Leon Must Die Forever isn't a threat from Resident Evil and Capcom about retiring the iconic character. It's actually a unique and entirely free rougelite DLC that's been added to Resident Evil Requiem, and anyone who's completed the main story is free to jump in and give it a go.
Below, we'll share all the details you need to know about Leon Must Die Forever, from the stages you can encounter, the abilities and content you can unlock, and some useful tips to get you started. Be warned, LMDF is no walk in the park, and it's actually harder than you might anticipate!
What is Leon Must Die Forever?
- Leon Must Die Forever (LMDF) is a free minigame that you can play by selecting "Extra Games" from the main menu of Resident Evil Requiem.
- LMDF is a roguelite, in which you must race against the clock and clear numerous stages against enemies, while using XP earned from defeating enemies to enhance your abilities.
- There are 20 stages in LMDF, and the goal is to reach Lv. 20 to defeat Victor Gideon!
Leon Must Die Forever will only be available to players who have beaten the main story.
All Leon Must Die Forever Special Content (Outfits and Bonuses)
Leon Must Die Forever comes with new Challenges, and you can use the CP you earn to unlock new items. However, these (LMDF) items are only available in Leon Must Die Forever:
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Special Content |
Description |
How to Get |
|---|---|---|
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Hellblaze |
Random drop that replaces the Hatchet, which sets zombies ablaze when cut. |
25,000 CP |
|
RPG-7 |
An anti-tank weapon that will appear as a random drop, but only once per playthrough. |
35,000 CP |
|
Green Herb |
Automatically added to Leon's inventory at the start of every playthrough. |
1,000 CP |
|
Med Injector |
Automatically added to Leon's inventory at the start of every playthrough. |
2,000 CP |
|
Case Upgrade (8x13) |
Permanently expands your attache case to carry more items. |
10,000 CP |
|
Aurora Spinners |
Replaces Midas Spinners to give you more time when they are defeated. |
3,000 CP |
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Unyielding Judge Ability Boost |
Enhancer Ability: For 30 seconds when near death, increase attack power boost to 200%, zombies explode when killed, and attacks won't consume ammo or durability. |
5,000 CP |
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Lone Berserker Ability Boost |
Enhancer Ability: Close combat attacks may become finishing attacks, close combat attack power boosts to 500%, and decrease firepower by 50%. |
5,000 CP |
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Phantom Assassin Ability Boost |
Enhancer Ability: Increases the chance of performing firearm finishing attacks, increases the firepower boost to 150%, and decreases the close combat attack power by 50%. |
5,000 CP |
|
Additional Leon Dialogue |
Adds extra Leon dialogue. |
200 CP |
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Accessory: Wolf Mode |
Grants the STiri REVO3 A1, Hatchet, and Enhancer Ability: Surveyor. |
Complete LMDF on Forever - Rank 1 |
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Accessory: Turbo GT |
Grants the MSBG 500, Hatchet, and the Enhancer Ability: Strategist. |
Complete LMDF on Forever - Rank 2 |
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Accessory: Hot Fuzz |
Grants the Classic 70 and Hatchet, along with the Enhancer Ability: Big-game Hunter. |
Complete LMDF on Forever - Rank 3 |
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Accessory Appearance |
Select an accessory and use L1/R1 to change its appearance without changing the effect. |
Complete LMDF on Forever - Rank 4 |
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Accessory: Axe-orcist |
Grants the Hatchet (2-stars) and Enhancer Ability: Maverick. |
Complete LMDF on Forever - Rank 5 |
Leon Must Die Forever Tips
- Give yourself more time in each stage by defeating Midas Spinners, which are small gold spiders that hide and roam the map.
- Defeat glowing blue enemies through parries with the Hatchet.
- Defeat glowing red enemies with melee and explosives only.
- Don't worry about wasting ammo, as enemies drop it in abundance, and it can be found on the floor and in crates.
- Check the map to see where the next glowing door is to advance to the next stage.
- Kill enemies to gain Enhancer Ability points, which can be used with L1+Triangle to obtain 1 of 3 random abilities.
- Weapons can be found in crates randomly across the map.
- Parry wisely, as you cannot sharpen the Hatchet, you instead need to find glowing green hatchet repairs.
All Leon Must Die Forever Levels & Stages
There are 9 stages in Leon Must Die Forever. In each level, you will find a glowing door that will take you to the next stage (and you can find this on the in-game map). The "Lv." indicates the difficulty, as in how much health an enemy will have. While you can skip from Lv. 1 to Lv. 9 to Lv. 20, we wouldn't recommend it.
You will need all the weapons and upgrades you can get if you are to beat Victor on Lv. 20, as enemies have their health and damage increased in each stage.
Here's a full list of the levels you can expect to fight through in Leon Must Die Forever:
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Level |
Stage |
Accessed Via |
|---|---|---|
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Lv. 1 |
Main Street |
Starting Area |
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Lv. 2 |
Care Center: Rehabilitation Ward |
Main Street |
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Lv. 5 |
Care Center |
Main Street |
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Lv. 9 |
East Racoon City: Streets |
Main Street Care Center Care Center: Rehabilitation Ward |
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Lv. 9 |
East Raccoon City: Central Camp |
Care Center Care Center: Rehabilitation Ward |
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Lv. 11 |
The Commander |
Care Center |
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Lv. 10 |
Blister Borne |
East Racoon City: Streets East Racoon City: Central Camp |
|
Lv. 12 |
Super Tyrant |
East Racoon City: Streets |
|
Lv. 20 |
Victor |
East Raccoon City: Central Camp East Racoon City: Streets Super Tyrant Blister Borne The Commander |
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