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Resident Evil 5

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Resident Evil 5 Shanty Town Complex walkthrough: Defeat the Chainsaw Majini and find treasure. Learn item locations and boss strategy.

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Resident Evil 5 Shanty Town Complex walkthrough: Defeat the Chainsaw Majini and find treasure. Learn item locations and boss strategy.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Before Sheva jumps down, destroy the wooden barrel.
  2. 2
    As Sheva, go downstairs and unlock the double doors to the other building, or shoot the lock from a distance.
  3. 3
    When Sheva is ambushed by Majinis downstairs, drop down and defend her.
  4. 4
    After the first wave of Majinis, clean out the area, but conserve explosive barrels.
  5. 5
    Defeat the second wave of 5-6 Majinis climbing over walls and cars.
  6. 6
    Explore for items: a crate in the street, a barrel in the southwest corner behind a building, and another small crate at the end of the alley.
  7. 7
    Inside the building, find two more crates and a barrel upstairs.
  8. 8
    Head back outside and check behind the bus for another barrel.
  9. 9
    Find a Hand Grenade near the former driver's seat.
  10. 10
    Before heading up the eastern stairs, grab the Green Herb at the bottom.
  11. 11
    Prepare for a mini-boss fight as you head upstairs. Note the transformer box attached to the electricity rod near the bottom of the stairs.
  12. 12
    Engage the Chainsaw Majini.
  13. 13
    After defeating the Chainsaw Majini and other Majinis, grab the Guard's Key.
  14. 14
    Proceed down the eastern alley to find a barrel and a locked door.
  15. 15
    Use the Guard's Key to open the locked door.
  16. 16
    Loot the treasure box for Gold Bars (3000), a Ruby (Square), a Topaz (Pear), a Sapphire (Square), and an Emerald (Pear).
  17. 17
    Enter the next stage through the double doors.
  18. 18
    Open the nearby door and grab the Green Herb.
  19. 19
    Head for the slidable gate and, with Sheva's help, slide it open.
  20. 20
    Complete the interactive cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically) by pressing the required button prompts (e.g., Xbox 360: [A], [A] [LT+RT]; PS3: [X], [X], [R1+R2]).

Boss: Chainsaw Majini

Attacks:

  • Chainsaw: Instant death attack.
  • Chainsaw swing: Puts the character in a Dying status.
  • Chainsaw Madness: Occurs after downing him once and grabbing the Guard's Key; he swings his chainsaw around him, causing instant death if you get close.

Revival Conditions: Chainsaw Majini only revives on Difficulty Level 7 or higher (highest Normal, Veteran, and Professional).

Strategy:

  • Avoid getting close to the Chainsaw Majini.
  • If you get close, do not get stuck in front of him.
  • Use explosive barrels to your advantage.
  • Aim for his head with a rifle, being careful of its reload time.
  • He can take a lot of damage and is backed up by 10+ Majinis.
  • Use grenades to make the fight easier.
  • If he revives, pump more lead into him to finish him off.
Tips
  • Conserve explosive barrels for the Chainsaw Majini fight.
  • Aiming for the head is effective, but be cautious of the rifle's reload time.
  • Grenades can help manage the crowd of Majinis.
  • The Chainsaw Majini's revival is dependent on the difficulty setting.

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