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Longtime fans of the series could suspect that the popular lady of Resident Evil Village wasn't likely to stay prim and proper for long. Such is the case when Lady Dimitrescu confronts Ethan Winters as the first major boss fight of the game. This fight can be quite a challenge, especially on higher difficulties. Players struggling to defeat the mistress of Castle Dimitrescu can seek some helpful advice in this Resident Evil Village boss battle guide.

Observant explorers will have read about a powerful dagger hidden somewhere in the castle. This information is contained in one of the many hidden files sought after by players who are on the hunt for trophies or achievements. After escaping the castle proper by solving the mask & bust puzzle, Ethan happens upon the fabled dagger. He stabs Lady Dimitrescu in an attempt to escape her clutches, but this triggers her gruesome transformation into an even more threatening form.

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Lady Dimitrescu is a formidable foe that can take a lot of hits. Fortunately, a stockpile of ammo can be found immediately before the encounter begins in earnest. Even so, ammo can be scarce in Resident Evil Village. This is especially true on higher difficulties. Those who have failed to conserve ammo and pick up additional weapons like the shotgun will find themselves woefully unprepared for the fight.

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Lady Dimitrescu Boss Fight - First Phase

The first section of the dramatic boss fight takes place high atop the castle ramparts, in a square-shaped arena. Lady Dimitrescu's true form is that of a quadrupedal winged monster. However, she possesses a paler humanoid-shaped form that protrudes out of the monstrous body like a rider. This human-shaped area is her weak point, and attacks directed anywhere else will be largely ineffective.

For the majority of this phase, it's best to run-and-gun around the rampart. Taking laps around the arena will keep Ethan out of range for most of Dimitrescu's attacks, and there will be plenty of opportunities to land hits with the handgun or shotgun. At certain points, Dimitrescu will jump from the platform and hover in the air at a great distance away. This is the time to pull out the sniper rifle and land decisive attacks at her weak point.

Lady Dimitrescu Boss Fight - Second Phase

After enough damage has been dealt, Dimitrescu will corner Ethan atop a tall spire. This part of the battle is very close-quarters. It will be difficult or impossible to avoid oncoming attacks, so playing it slow and safe isn't an option. Luckily, more ammo is provided before this phase begins. The only course of action is to just unload on the boss's vulnerable area with shotgun attacks and fell her quickly.

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With a little preparation, this first boss fight can be completed with relative ease. Some players may struggle if they missed out on picking up a shotgun earlier in the game. This can be remedied by buying the weapon from the Duke, but doing so could require hunting down treasures like Crystal Fragments to sell for extra money. Upgrading weapons is highly important as well, and could be necessary for further boss fights ahead.

Resident Evil Village is out now for PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

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