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How to Complete Minimalist Trophy and Challenge

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Resident Evil 4 Remake - Minimalist Trophy Guide

In the Resident Evil 4 Remake (RE4), the Minimalist trophy requires you to complete the main story using only knives and handguns. Learn how to beat the game with only pistols and melee and get this achievement and challenge!

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How to Get the Minimalist Trophy

Tips and Strategies for the Minimalist Trophy
Check Icon Unlock and Upgrade the Primal Knife
Check Icon Play on Assisted New Game Plus
Check Icon Wear the Cat Ears or Deer Antlers

Unlock and Upgrade the Primal Knife

Resident Evil 4 Remake - Unlock the Primal Knife

We highly recommend unlocking the Primal Knife when going for the Minimalist trophy. This weapon's Exclusive Upgrade gives it infinite durability, letting players parry, stealth kill, and execute foes as much as they want.

You can get this Bonus Weapon by destroying all 16 Clockwork Castellans and purchasing it in the Extra Content Shop for 1000 CP.

Primal Knife Location, Stats, and Upgrades

Play on Assisted New Game Plus

Resident Evil 4 Remake - New Game Plus (New Playthrough) Save File

After getting the Primal Knife, the easiest way to complete Minimalist is by unlocking New Game Plus and starting a New Playthrough on Assisted difficulty. Carrying over your preferred Handgun and Knife in an easier difficulty setting will make getting the trophy much easier.

New Game Plus Guide and What Carries Over

Wear the Cat Ears or Deer Antlers

Resident Evil 4 Remake - Wear the Cat Ears Accessory

The Cat Ears and Deer Antlers are accessories with powerful passive perks that can massively help when aiming for the Minimalist trophy.

The Cat Ears provide infinite ammo for all of your Handguns, while the Deer Antlers greatly increase the power of Knife attacks. Try unlocking and wearing one or the other to give you an easier time getting through a pistol-and-knife-only playthrough.

List of Costumes, Outfits, and Accessories

Minimalist Completion Rewards

Silver Minimalist Trophy

Resident Evil 4 Remake - Silver TrophySilver Minimalist
Complete the main story using only knives and handguns. (Excluding specific battles.)

Beating the game while only using Knives and Handguns rewards you with the silver Minimalist trophy.

Achievements List and Trophy Guide

1500 CP from Minimalist Challenge

Challenge Condition Rewards
Minimalist Complete the main story using only knives and handguns. (Excluding specific battles.)
► How to Complete Minimalist Trophy and Challenge 		1500 CP

Getting the Minimalist trophy also means you complete the in-game Minimalist challenge, which rewards the player with 1500 CP that they can spend at the Extra Content Shop.

All Challenges and How to Complete

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RE4 Remake Tips and Tricks

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How to Get S+ Rank Professional S+ Guide
Best Save Points on Professional How to Skip First Village Fight
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How to Repair Knives Best Weapons to Get First
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Minimalist Eat This!
Real Deadeye Smooth Escape
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Limited Time Sale Guide How to Get Gemstones
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Why Can’t I Store Items? -
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FAQs
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List of Exploits All Bugs
How to Save How to Change Costumes
Can You Turn on the Flashlight? Can You Throw Back the Dynamite?
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