How to Beat Verdugo: Verdugo Boss Fight Guide

Verdugo is one of the bosses you will fight in Resident Evil 4 Remake (RE4). Learn how to beat Verdugo, find out its attack patterns and know how to counter them!

Verdugo Overview

Verdugo Basic Info

Verdugo
Weaknesses	None
Rewards	Gold Monocle
Chapter	Chapter 10

How to Beat Verdugo

How to Beat Verdugo
Use Nitrogen Pipes on Verdugo Use Magnum, Shotgun, or Rifle to Kill Verdugo Utilize Melee Prompts Just Survive Until Elevator Shows Up Note: There is only 1 Verdugo in the game, so you must kill this one to earn the Wave Goodbye, Right Hand! achievement.

Use Nitrogen Pipes on Verdugo

You can deal significant damage with your weapon to Verdugo if you turn on the Nitrogen Pipes while its nearby. You can listen to the footsteps or do a quick turn to know if it's around. However, all Nitrogen Pipes can only be used once, so maximize Verdugo's vulnerability window and shoot it to inflict more damage.

Note that this fight relies heavily on this strategy, so don't waste your time trying to parry Verdugo's attacks for a counter hit!

Nitrogen Pipes Can Damage Leon

Stay away immediately once you activate the Nitrogen Pipes. It can damage Leon and lose a good chunk of his health.

Use Magnum, Shotgun, or Rifle to Kill Verdugo

You won't be able to kill the Verdugo without using a Magnum, Shotgun, Sniper Rifle, or Assault Rifle, especially on your first playthrough. It has a large amount of health and there will only be limited Nitrogen Pipes you can use to make him vulnerable to shots.

Switch between these weapons to successfully kill Verdugo. You will get the Wave Goodbye, Right Hand! Trophy for doing it!

Best Weapons: Weapon Tier List

One-Shot Kill Using Rocket Launcher

You can one-shot kill Verdugo with a Rocket Launcher, but it needs to be drenched in Nitrogen first to pull it off. You can try this out if you have extra cash, as Rocket Launcher is expensive, or if you have unlocked its infinite ammo in the game!

Rocket Launcher Location, Weapons Stats, and Upgrades

Utilize Melee Prompts

It's best to do a melee prompt on Verdugo first once it gets affected by the Nitrogen Pipes and then shoot it once it's showing signs of recovering for maximum damage. You can use a Magnum or any SMG as the weapon, as they can inflict considerable damage in a short time. Grenades are also a good to throw once Verdugo is on the ground.

Just Survive Until Elevator Shows Up

Verdugo boss fight is time-based and you can escape the area without killing it. You can just run, dodge, and wait for the elevator to come to finish the boss fight. You can save up ammo for doing this and prepare instead on the following boss fights.

How to Save Ammo

Trophy Can't Be Obtained This Way

You won't be able to obtain the Trophy, Wave Goodbye, Right Hand! Trophy, using this method. It's not recommended if you're aiming for 100% completion, unless you've already obtained this Trophy on one of your playthroughs.
100% Completion Roadmap

Gold Monocle Drop Cannot be Looted This Way

Gold Monocle is a treasure that Verdugo drops when he gets killed. You won't be able to get this treasure and sell it for Pesetas if you just survive the boss fight against Verdugo.

Verdugo Attack Patterns

All Attack Patterns
Lunging Attack Foward Slash Attack Tail Attacks Consecutive Attacks From Above

Lunging Attack

Verdugo can leap and pin you on the ground if you're caught. Sprint away once he starts going for the attack. You can break free by tapping the interact button fast or using your Knife.

Foward Slash Attack

Verdugo will mostly attack you with a forward slash attack as it follows you around the area. It will start dashing and slashing, which you can avoid by keeping your distance.

Tail Attacks

Verdugo will attack you with its tail in a variety of ways, all of which you can avoid by keeping your distance.

Consecutive Attacks From Above

Verdugo can hide above the ceiling and pull off consecutive attacks against Leon. If you don't see Verdugo in the vicinity, it's probably hiding up there. Be alert when that happens and dodge the incoming attacks by crouching or performing a dodge prompt!

Verdugo Achievements and Trophies

Wave Goodbye, Right Hand! Trophy

Bronze	Wave Goodbye, Right Hand
	Defeat the Verdugo.

You can get the Wave Goodbye, Right Hand! Trophy by killing Verdugo for the first time.

Achievements List and Trophy Guide

How to Skip Verdugo Boss Fight

Verdugo Boss Fight Exploit
1	Freeze Verdugo
2	Run Towards the Elevator
3	Use the Scope to Glitch on the Elevator Door
4	Enter the Elevator

Freeze Verdugo

Use Nitrogen Pipes found in the area to freeze Verdugo. This will give you enough time to open the gate the will lead you to the elevator.

Run Towards the Elevator

Open the gate leading the elevator then enter the hallway. Once you enter, the elevator will automatically go to the floor you are on. Turn left at the end of the hallway, then right to reach the room with the elevator.

Dodge Verdugo's Attacks

Verdugo will attack at least twice if you head towards the elevator. Keep an eye on the dodge prompts in order to avoid these attacks.

Use the Scope to Glitch on the Elevator Door

Update 4/23: This scope glitch has been fixed as of the Ver. 1.05 update and will no longer work.

Once you are in front of the elevator, scope downwards and lean back on the elevator door. This will allow you to glitch inside and prevent the Verdugo from reaching you.

Hold that position and wait for the elevator to arrive.

Note that it will take time for the elevator to arrive and this glitch requires you to be completely steady while on scope.

Scope Location, Effect, and Compatible Weapons

Enter the Elevator

Once you enter the elevator, you will be able to skip the Verdugo boss fight. Avoid going out of the elevator as Verdugo will go back to attack you.

It is not recommended to do this if you're aiming for 100% completion since you will not be able to get the Trophy, Wave Goodbye, Right Hand! using this method.

All Skips and Shortcuts

Resident Evil 4 Remake (RE4) Related Guides

List of All Bosses

All Bosses

Del Lago	El Gigante	Chainsaw Sisters
Mendez	Armored El Gigante	Verdugo
Dos Gigantes	Krauser	Salazar
Krauser (Transformed)	Saddler	-