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Resident Evil 6 Guide

2012 · Action survival horror

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GuideWhat you will find
Armed characters cross a brightly lit rooftop during a night-time battle.CombatLearn the combat gauge, defensive movement and partner signals before spending all your ammunition.
Chris faces a mutated enemy on an indoor walkway in Capcom’s PC screenshot.HerbsCompare every basic green-herb recipe and learn the difference between treatment and a healing revival.
Jake and Sherry take cover as an armed pursuer approaches in a story scene.CampaignsChoose among Leon, Chris, Jake and Ada and understand how the four stories overlap.
Jake fights a pale mutated opponent inside a damaged building.Skills and modesOrganize campaign skills and distinguish score-attack, co-op and Agent Hunt rules.
Armed characters cross a brightly lit rooftop during a night-time battle.CharactersIdentify Resident Evil 6 characters, their abilities, allies and campaign relationships.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Mix herbs before loading tabletsTwo green herbs make three tablets; green plus red makes six.
Watch the combat gaugeQuick Shots and melee spend a different resource from ammunition.
Choose a campaign pairLeon, Chris and Jake have distinct partners and routes; Ada supplies another perspective.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
Leon S. KennedyGovernment agentInvestigates the Tall Oaks outbreak with Helena.
Helena HarperLeon’s partnerA Secret Service agent connected to the Tall Oaks crisis.
Chris RedfieldBSAA captainLeads a military response with Piers.
Piers NivansChris’s partnerA BSAA operative and marksman.
Jake MullerMercenaryTravels with Sherry while pursued by Ustanak.
Sherry BirkinJake’s partnerA government agent assigned to protect Jake.
Ada WongIndependent operativeFollows her own investigation through events that overlap the other campaigns.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
HerbsCombine before filling the tablet case →

Pictures All pictures →

Armed characters cross a brightly lit rooftop during a night-time battle.
Armed characters cross a brightly lit rooftop during a night-time battle.
Chris faces a mutated enemy on an indoor walkway in Capcom’s PC screenshot.
Chris faces a mutated enemy on an indoor walkway in Capcom’s PC screenshot.
Jake and Sherry take cover as an armed pursuer approaches in a story scene.
Jake and Sherry take cover as an armed pursuer approaches in a story scene.
Jake fights a pale mutated opponent inside a damaged building.
Jake fights a pale mutated opponent inside a damaged building.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Resident Evil 6: game and edition overviewstore.steampowered.com