The life-saving Knife has undergone several changes in Resident Evil 4 Remake, and players might need to repair it frequently to make the most of it.
One of the most helpful and versatile weapons in Resident Evil 4, The Combat Knife, has undergone significant changes in the remake which not only adds new features but also pushes players to use it tactically.
Resident Evil 4’s combat mechanics have been revamped to make the game more suited for the modern generation, and it adds a whole new dynamic to the game. While in the original game, the knife could be used anytime making it a life-saver, in the remake, the weapon has a durability stat attached to it which determines how many times players can use it before it breaks down. Moreover, there is a whole new parry mechanic as well which can be performed with the knife and that depletes the durability as well. If your durability meter depletes completely, your knife will break and it will be unusable unless you get it repaired. Here is how you can get your knife repaired in Resident Evil 4 Remake.
How To Repair Your Knife In Resident Evil 4 Remake
To be able to repair your knife, you need to first unlock the merchant in the game which can be simply done by progressing through the main story. Once you find the merchant, you can use the “Tune-Up” option to repair your weapon. This will cost pesetas, so make sure you have enough before you go to repair your weapon. The amount of pesetas required to repair your knife varies by the damage it has incurred, so it might be a wise decision to get it repaired earlier to save some money.
While you will find the merchant frequently in the game, the sequences in between can still involve ample use of your knife, depleting its durability to a significant extent. One way to reduce merchant runs is by upgrading the durability of your knife, which will prevent it from breaking down fast. It costs quite a bit, but it is definitely worth the money. The knife is a very important weapon keeping in mind the scarcity of ammo in the game, and the durability mechanic makes the encounters much more tactical and exciting.