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How to Parry With the Combat Knife in RE4 Remake
Resident Evil 4 (Remake)

How to Parry With the Combat Knife in RE4 Remake

Learn how to parry attacks with the Combat Knife in resident evil 4 remake. Understand durability, stealth kills, and retaliatory attacks.

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Learn how to parry attacks with the Combat Knife in resident evil 4 remake. Understand durability, stealth kills, and retaliatory attacks.

The Combat Knife in the resident evil 4 remake has a new parry function. To parry, you must press the parry button (default is 'E' on keyboard, 'LB' or 'L1' on controllers) at the exact moment an attack is about to connect. This works against both melee and thrown weapon attacks from enemies, such as knives and axes. However, unarmed grab attacks cannot be parried, though you can use the knife to retaliate during the struggle.

The parry system is forgiving, and you can even spam the parry button to increase your chances of success during an enemy's attack animation. While most melee attacks can be parried, unarmed grabs cannot. If an enemy grabs you, you can use the knife to stab them during the struggle, but this drains durability faster than a parry.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Observe enemy attack patterns.
  2. 2
    Press the parry button (default 'E' on keyboard, 'LB' or 'L1' on controllers) just as the attack is about to hit you.
  3. 3
    If successful, the enemy will be staggered, leaving them open for a counter-attack.
  4. 4
    If an enemy grabs you, press the parry button to initiate a knife struggle and stab them.
Tips
  • The parry timing is forgiving, but aim for the moment of impact.
  • Spamming the parry button can help ensure a successful parry.
  • Avoid being grabbed if possible, as retaliatory knife stabs drain durability significantly.
  • Parrying tougher enemies like the chainsaw man consumes more durability.
  • Consider running to create distance and find ammo or an alternative strategy when overwhelmed.
  • Basic knife slashes also reduce durability, similar to parries.
  • Use the knife strategically, preserving its durability for crucial moments.
  • You can perform stealth kills by sneaking up behind an enemy and using the knife.
  • The crouch system can aid in quieter approaches for stealth kills.
  • Barrels and containers can now be smashed open with melee attacks instead of requiring a knife.

Combat Knife Durability in RE4 Remake

Each parry action reduces the Combat Knife's durability. While the basic Combat Knife can withstand a good number of parries, its durability decreases more rapidly if used for retaliatory stabs during grabs. Basic attacks also consume durability at a rate similar to parries. You can find various upgraded knives and different types of knives throughout the game, including the Combat Knife, Kitchen Knife, Boot Knife, Fighting Knife, and Primal Knife. These upgrades and different knives will enhance the knife's functionality.

Retaliating Attacks With the Knife

When an enemy grabs you, you can use your knife to stab them during the struggle. This action significantly reduces the knife's durability, more so than a standard parry. Use this function sparingly as the regular Combat Knife can only perform a few of these attacks before breaking.

Stealth Kills With the Knife in RE4 Remake

You can perform stealth kills by sneaking up behind enemies and executing a surprise knife attack. This is an effective way to thin out enemy numbers before they become a major threat. The new crouch system can help you move more quietly for these stealth takedowns.

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