Minecart Guide

The Minecart sections in Resident Evil 4 Remake (RE4) are unique story-related gameplay you will experience upon reaching Chapter 11. Read on to learn more about the minecart routes, how to clear minecart sections without taking any damage, and get available treasures!

Minecart Guide

First Minecart Route

1	Tilt the minecart in the same direction as the rail.
2	Break the wooden boards in front.
3	Shoot the rail switch. (Instant death on failure)
4	Shoot the bowmen appearing on both the left and right side.
5	Shoot the two bowmen appearing on the left then destroy the wooden board in front.
6	5 bowmen will appear consecutively. First, shoot the pair of bowmen appearing on the right. Then, deal with the next pair coming on the left. Lastly, finish with the 5th bowman appearing on the right again.
7	Shoot the Ganados holding a dynamite.
8	Shoot the bowman appearing on the left then deal with the pair that will appear on the right. Afterwards, shoot the wooden boards in front.

Kill multiple Ganados at once by shooting the red explosive barrels

There would be red explosive barrels appearing along the minecart route. Use them at the right moment to eliminate multiple enemies at once.

Second Minecart Route

1	Tilt the minecart in the same direction as the rail.
2	Shoot the two bowmen appearing on the right then deal with the other three appearing on the left.
3	Shoot the Ganados holding a dynamite.
4	After the curve turn, shoot the wooden boards in front.
5	Shoot the red explosive barrels in front.
6	Shoot the Chainsaw Man appearing on the left. Alternatively, you can shoot his cart to destroy it.
7	Shoot the three bowmen appearing on the right.
8	Deal with the Chainsaw Man appearing once again on the left. Alternatively, you can shoot his cart to destroy it.
9	Shoot the four bowmen appearing on the right.
10	Depending on the difficulty level and on how you deal with the Chainsaw Man, you can encounter him for a third time.
11	Shoot the rail switch by the end.

Minecart Tips

You Can Destroy Enemies' Carts

You can destroy an enemy's minecart by continuously shooting it about 4 times. If you have difficulty shooting the Ganados themselves, you can alternatively destroy their minecarts.

You Can Deal With the Chainsaw Man by Stopping His Attacks

In the second minecart route, you will encounter the Chainsaw Man multiple times. There is no need to rush trying kill him since you will still be able to finish the route if you just cancel his attacks.

Time your shots early in his attack animation to stagger him and prevent him from attacking.

You Can Heavily Damage the Chainsaw Man's Cart Outside the Cave

During the second minecart route, there is a scene where you will pass outside the tunnels and see the Chainsaw Man's minecart in a distance. In his minecart, there would be red explosive barrels you can shoot.

Shooting those red explosive barrels will heavily deal damage to the Chainsaw Man's minecart. If you are successful, you will be able to easily destroy his minecart by shooting it several times in the next encounter.

How to Clear Minecart Sections Without Taking Any Damage

Restart From Autosave Once You Take Damage

Autosave Timing
In the beginning of the first minecart route
In the beginning of the second minecart route
Once you pass outside the tunnels in the middle of the second minecart route

If you take damage in the middle of the minecart routes, load the autosave from the menu and try again. On all difficulty levels other than Professional, an autosave will be activated the moment you get on the minecart. You can start over from that point on.

On Professional difficulty, you will start over from the point where you manually saved. It is recommended to save at beginning of the first and second minecart start points.

If you are aiming to clear rank S+ on Professional, take into account the time it takes to save in both points.

Best Save Points on Professional

Use Aim Assist in Standard or Lower Difficulty

If you're having trouble acquiring the trophy on Standard or lower difficulty, use Aim Assist. This will lessen the challenge of aiming during the minecart sections.

Activate aim assist on Hardcore or higher difficulty by equipping the Gas Mask

Gas Mask

Aiming Guide: How to Aim Better

Achievement

Trophy	Conditions
Hope You Like Thrill Rides (Reward:500CP)	Make it through both minecart sections in the underground tunnel without taking any damage.

Achievements List and Trophy Guide

Available Treasures Near the Minecart Sections

Mines

Sapphire
Map	In-Game Location
Chapter 11 | Mines The Sapphire can be obtained by shooting the basket hanging at the northwestern end of the Mines.

Golden Hourglass
Map	In-Game Location
Chapter 11 | Mines The Golden Hourglass can be obtained from a treasure chest in the room with dynamite.This is located in the northeast side of the Mines.

Stopover

Flagon
Map	In-Game Location
Chapter 11 | Stopover The Flagon can be obtained from a treasure chest on the 2nd floor of the stopover.

Hive

Gold Bar (L)
Map	In-Game Location
Chapter 11 | Hive You can get Gold Bar (L) from a treasure chest in the back of the cave northwest of the Hive.

Some treasures can no longer be obtained once you advance in the minecart sections.

All Castle Treasures

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