How to Beat Cultist (Zealot)

Cultist (Zealot) is an enemy in Resident Evil 4 Remake (RE4). Read on to learn Cultist (Zealot)'s weaknesses and location, as well as how to beat Cultist (Zealot) in the game!

Cultist (Zealot) Overview

Cultist (Zealot) Basic Info

Cultist (Zealot)
Weaknesses	Head, Legs
Chapter	Chapter 7

How to Beat Cultist (Zealot)

How to Kill Cultist (Zealot)
Shoot the Head or Legs Hit the Exposed Plaga Avoid Shooting the Helmet Go for a Stealth Kill Shoot the Shield with a Shotgun or Rifle Kill the Zealot (Staff) Immediately

Shoot the Head or Legs

Cultists (Zealots), similar to the Ganados (Villagers), are weak against shots to the head and legs. You can kill them quickly with a few headshots or immobilize them by hitting their legs and going for a melee attack.

Hit the Exposed Plaga

Some Cultists (Zealots) don't hide the parasite on their body and use it to attack you. You can shoot it until they die, but be careful, as it will fight back with its long reach and fast worm-like head. A shot from the head using a Shotgun at close-range can quickly kill this type of Cultist (Zealot).

You can also use Flash Grenade to take them out quickly once their Plaga is exposed.

Avoid Shooting the Helmet

There will be Cultists that are wearing helmet in the game. You can save more ammo if you go for their other body part, as it will take several shots to remove their helmet and kill them.

Go for a Stealth Kill

You can eliminate an unaware Cultist (Zealot) with a stealth kill. Go behind its back while crouching to avoid getting detected and messing up the stealth kill attempt. It's best to use when there are only a few Cultists (Zealots) in the area. You can do this as well once they get Ashley.

You can also save some ammo and other resources by using this method!

How to Stealth Kill Enemies

Shoot the Shield with a Shotgun or Rifle

There are also some Cultists (Zealots) that are holding shields to protect their body. You can easily destroy their shields with a single shot from a Shotgun. You can also hit them with a Rifle if you have some ammo to spare, as it can pierce through their shields.

A Handgun with penetrating ability, like the Punisher, can also go through their shields, so it's best to equip it as well!

Kill the Zealot (Staff) Immediately

There is an elite type of Cultist wearing a red robe, named Zealot (Staff), which can forcefully pull out the Plaga on the regular Cultists in the game. It also has an additional skill where it causes the screen to appear a bit blurry, like the feeling of being concussed.

Kill it immediately to lessen the threat of the enemies in the area. It will also try to run away from you, so being fast is the key here!

Verdugo Achievements and Trophies

Overkill

Bronze	Overkill
	Use a cannon to defeat a zealot.

You can get the Overkill Trophy by defeating a Cultist (Zealot) with a cannon.

Achievements List and Trophy Guide

Resident Evil 4 Remake (RE4) Related Guides

List of All Enemies and Monsters

All Enemies and Monsters

Ganados (Villagers)	Chainsaw Man	Zealot
Brute (Minotaur)	Garrador	Zombie Dogs (Colmillos)
Armadura	Iron Maiden	Dos Gigantes
Novistador	Parasite	Regenerator
Soldiers	-	-

Unconfirmed Enemies