Achieving an S Rank in Resident Evil Village’s Mercenaries Mode can be tricky, but with the right strategy, you can dominate the Village stage. This guide will walk you through optimal routes, weapon choices, upgrades, and strategies to ensure you get the best possible score.

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Recommended Loadout

• Primary Weapon: F2 Rifle (fully upgraded power, ammo capacity, and fire rate)
• Sell: Everything else to invest in the F2 Rifle
• Key Upgrades:
  • Max out fire rate
  • Increase power for one-shot kills
  • Increase ammo capacity
• Disable Adaptive Triggers (PS5 Players) – This setting negatively affects fire rate and timing.

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General Strategy

• Focus on movement and accuracy – Shoot and move constantly to maintain your combo.
• Keep your combo alive – If you’re about to lose it, shoot an enemy without necessarily killing them.
• Use the F2 Rifle for high accuracy and penetration – It allows for consistent one-shot eliminations.
• Prioritize Blue Orbs (Abilities) – Damage boosts and movement speed upgrades should be prioritized.
• Time management is key – Gold Orbs extend time, but only grab them when necessary.

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Stage Breakdown & Strategy

Area 1: Opening Village Section

• Stick to the route – Follow a looped path to minimize backtracking.
• Prioritize headshots – Maximizes damage and time efficiency.
• Watch for armored enemies – These won’t be one-shot kills, so plan accordingly.
• Time-saving tricks:
  • Extend the combo by hitting but not killing enemies if needed.
  • Pick up Gold Orbs only when your timer is getting low.

Area 2: Castle Dimitrescu Teleport Room

• Enemies appear fast – Keep moving and don’t get cornered.
• Backtrack strategically – Some paths will force you to backtrack, so optimize your movement.
• Use environmental objects – Explosive barrels can help with groups of enemies.
• Avoid rushing exits – Kill all enemies before leaving for a higher score bonus.

Area 3: Fortress Stronghold

• Be mindful of enemy spawn points – Knowing where they appear prevents wasted time.
• Do not rely solely on the map – Capcom has blocked off certain paths to funnel you into encounters.
• Maximize your final score:
  • Ensure all enemies are defeated before exiting.
  • Optimize your time bonus multiplier by maintaining a high combo count.

Area 4: Boss Fight with Urias

• Optional Fight: You can run past him to the exit, but fighting him gives extra points.
• F2 Rifle makes short work of Urias – Aim for weak spots and use explosives wisely.
• If time is running out, prioritize heading to the exit before losing the run.

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Key Tips for Achieving S Rank

• Time is score – Maximize by keeping your combo up and eliminating all enemies.
• Plan your pathing – Avoid unnecessary zigzagging; loop your movement efficiently.
• Ability Priority:
  1. Damage upgrades – One-shot potential is crucial.
  2. Movement speed – Helps reposition and chase enemies.
  3. Reload speed – Not as vital, but helpful.
• Always finish all enemies – Getting the completion bonus is key to reaching S Rank.

By following this guide, you should be able to consistently earn S Rank in The Village Mercenaries Stage. More guides for additional stages coming soon!

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