In theResident Evil 4remake,Silent Strangeris an achievement given to players whobeat the game without talking to the Merchant. On PlayStation, the Silent Stranger is a silver trophy; on Xbox, it’s worth 50 Gamescore points.
Out of all the 40 achievements inRE4, Silent Stranger is particularly challenging because it removes a fundamental mechanic: The Merchant. It forces players to avoid the strange dealer inall 16 chapters of the remake, beating the game with no selling, buying, or trading. Not to worry, though. Using the following instructions, anyone can boycott the Merchant with no harm. Here’show to get the Silent Stranger achievement.
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Tips for Getting the Silent Stranger Achievement/Trophy
Because the goal is to avoid the Merchant, players who want theSilent Stranger achievementshould capitalize onlooted healing items and already upgraded weapons. Buying First Aid Sprays and improving guns are two of the Merchant’s essential offers. And bypassing them would remove the need for him.
Other tips for getting the Silent Stranger include maximizing the Attache Case space, playing the game on easier difficulties, and postponing it to the second playthrough. (Read on for more.)
3. Declutter and Enlarge the Case in Advance
4. Avoid Grabbing or Discard Non-Essential Items
Players who don’t have the Primal Knife should always carry at least two kitchen knives. Otherwise, they will lose the ability to parry enemy attacks or stealth-killing them once their knife breaks. (Remember, the Merchant is not available to repair it.)
6. Capitalize on Healing Case Charms
7. Don’t Miss Out on the Requests
Players withinfinite pistol ammoand the Primal Knife can get the Silent Stranger and Minimalist achievement in the same run. They must avoid talking to the Merchant and use only their handguns and knives to beat the game.
TheResident Evil 4remake is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
