Verdugo is a boss fought in the sewers in Chapter 4-1 of Resident Evil 4. Verdugo has a health value of 20,000HP, making it one of the more robust enemies in the game. Killing the creature without knowing its weaknesses will require a large amount of ammunition and healing items. Fortunately, the player has the freedom to escape down an elevator without having to beat Verdugo, helping them save ammunition. If the player does not kill it, it never re-appears and Ramon Salazar will be left with only one bodyguard. If the player does kill it, they will be rewarded with the crown jewel. In the HD re-releases, they will also be given the "A Terrifying Assassin" award.