Want to know how to destroy Cores in Resident Evil Village: Shadows of Rose? Although Rose Winters did not ask for a great and dangerous power, she received it and can now use it at her discretion. Hatred about her abilities, disgust at Mutamycete, and grief for her lost family – these are the thoughts that caused Rose Winters to return to Castle Dimitrescu and find a solution to her problems. The saving purifying crystal hidden in the castle depths is guarded by dozens of disgusting creatures. To neutralize them, you must destroy Cores in Resident Evil Village: Shadows of Rose, and our guide will help you with this.

How to Destroy Cores in Resident Evil Village: Shadows of Rose

Cores are disgusting and dangerous shoots that look like buds of giant flowers. Cores are also known as Sclerotia and are the main binding elements for the functioning of the Mutamycete network. You will encounter these sprouts throughout the castle, and you must destroy them to weaken the Mutamycete.

Unfortunately, you cannot destroy Cores with simple bullets, but you have something that can help. To destroy Cores in Resident Evil Village: Shadows of Rose, Rose Winters must use her abilities on these. But not everything is so simple. Since Cores are an essential part of the functioning of the Mutamycete network, they are more protected than any monster. Therefore, you must strengthen Rose’s abilities to destroy Cores.

Monocular Key in Resident Evil Village: Shadows of Rose

You can enhance Rose’s powers with RW-Variant Flask 1, and here’s how to do it:

  • As soon as you have entered the Castle Dimitrescu courtyard, go to the library where Rose’s father used to visit. Follow the graffiti on the walls to get to the right place.
  • Enter the door and go up the stairs.
  • You will encounter several enemies along the way, so be prepared to take them out.
  • Next, go through the library and waiting room and enter the Atelier.
  • In the Atelier, you must go up the stairs, knock the ladder over and go through Mutamycete.
  • Go straight ahead and go up another ladder to get to the attic.
  • Further through the attic, go to the workshop. On a small shelf under the sign This, you will find RW-Variant Flask 1.

Once you’ve found the flask, the game immediately will offer you to destroy the nearest Cores. To do this, use Rose’s abilities on Cores and enjoy the result of your efforts.

Resident Evil Village is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.