Who's all in mercs mode?

[ValentineKnight]

and how do you unlock them?

[Darinl1979]

-Chris
-Jill
-Sheva
-Wesker

Each has different costumes

Chris has his BSAA, STARS(I think), and some weird one. His hair is a different color and he has on sunglasses

Sheva has her BSAA, some dancer one (with golden hair too!) and a tribal outfit

Jill has her BSAA and her battlesuit one. BSAA Jill has Jills normal hair color, the other has her blonde ponytail.

Wesker has his one from the game and then his STARS one.

Unlocking them each has to do with getting "A" rank on each Mercenary stage.

[ValentineKnight]

Also could I pair Chris with Jill in mercs or are partners preset?

[ThWorldGreatest]

Taken from a thread on gamefaqs:
YES, THIS FAQ DOES CONTAIN SPOILERS. PLEASE READ AT YOUR OWN RISK Spoiler:

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just a short FAQ for those who are wondering what characters are in mercenaries, as well as basic gameplay functions. I unlocked all of them last night, but you'll most likely be disappointed with the results. Nevertheless, I hope you find this useful. I'll try my best to answer any questions here!

YES, THIS FAQ DOES CONTAIN SPOILERS. PLEASE READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Abbreviations
(HG) = Handgun
(MG) = Machine Gun
(SG) = Shotgun
(RIF) = Sniper Rifle
(MAG) = Magnum

The number after the weapon model is its ammo capacity.

Chris Redfield (BSAA Outfit)
Weapons: M92F x 50 (HG), Ithaca M37 x 20 (SG)
Ammo: 50 HG, 30 SG
Explosives: Hand Grenade
Healing: First Aid Spray
Comment: Default character.

Chris Redfield (Safari Outfit)
Weapons: SIG P229 x 16 (HG), M3 x 10 (SG),
Ammo: HG x 30, SG x 10
Explosives: Rocket Launcher x 2
Healing: None
Comment: Each rocket launcher takes up one inventory slot. Rocket launchers disappear after use. To unlock, beat Village (stage three) with rank A or higher (40,000+ points).

Chris Redfield (S.T.A.R.S. Outfit)
Weapons: SIG 556 x 65 (MG), S&W M29 (MAG), G. Launcher x 12 (Elec Rounds)
Ammo: MG x 150, MAG x 6
Explosives: None
Healing: None
Comment: You can load the grenade launcher with any type of round (explosive, acid, nitrogen, flame, flash, and electric). To unlock, beat Experimental Facility (stage five) with rank A or higher (40,000+ points).

Sheva Alomar (BSAA Outfit)
Weapons: M92F x 40 (HG), VZ61 x 260 (MG), Dragonov SVD x 13 (RIF)
Ammo: HG x 50, MG x 150
Explosives: None
Healing: First Aid Spray x 1
Comment: Default character.

Sheva Alomar (Clubbin' Outfit)
Weapons: AK-74 x 50 (MG), Jail Breaker x 8 (SG), S75 x 20 (RIF)
Ammo: MG x 100, SG x 20, RIF x 10
Explosives: None
Healing: None
Comment: To unlock, beat Ancient Ruins (stage four) with rank A or higher (40,000+ points).

Sheva Alomar (Tribal Outfit)
Weapons: Longbow x infinite, G. Launcher (Ice Rounds)
Ammo: None
Explosives: Incendiary Grenade x 3, Flash Grenade x 3
Healing: None
Comment: Bow seems to be instant kill against most, if not all, non-boss enemies. The downside to it is that there is no laser guide to help you aim, and arrows gradually fall when shot at longer distances. You can load the grenade launcher with any type of round (explosive, acid, nitrogen, flame, flash, and electric). To unlock, beat Missle Area (stage six) with rank A or higher (40,000+ points).

Jill Valentine (BSAA Outfit)
Weapons: Px4 x 25 (HG), H&K MP5 x 150 (MG)
Ammo: HG x 50, MG x 150
Explosives: Flash Grenade x 5
Healing: First Aid Spray x 1
Comment: To unlock, beat Public Assembly (stage one) with rank A or higher (40,000+ points).

Jill Valentine (Battle Suit Outfit)
Weapons: VZ61 x 300 (MG), H&K PSG-1 x 9 (RIF)
Ammo: MG x 150, RIF x 30
Explosives: Hand Grenade x 3
Healing: Herb (G+G)
Comment: To unlock, beat Ship Deck (stage seven) with rank A or higher (40,000+ points).

Albert Wesker (Midnight Outfit)
Weapons: H&K P8 x 21 (HG), S&W M500 x 6 (MAG)
Ammo: HG x 50, MAG x 6
Explosives: Hand Grenade x 5, Proximity Mine x 5
Healing: None
Comment: To unlock, beat The Mines (stage two) with rank A or higher (40,000+ points).

Albert Wesker (S.T.A.R.S. Outfit)
Weapons: Samurai Edge x 15 (HG), Hydra x 6 (SG), L. Hawk (MAG)
Ammo: HG x 30, SG x 10
Explosives: None
Healing: None
Comment: To unlock, beat Prison (stage eight) with rank A or higher (40,000+ points).

LINK
it has all the info you need.

[Darinl1979]

Also could I pair Chris with Jill in mercs or are partners preset?

I am pretty sure you can, I have seen Sheva and Jill together so I am guessing it could be any team you want. Chris and Wesker is going to be awesome.

Too bad they only have 4 characters...it could make for some interesting gameplay with some more thrown in there.

[Bloodlust]

Has anyone played as Wesker?

Because he some weird ass move where you hit the right joystick and he just sprints really damn fast? Can you do anything else at this speed or what is it used for??

[Canas Renvall]

I wish they would've added more characters as well as skins.

That's why they invented DLC! Rebecca, Claire, Billy and Carlos, here we come!

[ThWorldGreatest]

Has anyone played as Wesker?

Because he some weird ass move where you hit the right joystick and he just sprints really damn fast? Can you do anything else at this speed or what is it used for??

it's powerful as hell , if you get cornered by enemies then you can sacrifice some of your health to do a speed run which will damage every enemy in your way except for mini-bosses, you can't really do anything else at this speed to answer your question, great move though , makes him one of my most used merc character aside from Jill .

[HOTvirus]

Has anyone played as Wesker?

Because he some weird ass move where you hit the right joystick and he just sprints really damn fast? Can you do anything else at this speed or what is it used for??

unfortunately no
his melee is a bit effective than others, but no teleporting stuff or quick step

at least the wesker with the midnight outfit skin

[ValentineKnight]

I am pretty sure you can, I have seen Sheva and Jill together so I am guessing it could be any team you want. Chris and Wesker is going to be awesome.

Too bad they only have 4 characters...it could make for some interesting gameplay with some more thrown in there.

Awesome they and Leon/Ada are my fave RE teams

[James]

That Wesker dash sounds interesting. Will have to try that when I get home.

[News Bot]

I truly suck at Mercs. I get 20-30k on average, hahaha. Only got BSAA Jill so far.

[CODE_umb87]

Is Mercenaries the only minigame in RE5?

[Mr_Zombie]

Yes, I'm curious too, because after all this "RE5 has the best bonus content" I though they would include something more than just a co-op Mercenaries mode. RE4 on NGC got Mercenaries AND additional short scenario for Ada; RE4 on PS2, PC and Wii also got additional costumes that changed the gameplay style (invincible Ashley that can't be captured = pure awesomeness ) and a long, about 3-5 hours scenario with its own storyline that explain the backstory of RE4.

[CODE_umb87]

^ Thats exactly what I've been thinking too. Many reviews have said how RE5 has a shitload of bonus content, yet all I've been seeing is a mercenaries that only has 4 characters(RE4 had 5). You'd think they'd double the roster and give the game more bonus content, especially since they spent 4 years on this game. But I guess its only natural for Capcom to be lazy.