Resident Evil Requiem Speedrun Guide: Routes & Tools

Resident Evil Requiem Speedrun Route Planning

The fastest route through Resident Evil Requiem relies on a combination of precise movement, inventory management, and specific sequence breaks. Unlike casual playthroughs where exploration is key, speedrunning demands that you ignore 80% of the enemies and focus solely on key items. Trust me, I learned the hard way that getting greedy for treasure in the Village section can cost you the entire run later on. This section breaks down the critical path, starting with the most significant skip discovered in the launch version.

Essential Resident Evil Requiem Skip Glitches

The “Chapter 3 Door Clip” is currently the most vital tech for any Any% run. This glitch allows you to bypass the entire Village Siege sequence, saving approximately 12-15 minutes of combat and resource expenditure. Executing this glitch requires precise positioning, so practice is essential.

1. Position your character against the hinge of the double doors in the Town Hall.
2. Aim your sniper rifle directly at the floor texture seam while holding the “Back” key.
3. Pause the game rapidly three times while turning the camera 90 degrees right.
4. Spaziergang forward immediately upon unpausing to clip through the door collision.

If done correctly, you will emerge on the other side of the Town Hall, completely skipping the mandatory fight. For players struggling with the timing, we recommend checking our detailed map and walkthrough which highlights the exact texture coordinates for this clip. While this is considered a glitch, it is standard for Any% categories.

Optimal Pathing for Early Game Chapters

Chapters 1 through 4 define the pace of your run. The biggest mistake new runners make is picking up too many items. Your inventory space is limited, and time spent organizing is time lost. In the early game, prioritize the Shotgun and the Crank. Ignore the Magnum entirely; it takes up too many slots and ammo is scarce. Focus on “stunning and running”—shoot enemies in the leg to stagger them, then run past. Killing enemies is a waste of time unless they physically block a narrow corridor.

Navigating the Late Game Labs Efficiently

The Laboratory section is a maze designed to slow you down with backtracking. However, the puzzle solutions in Resident Evil Requiem are static, meaning they do not change between playthroughs. You should memorize the passcode for the Main Control Room (currently 8-4-6-2) and the chemical mixture sequence. Entering these immediately without searching for the corresponding files saves roughly 8 minutes. This knowledge-based routing is a staple of speedrunning and separates novice runners from S+ contenders.

What Are the S+ Rank Requirements?

Achieving S+ Rank is the ultimate test of mastery in Resident Evil Requiem. Unlike standard S Rank, S+ has strict limitations on New Game+ features. You must start a fresh save file—no carrying over infinite rocket launchers from previous runs. This survival horror staple ensures that only the most skilled players earn the top rewards. Below is the definitive breakdown of requirements for each difficulty level.

Time Limits for Standard and Hardcore Modes

The jump from Standard to Hardcore is significant not just in enemy difficulty, but in pacing. Losing an hour on the clock means you must maintain a much tighter line. On Standard, you can afford a few detours for extra healing items. On Hardcore, every detour risks the S+ rank. You need to be reaching the Castle section by the 1:15:00 mark to be on pace for a sub-4-hour run. Monitoring your split times against the world record pace is crucial for identifying where you are losing seconds.

Save Count Restrictions in Resident Evil Requiem

The 15-save limit for Hardcore and Professional S+ is brutal. It averages out to one save every 1.5 chapters. You cannot save after every minor encounter. Strategic save points are crucial—we recommend saving only before major boss fights (Del Lago, El Gigante, Mendez) and the most dangerous set-pieces (Cabin Fight, Water Hall). If you die without a recent save, you could lose 30+ minutes of progress, effectively ending the run.

How to Use Practice Tools for Resident Evil Requiem

Professional speedrunners don’t just “play faster”—they practice specific segments hundreds of times. This is where PC trainers and mods become invaluable. By using external tools, you can create “save states” or practice conditions that the base game doesn’t allow. This transforms a 10-minute boss run-back into a 10-second reset, drastically accelerating your learning curve.

Setting Up Trainers for Segment Practice

The most effective way to learn a map layout is to remove the threat of death. Using a “God Mode” or “Infinite Health” cheat allows you to walk through a level calmly, observing enemy spawn triggers and patrol paths without panic. In my testing with the XMOD trainer, I found that practicing the Del Lago fight with infinite health saved me hours of frustration, allowing me to memorize the attack patterns without constantly reloading. Once you understand the layout, you disable the cheat and run it for real. This method is widely used to find the optimal line through the Water Hall and Island sections. For reliable practice tools and trainers, ensure you are using software compatible with the latest Steam patch.

Using Infinite Ammo to Test Boss Strategies

Boss fights in Resident Evil Requiem often have “damage caps” or specific phases. Practicing with infinite ammo lets you test which weapons stagger a boss fastest. For example, does the shotgun stop the Chainsaw Villager’s charge consistently? Or is the rifle better? With infinite ammo enabled, you can test these scenarios repeatedly without worrying about resource drain, then apply the most ammo-efficient strategy to your actual speedrun.

Unlock All Weapons for New Game+ Categories

While S+ requires a fresh save, many fun speedrun categories exist for New Game+ (NG+). To practice these, you might want access to the full arsenal immediately. Using an unlock all weapons mod allows you to experiment with late-game weapons like the Chicago Sweeper in early chapters, helping you route “NG+ Any%” categories where overpowering enemies is the main strategy.

Accelerate Your Training with XMODHUB

For speedrunners looking to optimize their practice sessions, XMODHUB offers a streamlined trainer designed for efficiency. Unlike complex cheat tables that require manual script editing, XMOD provides a one-click solution to toggle practice conditions on and off instantly.

Diese vorgestellten Mods sind nur der Anfang. Egal, ob du das mühsame Grinden überspringen, mit verschiedenen Spielstilen experimentieren oder deinen Fortschritt beschleunigen willst, XMODs umfassender Werkzeugsatz bietet Dutzende von weiteren Optionen, die auf Ihren Spielstil zugeschnitten sind.

Safe Modding for Resident Evil Requiem

Safety is a primary concern for the speedrunning community. XMODHUB operates entirely in memory, meaning it does not permanently alter your game files. This is crucial for valid speedrun verification—you can use the trainer to practice, then simply close it and restart the game to perform a clean, verifiable run without any residual file modifications that could disqualify you. Always remember that for leaderboard submissions, all Mods must be disabled.

Customizing Your Practice Environment

The ability to customize game speed is another powerful feature. You can increase the game speed to 2x to practice reaction times, effectively training with “heavy weights” so that normal speed feels slow and manageable. Conversely, slowing the game down allows you to study precise animation frames for parrying attacks, helping you master the perfect guard timing against aggressive bosses like Krauser.

Why Do Runs Fail? Common Mistakes

Even with a solid route, runs often die due to small, cumulative errors. Identifying these pitfalls early can save you hours of frustration. The difference between a reset and a Personal Best (PB) often comes down to resource discipline.

Mismanaging Inventory Space in Resident Evil Requiem

Inventory Tetris is a real threat to your time. Picking up eggs, large resources, or multiple grenades when your case is full forces you to stop and rearrange items. In a speedrun, you should know exactly what you need. I prefer to discard any healing item that isn’t a mixed herb immediately if my case is full, rather than wasting seconds rearranging. Do not pick up a Green Herb if you don’t have space or a Red Herb to combine it with. Every second spent in the inventory menu is a second added to your final time. Expansion cases are worth the money, but only if you buy them immediately when available.

Engaging Optional Enemies Unnecessarily

The instinct to kill everything is a habit from casual play. In a speedrun, an enemy is only a problem if it can grab you. Most enemies in the Village and Castle can be baited into an attack, which you can then run past during their recovery animation. Fighting consumes ammo, health, and most importantly, time. If an enemy isn’t dropping a Key Item or blocking a narrow door, they do not exist. Additionally, frame drops during intense combat can mess up your inputs, so be sure to optimize PC settings for performance to ensure consistent frame rates.

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