Resident Evil 4 Remake features returning iconic enemies and monsters like the Ganados (Villagers), Chainsaw Villager, and more! Read on to see the list of enemies and learn how to deal with them in the game!

Enemies and Bosses
Enemies and Monsters	Bosses

All Elite Enemies and Monsters

Elite Enemies & Monsters
Chainsaw Man	Garrador	Brute(Minotaur)

Chainsaw Man

First Chapter Appearance	Chapter 1

Chainsaw Man, also known as the Chainsaw Villager, is an elite enemy villager using a chainsaw as their weapon. Its chainsaw can block off bullets, so aim at a different spot, like its head and knees, to hit it.

How to Beat the Chainsaw Man

• Aim for the head
• Shoot its knees
• Parry the attack if cornered
• Don't Shoot the Chainsaw

How to Beat Chainsaw Man

Garrador

First Chapter Appearance	Chapter 7

Garrador is a blind enemy that uses metal claws as its main weapon. It is sensitive to any sound to make up for its blindness. It is also almost fully armored, but you can hit its back to deal significant damage and potentially kill it.

How to Beat the Garrador

• Shoot it on the Back
• Use Noise to Distract it
• Crouch and Go for a Stealth Attack

How to Beat Garrador

Brute (Minotaur)

First Chapter Appearance	Chapter 1

Minotaur is an elite enemy villager with a bull for a head and a giant sledge hammer. Although it may take more shots than normal villagers, knowing where to hit it greatly helps in bringing it down efficiently.

How to Beat Minotaur

• Shoot its head and knees until its open for a melee prompt
• Take advantage of melee prompts to deal high damage
• Utilize environmental hazards like explosives and ladders.

How to Beat Minotaur

All Common Enemies and Monsters

Common Enemies & Monsters
Ganados (Villagers)	Cultists (Zealots)	Zombie Dogs (Colmillos)
Regenerators	Armadura	Iron Maiden
Novistador	Parasite	Soldiers

Ganados (Villagers)

First Chapter Appearance	Chapter 1

Ganados (Villagers) are the local residents and the common enemies you will encounter in the game. Fighting a single one of them is easy, but it will be difficult to face several at once as they can team up and swarm you.

How to Beat Ganados (Villagers)

• Shoot the Head
• Stealth Kill
• Use Your Knife if the Parasite Appears

How To Beat Ganados (Villagers)

Cultists (Zealots)

First Chapter Appearance	Chapter 7

Zealots are residents of the castle, wearing black robes, and are directly part of the cult. They use axes, scythes, and crossbows as their main weapons. Some also hold a shield to defend their bodies against gunshots.

How to Beat Cultists (Zealots)

• Shoot the Head and Legs
• Go for a Stealth Kill
• Use Flash Grenade Once their Plaga is Exposed
• Use Shotgun

How to Beat Cultist (Zealot)

Zombie Dogs (Colmillos)

First Chapter Appearance	Chapter 3

Zombie Dogs or also known as Colmillos are enemies in Chapter 3. It is different to the Dog you can choose save later on in the story.

How to Beat Zombie Dogs (Colmillos)

• Use Flash Grenade on Exposed Plagas
• Perform Stealth Kills
• Use Shotgun to Stagger them

How to Beat Zombie Dogs (Colmillos)

Regenerators

First Chapter Appearance	Chapter 13

Regenerators, as the name implies, are enemies with fast regenerative abilities. They won't easily die from random body shots and just recover the damage they received. You can kill them easily by shooting the Plagas hidden in their bodies using a Sniper Rifle with a Thermal Scope or some Hand Grenades.

How to Beat Regenerators

• Use Explosives or Grenades
• Shoot the Plagas in the Body using Thermal Scope
• Avoid dismembering the legs

How to Beat Regenerators

Armadura

First Chapter Appearance	Chapter 9

Armadura are hollow armor displays infested with Plaga. The armor protects the Plaga inside, however, players can shoot their helmets off to reveal the Plaga and kill it.

How to Beat Armadura

• Remove their helmet using shotguns for efficiency
• Shoot the Plagas on their head once revealed
• Use a Flash Grenade for multiple Armadura with their Plaga revealed

How to Beat Armadura

Iron Maiden

First Chapter Appearance

Iron Maidens are Regenerators that are more persistent than them. They can attack using spikes hidden on their bodies and also come back to life even after destroying all of their Plagas in their bodies.

How to Beat Iron Maiden

• Use the Same Strategy against Regenerators
• Go for Follow-up Attacks to confirm the kill
• Keep Your Distance at all times

How to Beat Iron Maiden

Novistador

First Chapter Appearance	Chapter 10

Novistador is a fast-flying enemy that can turn almost invisible as it hunts its prey. They usually come as a group, making it hard for players to deal with them individually.

How to Beat Novistador

• Shoot them while Flying
• Watch Out for Distorted Places
• Listen to the Flying Sound to Locate them

How to Beat Novistador

Parasite

First Chapter Appearance	Chapter 8

Parasites are fast-moving enemies that can take control of an enemy's body, making them more aggressive and fast. Shoot them quickly before they can recover and attack you.

How to Beat Parasite

• Quickly Shoot the Parasite
• Use High Fire Rate Guns

How to Beat Parasite

Soldiers

First Chapter Appearance	Chapter 13

Soldiers are common enemies you will encounter in the later chapters of the game. They are better equipped and fortified which makes them harder to kill compared to Ganados and Zealots.

How to Beat Soldiers

• Aim for their heads and legs
• Utilize Melee Prompts for crowd control
• Never parry Soldiers with Stun Rods
• Shoot the legs of Soldiers with Helmets and Shields

How to Beat Soldiers

Resident Evil 4 Remake (RE4) Related Guides

Resident Evil 4 Remake Guide and Walkthrough

Resident Evil 4 Remake Wiki
Separate Ways	Story Walkthrough
Requests	Mercenaries Mode
Puzzles	Collectibles
Interactive Map	Tips and Tricks
Weapons	Items
Bosses	Enemies and Monsters
Keys and Locks	Secrets
Characters	News and Game Info