How To Get Ranks From A To S+ In Resident Evil 4

In Resident Evil 4, the ranks system represents how well you play the game on each difficulty. You get these ranks after completing the...

In Resident Evil 4, the ranks system represents how well you play the game on each difficulty. You get these ranks after completing the game, and your rewards will vary with the rank and difficulty you choose. Below are the four ranks you can get in Resident Evil 4.

  • B Rank
  • A Rank
  • S Rank
  • S+ Rank

B Rank is the lowest rank, and the S+ rank is the highest in the game. Each rank is assigned to the player after they finish their main story of RE4. The total time taken by the player to complete the main story is the main element in achieving a good rank in Resident Evil 4.

In this guide, we will discuss each Resident Evil 4 rank, its requirements, and the rewards each offer offers.

Resident Evil 4 Rank requirements and rewards

There are four difficulties in Resident Evil 4 remake, which the player chooses to play with. Each difficulty has different time criteria for completing the game to get a good rank. B Rank is the basic rank and will be achieved without any requirements.

Here is a list showing each rank in RE4 you get upon completion, their requirements, and their offered rewards:

B Rank

DifficultyRequired TimeRewards
AssistedNo Time LimitMafia Outfit, Jacket, glasses, Sunglasses, Face Guard, and Skull Mask (Leon) Jacket (Ashley)
StandardNo Time LimitRound Sunglasses, Foam Mask, Eyepatch, and Flight cap (Leon)
HardcoreNo Time LimitFlight Helmet and Surgical Mask (Leon)
ProfessionalNo Time LimitHandcannon (To get this, you must complete the game without using any bonus weapon)

A Rank

DifficultyRequired TimeRewards
AssistedUnder 15 hoursNo rewards. However, you will still receive B-rank rewards.
StandardUnder 12 hoursKnitted Cap, Iron Helmet, and Square Glasses (Leon) + B Rank Rewards on this difficulty
HardcoreUnder 10 hoursAshley’s knight Armor Outfit (Makes her immune to enemy attacks) + B Rank Rewards on this difficulty
ProfessionalUnder 7 hoursChicago Sweeper + B Rank Rewards on this difficulty

S Rank

DifficultyRequired TimeRewards
AssistedUnder 4 hoursNo rewards. However, you will still receive B and A rank rewards.
StandardUnder 5 hoursRewards for S Rank are the same as for A Rank.
HardcoreUnder 5 hours and 30 minutes
ProfessionalUnder 5 hours and 30 minutes

S+ Rank

DifficultyRequired TimeRewards
AssistedUnder 4 hours with a new save file (not New game+)Fox Tail (Improved melee attack damage) + B and A Rank Rewards on this difficulty
StandardUnder 5 hours with a new save file (not New game+)Deer Antlers (improves knife attack damage ) + B and A Rank Rewards on this difficulty
HardcoreUnder 5 hours and 30 minutes with a new save file (not New game+)Chicken Hat (Decreases enemy attack damage) + B and A Rank Rewards on this difficulty
ProfessionalUnder 5 hours and 30 minutes with a new save file (not New game+). Must have saved less than 15 times throughout the entire game.Cat Ears (Infinite Ammo) + B and A Rank Rewards on this difficulty
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