Destroy the catapults and raise the cannon to score high in the Castle Stage of Mercenaries Mode in Resident Evil 4 Remake (RE4). Read on for a Castle Mercenaries stage walkthrough, and to find out who's the best character to use in the Castle!

Castle Stage Rank Requirements

How to Get S++ Rank

Castle Stage Guide

Castle Stage
Elite Enemies
	Enemy Type	Appearance Requirement
	• Zealot (Staff)	20 Enemies Killed
	• Garrador	50 Enemies Killed
	• Zealot (Staff) x2	70 Enemies Killed
	• Armored Garrador	100 Enemies Killed
	• Garrador • Armored Garrador	130 Enemies Killed

Castle Stage Objectives

1. Collect All Green Orbs Right From the Start

When the fight starts, we highly recommend immediately collecting all Green Orbs while ignoring all enemies.

This grants bonus time as you claim each orb and also funnels some enemies behind you, granting a multi-kill opportunity that can yield high points and combo count.

How to Increase Time Limit

2. Bring Up The Cannon

From the starting point of the round, you can immediately run down the stairs to the left and raise the cannon by knifing the hanging counterweight. This will raise the cannon, which you can use to easily kill the Garradors that will spawn later on.

This is highly recommended for characters who aren't particularly strong against armored enemies, namely Luis and Hunk.

3. Destroy All Catapults

Upon getting to the second floor of the castle, your first objective would be to destroy all the catapults. Destroy the catapults by shooting the explosive barrel beside them. If you're playing as Krauser, you can destroy the catapult directly with a shot from your EJF-338 Compound Bow.

We highly recommend destroying all catapults as they can steal kills and points from you when they hit other enemies and they can stun or kill you instantly when you're low on health.

4. Utilize Explosive Barrels to Kill Groups or Destroy Catapults

Utilizing explosive barrels is key to yielding high scores and combo count while only using a single bullet, as they instantly kill all nearby enemies.

5. Time Your Pick up of the Yellow Orbs

We highly recommend not taking the Yellow Orb early, as that is much needed for enemies that show up after 90 or 130 kills.

Yellow Orbs grant you an instant Mayhem Ability charge, which is a need against stronger enemies that will enter the stage.

6. Use Mayhem Ability Against Garradors

Castle Elite Enemies
When 50 Enemies are Killed	Garrador
When 100 Enemies are Killed	Armored Garrador
When 130 Enemies are Killed	Garrador (x2)

It's best to use your Mayhem Mode ability when the Garradors has spawned into the battle, given how bulky their health is and how powerful they are. It'll provide even more points if you use your Mayhem Mode ability to kill other enemies swarming the Garrador.

Not only does this strategy yield more Points, Combo Count, and Bonus Rate but it also helps you clear enemies faster which can grant you a Time Bonus if you complete the stage.

How to Use Mayhem Mode

7. Best Positions to Camp

Best Camping Positions
Cannon Area
Castle Gate
Starting Area

The Castle stage is perfect for camping and funneling enemies because of its open and easy access areas where enemies can easily form groups.

Utilize these camp spots to funnel enemies and kill them as a group to stack point bonuses and combo.

Note that camping too long in a single area may break your combo count, so try switching areas and killing enemies to keep your combo stack high.

8. Funnel Enemies and Kill Them as a Group

Following the best positions to camp, enemies in the Castle stage are quite aggressive and will try to swarm you. It's best to funnel them to your position and kill them as a group for a multi-kill.

Best Characters for Castle Stage

Krauser

Weapons Used	EJF-338 Compound Bow TMP
Mayhem Mode Ability	Transform into a Monster
Melee Attack	Thrust Attack: Attack enemies with a straight line thrust attack.

Krauser is the best Mercenary for the Castle stage as he excels in melee, ranged, and stealth combat, allowing you to create a versatile playstyle that suits your needs for high scores.

Krauser's Compound Bow can take out multiple enemies because of its explosive arrows. His knife does not break easily and has its own unique moveset that is perfect for slashing down any nearby enemies.

How to Use Krauser

Jack Krauser Mercenaries Loadout and Abilities

Leon

Weapons Used	SG-09 R Stingray Riot Gun
Mayhem Mode Ability	Increased Power and Speed
Melee Attack	Suplex: Wrestle staggered enemies from behind. Kick: Kick staggered enemies from the front.

Leon is a good Mercenary of choice in the Castle stage because of his arsenal. He can quickly kill Plaga with his flash grenades and his Riot Gun. The Stingray also takes advantage of narrow paths that can form enemy groups.

How to Use Leon

Leon Mercenaries Guide and How to Unlock

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