Resident Evil 4 Trophy Guide & Trophy List

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Cuz Boredom Kills Me

Obtain all trophies.

Complete the main campaign on all difficulty settings, including Professional.
Unlock all special weapons like the Handcannon and Primal Knife via specific challenges.
Collect all treasures and medallions found in the Village, Castle, and Island.
Complete all combat-specific trophies, such as headshot and kill-count requirements.

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Knife Basics

Parry an enemy with a knife.

Start a new game and reach the first village encounter.
Wait for a Ganado to swing a melee weapon at Leon.
Press L1 just before the impact to block the attack.

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My Preferred Piece

Upgrade a weapon.

Locate any Merchant in the game world.
Select a weapon from your inventory.
Spend Pesetas or Spinels to upgrade a weapon's stats.

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A Masterpiece

Get the exclusive upgrade for a weapon.

Set the game difficulty to Professional.
Complete the entire campaign on Professional mode.
Claim the exclusive weapon upgrade upon finishing.

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Nice One, Stranger!

Complete a request for the Merchant.

Locate the Merchant at any shop or camp.
Check the Merchant's dialogue for any active side tasks or item requests.
Find and collect the specific item requested by the Merchant.
Return to the Merchant and deliver the item to complete the task.

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Talk About Near-Death Experience!

Rescue Ashley as she's being carried away by the enemy.

Advance to the Island section.
Find the cutscene where Krauser is kidnapping Ashley.
Attack the enemy to interrupt the scene.
Successfully rescue Ashley to earn the trophy.

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Revolt Against the Revolting

Destroy a Clockwork Castellan.

Reach the Castle courtyard battlements.
Engage the Clockwork Castellan boss.
Target the mechanical joints and head.
Destroy the core to finish the encounter.

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Harpoon Hurler

Defeat Del Lago.

Reach the lake and board the boat.
Wait for Del Lago to surface near the boat.
Aim the harpoon gun at Del Lago's head.
Fire the harpoon and reload the weapon quickly.
Repeat the process until Del Lago is defeated.

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Grilled Big Cheese

Defeat Bitores Méndez.

Reach the village square during the initial Ganado attack.
Avoid Bitores Méndez's charges and focus on the red explosive barrels.
Shoot the barrels near the boss to deal massive damage.
Deplete Bitores Méndez's health to finish the encounter.

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Wave Goodbye, Right Hand

Defeat the Verdugo.

Reach the Verdugo's chamber within the Castle area.
Use Flash Grenades to stun the Verdugo when it lunges.
Attack the Verdugo's vulnerable underside with a Shotgun or Magnum.
Continue stunning and attacking until the boss is defeated.

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No Thanks, Bro!

Defeat Ramón Salazar.

Navigate to the throne room in Salazar's Castle.
Destroy the fleshy, eye-like growths on the walls and ceiling.
Focus fire on the exposed core of the mutated Salazar.
Use heavy weaponry like the Magnum or Grenade Launcher to deplete his health.

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You Used to Be a Good Guy

Defeat Jack Krauser.

Survive the first encounter with Krauser near the bridge.
Reach the final laboratory on the Island.
Defeat Krauser during his final boss encounter.

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You're Small Time!

Defeat Osmund Saddler.

Navigate the final escape sequence on the Island.
Reach the ritual site to confront Osmund Saddler.
Destroy the parasite and defeat Osmund Saddler.

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Shield Your Eyes

Defeat 3 enemies at once with a flash grenade.

Collect Flash Grenades from the Merchant or supply crates.
Find a cluster of 3+ enemies, such as Ganados in the Village.
Aim the Flash Grenade at the center of the group.
Throw the grenade to stun and damage all enemies simultaneously.

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Never Heard It Coming

Defeat a Garrador using only knives.

Locate a Garrador in the Castle or nearby areas.
Approach the enemy silently to avoid detection.
Position yourself behind or to the side of the Garrador.
Deplete the Garrador's health using only knife attacks.
Avoid using any firearms during the encounter.

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Two Bugs, One Stone

Kill 2 parasites inside a Regenerador with a single bullet.

Locate a Regenerador in the cave or mine area.
Wait for the parasites to emerge from the creature's back.
Line up a powerful weapon, like the Rifle, through both visible parasites.
Fire a single shot that pierces both parasites simultaneously.

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You Talk Too Much!

Throw a grenade into Ramón Salazar's mouth.

Reach the Ramón Salazar boss fight in the castle.
Wait for Salazar to open his mouth during the battle.
Aim a grenade at his open mouth.
Throw the grenade directly into his mouth.

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Overkill

Use a cannon to defeat a zealot.

Navigate to the Village area.
Locate the mounted cannon on the wooden tower.
Wait for a Zealot to enter the cannon's range.
Aim and fire the cannon to kill the enemy.

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Hope You Like Thrill Rides!

Make it through both minecart sections in the underground tunnel without taking any damage.

Load a save before the first minecart sequence in the underground tunnels.
Carefully navigate the first minecart ride, avoiding all enemy attacks and obstacles.
Navigate the second minecart sequence without taking any damage from enemies or hazards.

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Capacity Compliance

Reach the top of the clock tower without the lift stopping once.

Navigate to the Clock Tower.
Locate the lift mechanism at the base.
Activate the lift to begin the ascent.
Ensure the lift reaches the top without the mechanism stopping at any floor.

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Smooth Escape

Escape on the water scooter without taking any damage.

Start the water scooter escape during the final island sequence.
Navigate the jet ski through explosions and debris.
Avoid all incoming projectiles and environmental hazards.
Reach the extraction point without taking any damage.

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Astute Appraiser

Sell a single treasure for at least 100000 ptas.

Find a high-value treasure such as the Large Ruby in the Castle.
Locate the Merchant at any shop.
Select the 'Sell' option from the menu.
Sell a single item worth at least 100,000 ptas.

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Bandit

Obtain all treasures indicated on the village treasure map in a single playthrough.

Obtain the Village Treasure Map from the Merchant in the Village.
Locate all marked treasures, such as the Gold Hawk, within the Village area.
Collect every item marked on the map during a single playthrough.

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Raider

Obtain all treasures indicated on the castle treasure map in a single playthrough.

Obtain the Castle Treasure Map in the Castle section.
Find the Golden Chicken in the Courtyard.
Locate the Crest in the Castle's upper halls.
Collect all items marked on the map before exiting the Castle.

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Burglar

Obtain all treasures indicated on the island treasure map in a single playthrough.

Reach the Island area.
Find the Island Treasure Map.
Locate and collect all treasures marked on the map.
Complete the collection in a single playthrough.

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Gun Fanatic

Obtain all weapons.

Complete a playthrough to unlock all weapons for New Game+.
Purchase all upgraded Handguns, Shotguns, and Magnums from the Merchant.
Obtain the Chicago Sweeper and Rocket Launcher.
Collect all unique weapons like the Red9, Blacktail, and Broken Butterfly.

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Jack of All Trades

Complete all requests from the Merchant.

Find the Merchant in the Village, Castle, and Island locations.
Check the Merchant's menu for any available side quests or requests.
Complete all specific tasks and item deliveries requested by him.
Ensure all requests are finished before the final battle with Osmund Saddler.

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Revolution Wind-up

Destroy all Clockwork Castellans.

Identify Clockwork Castellans by their heavy, knight-like armor and large size.
Use high-damage weapons like the Shotgun or Magnums to break their outer plating.
Target the exposed weak points or head once the armor is shattered.
Ensure every encounter ends in their destruction; do not allow them to retreat.

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Promising Agent

Complete the main story on Standard mode or higher.

Select Standard difficulty or higher from the main menu.
Navigate through the Village, Castle, and Island as Leon.
Defeat Osmund Saddler to conclude the campaign.

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Mission Accomplished S+

Complete the main story on Standard mode with an S+ rank.

Set difficulty to Standard and ensure no weapons with infinite ammo are used.
Use a speedrun route through the Village, Castle, and Island to minimize time.
Prioritize high-damage weapons like the Red9 and Striker for efficient combat.
Defeat Saddler within the required time limit to secure the S+ rank.

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Proficient Agent

Complete the main story on Hardcore mode or higher.

Select Hardcore or Professional difficulty before starting your playthrough.
Prioritize upgrading the Red9 and Striker to manage ammo scarcity.
Use precise headshots and melee attacks to conserve limited resources.
Survive the encounters in the Village, Castle, and Island sectors.
Defeat Osmund Saddler to complete the campaign.

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S+ Rank Investigator

Complete the main story on Hardcore mode with an S+ rank.

Start a new game on Hardcore difficulty.
Follow a speedrun route to bypass non-essential combat in the Village and Castle.
Prioritize upgrading the Red9 and W-870 shotgun for efficient crowd control.
Maintain high movement speed by avoiding unnecessary fights and resource hoarding.
Complete the entire campaign in under 5 hours and 30 minutes.

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Peerless Agent

Complete the main story on Professional mode.

Select Professional difficulty in the game settings.
Navigate the Village and Castle with limited resources.
Survive the final-stage encounters on the Island.
Defeat Osmund Saddler to complete the main story.

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Sprinter

Complete the main story within 8 hours.

Play on Professional difficulty to reduce enemy health and encounter frequency.
Follow a direct route through the Village, Castle, and Island, bypassing non-essential combat.
Prioritize upgrades for mobility and high-damage weapons like the Red9 or Striker.
Use shortcuts like the Village ladder or the Castle's crane to bypass long routes.
Avoid side objectives and unnecessary exploration to maintain a fast pace.

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Frugalist

Complete the main story without using a recovery item.

Master parrying and dodging to prevent all damage from enemies.
Use melee attacks and the knife to keep Ganados at a distance.
Never use Green Herbs, First Aid Sprays, or any health-restoring items.
Use grenades and heavy weapons to clear paths without taking hits.
Navigate from the Village through the Castle and Island without any healing.

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Minimalist

Complete the main story using only knives and handguns. (Excluding specific battles.)

Start a new game on Professional difficulty.
Use only the Handgun and Knife for all combat encounters.
Avoid using Shotguns, Magnums, or any other weapon types.
Manage Handgun ammo carefully through the Island and Castle.
Defeat Osmund Saddler to complete the main story.

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Silent Stranger

Complete the main story without talking to the Merchant once.

Start a new game on any difficulty.
Avoid all Merchant encounters in the Village, Castle, and Island.
Manage ammo and health using only drops from enemies and environmental crates.
Defeat Osmund Saddler without ever pressing the interact button near the Merchant.

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