Black Robe Third Encounter #4 | RE4 Remake Separate Ways DLC
#ResidentEvil4 #RE4Remake #SeparateWays #BlackRobe #BossFight #AdaWong #IslandBoss #residentevilrequiem The moment every Resident Evil 4 fan wondered about finally arrives: U‑3, the multi‑limbed horror cut from Leon’s campaign, returns as The Black Robe’s true form. This Chapter 5 boss fight is a two‑phase gauntlet—first your final showdown with The Black Robe, then its grotesque transformation into Pesanta, the insectoid monster hiding beneath the cloak. It’s the payoff for every encounter leading up to this moment. THE SETUP – GREGORIO’S WATERWAY After tracking Luis through the Castle Battlements and draining the water, Ada descends into the sewers toward the elevator arena—an iconic location where Leon originally fought U‑3. The horseshoe layout is tighter and more claustrophobic, amplifying the tension. The Black Robe has stalked you since Chapter 1, and now, cornered underground, it finally reveals its true nature. PHASE 1 – BLACK ROBE FINALE The Black Robe opens with maximum aggression, combining every move from earlier encounters. Spear lunges are faster, shadow clones spawn constantly, and the cramped arena leaves little room to dodge. Flash grenades remain vital for clone control, but poor placement can trap you. Use the Blast Crossbow if you have it—its power suits this fight. Aim for headshots during openings, parry lunges to stagger, and stay mobile. You’re not trying to kill it outright; you’re forcing the transformation. THE TRANSFORMATION After enough damage, its movements distort. In a cutscene, the robe tears away, revealing Pesanta—an enormous insectoid creature with a scorpion tail, twisted limbs, and glowing weak points. This is U‑3, the real stalker behind the disguise. PHASE 2 – PESANTA / U‑3 The arena shifts slightly, offering more space but adding hazards. Pesanta’s attacks vary by distance: • Long Range – Tail Stinger Barrage: explosive stingers rain down; keep strafing. • Mid Range – Tail Lunge: dodge the impaling strike or the underground tail attack. • Close Range – Claw Grabs: devastating if they connect—maintain distance. TARGETING WEAK POINTS U‑3’s main weak spots are its head and the glowing underside of its belly. Keep medium distance and circle the arena while shooting the head. The Blast Crossbow excels here; shotguns work but are riskier. Once the head takes enough damage, the tail becomes aggressive and exposes the belly weak point. Keep moving in wide circles and shoot whenever you have a clean angle. Shotguns help land hits while running. NOVISTADOR REINFORCEMENTS During the tail phase, Novistadors swarm the arena. Don’t ignore them—flash grenades instantly wipe them out and keep you mobile. They also drop useful items mid‑fight. ADA’S GRAPPLE GUN ADVANTAGE After heavy damage to the belly, a grapple prompt appears. Use it immediately to reach the upper ledge. From above, you can unload on U‑3’s weak points without dealing with ground hazards. This elevated finish is unique to Ada’s version of the fight. COMBAT STRATEGY Prepare thoroughly: stock Blast Crossbow bolts, shotgun shells, flash grenades, and healing items. Phase 1 demands evasion and timing; Phase 2 requires constant movement and precision. Save magnum ammo for Saddler. Reserve flash grenades for Novistadors—using them earlier leaves you exposed later. WHY THIS FIGHT MATTERS This battle answers the long‑standing question of U‑3’s fate in the remake. Rather than being cut, it’s reimagined as Ada’s personal Nemesis, with multiple encounters building to this reveal. The Black Robe was never a separate enemy—it was Pesanta in disguise, drawn to Ada’s Plagas infection. This fight proves Separate Ways isn’t optional DLC but essential RE4 storytelling, giving U‑3 a meaningful role and a dramatic transformation arc. NEXT UP: Osmund Saddler – Final Boss of Separate Ways, Chapter 7. 🔴 SUBSCRIBE for the Saddler finale 👍 LIKE if this transformation caught you off guard 💬 COMMENT - Black Robe or U-3, which phase was harder?
