In the Separate Ways DLC, the Bear Hat is a unique apparel that boosts knife damage. When equipped, Ada can defeat enemies with fewer knife stabs, reducing the need for ammunition. However, this enhancement does not affect the blade's durability, so players will still need to repair their knives unless they have an infinite one.
Obtaining the Bear Hat involves completing RE4: Separate Ways under specific conditions. This guide will provide a quick and efficient walkthrough on how to unlock it.
How to Unlock the Bear Hat
To get the Bear Hat, players will need to beat the Separate Ways DLC on Standard Mode with an S+ Rank. For that, they should reach the final cutscene in under two hours on a new save file, not the New Game Plus.
Item | How to Get | Effect |
|---|---|---|
Bear Hat | Get S+ Rank (Standard Mode) | Boosts Knife DMG |
In the remake of Resident Evil 4, Leon could gain the same buff by wearing the Deer Antlers. The only thing that changes about this buff in the DLC is its appearance; instead of a set of antlers, Ada equips an innocuous-looking hat.
Although players can combine the Bear Hat with the Cute Bear Earing, the pair won’t grant any additional effect. The earring set is merely a cosmetic item with no special powers .
How to Equip the Bear Hat
Once acquired, the Bear Hat becomes available via the Extras menu. To equip it, players must go to the “Ada’s Accessories” section and toggle the hat on. Players should note that they can only wear one hat at a time, so they cannot stack the effects of the Bear Hat with those of the Chicken Hat or the Cat Set.
How the Bear Hat Affects Achievements
Wearing booster apparel in the Separate Ways DLC does not directly impact achievements. Players can still achieve an S+ rank using the extra buff if they start a new game (instead of NG+).
Tips for Getting the Bear Hat Faster
The ideal way to get an S+ rank on Standard Mode is to skip unnecessary sections. Ada can run past most enemies, especially the ones in the Village Square, and save time by avoiding fights. It’s also good to capitalize on Flash Grenades or explosives to stun bigger enemies and flee from them.
Resident Evil 4 Remake: Separate Ways DLC is available now for PS4, PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
