Character Skills
"content": "# Character Skills - Resident Evil 4
This guide covers all playable characters in both the 2005 original and 2023 remake of Resident Evil 4, detailing every skill, ability, and special move. Skills are defined as any character-specific action that can be performed intentionally, including combat moves, contextual actions, and upgradeable abilities. Weapon mods and attachments are not considered skills unless they change core actions.
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| Call Ashley | Command Ashley to stay or follow | Press call
Introduction
This guide covers all playable characters in both the 2005 original and 2023 remake of Resident Evil 4, detailing every skill, ability, and special move. Skills are defined as any character-specific action that can be performed intentionally, including combat moves, contextual actions, and upgradeable abilities. Weapon mods and attachments are not considered skills unless they change core actions.
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1. Leon S. Kennedy (Main Campaign)
1.1 Base Abilities (All Versions)
| Skill | Description | How to Perform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Attack | Use equipped weapon (gun, knife) | Press corresponding button | Ammo consumption varies |
| Knife Slash | Quick horizontal slash | Press attack with knife equipped | Low damage, can stagger |
| Knife Stab (Remake) | Downward stab while aiming down | Aim + knife button when close | Targets prone enemies or downed |
| Contextual Melee (Kick) | Kick an enemy that is staggered/shielded | Press contextual button when prompt appears (e.g., after headshot) | Unlocked early in both versions; damage + area effect |
| Contextual Melee (Suplex) | Powerful throw against a grabbed enemy | Press contextual button after grabbing an enemy from behind | High damage, instant kill on normal enemies |
| Flip / Dodge (Remake) | Quick dodge or vault over obstacles | Run towards low obstacle or press dodge button (varies) | Consumes stamina if upgraded |