Resident Evil 4 remake follows Agent Leon S. Kennedy on his quest to rescue Ashley Graham from the terrifying cult that kidnapped her. To find where she is being kept, he must fight his way through countless hoards of infected townsfolk and cultists. Leon will face an array of powerful enemies during his mission, and though some can be quite difficult to defeat, certain items, like Flash Grenades can be used to bring a select few down with ease.
While fighting enemies in RE4 remake, players can choose to use throwable items like Hand Grenades and Flash Grenades to kill and stagger Leon's foes. Though the Hand Grenade can dish out some serious damage, the Flash Grenade is even better when used in certain situations.
What Does the Flash Grenade Do in Resident Evil 4 Remake?
When thrown, the Flash Grenade will briefly stagger nearby enemies. This can be extremely helpful for when players feel Leon is being surrounded or if they simply want to stagger an enemy in order to dish out some easy damage. To make the most out of the Flash Grenade, players should only use it when facing large groups of enemies, as using one against a single foe isn't nearly as effective.
During the opening chapters of Resident Evil 4 remake, players will likely come to rely more so on Hand Grenades than Flash Grenades. This is largely due to how powerful Hand Grenades can be, but players will eventually see how important Flash Grenades are when they face the Plaga Guadanain Chapter 4.
The Plaga Guadana is an enemy that, when defeated, releases the Plaga hiding inside them. When this happens, Leon will need to focus his attention on destroying the Plaga protruding from the necks of his enemies. While a few well-aimed bullets are sure to bring these enemies down, a single Flash Grenade will kill them instantly.
Leon will face several forms of this enemy the more he progresses, so players should save whatever Flash Grenades they acquire and only use them when they feel they have no other option. Using a Flash Grenade to kill three Ganados at once will also unlock the Shield Your Eyes trophy/achievement.
Where to Find Flash Grenades in Resident Evil 4 Remake
Like ammo, Flash Grenades can be found by simply exploring the world of Resident Evil 4 remake, investigating new areas, and smashing the yellow crates scattered throughout each chapter. While players won't always be able to find Flash Grenades when they need them, the easiest way to obtain some is for Leon to scavenge every area he visits. That said, Leon can also unlock the ability to craft Flash Grenades in Chapter 3.
How to Craft Flash Grenades in Resident Evil 4 Remake
In order to craft Flash Grenades in Resident Evil 4 remake, Leon will need to visit the Merchant and purchase the Recipe: Flash Grenade item from him. Then, so long as the player has acquired 5 Gunpowder and 1 Resources (L) during their travels, they can craft Flash Grenades whenever they want.
Resident Evil 4 remake is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.