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How to beat The Merciless Knight in Resident Evil 4 remake

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The Resident Evil 4 Remake has been praised as one of the best games in the franchise, introducing new items, quests, and weapons. The remake includes various side quests known as Merchant Requests, which players can complete to earn Spinels, a valuable currency used to trade unique items.

One such Merchant Request is the Merciless Knight, which tasks players with finding and defeating one of the game’s most potent enemies. If you are up for the challenge, this guide will assist you in taking down the ferocious knight with ease.

Merciless Knight Merchant Request Guide

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In Chapter 9 you explore the Library as Ashley and after completing Chapter 10, you’ll regain control of Leon and can start the challenging Merciless Knight quest. Upon reaching the Library, you will discover a Blue Request Note in the adjacent room. This note will assign the task of defeating the knight located in the Mausoleum. To locate the knight, you must follow the path indicated on the map.

After proceeding through the path, you will encounter a staircase leading downwards. Go down the stairs and you’ll come across an elevator. Upon accessing the elevator, you will be taken to the location where the Merciless Knight, in golden armor, awaits you for a battle.

Tips to beat the Merciless Knight

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Not only the knight has special armor, but it is also accompanied by two standard Armadura. When confronting the knight, you have the option of either fighting the Armadura first or directly engaging with the Merciless Knight. It is highly recommended to take down the Armadura first since this will allow you to fully focus on defeating the knight without any distractions.

While grenades may seem like a viable option during the battle, the knight’s armor is highly resistant to explosive damage. Therefore, it’s best to use stun attacks to approach the enemy and target their vulnerable spots. it’s also essential to target the parasite on its back. Landing a few hits will cause the knight’s helmet to fall off, exposing its weak spots and making it more vulnerable to attacks.

If you have close-range weapons such as a shotgun or knife, you can deal a significant amount of damage with a well-timed shot on the parasite. This can quickly turn the tide of the battle in your favor. Focus on dealing as much damage as possible, dodge its attack, and soon the knight will be defeated. It’s worth not forgetting to collect the valuable Yellow Diamond after defeating the knight. This diamond is highly valuable and can be sold for a substantial amount of 7,000 Pesetas.


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