Enemy Strategies

Learn the best strategies for defeating every enemy in Resident Evil 2 (Remake), from T-Virus Zombies and Lickers to G-Adults and Ivies. Master combat and survival.

This guide details strategies for dealing with the various enemies encountered in Resident Evil 2 (Remake).

T-Virus Zombie

These are the most common enemies. Critical headshots can kill them permanently, but it's often more efficient to stagger them with headshots and run past, or shoot them in the knees to make them crawl, allowing for easier avoidance or a finishing knife stab. Be wary, as downed zombies may play dead and grab you; slash them with a combat knife to ensure they are dead. For immediate kills, a point-blank shotgun blast or magnum round to the skull is effective, though generally not ammo-efficient.

Licker

A rare but dangerous enemy, Lickers can absorb significant damage and deal heavy damage with their long-distance tongue attack and pounce. They are blind and track by sound, allowing for stealthy passage if you move very slowly. Lickers are vulnerable to Flash Grenades, which deafen and blind them, and fire, which Claire can utilize earlier than Leon. They are often placed in challenging areas where stealth is difficult.

Zombie Dog

Encountered infrequently, these fast and agile enemies can be defeated with a few well-placed pistol shots. The optimal strategy is often to place a door between yourself and them.

G-Adult

These enemies repeatedly grab at close range, inflicting damage and poison if a secondary weapon isn't used. At range, they fire G-Embryos that also cause poison. When encountered in water, they can be shot and bypassed during their emergence animation. Otherwise, they may require a grenade to pass. They have high health and are resistant to conventional firepower but can be panicked by fire attacks. Tanking them with R+B Herbs is also an option.

Ivy

Found late in the game, Ivies can be temporarily disabled by shooting their sap sacs or by using fire damage. Permanent kills require fire damage after they are disabled. If they get close without a secondary weapon, they are lethal. Both Leon and Claire have access to fire attacks by the time Ivies are encountered.