DEATHBLOW MELEES (TAG TEAM MELEES)

Learn how to perform devastating Deathblow Melees in Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D! Discover the 3 methods, character differences, and tips for maximum damage.

Alright, let's talk about those super powerful Deathblow Melees in Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D. These are your go-to moves when you want to chunk a massive amount of health off an enemy, and thankfully, there are a few ways to pull them off.

There are three main ways you can trigger a Deathblow Melee:

1. Method 1: The Reversal Skill

   First up, you'll need to equip the 'Reversal' skill. Once that's on, get your character into red health. While you're in that critical state and have the skill equipped, any time an enemy is stunned, you can perform a Deathblow Melee. Keep an eye out for those stun opportunities!

2. Method 2: Stun and Prompt

   This method works on specific tough enemies like the Gatling Gun Majini or Super Salvador. You need to stun them first, usually with a powerful weapon shot or an explosion. For the Gatling Gun Majini specifically, you can stun him with a Magnum shot to either his body or legs. Once they're stunned, get close to them, and you'll see a button prompt appear. Hit that prompt to unleash the Deathblow Melee.

3. Method 3: Duo Mode Teamwork

   This one's for when you're playing in Duo Mode. It's a bit more involved and requires coordination. Here's the breakdown:

   • One player needs to hit a Majini, Base Majini, or Zealot in the arm to cause an 'arm stun'.
   • As soon as the first player lands that arm stun melee, the second player needs to quickly hit the same enemy with their own arm stun melee while it's staggering.
   • When the first player gets close to the stumbling enemy again, the Deathblow Melee prompt will show up.

   Heads up: A partner assist melee or a ground melee (hitting a standing enemy) can actually count as the initial 'arm stun melee starter' in this sequence. So, you don't always have to get a direct arm hit first.

Character Differences

Not all characters handle Deathblow Melees the same way. Chris, Jill, and Wesker are a bit more versatile – they have two Deathblow Melees each. For them, you can activate the deathblow from either the front or the back of the enemy when you're trying out the methods above. All other characters have just one Deathblow Melee, and it doesn't matter which side you approach the enemy from.

Also, keep in mind that most Deathblow Melees (everyone except Claire and Krauser) will actually cancel out a Plaga spawn on a normal enemy. So, they're not just for damage; they can help clear out those pesky parasites too!