Chainsaw Majini

The Chainsaw Majini is a powerful sub-boss in Resident Evil 5. Much like Dr. Salvador in Resident Evil 4, this Majini wields a chainsaw capable of beheading Chris Redfield and Sheva Alomar.

Appearance
He first reveals himself in "Shanty Town", easily identified as having grayish skin and rather bloody pants. Like Dr. Salvador, the Chainsaw Majini wears a burlap sack over his head, only this time it is roped onto his head and has only one hole in it, revealing a single bloodshot eye. It is not clear whether this is a coincidence or if there is some impulse created by Las Plagas that causes the similar behaviour.


 * The Chainsaw Majini is in Shanty Town, only appearing after players have triggered a cutscene by walking up the steps to a gate. He carries the Guard's Key, which must be obtained to continue the mission.


 * They also appear three times in Oil Fields. First at the top, where you turn a valve to shut off the fire that blocks the player's way to Irving. A second Chainsaw Majini arrives while the player is turning a second valve in the closed area during an encounter with Majini. Third, where Captain Stone goes to work unlocking a door for escape while Chris Redfield and Sheva Alomar cover him. Josh describes it as "a pain in the ass!". The Chainsaw Majini here can be avoided altogether, though this leaves the player out one treasure.

Worth noting is that in the original Resident Evil 5 trailer, (before the introduction of Sheva) a Majini that is identical to the Chainsaw Majini carries an axe. This variant of the Executioner can first be seen in 1-2 with many Majini, but can easily be killed with good shots to the head. Since Capcom introduced Sheva there has been no more gameplay footage of this area. There is also one variant of the Chainsaw Majini that appears with bluish-gray pants and has higher health. And whenever he falls, and he gets up, he gets angry.

Strategies
The Chainsaw Majini is resilient. He is only really affected by surrounding environments such as barrels and electrical boxes, grenades, melee attacks/knifing, and direct shots to the head.
 * Take out the sniper rifle, make sure you are far away and shoot him in the eye. He will stumble more than usual and this gives the player a chance to knife or use a fire box to do much damage.
 * The Chainsaw Majini is often accompanied by several normal variants. Taking care of the normal Majini first can be helpful, but you have to be aware of the Chainsaw Majini's location at all times.
 * An easy way to keep track of the Chainsaw Majini's location is to use the map. Players will be denoted by red and green triangles, and the Chainsaw Majini will be the only other triangle there, most likely chasing after the players. However, this only works in Chapter 2-1.
 * Take advantage of the cooperative play. Since the Chainsaw Majini normally chases after the nearest player, have one stand farther back and shoot the barrels, electrical boxes, etc, and have the second run circles around him.
 * On Normal difficulty, 2-3 shots to the head with an upgraded handgun will make him stumble. Shoot head, melee, take a few steps back, let him get back on his feet, and repeat. Doing this will keep the Chainsaw Majini at bay while the other player in cooperative play can finish the others.
 * If you're new to RE5, avoid using the knife. You remain stationary, and won't be able to react in time if the Chainsaw Majini starts to attack. Realize that the knife also does minimal damage.
 * Both players can execute one punch, kick, or some sort of melee while he recovers from an attack. Keep in mind that once he stands back up, you cannot melee until he has stumbled again.
 * Use the surrounding environment. Slash down doors ahead of time, and keep shooting barrels and electrical boxes when the Chainsaw Majini gets close. He will stumble, and you can run away once again.
 * If you're a professional Resident Evil player, you can knife him. This is risky because in Veteran/Pro he will rise up again a go in a chainsaw frenzy much like Super-Salvador from RE4. Use transformers or explosive barrels, and try to knife when he's stumbled. Be wary, as you can only knife him three times while he's stumbled, six times in co-op or try to use as much ammo, make sure you have lots of ammunition and a full clip. If he catches you, he'll put you in the dying status. Always remember, his health becomes lower than the first time you "killed" him.
 * When playing co-op, make sure to protect each other. Have the more experienced player snipe while the other uses grenades. By defending each other, defeating him becomes much easier. Take note that both players will need some distance. If possible, place Proximity Mines on the ground before triggering the Chainsaw Majini's appearance.
 * The Chainsaw Manjini is only dead when his chainsaw stops. If the blade is still rotating, he isn't dead. Also, if the Chainsaw Majini fallas down stiffly, it is not dead. If it falls down limply like a dead person, it is dead.

Online mode
Many Chainsaw Majini will appear in slayer and online mode on the ship level. Both variants (red and blue pants) will attack the players. They seem to be rather cunning, able to jump from a higher level onto a player and decapitate said player. The red pants Chainsaw Majini explodes after being defeated and has much less hitpoints. The blue pants Majini will fall to the ground stunned, then get up and continue the chase before players can defeat him. Sometimes both of them will stalk the player. They also seem to protect each other, as the Chainsaw Majini will always be around each other.

Red Chainsaw Majini
In Versus and Mercenaries mode, the Red Pants Chainsaw Majini is much weaker than his blue counterpart, taking only a few shotgun rounds to dispose of him.

Blue Chainsaw Majini
Unlike the red variant, the blue pants Chainsaw Majini boasts at least twice the amount of health. Along with that, the Blue Chainsaw Majini also will revive shortly after being killed, and will go into a frenzy similar to Super-Salvador.

Trivia

 * When beheading either of the players, the camera will pan slightly off the body. The actual decapitation of Chris or Sheva is not shown, unlike Leon's decapitation from Resident Evil 4.
 * The cutscene introducing the first Chainsaw Majini in Shanty Town is interactive. It may show Chris walking up alone, Sheva alone, or both Chris and Sheva walking up together, based on the location of the players before the cutscene.

Attacks
Note: this happens if you are a little farther when he swings. Note: This sometimes happens when you play on Normal, but always happens when you play on Veteran or Professional.
 * Chainsaw: The Chainsaw Majini swings his Chainsaw and causes a cutscene where the player is decapitated, This causes instant death
 * Chainsaw Swing: The Chainsaw Majini Swings his Chainsaw, This does not kill the player but instead puts them in dying status.
 * Chainsaw Rampage: The Chainsaw Majini gets back up after apparently dying and goes on a rampage where he swings his chainsaw back and forth, it is strongly advised to keep a fair distance away from him as a single hit will put the player in dying status.
 * Chainsaw 180 Degree Turn: The Chainsaw Majini will make quick 180 turn and swings his Chainsaw, this occurs usually when player is behind him or when he is knifed behind by the player, three times or more. This swing decapitates the player, causing instant death.

Attack Prompts

 * Kneel - He will kneel down after being caught an explosion, blinded, or shot in the leg area. Allowing the player to Uppercut for Chris, Somersault for Sheva, Sweep Kick for Jill, and Tiger Uppercut for Wesker.
 * Headshot Stun - Will do this upon any shot to the head, Hook for Chris, Twist Kick for Sheva, Spin Kick for Jill, and Panther Fang for Wesker. Any melee during this state will send him into Recovering from Melee state, allowing another opening.
 * Recovering from Melee - The Chainsaw Majini will only do this when he is attacked during a Headshot stun, you will prompted to do Straight for Chris, Roundhouse for Sheva, High Kick for Jill, and Cobra Strike for Wesker.