How to Defeat a Garrador using only knives in Resident Evil 4 Remake

Learn how to defeat the terrifying Garrador using only your trusty knife in Resident Evil 4 Remake. Master backstabs and stealth to earn the 'Never Heard It Coming' trophy.

Alright, so you've hit Chapter 7 in Resident Evil 4 Remake and you're about to run into your first Garrador. This is also your prime opportunity to snag the 'Never Heard It Coming' trophy, which is all about taking this beast down with just your knife. Don't worry, it's totally doable, and I'll walk you through it.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Enemy: Garrador
• Weak Point: Exposed back (when not facing you), Plaga on its back (requires specific timing/positioning to hit).
• Primary Attack: Fast, claw swipes, can throw its claw.
• Weakness for Trophy: Vulnerable to stealth attacks from behind.

Phases:

1. Initial Encounter: The Garrador is introduced in a dark, enclosed area. You'll fall into this space after trying to grab the Dungeon Key.
2. Stealth Approach: The key is to avoid direct confrontation initially.
3. Backstab Execution: Successfully landing a backstab deals significant damage and can stun the Garrador.
4. Sustained Combat (if stealth fails): If walls are destroyed or stealth is compromised, you'll need to rely on dodging and knife attacks while managing healing.

Strategy:

• First things first, when you fall into the Garrador's lair, don't engage it head-on. Your goal here is to get that trophy, not to have a straight-up brawl.
• Your best bet is to immediately start moving around the perimeter of the room. You're looking for a specific area with several wooden walls. These are your best friends right now.
• Crouch down and get behind one of these wooden walls. The Garrador will eventually come to you. Be patient!
• The crucial moment is when the Garrador is facing away from you. You'll see its back exposed. This is your cue.
• Slowly, and I mean *slowly*, crouch walk towards it. You want to get right behind it.
• Once you're in position, press the prompt to perform a backstab. On PlayStation, this is usually Square, and on Xbox, it's X.
• If you nail it, Leon will perform a brutal backstab. The Garrador will likely react, so you need to be quick.
• As soon as you regain control, sprint back and find another wooden wall to hide behind. Don't get greedy!
• Repeat this process: hide, wait for its back, crouch walk, backstab. You might need to do this about 5 times if your knife isn't upgraded. If you've put some work into upgrading your knife, you might get away with just 3 backstabs.
• What if the walls get destroyed? This is where it gets tricky. If you've broken all the wooden walls, or if the Garrador spots you too often, you'll be in a straight knife fight. In this scenario, you'll have to rely heavily on dodging its attacks and then quickly getting in a few knife slashes. Be ready to heal *immediately* after each attack, as the Garrador hits hard. It's a much riskier approach, so try your best to preserve those walls and stick to the stealth backstabs.

Stick with this method, and you'll have that trophy in no time!