Dos Gigantes are elite enemies in Resident Evil 4 Remake (RE4). Read on to learn Dos Gigantes's weaknesses and location, how to drop Dos Gigantes into the lava pit, as well as how to one-shot kill them!

Dos Gigantes Overview

Dos Gigantes Basic Info

Dos Gigantes
Weaknesses	Head, Plaga (Back)
Rewards	Red Beryl (Armored El Gigante), Yellow Diamond (El Gigante)
Chapter	Chapter 11

How to Beat Dos Gigantes

How to Kill Dos Gigantes
Focus on the Armorless Gigante First Shoot the Dynamite and Open the Lava Pit It's Possible to Drop Both to the Lava

Focus on the Armorless Gigante First

This encounter is designed to prioritize the armorless Gigante first, players can shoot its face or its Plaga with a shotgun or a pistol until it lies prone on the ground; during this time, players can get a climb prompt to repeatedly stab the Plaga on the armorless Gigante to deal significant damage. Players can repeat this strategy until it's dead.

How to Beat El Gigante (The Giant)

Shoot the Dynamite on the Armored Gigante and Open the Lava Pit

After bringing down the Armorless Gigante, players need to survive the encounter with the Armored Gigante for a time while waiting for Luis. After some time, Luis will reappear in a cutscene where he puts a stack of dynamites on the Armored Gigante's back.

We highly recommend shooting the dynamites when the Armored Gigante is in the middle of the area to bring it down, once it's down go to the switch and open the Lava Pit to kill the Armored Gigante.

How to Beat Armored El Gigante

Buy Time Using the Trap Door Switch

You can buy time for Luis to get the explosives and avoid getting smashed by the Armored Giant using the trap door switch. Hold it for 2 seconds and the giant will start running to the side. Then wait for another 2-3 seconds before holding it again.

Repeat it until Luis calls out Leon and lure the giant to his side!

It's Possible to Drop Both to the Lava

It's possible to drop both the regular El Gigante and Armored El Gigante into the lava. You can start with the armorless giant first then drop the armored one once you stagger it by shooting the dynamites behind its back.

However, note that you won't get any treasure rewards for dropping them into the lava.

How to Drop Dos Gigantes into the Lava Pit

Stun them by Atacking the Plaga on their Back

You can stun and drop them onto their knees by dealing enough damage and shooting the Plaga on their backs. You can then open the metal door to the lava pit to kill them! It will be hard to drop them both at once, so do it on the regular giant first and then the armored one next.

Note that it's impossible to drop them into the lava pit if they're not stunned. They know if you're gonna activate the trap door and then run to the side to avoid it.

Armorless Gigante can be stunned with a Flash Grenade in Assisted Mode

Flash Grenade can easily stun the armorless El Gigante with a direct hit. You can then open the trap door and make him fall into the lava for an instant kill.
Difficulty Differences and How to Change

Shoot the Dynamite on the Armored Giant

After you get rid of the armorless El Gigante, wait for Luis to get the dynamites and throw them on the back of the Armored El Gigante. You have to lure Armored El Gigante to Luis's side so he can put it there. Shoot the Dynamite then and open the pit for an easy kill.

How to One-Shot Kill Dos Gigantes

Use Rocket Launcher on Unarmored Giant

In Chapter 11, you can immediately defeat the Dos Gigantes at the same time if you have an RPG. Use it to shoot the unarmored giant. The blast will affect the armored giant, killing them both. This does not work if you shoot the armored giant instead.

How to Beat Two Giants (Dos Gigantes)

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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