Resident Evil Village
Resident Evil Village

Achievements & Trophies

Earn all Resident Evil Village Achievements and Trophies with our guide. Learn how to get the "Don't E'er Do It Again" trophy and other challenges.

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Achievements & Trophies

Welcome to the ultimate guide for unlocking every Achievement and Trophy in Resident Evil Village! Whether you're a completionist aiming for that coveted Platinum on PlayStation, a Gamerscore hunter on Xbox, or simply want to see everything the game has to offer, this section is your comprehensive roadmap. We'll break down each individual challenge, providing actionable strategies, crucial tips, and precise locations to ensure you don't miss a single one.

From story-related unlocks that come naturally with progression to hidden collectibles, challenging combat feats, and speedrun requirements, we've got you covered. Prepare to delve deep into the mechanics of Resident Evil Village, revisit familiar areas with new objectives, and master every aspect of Ethan Winters' harrowing journey. This guide is desed to streamline your completionist run, saving you countless hours of trial and error and making your path to 100% as smooth as possible across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Stadia.

Many achievements require multiple playthroughs or specific conditions, so understanding the optimal order and approach is key. We'll highlight which achievements can be earned together, which ones require New Game+, and how to best prepare for the more demanding challenges. Let's get started on earning every single accolade Resident Evil Village has to offer!

Story Progression Achievements

These achievements are unlocked simply by playing through the main story. You cannot miss them, but it's good to know what to expect.

  • A Further Objective: Escape the village.
  • Castle of Death: Escape Castle Dimitrescu.
  • The Village of Shadows: Escape the village once and for all.
  • The Lycan's Bane: Defeat the Lycan Alpha.
  • Maiden of War: Defeat Lady Dimitrescu.
  • Beneath the Surface: Defeat Moreau.
  • The Root of the Problem: Defeat Donna and Angie.
  • Lord of the Stronghold: Defeat Karl Heisenberg.
  • The End of the Road: Complete the game on any difficulty.

Collectible & Exploration Achievements

These achievements require thorough exploration and attention to detail. Many are tied to finding specific items or interacting with the environment.

  • Cynic: Destroy a Goat of Warding. (There are 20 in total, spread across the village and its various lords' domains. We recommend following a dedicated collectible guide for these.)
  • Heretic: Destroy all Goats of Warding.
  • Mapmatician: Complete the village map. (This involves visiting every single area on the map. Pay attention to greyed-out sections.)
  • Artisan: Craft an item.
  • Master Crafter: Craft all types of items. (This includes all ammo types, healing items, and explosives. Ensure you purchase all recipes from the Duke.)
  • Hunter: Hunt an animal.
  • Dahling!: View all of the Duke's wares in the shop. (Simply scroll through every item category in his shop at least once.)
  • Bookworm: Read all files. (There are numerous files scattered throughout the game. Check every desk, shelf, and corner. Many are easy to miss.)
  • When You Gotta Go...: Open the outhouse door. (There's a specific outhouse in the village that can be opened. It's near the Maiden of War statue.)

Combat & Challenge Achievements

These achievements often require specific combat strategies, weapon usage, or completing challenges under certain conditions.

  • Strategist: Defeat an enemy with a specific weapon. (e.g., "Defeat a Lycan with the Shotgun.")
  • Fast Reflexes: Guard an enemy attack. (Press L1/LB at the right moment.)
  • Lucky Number 7: Acquire 77,777 Lei. (Accumulate this amount of currency at any point. Selling treasures helps immensely.)
  • Petty Thief: Open a locked drawer. (Requires a Lockpick.)
  • Gunslinger: Upgrade a weapon.
  • Veteran Gunsmith: Fully upgrade a weapon. (Requires maxing out all stats for a single weapon.)
  • Legendary Gunsmith: Fully upgrade all weapons. (This is a sificant undertaking, requiring multiple playthroughs and extensive Lei farming.)
  • Best Served Cold: Defeat a Moroaică with a knife. (Moroaică are the flying enemies in Castle Dimitrescu.)
  • Trick Shot: Defeat an enemy from a great distance. (A sniper rifle is ideal for this.)
  • Push Comes to Shove: Push an enemy away with a guard. (Guard, then press the attack button.)
  • Don't Trust That Snake Oil: Use a First Aid Med.

Difficulty & Speedrun Achievements

These are often the most challenging, requiring mastery of the game's mechanics and efficient play.

  • Casualties: Complete the game on Casual difficulty or higher.
  • Veteran: Complete the game on Standard difficulty or higher.
  • Hardcore: Complete the game on Hardcore difficulty or higher.
  • Village of Shadows: Complete the game on Village of Shadows difficulty. (This difficulty is unlocked after completing the game once. It's extremely challenging, so consider unlocking infinite ammo weapons from the Extra Content Shop.)
  • Dashing Dad: Complete the game in under 3 hours. (Requires sificant planning, skipping non-essential combat, and knowing puzzle solutions. New Game+ with powerful weapons is highly recommended.)
  • Frugal Father: Complete the game using 4 or fewer healing items. (Combine this with a speedrun or a lower difficulty playthrough.)
  • Knives Out: Complete the game using only the knife and defensive items. (This is a true test of skill and patience. Only use the knife for damage, and grenades/mines for stunning or crowd control, not direct damage.)