Tips for every character in Resident Evil 4 remake’s Mercenaries mode

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We waited several weeks for Resident Evil 4 remake’s Mercenaries mode, and now it’s here! Let’s look at all four launch characters and their loadouts, and see who comes out on top.

In action games like God of War or Devil May Cry, each hero can typically initiate a button combo to trigger a “rage” mode for a limited time after building up a meter. Mayhem Mode, which is now present in this iteration of Mercs, is kinda like that.

Mayhem Mode builds up over time or can be boosted by picking up yellow orbs scattered around each battleground. To trigger it once the meter is full, press the left and right analog sticks in at the same time. Note that every character’s Mayhem Mode is different! We’ll be going over all of them below.

Unlock Condition: Leon is available right at the start as the sole default playable hero: you’ll need to unlock the rest of the cast by getting at least an A rank on any stage with each subsequent character. In other words, getting an A rank or higher with Leon will unlock Luis, and so on up the chain. We have a full guide on how ranks work here.

As an all-arounder, Leon can tackle multiple situations with a solid handgun, a shotgun, and a rifle. He also starts with one healing item, which is standard for everyone but Luis (who comes with two). Other than his shotgun he lacks crowd control at the start, and doesn’t come equipped with any grenades. With that in mind, anyone who is used to juggling weapons will be able to handle Leon, as he has strong close combat and ranged capabilities with his enhanced weaponry.

Mayhem Mode: Leon’s Mayhem Mode is interesting, as it enhances the skill of the player directly by boosting his speed and attack power. Unlike a few other characters, Leon’s Mayhem Mode is