Conquering Resident Evil Village on Shadows of the Village difficulty can be a brutal challenge. This guide will walk you through key strategies, weapon choices, and boss fight techniques to make your journey smoother.

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Recommended Loadout

• Wolfsbane (Fully Upgraded, Infinite Ammo) – Excellent for Lycans and bosses.
• Stake (Fully Upgraded, Infinite Ammo) – More powerful than the Wolfsbane, but personal preference applies.
• Grenade Launcher (Infinite Ammo) – Great for crowd control.
• Health Potions (At least 10 for Miranda) – Essential for survival.
• Speed Boost Cooking Recipe – Increases movement speed, useful for evasion.

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Surviving the First Lycan Attack

• Find a Safe Spot – Stay near the closed door in the opening village sequence.
• Kill at least a few Lycans – If you take damage, the game triggers a grab animation, pushing forward the scripted cutscene.
• Wait for Urias to Appear – If necessary, let him hit you once to ensure the sequence progresses.

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Major Boss Fights

Angie

• Same on all difficulties – No real combat here; just find and stab the doll three times.

Moreau

• Dodge his attacks and focus fire on his exposed weak spot.

The Fort (Lycans Stronghold)

• Be prepared to take damage – This area is extremely difficult.
• Know enemy spawn points – Memorization is key.
• Keep health high – Getting grabbed will result in near-instant death.
• Use block effectively – Blocks reduce damage significantly.

Big Lycan Fight

• Use the Wolfsbane – It is specifically designed to kill Lycans.
• Use explosive barrels when available.
• Maintain distance – He moves fast but can be stunned.

Heisenberg’s Factory

• Run past enemies whenever possible.
• Destroy orange weak points before reaching the turbine room.
• Use grenade launcher against heavy enemies.
• Heisenberg Boss Fight:
  • Stay mobile – His attacks deal massive damage.
  • Use rockets when he closes in.
  • Avoid blocking too much – It still causes significant health loss.

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Chris Redfield Section

Lycans Horde Fight

• Keep moving – Do not stop.
• Use the house laser strike – It will kill all Lycans.
• Make sure you have full health before entering.

Big Lycan with Chris

• Block all attacks – It is effective in this section.
• Shoot in between attacks – Keep a steady rhythm.
• Use the laser beam wisely:
  • Wait for the roaring animation before firing.
  • It will take four successful laser hits to finish him.
  • In between, spam grenades and bullets.

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Final Boss: Mother Miranda

• Blocking is essential – Especially when she flies at you.
• Take cover behind trees during the black screen phase.
• Have at least 10 health potions.
• When the trees go up, use the downtime to reload.
• Watch for her trick attacks – She waits until you block before striking.
• Be patient – Infinite ammo allows for longer, sustained damage.

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Final Thoughts

• Shadows of the Village difficulty requires patience and planning.
• Infinite ammo weapons make a huge difference.
• Study enemy behavior to improve survival chances.
• Speed boost cooking recipe is highly recommended.
• Stay stocked with healing items – Survival is key.

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