Crafting plays a crucial role in Resident Evil 4 Remake. It allows you to create valuable resources, including healing objects and ammo. You’ll find different items as you carefully explore every location in this survival horror, and combining them will help you stay alive. But how does crafting actually work in the game? How many resources are needed to get a new item? You will find all the info you need in this guide.
WARNING: this guide contains spoilers of the game, including recipes that can be unlocked during the story’s second half.
How to craft healing items in Resident Evil 4 Remake
During the game, you will find various herbs. They can be green, red, or yellow. In detail:
- Green herbs: can be used alone or combined with other herbs. In the first case, they will restore a small amount of health.
- Red herbs: cannot be used alone but can be combined with other herbs to create powerful healing items.
- Yellow herbs: cannot be used alone. Combining them with other herbs will increase your maximum health.
As we have just outlined, the three herbs can be mixed in different ways to create healing items that will regenerate your health and, in some cases, even increase the length of your HP bar. All the available combinations are listed below.
| Healing item | Required materials | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed Herb (G+G) | 2 Green Herbs | Restores twice as much health as a single green herb |
| Mixed Herb (G+R) | 1 Green Herb and 1 Red Herb | Restores almost three times as much health as a single green herb |
| Mixed Herb (G+Y) | 1 Green Herb and 1 Yellow Herb | Restores as much health as a single green herb and increases your maximum health |
| Mixed Herb (R+Y) | 1 Red Herb and 1 Yellow Herb | Increases your maximum health |
| Mixed Herb (G+G+G) | 3 Green Herbs | Restores three times as much health as a single green herb |
| Mixed Herb (G+G+Y) | 2 Green Herbs and 1 Yellow Herb | Restores twice as much health as a single green herb and increase your maximum health |
| Mixed Herb (G+R+Y) | 1 Green Herb, 1 Red Herb, and 1 Yellow Herb | Restores almost three times as much health as a single green herb and increases your maximum health |
How to craft ammo in Resident Evil 4 Remake
You can find ammo when you explore the map, but it does not happen very frequently, so you can end up without ammunition for your weapons. However, you can combine several materials to craft these precious resources in the game. For some of them, you may need to get the recipe from the Merchant first.
| Ammo | Required materials | How to unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Handgun Ammo x10 | 5 Gunpowder and 1 Resource (S) | As the story progresses at no additional cost |
| Shotgun Shells x6 | 12 Gunpowder and 1 Resource (S) | As the story progresses at no additional cost |
| Submachine Gun Ammo x30 | 6 Gunpowder and 1 Resource (L) | As the story progresses at no additional cost |
| Rifle Ammo x7 | 10 Gunpowder and 1 Resource (L) | As the story progresses at no additional cost |
| Magnum Ammo x3 | 17 Gunpowder and 1 Resource (S) | Buy the crafting recipe from the Merchant for 7,000 pesetas |
How to craft misc items in Resident Evil 4 Remake
Besides the healing objects and ammo, you can also craft other items that will be useful during the game. Some are unlocked only after you buy their recipe from the Merchant.
| Misc item | Required materials | How to unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Bolts x4 | 1 Kitchen Knife and 1 Resource (L) | Buy the crafting recipe from the Merchant for 6,000 pesetas |
| Bolts x6 | 1 Boot Knife and 1 Resource (L) | Buy the crafting recipe from the Merchant for 6,000 pesetas |
| Attachable Mines x4 | 8 Gunpowder and 1 Resource (S) | Buy the crafting recipe from the Merchant for 8,000 pesetas |
| Flash Grenade | 5 Gunpowder and 1 Resource (L) | Buy the crafting recipe from the Merchant for 6,000 pesetas |
| Heavy Grenade | 12 Gunpowder and 1 Resource (L) | Buy the crafting recipe from the Merchant for 12,000 pesetas |
How crafting works in the game
To craft new objects, you need to access the Crafting menu and choose the item you want to obtain. If you have all the resources required to complete this action, press the dedicated button, and the new item will be added to your inventory. However, if some resources are missing, you will see them colored in red. You can also do it from the Items menu if you select one of the items you need to craft the desired object.
If you play at the lowest difficulty, labeled as Assisted Game Mode in Resident Evil 4 Remake, you will get more ammo when crafting.
You will find resources such as Gunpowder, Herbs, and Knives when you explore the map, hidden in crates or on the floor and shelves. Ensure you check every area in detail before proceeding to the next one, so your chances of missing valuable items will be much lower. You can also obtain some of these resources by trading them with Spinels at the Merchant.
Crafting recipes in Resident Evil 4 Remake
The game features five crafting recipes that can only be bought from the Merchant. They will give you access to additional items, which will be pretty valuable as you progress in the story. Here’s the complete list.
| Recipe | Price | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Bolts | 6,000 ptas. | Create bolts using resources (L) and a knife |
| Flash Grenade | 6,000 ptas. | Create a flash grenade using gunpowder and resources (L) |
| Attachable Mines | 8,000 ptas. | Create attachable mines using gunpowder and resources (S) |
| Magnum Ammo | 7,000 ptas. | Create magnum ammo using gunpowder and resources (S) |
| Heavy Grenade | 12,000 ptas. | Create a heavy grenade using gunpowder and resources (L) |
If you unlock all the recipes, you will complete the Crazy Crafter Challenge, which will reward you with 300 CP to spend on the Extra Content Shop. If you need more help with Resident Evil 4 Remake, you can check our beginner’s tips and how to repair the knife. And stay tuned for more guides coming soon!
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