The Chief Mendez boss fight takes place at the end of chapter 6 in Resident Evil 4 in an abandoned slaughterhouse in the Valdelobos Village. This tall and creepy missionary has deadly moves and a large health pool.
The boss fight is divided into two phases, and learning to counter his attacks is necessary to take him down with ease.
Village Chief Mendez’s location
Chief Mendez is the main boss of chapter 6 and first appears when you leave the wooden door outside the west of the checkpoint. After this cutscene, you must run and escape to the other side of the bridge towards the slaughterhouse. That is where the actual fight will begin in RE4.
The slaughterhouse is located in the uppermost northeast section of the map in Valdelobos.
Before entering the slaughterhouse, restock supplies, upgrade your weapon, and get a knife from the merchant outside the slaughterhouse. We recommend using the TMP gun and RED9 pistol for this boss fight.
Mendez Boss Fight Phase 1
During the first phase of his mutation, you need to focus on his head, but ensure enough space to dodge his attacks. So, stay on the ground floor and keep running around him in count-clockwise opening fires.
During this phase, Mendez will try to grab you so you see his left arm returning immediately and roll away or duck. If you do get caught, use the knife to free yourself immediately.
Use the TMP to fire consecutive shots; the boss will get down to recover. This is when you can see a false eye on his back. This is the weak point; use the knife to stab it.
Remember, you need to stab/shoot the eye twice to trigger his phase two. Either stay on the ground floor and keep aiming his head until he bows to reveal the false eye, or use the ladder to climb onto the second floor, continue giving him damage, and then snipe the false eye.
Phase 2
For the second phase, Mendez gets quicker and targets long-range attacks, so you need to be on the second floor.
This time, he targets you with wooden planks and explosive barrels. For the wooden planks, move to the other side to dodge the attacks, but when he’s holding the barrel to aim at you, shoot it immediately to give him damage. Moreover, Mendez will swing toward you with a rushing attack. Run to the other side to dodge the attack.
Use TMP and grenades to give him damage, and when the boss is weakened, it will fall and target the false eye again. But when he recovers, his attacks will double. You must cautiously dodge the incoming ledge and shoot the barrels while he holds it. He will fall and die once you have given the boss enough damage.
Rewards for Defeating Chief Mendez in RE4
Once you have defeated Mendez, you will unlock the Grilled Big Cheese Achievement. Also, his false eye will pop out. Make sure you collect it, as it can be traded with a merchant for 12,000 pesetas.
How to Defeat Chief Mendez without Fight?
If you’re trying the fast-killing method, you will need bolt mines and magnum shot. To execute this method, start by planting the bolt mines into the ground right between the barrels. Once this is done, plant the mines into the ledge above it.
After this, move past the pathway to trigger Mendez’s entrance. When Mendez transforms into his first phase, target his groin with a well-timed magnum shot.
With the bolt mines on the ground and magnum shot, he receives enough damage to trigger his second phase. Once the boss transforms, he grabs the ledge above the spot again planted with bolt mines. Aim and shoot at the boss again, and he will die.
How to do Slaughterhouse Slam Challenge?
The slaughterhouse slam challenge does a follow-up attack on Mendez from the second floor. To perform this challenge, head up to the second floor once the boss appears and shoot on his back where the eye is.
Once the boss drops to the floor, stands on the edge hits the knife button to drop down, and land the knife on his back. This will complete the slaughterhouse slam challenge.
