Resident Evil Village Complete Guide

Resident Evil Village continues the story of Ethan Winters, picking up right after the events of Resident Evil 7. Played from a first-person view, the game follows Ethan as he ventures into the mountains of Eastern Europe on a desperate mission to find his family. He’ll need to be smart and courageous to survive the terrifying mysteries and creatures he encounters during this dark and dangerous night.

We’ve created a complete guide to Resident Evil Village to help you finish the game quickly and find everything it has to offer – including collectibles, achievements, and puzzles. Below, you’ll find assistance for the main game, the Shadows of Rose DLC, and Mercenaries Mode, giving you everything you need for this scary adventure.

    Walkthrough and Story Missions

      Complete Story Walkthrough

      Resident Evil Village is a thrilling game from beginning to end. While some players might not find it as terrifying as Resident Evil 7, it still delivers plenty of intense, scary moments. If you’re looking for assistance navigating the game’s straightforward story, this complete walkthrough will help you survive the village and overcome all its dangers.

      • Part One – The Village
      • Part Two – Castle Dimitrescu
      • Part Three – House Beneviento
      • Part Four – The Reservoir
      • Part Five – The Stronghold & The Factory
      • Part Six – The Finale

      What To Know Before Starting Ethan’s Journey

      If you’ve played Resident Evil 7, you’ll quickly feel comfortable with Resident Evil Village – the controls, gameplay, and shooting are very similar. However, Village also introduces new weapons, enemies, and gameplay features to discover.

      Here are some helpful hints and strategies for players before they start their journey through the intense and frightening world of Resident Evil Village.

      • How to Increase Inventory Space
      • All Points of No Return
      • What Items Should Players Sell?
      • How To Remove Weapon Attachments
      • Weapons You Should Sell & When to Sell Them
      • How To Find and Use Lockpicks
      • How To Get Infinite Ammo
      • How to Unlock Mercenaries Mode
      • Tips For Mercenaries Mode

      Puzzles For Each Area

      As I was playing, I noticed there are tons of puzzles throughout Ethan’s adventure! Some are simple, like finding a hidden key to open a door, but others are really tricky and have multiple steps. If you get stuck trying to find something or solve a particularly tough puzzle, don’t worry – there are guides available to help you get past those roadblocks and keep the story moving!

      • What To Do The With Sun And Moon Ball
      • How to Get Maiden & Demon Crests
      • How To Complete The Mia Doll Puzzle
      • How to Get the Mask of Pleasure
      • How To Get The Crank For The Drawbridge
      • Where to Find All 4 Angel Masks
      • Where To Shoot The 5 Bells In The Atelier
      • Film Puzzle Solution
      • How to Solve Statue Puzzle in Hall of Ablution
      • Piano Puzzle Solution (How to Get Iron Insignia Key)
      • Where to Get Bolt Cutters
      • How to Solve Music Box Puzzle
      • How To Find The House With The Red Chimney
      • All Labyrinth Puzzle Solutions
      • Stone Dais Puzzle
      • Keys And Combinations

        • All Door And Safe Codes
        • How To Obtain The Azure Blue Eye Ring
        • How to Get Maestro’s Collection (Luthier’s Key Location and Code)
        • Where To Find Luthier’s Key
        • Code For The Doll Workshop Door
        • Code For The Workshop Combination Lock
        • Where To Get The Boat Key
        • Luiza’s Key Location
        • Lone Road Chest Key
      • How to Complete the Sluice Gate Puzzle

      Boss Encounters and How To Beat Them

      Ethan will face many challenging bosses as he explores the village and its surrounding dangerous areas. While some of these fights are simple, others require special strategies or a lot of strong weapons to win. Here’s a guide to each boss and how to defeat them.

      • How to Beat Lady Dimitrescu
      • How to Beat Dimitrescu’s Daughters
      • How To Beat Donna Beneviento
      • How To Beat Moreau
      • How To Beat Heisenberg
      • How To Defeat Urias
      • How To Beat Mother Miranda
      • Every Boss In The Game, Ranked By Difficulty
      • Encounters

        • How to Survive the Attack in the Village
        • How to Escape Heisenberg’s Test
        • How to Survive the Werewolf
        • How To Beat Dimitrescu’s Daughters
        • How To Escape The Doll Workshop Chase Sequence

      Game FAQs

      Many players have questions before diving into Resident Evil Village. Here’s a breakdown of some frequently asked questions, along with thorough answers.

      • How Long to Beat the Game?
      • Is There Co-op?
      • Is There VR Support?
      • How to Save
      • Can You Change the Difficulty?
      • What Are Crystal Fragments For?

    All Items and Collectibles in Resident Evil Village

      Weapons and Attachments

      Throughout Resident Evil Village, Ethan can find several different weapons. Players will need to collect as many guns and bullets as possible to survive the game’s toughest fights. Here’s a guide to all the weapons and upgrades, and where to locate them.

      • How to Get Wolfsbane Long Barrel
      • How to Get All Weapons
      • How to Get the Shotgun
      • How to Get the Grenade Launcher
      • How to Get The Sniper Rifle
      • How to Get the Magnum
      • How to Get the Lightsaber
      • What Weapons Should You Sell (And When?)
      • Weapons That Should Be Upgraded Immediately
      • All Crafting Recipies And Where To Get Materials
      • All Materials That Are Used For Crafting and How to Find Them
      • All Crafting Recipes & How to Unlock Them

      Treasures

      To buy everything from The Duke, players will need to gather a lot of money. Luckily, the village and nearby areas are full of hidden treasures that can be exchanged for funds. Here’s a guide to finding many of these treasures.

      • All Treasure Chests in the Village
      • Where to Get the Mandalina Doll Head and Body
      • How to Find and Complete the Necklace With Two Holes
      • Where to Get the Wooden Animal Head & Body
      • How to Find and Get the Treasure Beneath the Stronghold
      • How to Solve the Treasure Map and Light the Torches in the Castle Basement
      • How to Find the Beneviento Treasure
      • How to Complete the Riverbank Treasure House
      • Where to Get Mechanical Parts for Heisenberg Hammer

      All Collectibles in Each Area

      If you’re a completionist or want to find everything in Resident Evil Village on your first time playing, there are hidden collectibles and treasures throughout each area. Here’s a guide to what you can find in each zone.

      • Where to Find Every Goat of Warding
      • All Items in the Courtyard
      • Where to Find All Files
      • All Items in the Main Hall
      • All Items in the Library
      • All Items in the Foyer
      • All Items on the Castle Rooftops
      • All Items in the Maestro House

      Hunting and Fishing

      During his journey, Ethan will need to hunt and fish to get upgrades. This guide explains how to do both, and where to find rare items and ingredients.

      • How to Get Quality Meat Ingredient
      • How to Get All Meat, Poultry, and Fish
      • How To Get Juicy Game
      • How To Get The Finest Fish
      • Where To Get Meat?

    Resident Evil Village: Shadows of Rose DLC

    The Shadows of Rose DLC finishes the story of the Winters family and offers players a new, thrilling adventure where they play as Ethan’s now-grown daughter, Rose. The section below provides helpful information to guide you through Rose’s experience.

      Shadows Of Rose Puzzles

      As you play as Rose in Resident Evil Village, you’ll encounter several puzzles in memorable locations. Here are solutions to some of the most challenging ones.

      • The Hall of Ablution Puzzle
      • How To Solve The Gallery Painting Puzzle And Get The Triocular Key
      • How to Get Rid of Cores and Get the Bronze Mask
      • Cabinet Locker Code Puzzle Solution
      • How To Escape The Duke’s Cell Trap
      • The Stuffed Animal Puzzle In The Beneviento House
      • The Doll Diorama Puzzle in the Beneviento House

    All About Mercenaries Mode

    Resident Evil Village’s Mercenaries Mode is a great way to keep playing after you finish the main story and put your skills to the test. The latest update, Shadows of Rose, adds new playable characters like Chris Redfield, Heisenberg, and Lady Dimitrescu, letting you fight off waves of enemies as them. Here’s a guide to everything you need to know about Mercenaries Mode, including how to get the highest SSS rank.

    • Heisenberg Mercenaries Breakdown

    Miscellaneous Resident Evil Village Trophies and Achievements

    Resident Evil Village has a variety of achievements for players to earn, but some are quite challenging. Many are also hidden, requiring players to complete specific actions to unlock them. Here’s a look at some of the most popular and difficult achievements.

    • Timber Trophy/Achievement (Defeat Urias During the First Lycan Attack)
    • All Missable Achievements
    • Fast Reflexes Trophy/Achievement (Knock a Flaming Arrow out of the Sky)
    • All Outhouse Locations for When You Gotta Go Achievement/Trophy
    • Quit Hanging Around Trophy/Achievement
    • All Breakable Window Locations for Hooligan Trophy/Achievement
    • Lucky Number 7 Trophy/Achievement (How to Get 777 Lei)

    Awesome Mods and Community Creations

    After Resident Evil Village was released, players quickly started exploring the game’s files to create mods and custom content. This has led to some really interesting, useful, and funny additions to the game. Here’s a look at some of the best ones.

    • Some of the Most Hilarious Mods
    • Third-Person Mod Shows Ethan Doesn’t Have a Head
    • This Mod Let’s Players Play in Third-Person
    • What the Game Would Look Like on the PS1
    • Modders Add Heisenberg’s Hammer and More as Melee Weapons
    • Lady Dimitrescu and Lady Maria From Bloodborne Throw Hands
    • Modders Find Out Who Appeared in the Post-Credits Scene
    • Modders Put Lady Dimitrescu In Resident Evil 3
    • Modders Added Barney the Dinosaur to the Game

Read More

2026-02-25 00:44