan to sell.

• Use map colors: Red = unexplored/loot remains. Blue = 100% cleared.
• Look for locks & keys: Return to areas with Iron Insignia or Luthier’s Key later.
• You can block big hits: Yes, even some bosses!
• Listen for goat statues: Destroy them all for rewards.
• Play with sound on: You’ll hear enemies before seeing them — it helps more than you think.

Resident Evil Village balances action and horror. With smart planning, careful aim, and a little patience, any beginner can make it through.

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