A Resident Evil 4 accessory for Leon S. Kennedy can provide a surprising advantage when using flash grenades. Fans are surprised and impressed at the level of attention to detail in this perk, and Resident Evil 4 players who need some help might want to give it a try.
The Resident Evil 4 remake includes quite a few cosmetic options that weren't part of the original game. In addition to completely alternate costumes, there are also unlockable accessories that can be equipped on Leon or Ashley. While some of the accessories are funny or downright silly, a few of them can be used to make using flash grenades easier.
As most players now know, flash grenades can be extremely useful in Resident Evil 4's campaign, especially when surrounded. Tossing a flash grenade causes most standard enemies to flinch and become temporarily blinded, while exposed Las Plagas can be destroyed instantaneously with one. This gives Leon an opportunity to attack or run past. However, they have a downside; Leon also flinches, albeit for less time than the average Ganado. But it turns out that players can bypass this disadvantage by unlocking and equipping a set of sunglasses on Leon, as pointed out by Reddit user HowManyAccount120.
There are a few different sets of sunglasses among the Resident Evil 4 accessories list. If Leon is wearing any of them when he tosses a flash grenade, he won't react to the bright light. This can save a player precious seconds to flee, perform a melee move, or do anything else the situation calls for. However, some players won't be able to use the sunglasses on their first run through the game, as three of the four available pairs are unlocked after completing the main campaign. The fourth can be acquired from the Extra DLC pack.
Resident Evil 4's remake has received a great deal of praise for being an excellent redo of the original survival horror classic. While many moments and areas have been recreated in a spot-on way, the developers weren't afraid to expand upon the original in ways like this. Small details are likely to keep popping up, and the rumored Separate Ways Ada campaign may even include more. Capcom has done a great job bringing the Resident Evil games into the present with modern gaming mechanics while preserving the tension of the originals, with fans even looking at the prospect of a Resident Evil 5 remake in the future.
Resident Evil 4 is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.