Mercenaries Mode is a special game mode in Resident Evil Village (Resident Evil 8 / RE8). Guide includes Mercenaries SS Rank guide, is there coop / multiplayer, cp & rewards, & weapons!!!
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Mercenaries Mode Guide - How to Get SS Rank & More Points
Mercenaries Mode Mechanics
| ① | Buy & build a loadout from the shop |
|---|---|
| ② | Begin the battle |
| ③ | A goal appears when you defeat a certain number of enemies |
| ④ | After you reach the goal, return to the shop & prepare for next battle |
| ⑤ | Repeat steps ① to ④ until you clear all battles |
Stages Individual Guides
How to Get High Points/Score
- Sell Unnecessary Items
- Make Upgrades to Weapons Suitable For Level
- Beat Level Faster For Time Bonus
- Choose The Right Perks
- Defeat All Enemies
- Kill Consecutively For Combo Bonus
- Pick Up All Orbs
Sell Unnecessary Items
You don't need to use several types of weapons if you already have 1 that is strong & effective. Sell the bullets you don't need so you can purchase more ammo for the weapon you'll be using.
Make Upgrades to Weapons Suitable For Level
Players can access the Duke's Emporium to buy new weapons & upgrade existing ones for better firepower or weapons handling by spending Lei currency. Lei can be earned while completing the areas. If you find it hard to advance, new or upgraded weapons may be required.
Duke's Emporium - Shop LocationBeat Level Faster For Time Bonus
The faster you complete the objectives & leave the area, the better. You will get a time bonus for faster level completion, so maintain mobility between targets.
Choose The Right Perks
Between levels, players can choose their perks that give buffs to certain weapons or actions. If the level has a lot of melee skirmishes, choosing shotgun perks can be beneficial while sniping perks can help a lot in long-ranged stages.
Defeat All Enemies
You can earn a lot of points by defeating enemies, so it's good to aim for defeating as many as possible.
Kill Consecutively For Combo Bonus
Killing enemies quickly & consecutively will reward combo bonus that will stack points fast. To do quick kills, use the best weapons' for the scenario, use explosives and keep a lookout for environmental items such as Explosive barrels to finish off large swarms.
Pick Up All Orbs
Picking up orbs give you power-ups, buffs, and extra time. Yellow orbs increase time whereas blue orbs give buffs. These stack on top of each other, so their effects are multiplied by how many you pick up.
Available Abilities
| Ability | Effect |
|---|---|
| Shotgun Master | Shotgun deals more damage |
| Knife Master | Knife deals 5x more damage |
| Handgun Master | Handgun deals more damage |
| In Range | Increased damage for short-range attacks |
| Out Of Reach | Long-distance attacks do more damage |
| Fickle Shooter | Attack deals more damage when fighting a different enemy from the previous attack |
| Out of Reach | Long-distance attacks do more damage |
| Breakshot | Attack deals more damage when the enemy's HP is full |
| Muscle Power | Attacks do more damage at the expense of slowing down |
| Head Shooter | Shots aimed at the head do more damage |
| Adrenaline | Health recovers slightly when attacking with a gun |
| Healthy | Max health increases |
| Gruesome Gourmet | Recover some health when an enemy is defeated |
| Assassin Dash | Increases speed while knife is equipped |
| Corpse Combuster | Enemies will likely explode when defeated |
| Agile | Speed increases |
| Slow Motion | Enemy's movements slow down |
| Thick Skinned | Damage taken is lower |
| Super Guard | Damage no longer taken when guarding |
Mercenaries Mode - Recommended Weapons
| Weapon | Recommendation Points |
|---|---|
| V61 Custom (Handgun) | Price: 30000 Lei ・Automatic handgun ・Great for all stages ・Won't run out of bullets easily |
| SYG-12 (Shotgun) | Price: 30000 Lei ・Able to give stable powerful shots ・Recommended for the Castle & Factory ・Be careful of running out of bullets |
| F2 (Sniper Rifle) | Price: 30000 Lei ・Low initial cost & recommended for early stages ・Recommended for Village & Mad Village ・Be careful of running out of bullets |
Mercenaries Mode Guide - Ranks & Rewards
Stages & Ranks
| Village | SS Rank：756000 S Rank：630000 A Rank：420000 B Rank：168000 |
|---|---|
| Castle | SS Rank：1764000 S Rank：1470000 A Rank：980000 B Rank：392000 |
| Factory | SS Rank：1296000 S Rank：1080000 A Rank：720000 B Rank：288000 |
| Mad Village | SS Rank：1782000 S Rank：1485000 A Rank：990000 B Rank：396000 |
Clear SS Rank For All Stages To Unlock LZ Answerer
If you clear SS Rank for all stages of Mercenaries, you'll be able to unlock the LZ Answerer (also known as the lightsaber)! It costs 70,000 CP to obtain, so save up for it if you want it!
Earn CP& Rewards For New Playthroughs
Mercenaries mode will reward players with CP points, and you can earn as much as 228,000 CP! These can be used to purchase new powerful items like infinite ammo weapons, special uses items or unique weapons. These items will then become available for use when the player starts a new playthrough for massive boosts.
Check Out The CP Points GuideMercenaries Mode - Is There Coop or Multiplayer?
No Coop, Strictly Single Player
Mercenaries Mode is strictly single player and does not support Coop. It is also highly unlikely Coop will be added in in a future update.
What Is Mercenaries Mode - How to Unlock
Purchase After Beating the Main Game
Mercenaries Mode is a special time-trial mode that unlocks after player beats the main game for the first time. After beating the game and finishing the ending rolls, players can purchase the mode for 10 CP in the newly opened Extra Content Shop.
Check Out Info On New Game PlusEarn High Scores Escaping With Most Kills In The Least Time
The goals of Mercenaries is to get high score by meeting objectives, killing the most amount of enemies in the least amount of time for rankings. You must reach A rank in a stage to advance to another level.
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Resident Evil Village Guide Top PageGameplay Guides
Items & Databases
| List Of Items | List Of Puzzles |
| List Of Combinations & Passwords | All Treasures List |
Challenges & Rewards
Weapons Guides
| All Weapons List | |
| Weapon Upgrades | Infinite Ammo Weapons |
| Best Weapons | - |
