Following up the excellent Resident Evil 7 Biohazard was never going to be easy, but you should never doubt Capcom. Resident Evil Village is a worthy sequel, and that’s largely down to all the Resident Evil Village characters that all serve a purpose in this twisted world. If you’re wondering how everyone fits into Capcom’s horror game, then join us and take a look at all the Resident Evil 8 characters in this handy list.
We know, Resident Evil lore can be overwhelming, but unlike Chris Redfield, you don’t need to punch a boulder to get past this obstacle. So, let us help you with understanding the Resident Evil in order, as well these character guides for Resident Evil Jill, Resident Evil Claire, Resident Evil 2 Leon, and Resident Evil Wesker. We’ve even got a Resident Evil Nemesis guide, too.
Anyway, onto all the Resident Evil Village characters that you need to know about.
Ethan Winters
Ethan Winters has a rough time so far in the Resident Evil universe. His eventful trip to Louisiana was a heavy emotional burden to say the least, and things haven’t got much better. Resident Evil Village sees Ethan lured to the titular village after Chris Redfield appears out of the blue, murdering Ethan’s wife and running off with his daughter Rose. See, wild life, right? Not Ethan’s fighting lycans and all manner of beasties.
Throw in Mother Miranda and other supernatural threats, and it is safe to say that Resident Evil Village doesn’t hold back on making Ethan’s life a living hell. If you want to learn even more about the man of the hour, our Resident Evil Ethan guide has all the information you need.
Chris Redfield
Chris Redfield has been part of the franchise since the original 1996 game, but he’s changed a lot over the years. At one point he even punched a boulder out of place, because that’s real heroes do. However, despite some personal growth and more baby oil to make his muscles glisten, he’s gone a bit loco in Resident Evil Village. He appears to shoot and kill Ethan’s wife, Mia, at the very beginning of the game. That’s just not on, to be honest.
Of course, there’s more to it than there initially appears to be, but don’t worry Chris’ business in the village becomes apparent over time. Should you want to know even more about this legend, you can check out our Resident Evil Chris guide.
Mother Miranda
Mother Miranda is Resident Evil Village’s main villain, and she’s one of the best baddies we’eve seen in the horror game series yet. Her intentions behind kidnapping Rose, by way of Chris Redfield, are shrouded in mystery. However, one thing is clear, Mother Miranda misses her own daughter. She’s worshipped by virtually everybody that doesn’t want to kill Ethan in the game, for the most part anyway.
Everything you experience in the village is thanks to this woman. I strongly suggest you give the village a bad review on Yelp – “murderous villagers, crazy cult leader, and it’s cold. Don’t recommend it.”
Lady Dimitrescu
Here she is, your favorite vampire villain. Much has been said about Maggie Robertson’s superb performance as Lady Dimitrescu, but we have to reiterate just how great she is. Lady Alcina Dimitresu is one of the four lords, and she lives in her family’s castle with her three adopted daughters, Bela, Cassandra, and Daniela. All three of which also give sexy vampire vibes until they turn into flies, I think you’d be picking those flies out of your fender for days.
Dimitrescu is the first lord Ethan encounters, and despite being stuck in a building with three gorgeous girls and a 9ft vampire mummy, he can’t wait to leave. Amateur. If you want to know even more about Resident Evil’s Lady Dimitrescu, make sure you give our guide a read.
Donna Beneviento
Okay, so the Beneviento house has the award for the most disturbing and terrifying experience in a survival horror game. This isn’t a place for the faint-hearted, though when it comes to the four lords, Donna is the least terrifying. Shame I can’t say the same for her doll Angie – that thing should be used as the kindling that burns this god-forsaken village to the ground.
To be honest, Donna and Angie don’t have that much screen time, and while I want to feel sorry for her due to the loss of her parents, I think therapy is a better solution than killing people.
Salvatore Moreau
Oof, this guy definitely got the raw end of the deal when Miranda injected him with the cadou parasite, as his mutations are a lot worse than that of Lady D, Donna, and Heisenberg. He’s basically a mermaid man, but not the kind you see in The Little Mermaid.
He’s more akin to a mix between Ursula and the hideous mermaids from Harry Potter. Nonetheless, he craves Miranda’s approval, and it’s kind of sad to watch the bloated fish splash around screaming for acceptance.
Karl Heisenberg
Heisenberg is the most powerful of the four lords, and he also happens to despise Miranda for what she’s done to him. In all fairness to him, he tries to offer Ethan a deal, though it would require our protagonist to allow his daughter to be used as a weapon, but you know, minor details.
This member of the four lords also happens to command the lycans and has his very own mechanical army ready to go. Keep an eye on this guy. Well, assuming he doesn’t take it from you first.
The Duke
The Duke serves as the merchant in-game, allowing you to buy weapon upgrades, craftables, and more. Little is known about him, but it’s clear he does business with everyone in the village, not just Ethan. Playing all sides, aye? Sounds like he should be a politician if I’m honest.
Other minor Resident Evil Village characters
- Mia Winters
- Angie
- Bela Dimitrescu
- Cassandra Dimitrescu
- Daniela Dimitrescu
- Luiza
- Ingrid
- Rosemary Winters
- Eveline
There you have it, every Resident Evil Village character that you need to know about. To discover what other titles are in the series, you can check out our best Resident Evil games list. You can also check out our picks of the best horror Roblox games out there too.