Resident Evil 5

Resident Evil 5

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Be the Knife

Be the Knife

Deflect a bow gun arrow with your knife.

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How to unlock the Be the Knife achievement in Resident Evil 5 - Definitive Guide

I got this on accident after dealing with the oncoming truck on the broken bridge early in the game.

There are several opportunities in the game to do this. One of the best ways possible is on Chapter 2-2, the train station. There are plenty of crossbow Majini in the area, and chances are that Sheva will be too distracted by the dogs to ruin your opportunity. Get close enough to one of the Majini so that your knife swing area touches near the tip of their crossbow and not them. Keep swinging the knife so that its hitbox immediately deflects the arrow shot at you. It's not always a guaranteed deflect depending on when the knife animation starts and ends however, so keep trying if you're not successful the first time.
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28 Jun 2016 22:41

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One small typo, the Train Station is Chapter 2-2. Good solution otherwise!
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By Dainbramage127 on 15 Jul 2016 08:43
Fixed. Thanks for pointing that out!
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By Sargent 257A on 15 Jul 2016 19:48
If you are still having trouble with this achievement, I found it pretty easy to get in the DLC Desperate Escape. Make sure you are playing as Jill. Once you get to the first available assisted jump, you will be on a container opposite of two enemies with crossbows. Jill lunges forward with a knife, so it should be easy to lineup the knife with one of the crossbow shots coming straight at you. Good luck!
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01 Feb 2018 04:48

Difficulty: Easy

This isn't really difficult but it does come down to timing.
Mission 2-1 with the shipping container maze introduces enemies with crossbows and flaming arrows.
Keep slashing your knife (Hold cn_L1), and if possible time it to deflect the arrow.

Note: Keep your distance to make it easier and prevent Sheva from shooting them.
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12 Jul 2016 10:50

Chapter 2-1 will be the first time you encounter a Majini with a crossbow, there isn't really a trick here. Just get your timing right and this achievement will be yours.

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This trophy can be slightly tricky. The area where the armoured truck tries to run you down in 2-1 is a good spot to attempt this trophy. As with a few of the other trophies, you'll want to take away your partner's weapons to prevent them from killing everyone. Once you've taken care of the truck driver, pop out and snipe every enemy that isn't carrying a bow, more will soon arrive from the back area so take care of them too. There will be a total of three Crossbow Majini standing once you've dealt with everyone else. It's best to keep at least two of the Majini alive or the sole survivor may fire at your partner the majority of the time instead.

Press to equip your knife and to adjust the angle. Just before the arrow hits you, press to deflect it. Here's a video showing how it's done in this level:

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Chapter 2-1 will be the first time you encounter a Majini with a crossbow, there isn't really a trick here. Just get your timing right and this achievement will be yours.

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05 Jan 2020 13:03

This trophy can be slightly tricky. The area where the armoured truck tries to run you down in 2-1 is a good spot to attempt this trophy. As with a few of the other trophies, you'll want to take away your partner's weapons to prevent them from killing everyone. Once you've taken care of the truck driver, pop out and snipe every enemy that isn't carrying a bow, more will soon arrive from the back area so take care of them too. There will be a total of three Crossbow Majini standing once you've dealt with everyone else. It's best to keep at least two of the Majini alive or the sole survivor may fire at your partner the majority of the time instead.

Press to equip your knife and to adjust the angle. Just before the arrow hits you, press to deflect it. Here's a video showing how it's done in this level:

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The trophy is quite complex and will require great endurance and the right timing to strike with a knife. It is also better to have a large supply of healing items in your backpack. Can be obtained during Chapter 2-1. When you see Majini with a bow, wait until he shoots and when he's shooting next to you, swing your knife to knock her down.
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08 May 2009 14:50

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By the way, the trophy is very easy. I got it by accident.
And you can get it in Survival, on the ship, at the very beginning. There you are immediately attacked by enemies with crossbows.
Run out so that enemies can see you. Clamp and wait until they shoot at you.
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By TOTALFILM on 04 Sep 2012 20:25
As soon as Majini targets you, hold down the attack for about the 5th-6th swing and the shot will be fired.
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By adevelgio on 08 Jan 2013 21:45
The easiest way to do it is on easy difficulty, the same chapter 2-1. When you see one of the zombies with an arrow, climb the stairs nearby. I couldn’t deflect it from below, so I climbed up and deflected it on the 3rd attempt. Just don't stand too close to him, otherwise you might kill him and have to restart.
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By DrWho on 04 Feb 2013 11:49
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Can be done at the very beginning of level 3-3, when two trays with Majini are floating behind you. there are about five shooters with crossbows who will constantly shoot at you. Just stand there and swing your knife continuously until you hit at least one arrow.
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18 May 2010 19:36