[Resident Evil 4 Remake] Professional, No Save No Damage, No Rocket Launcher/Body Armor, S+ Rank

[@Aether2125]

"Strength is... " - Jack Krauser's last words (4:23:17) 😆 Here's a compilation of the failed attempts: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roaucneklKuofdk Bosses/Minibosses: - Del Lago (0:37:56) - El Gigante (0:59:58) - Bella Sisters (1:20:53) - Chief Mendez (1:25:38) - Garrador (1:37:11) - Double Garradors (2:40:27) - Verdugo (2:49:01) - Double Gigantes (2:57:30) - Krauser (Knife Fight) (3:12:14) - Salazar (3:26:13) - Krauser 2 (4:17:10) - Mutated Krauser (4:22:55) - Saddler (4:59:00) Some unique methods I discovered: - Setup for suplex/knife executions on Ganados: 0:08:13 / 0:02:25 / 0:17:44 / 0:45:17 . Go for a focus shot at their torso as they are sprinting (they need to be in the middle of the sprinting animation, not on the startup frames and they need to be sprinting forward without turning left/right), that will cause a pushback animation. The next hit at their leg/head will be a consistent stagger (even a knife slash). With that trick, you can get close enough to the Ganado to be able to perform a suplex (guaranteed kill) or knife execution from the back (consumes less durability than the one from tripping). - Using red barrels as distraction during stealth sequences: When you shoot a red barrel, all the enemies that are not aware of you will start walking to the spot where the barrel exploded. In the dynamite valley I use this trick (0:15:08) to group the initial wave of enemies to then kill everyone with a single grenade (that will detonate the dynamite Ganado as well and cause a double explosion guaranteed to kill everyone) without being detected. That prevents a lot of extra enemies from spawning. In the fish farm (0:35:35), I use a barrel to trigger last known position for all enemies on the way back (if I don't shoot the barrel, some enemies will try to investigate the last shot I performed). In this encounter (3:38:54), you can use the barrel to force two shield enemies and another Ganado to investigate it and get the drop on them. - Overall, I decided to use a lot of stealth in the run. I know some of the methods can be a little time consuming but they look cleaner and more engaging with the systems than just running past or "clearing all the enemies from a safe spot" kind of strategy. It also gives me more of a motivation to use the bolt thrower. There is a little bit of everything in this run: stealth, running past, and clearing all the enemies. This route is mainly designed around two main weapons in mind when it comes to exclusive upgrades: - Bolt Action Rifle: this rifle is easily one of the best weapons in the game if you get the exclusive upgrade (2x power). Keep in mind though that this weapon is only extremely powerful when hitting weak points since it gets 3x power, otherwise it isn't too powerful. When fully upgraded with the exclusive, you will deal roughly 5 x 2 x 3 which is around 30 base damage, something close to a magnum's power stat. That combined with its accurate aiming and how rifle bullets are the cheapest ones to make (in terms of the gunpowder) while having a good crafting efficiency (7 bullets per craft) makes this the most important/versatile weapon in the run in my opinion. It is used to trivialize several regular enemy encounters and also some boss fights. Honestly, this was an interesting choice from the developers since this weapon used to be pretty pointless in the original game (I myself never got this rifle since the entire village never needed a rifle and the semi automatic one in the castle felt much superior) and it's not very obvious that this weapon is actually extremely useful due to the subtle triple damage boost design. - Broken Butterfly: the broken butterfly makes a huge difference when fighting Verdugo and it is a great help for Saddler's boss fight. With the exclusive upgrade, it's the only NG weapon as far as I'm aware that will consistently one-shot each of Saddler's eyeballs (the rifle and the Killer7 will randomly do that depending on critical shot chance). Its huge problem is that its reticle is very inaccurate but you can certainly work around it using focus shots in circumstances you need it. Since I don't intend to fully upgrade it early on, I opt to use the ticket for this weapon and manually fully upgrade the bolt action rifle (since it's the weapon I'll be using the most). I would like to try other weapon/upgrade choices later in another run.

[@jphataraki6764]

Do you think you'd be able to do a no-damage S+ run without the merchant, or is enemy HP simply too high to accomplish that in time? How about a total gimmick run like no melee?

[@Aether2125]

@@jphataraki6764 S+ no damage for no merchant is doable, but with no saves it would be really terrible (mostly for the island part). I think what is achievable for no save no damage would be "no upgrades" (and no rocket launchers of course) using all the merchant weapons but at base level. The island section of the remake is very bad for restricted challenges in general.

[@EtoDemerzel]

You sure took your sweet time. I didn't think I was going to live to see this.

[@EtoDemerzel]

@@Aether2125 This is hands down my favorite run until now because you use the first sniper, it would a perfect run for me if someone used the first pistol and shotgun maxed out as well.

[@blackmetalbreadstick]

Man you’re incredible haha

[@CarcinogenSDA]

You did it! Congrats!

[@HypedPhantom]

Jesus Christ! I can only imagine how much practice you put into these strategies. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to restart a run because of rng at the cabin siege. GGWP!

[@Aether2125]

Thank you for the support!

[@sugarb0os]

holyyyyyy that was insanely great gameplay! you are the first person who had done NO SAVE NO DAMAGE S+ PRO re4r I have ever seen. The strats, inventory managements, glitchless gameplay are just mindblowing. you derserve more subscribers dude. Well done!

[@Aether2125]

Thanks! 😄

[@patologTV]

3:52:12 That clutch parry this deep into the run, you must have nerves of steel mate :o

[@Seph1591]

This isn't a Professional Walkthrough; this is THE Professional Walkthrough. Good work on this, simply amazing.

[@iamkazuki830]

Your Resident Evil gameplays are always the best! Definitely I gonna use this video when I get my platinum. ❤

[@yq234]

Absolutely beautiful run! The run itself is a great achievement no doubt, but it also provides some of the best strats to tackle tough sections. Salute good Sir 😊

[@KingExplorer107]

Wow. You have to be very intelligent and just straight up skilled to pull this off. Superb gameplay. A lot of these strats blew my mind. I wouldn't have even thought of them. Very entertaining and satisfying to watch. Knowing the level of BS this game on professional can throw at you and you figured out a way through it with no damage, saves and no rocket launcher on saddler is truly impressive. Great Job Aether.

[@JohnHerron-bq6zw]

Man I just don't see how you can beat these RE Evil games like you do you really know what you doing

[@Fedor_Kisliakov]

Such a pleasure to watch your walkthroughs. I see that you also discovered that if you are stepping back from the enemies while they are attacking, it gives some extra frames to parry. I wonder if it is because the contact with your hitbox initiates a bit later into the animation, but the parrying window starts at the same frame as usual.

[@Aether2125]

I believe it’s because of that as well. I studied frame by frame in some of the fights and indeed the window can “become shorter” when attacks connect slightly earlier than they should. It’s the reason why mutated Krauser’s parry can be extra punishing since his attacks’ hitbox can be very dishonest.

[@Carlos-ot7he]

I think I'll use your video as a guide for S+. Amazing video as always.

[@artofadval]

Just finished my S+ rank and all I can say is that you are wizard, sir. What an impressive run.

[@Tooldruid]

This is the smoothest, most professional "professional" run of RE4 I've ever seen. You sir, are truly a skilled video gamer. And your knowledge of the game is so darn impressive. I feel like THIS IS how it's supposed to be played. The way you played the dynamite valley area was just a chefs kiss. All the little things, where to throw bombs, the placement to get stealth kills. I noticed how much you kill w the knife and via stealth and it's blown my mind. You've inspired me to up my game! Thank you for this video!!

[@Aether2125]

This was my first completion. I have a few better runs done after this.

[@bogdannovoseltsev]

True masterpiece. You're the only one, who managed to do this without saves

[@Aether2125]

Thank you, but this isn't the world's first hitless run of the game - a friend ShinyPockets got his hitless run some time ago. Not sure if this is the first one with no rocket launchers, I honestly don't care much about "world's first" and such. I just do it for personal challenge of trying to beat every Resident Evil game single segment no damage.

[@bogdannovoseltsev]

I watched the entire video, and I must say your strats looks very consistent. Especially when in classic RE4 on Pro AI pattern are almost the same, but in remake the higher DA - enemy AI more RNG (at least I think). P. s. I beat this game no damage, w/o charms myself, but 8+hours and 83 saves)

[@Aether2125]

@@bogdannovoseltsev The run itself is very consistent for a good 95% of it using all the tools the game gives you. And of course even more if you decide to use rocket launchers and play extra safely. It still doesn't change my opinion for this game though. The original RE4 felt like a much more flexible experience with reliable/solid mechanics and boss designs that weren't reliant on firepower.

[@HectoR.B01]

i been playing re4 remake and seen a lot of gamers, so far this video is the best one so far, great gameplay and strategy to avoid imminent damage 👏🏻👏🏻✊🏼

[@artorias5851]

I've watched a ton of your videos, you got skill bro, sorry for watching and subbing.

[@elseñordelanoche07]

This is the best guide for professional mode. I congratulate you, it is an excellent gameplay.

[@babyclay7215]

Holy shit, you actually did it I always thought this game was impossible when it came to no-damage runs, but you proved me wrong. Bravo 👏🏾

[@wazittuya4092]

Man, i really loved how you deal with saddler, he has a ton of health, this feels like new game run on village of shadows difficulty all over again lol

[@Aether2125]

I think at least on Village of Shadows you could sustain almost every single fight for as long as you wished once you understood how the bosses worked. The bosses on this game are noticeably less tanky but more poorly designed. In Saddler's case, the fighting knife with the exclusive upgrade deals a lot of damage.

[@HerrNandeZ]

Thanks for doing this. Waited for it long, but I know it will be worth it.

[@ky0bu]

That verdugo fight was very nice, GG fantastic run!

[@djclubdog7449]

Thank you for being one of the few players that actually rescues the dog :)

[@sahmeow_maho97]

Damn, man, I don't know how long it took you to master this professional game, and without taking damage or saving, you are really an expert

[@AllHailJet]

just rewatched this to plan for my next no damage run and my jaw dropped multiple times. u bodied this shit bro i’m so glad i found ur channel

[@AllHailJet]

you could’ve gotten el gigante done faster if u didn’t save the dog though the dog actually increases his hp

[@Aether2125]

@@AllHailJet I was aware of that but it’s a small hp regain and with the dog the fight goes in a much more controlled way with the setup I was doing - once the dog spawns the rest of the fight should play out the same every time. I know it’s also safer to just use rifle shots and don’t give it any chance but I wanted to showcase a bit of his move set and how to dodge them.

[@AllHailJet]

@@Aether2125 when you started stabbing his legs i dead ass cackled ur bold for that

[@Aether2125]

@@AllHailJet You can actually do that for the entire fight and just loop his stomp attack, but I find it a bit lame.

[@anxiousx]

I'm a console player and gotta say you had a lot of guts using controller despite playing on PC, this is so impressive!

[@PikwangchuDiaz]

this far is the most satisfying run i've ever watched. kudos!

[@Aether2125]

Thanks!

[@ryanwai1880]

Oh! That's how you do a supplex i did it once by random and didn't knew how to do it. thx for showing the tutorial.

[@Aether2125]

Glad it was helpful.

[@JayTB123]

Really looking forward to watching this one man, curious how you go about certain fights. Amazing work. This run is long enough to enjoy with a few beers :)

[@Matterino76]

finally had the time to watch it. awesome job mate, big congratz. love your double garrador strat and saddler as well. 🙌

[@jphataraki6764]

The legend has returned!

[@eltiobry3859]

Amazing playthrough!! I am so impressed, thank you for the video ✌️

[@EdsonSantos-bd7fk]

Bro, you have a better gameplay than me and it's perfect! keep it up, it will help a lot of people in the game who are having difficulty passing the stages, I'm waiting for the next videos of Resident evil 5 professional by Jill from the desperate escape lol.

[@gilfordtan]

So nice to see a suplex-full run!

[@AllHailJet]

holy W aether you are more dedicated than me LMFAOOO i almost gave up my no damage run at the krauser fight

[@Aether2125]

We all gotta have the persistence of Leon.

[@AllHailJet]

@@Aether2125 what is he my mother?

[@Adamski-md8vc]

I'm very impressed, an absolute perfect game run that was fascinating. I've already died 10 times on pro mode, lol - madness - I would be afraid not to save - a mistake and dead 🤣I subscribed to you -thanks for play🙂

[@JulietTheFooliet]

Bravo. I am thoroughly impressed. You managed to find efficient strategies for such a broken game. Keep up the good work!

[@idi-jq6cj]

15:11 I didn't know the barrel could lure those enemies. Too bad you can't stop those other enemies from spawning out of the blue.

[@Aether2125]

There are many encounters where barrels can be used at stealth. It doesn’t fully redeem this encounter but at least it does prevent a lot of the enemies from spawning and you end up dealing with only a few at a time in a controlled way.

[@LuKai1177]

Bro, I thought I played this game well. until I watched you. Definitely a flawless run to take our hats off to. It's crazy that you made it through the game unscathed. 😅

[@idi-jq6cj]

4:05:50 You can actually stealth this regenerador by going back to the previous room and waiting. Then you fire a shot to lure him and while he's investigating the noise, you can sneak by him and go for the door.

[@Aether2125]

Oh interesting, didn’t know they could be distracted.

[@idi-jq6cj]

@@Aether2125 The same also applies in Chapter 13 when you’re upgrading the keycard.

[@Aether2125]

@@idi-jq6cj you mean in the fridge or wrench area?

[@idi-jq6cj]

@@Aether2125 The fridge area

[@johnnybobtrucker4416]

Single segment?! Great job. Awesome to witness.

[@obee08]

Absolutely stellar run Aether! Especially the fights against Verdugo, Krauser, and Saddler. Expertly played! Also, props to the big-brained play in Chapter 15 where you sniped out the final turret section from above. Never considered doing that. I was curious about one thing. In chapter 11, did something go wrong during the fight with the villagers in the Mines (with the Salvador and Bella Sister)? You were going for a treasure but skipped it. Then it seemed like you were going to kill the Bella Sister, but then you moved on to the double Gigante fight. I was curious if the route changed on the fly there or you were worried about time or something. Well done though! 👏👏👏

[@Aether2125]

Thanks! The Bella sister is supposed to run away. If she doesn't even when you get back to the area you place the dynamite, it usually takes another stun to make her deaggro and decide to go back. That's why I shot her, I didn't mean to kill her to get her treasure. Do you mean the other treasure I shot at the beginning? I preshoot it before the encounter but I can only get it safely if Dr Salvador isn't waiting outside the door which is random.

[@PainSherman]

Superb work as expected from you.

[@mehdi_azmoudeh]

U made it Bro... Wow.. So excited to watch.

[@idi-jq6cj]

1:12:51 I'm curious. Which cabin sequence do you think is better? RE4 OG or RE4R?

[@Aether2125]

Good question. Once you understand the rules of it, and using all the upgrades, I think the remake version is more dynamic and interesting - I do like the phases of it, and how there are multiple triggers and there is quite a lot of room to come up with different strategies. I don't like how Luis is useless here though, how enemies' AI suddenly get confused and try to go up or down, and I dislike some fundamental inconsistencies/issues of the remake like grenades not killing enemies or enemies being tanky/not flinching which were never a problem in the original RE4. The RE4 OG cabin had its own issues (like with running Plagas) and was probably the weakest section in the entire village. Overall, I feel like the remake version is a little better.

[@XiyuYang]

Damn, this is actually insane. Kudos!

[@inabox44]

About time ResidentSleeper Congrats Aether! I look forward to never having to learn these strats 😅

[@Aether2125]

"Now he's free." 😅

[@jt7D]

Excited to watch this one all the way. Just watching you steamroll the first chapter was awesome. I love this game (and the OG) but I can see why challenge runners such as yourself, carinogensda, etc. can find it maddening due to the RNG. There is undeniable bullshit that happens esp on pro that can’t be ignored. Also having crosshair bloom (bullet spread?) and weapon sway together was not a good decision. Having the crosshair tight right on target only for the bullet to whiff even while they are within kissing distance never fails to make laugh at the absurdity. Anyway, keep up the great work

[@Aether2125]

Thanks for the support! Even though I have a lot of criticism for this game, there are a lot of things to be praised as well. I was thinking about making a video with all the sections that work better than the original in my opinion.

[@Carlos-ot7he]

@@Aether2125 Please do, my man. Amazing video.

[@jt7D]

@@Aether2125 that would be awesome to see

[@jphataraki6764]

​@@Aether2125 doing a compare and contrast video would be great

[@edneyroldao7965]

This is the most honest gameplay I ever seen. Awesome!!

[@socjeat]

Well done stranger! You are real professional.

[@tungyingloh6300]

Ada: “Not a bad move, very smooth" 😎👍 thanks, learn some valuable info here.

[@luckyadrian100]

I love this because you don't speed run and cheese them. So this isn't boring. Good job

[@i4nsuz1111]

The "no save" in the title is give me chillsssss im so ready for this

[@kmjgamingalt]

M1903 is the run - it’s power, ammo efficiency, versatility and early game access makes it invaluable. Good luck killing Brutes, Zealot Leaders, Garradors, Armaduras or Gigantes with any form of relative ease without this bolt-action beauty.

[@MrGrace]

This was a masterpiece. Simply amazing.

[@Shiouro]

amazing video so many strats ive never seen with grouping enemies

[@relaxingkoty5333]

Any interest in adding commentary to your videos like this? Would be great to hear how you came up with strategies and your rhought process behind them. I watched the video in its entirety and am blown away at the skill required and dedication put forth for this challenge. Another question : to achieve that amount of ammo in the early game, do you craft it immediately in order to increase the drop rate of gunpowder?

[@Aether2125]

I may do that at some point. Yes, game gives you more gunpowder when you’re low on it.

[@Homelandergames]

Amazing man I was waiting I wanna see handgun only

[@Aether2125]

Thanks. :) That would have to be segmented. I think STARS Redfield is working on that and it will be nice to watch.

[@noct5033]

I can't even bring my HG ammo to 50 yet you manage to reach 150+ ammo. U deserve a sub

[@BROKENBUTTERFLY237]

Wow truly amazing run! I have no idea how you even practice or execute a run like this. I myself finally got a new game no save no bonus weapon run but not S+ without dmage thats insane! Good work

[@enriquecruzgarcia77]

Like The Merchant said at the Shoot range... "I'm speechless". Hats off to you!

[@マネーの寅次郎]

これは・・本気で凄い！ 私も全難易度でS＋と、一応プロのノーダメクリアは達成しましたが貴方程上手くありません！ 大変素晴らしい腕前なので高評価させて頂きます！

[@rwmckechnie]

Holy santa claus shit. Mans done it again. You deserve way more followers bro!

[@danihakala]

You are really good! Thanks for the content. How many times you have played this through?😅

[@EmmieJacob]

Fucking awesome! As always. Congrats on finally getting the run! "Now he is free." ;)

[@edmundyau3330]

Very nice. I hope see next on No Merchant or Minimalist Run dude. All the best ya.👏

[@FollowStrong]

5 hours without a single mistake. You are a god-like player.

[@Ledzepisbest1]

Dude I fucking LOVE THIS!! How you slaughtered Verdugo made me lactate for God's sakes!

[@justanobservation9350]

I’ve never seen the fish farm handled that way. Great video!

[@uominidimmerda]

awesome video, amazing player, congratulations

[@SulieAre]

Absolutely Brilliant Achievement

[@georgikolarov4651]

Great job. it'just game but now that you are inspiring other to be this great in their craft

[@ricardorodrigues4726]

Best Player I've seen yet, specially due to the fact that you are playing on a controller, which means, you actually have to learn the mechanics perfectly since you can't rely on mouse and keyboard to OP your aim through some sections. Most Guides of RE4 Remake are with Mouse and Keyboard and just Tunning the sniper while hitting fast and barely missing any shots, that is not realistic or consistent for a console player, besides, it is in a way bypassing some need to know mechanics for Professional Play, perfect Parrying, dodge mechanics, etc.

[@supercell1995]

This must've taken lots of practice, and many playthroughs. I see strategies no one else uses throughout, nice one! I have yet to get any S+ but that's because I keep taking breaks from the game. Probably start on Hardcore and then do a Pro run when I have the will power.

[@KingExplorer107]

Wow. About to watch all of this today!

[@gabyfernandes3188]

U completely ignoring Del Lago to hit some barrils got me wheezing 😂😂😂😂 Amazing run, still watching thou. Prob will use it as a guide since I didn't get my cat ears yet. Good job ❤❤

[@davidpardo8425]

Nice gameplay Aether like always.

[@ragekage702]

Impressive to say the least. The Krauser knife fight especially

[@overki1l]

"You're an Artist mate!"

[@xMrGreeneJeansx]

The bolt-action rifle is the poor man's magnum but with plenty of ammo. Very nice run bro.

[@idi-jq6cj]

3:04:28 Did you ever get any bugs in this section? I had a bad one where for some reason, Leon refused to aim his Red9 so I had to restart the checkpoint.

[@Aether2125]

I had some cases where Leon was severely delayed to aim and it’s because of the leaning animation.

[@IAmElectrospecter]

I actually can't believe how viable stealth is. I think I only ever used it at the beginning of Chapter 2 😅

[@felixcruzreynero4481]

THE BEST. AS ALWAYS.

[@lordzatplaying2743]

Now we're talking I knew you're gonna do it 😂🎉

[@XGamertsfelderX]

Interesting Dynamite Valley strategy and that first chainsaw kill with the trap and knife! Cherry on top is you did this on console too!

[@Aether2125]

It’s on PC but I play with a PS5 controller.

[@uniquenate6522]

Bro really did it 😁

[@LoxBeats]

2:06:42 was the perfect headshot along with the music

[@NotoriousBase]

No save no damage I am blown away!!! Greta work!!

[@MrVala77]

Exellent strats, have you considered doing a all request/all treasure/max health/no RL S+ run? Your no damage runs are impressive.

[@Aether2125]

I have a lot of other more advanced runs in this game, including kill all, no merchant and pistol/knife runs. Go check them out - I'm guessing the 100% kill all run will be the one you're looking for. This one was my first no save no damage completion and a lot of strategies have evolved after this.

[@santiagovelazquez2164]

The King 🔥

[@nokina3]

Krauser:Sloppy!!! *runs into a box* 😂

[@gilfordtan]

So in my latest Hardcore run, I tried out the suplex setup. It seems easier to execute on Hardcore. It's because the enemy will turn around showing their back when they kneel down. So you don't even have to move and turn around like in Pro.

[@Aether2125]

Is it consistent on hardcore? That sometimes happens on Professional too.

[@gilfordtan]

@@Aether2125 Didn't do extensive tests but so far it's 100% of the times. I usually spam handgun shooting their heads. I only do the suplex setup if they're charging at me.

[@leonkenedy2988]

Awesome run and congratulation for being able to do it.🎉❤ I gotta admit, they blow it out of the water for this remake even though, it still had flaws on the way. It's the same RE4 that I grew up loving. Also, I loved the minecart section, its something straight out of Temple of Doom. Which makes me laugh at how ridiculous and insane it is.😂

[@luisdeleon5468]

Pretty fancy moves, Murphy

[@ayshin6714]

A top notch run, good sir

[@AiRPasternak]

Ive done a successful no deaths run on professional but no damage is next level dedication...

[@Max-qd2lf]

I liked your style mate! Perhaps you can compile some big brains strats?

[@Slash_Moves]

Wow, I done a No damage run on Pro but never with no save, the point where you gotta redo EVERYTHING again if I were to do it is on Krauser pt2 kudos man! And I can’t believe you have that much ammo in Pro. Who says you have less ammo in the game??

[@alexquintana2828]

Eres un genio para este juego...un fuera de serie...espectacular

[@myyvette]

You are a true professional and some tips really help me a lot in chapter 15,thank you so much!but I have a question to ask:I can see you usually use a shotgun and a rifle on normal enemies,seldom times using melee attacks,is it because you trying to avoid to get hit or enemies in professional mode are way more aggressive,and parry is much more harder？

[@Aether2125]

The melee deals little damage and usually you want to get rid of enemies quickly before they overwhelm you. On professional, you can only perfect parry so it’s a lot riskier and there’s no reward for parrying.

[@myyvette]

@@Aether2125 thanks for your opinion,now I have courage to give pro S+ a try(although I like melee attacks and parry very much,now I can only consider how to reach the goal efficiently 😌)

[@deancustomknives6413]

Love the videos