Unlockable Characters & Their Abilities
Discover the roster of unlockable characters in Resident Evil 5, primarily for the Mercenaries mode. This guide details how to unlock each character and outlines their unique starting weapons and special abilities, allowing you to choose the best fighter for high-score runs and challenging combat scenarios.
While the main campa features Chris Redfield and Sheva Alomar, Resident Evil 5 offers additional playable characters for its Mercenaries mode. Unlocking these characters provides new gameplay experiences, each with their own distinct arsenal and combat style, adding sificant replayability to the game's score-attack mode.
Unlockable Characters and How to Obtain Them:
| Character | Unlock Method | Starting Weapons | Special Ability (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Redfield (Business Suit) | Beat the game on Normal difficulty. | AK-74, M3 Shotgun, Grenades | None |
| Sheva Alomar (Clubwear) | Beat the game on Normal difficulty. | AK-74, M3 Shotgun, Grenades | None |
| Chris Redfield (Safari Suit) | Beat all 4 chapters of the original Mercenaries mode. | AK-74, M3 Shotgun, Grenades | None |
| Sheva Alomar (Tribal Wear) | Beat all 4 chapters of the original Mercenaries mode. | AK-74, M3 Shotgun, Grenades | None |
| Jill Valentine | Beat the 'Lost in Nightmares' DLC. | Handgun (M92F), Grenades, Flash Grenades | None |
| Albert Wesker (S.T.A.R.S.) | Beat the 'Desperate Escape' DLC. | Handgun (M92F), Grenades, Flash Grenades | None |
| Excella Gionne | Beat all 4 chapters of the 'The Mercenaries Reunion' DLC. | Handgun (M92F), Grenades, Flash Grenades | None |
Mercenaries Mode Strategy:
Each character's starting loadout influences their effectiveness in Mercenaries mode. For instance, characters with shotguns and grenades are excellent for crowd control, while those with handguns might require more precision aiming for headshots. Experiment with different characters and their loadouts to find the most efficient way to achieve high scores on each map.