In a game filled with grotesque creatures, tortured souls, and eerie folklore, few characters in Resident Evil Village captured the internet’s collective fascination quite like Lady Alcina Dimitrescu. But while the towering matriarch commanded attention, it was her daughters—Bela, Cassandra, and Daniela—who added another layer of blood-soaked elegance to Castle Dimitrescu.

These three vampiric sisters don’t just haunt the halls; they help anchor the game’s gothic horror roots. Each of them carries distinct personalities, grim backstories, and twisted motivations. This guide breaks down everything we know about the Dimitrescu daughters, their origins, how they fit into Mother Miranda’s larger plan, and what their presence reveals about the world of Resident Evil Village.

Bela, Cassandra, and Daniela aren’t actually Lady Dimitrescu’s biological children. They are victims, transformed into her loyal offspring through a horrific scientific experiment involving the Cadou parasite. Their transformation was overseen by Mother Miranda, the central figure behind the twisted bio-engineering happening throughout the village.

While Lady Dimitrescu treats them like her own, it’s clear they are byproducts of Miranda’s goal to create perfect vessels for resurrecting her deceased daughter, Eva.

The creation of the daughters was not a maternal miracle—it was cold experimentation. Lady Dimitrescu herself is infected with a Cadou parasite that keeps her functional and dominant within the castle, but incapable of reproduction. Miranda harvested women from the local population, selecting three who survived the Cadou infection and displayed unique behavioral potential. Through Dimitrescu’s nurturing—if one can call it that—these women were reshaped into her daughters, both physically and mentally.

Thus, the daughters are not related to her by blood but by transformation and subjugation. They call her mother because they were made to, not because they were born into her lineage.

Miranda used the Cadou parasite to infect candidates from the village. While most hosts either died or became mindless Lycans, a select few survived with mutations. Bela, Cassandra, and Daniela were three such women. Lady Dimitrescu, having bonded with her own Cadou, played a key role in their development, shaping them into the obedient, vampiric entities we encounter.

What sets the daughters apart from other experiments is their strange resilience. Their bodies are essentially swarms of flies that take human form. This not only explains their sudden materialization but also why they’re vulnerable to cold.

The game drops you into encounters with the daughters without formal introductions, but each has enough personality and visual contrast to tell them apart. Bela is calm and methodical, Cassandra unhinged and vicious, and Daniela floats between delusion and fury. Their color schemes and voices further differentiate them—making it possible for players to know which sister they're facing, even before their names are revealed on screen.

Though their exact ages are never explicitly stated, context suggests they were young adults at the time of their transformation. If the events of Resident Evil Village occur decades after the experiments began—as some in-game files suggest—then the daughters could be anywhere from 40 to 70 years old in terms of existence. However, due to the regenerative qualities of the Cadou parasite, their physical and mental state remains arrested, giving the impression of youthful, albeit eerie, vitality.

Bela is the most composed and analytical of the trio. She speaks less than her sisters but carries herself with quiet menace. Her blonde hair and cold demeanor reflect her calculating nature.

Key Traits:

• Tactical in combat.

• Prefers to observe before attacking.

• Slightly more resistant to pain and distractions.

In-game, she’s the first daughter Ethan Winters confronts. Her boss fight is intimate, intense, and emphasizes her strategic mindset. Bela is also the most emotionally detached, making her death particularly jarring.

Cassandra is the most violent and unpredictable. Her black hair and piercing glare give her a more menacing aura. She delights in the hunt, taunting Ethan during chases.

Key Traits:

• Enjoys psychological torment.

• Aggressive and confrontational.

• Known for her maniacal laughter.

Her boss fight is explosive and chaotic, echoing her volatile personality. Out of the three, Cassandra exhibits the most joy in violence, making her a fan-favorite for horror enthusiasts.

Daniela is the most erratic. She exists in a dream-like state, often muttering to herself or fantasizing aloud. Her red hair and intense eyes underscore her instability.

Key Traits:

• Delusional and imaginative.

• Often talks about rituals and grandeur.

• Less focused, but dangerously impulsive.

While she’s the last to fall, her death reveals a glimmer of sadness. There’s something almost childlike in how she clings to her delusions. Some fans have even speculated that she retains the most humanity.

Defeating each daughter involves understanding their one shared weakness: exposure to cold. They are biologically composed of a swarm of genetically altered flies, which break down under low temperatures.

Tips for Each Fight:

• Bela : Lure her into the cold air from the dungeon window. Shotguns and handguns work well once she’s stunned.

• Cassandra : Use a broken skylight in the wine room to freeze her. She becomes vulnerable after a few seconds in the draft.

• Daniela : Lead her into the study, where sunlight and shattered glass do the trick. Be quick—she’s faster and more erratic.

Keep in mind, wasting ammo before creating a cold environment will only give them more time to kill you. Environmental awareness is crucial.

Each daughter invades the player’s progression through Castle Dimitrescu, forcing you into close-quarters combat or tense chases. Their design evokes classic vampire tropes with a twist—less Dracula, more Cronenberg meets Carmilla.

Their Weakness:

They can only be harmed when exposed to cold. This mechanic ties into their origin as fly colonies—they destabilize in freezing temperatures.

Each boss fight reflects this: opening a window, breaking a skylight, or funneling them into a drafty hallway makes them vulnerable. It’s a clever bit of gameplay-meets-lore integration.

There are clues scattered throughout the castle hinting at their pre-transformation lives. Journals and documents imply they were once normal village women taken by Miranda’s experiments. Lady Dimitrescu’s own journal reveals her pride in their transformation, but also hints at frustration: they are loyal but flawed.

They’re not immortal—they are sustained. When their structural integrity breaks, they decay rapidly.

All three are ultimately killed by Ethan Winters, each through environmental manipulation. Their deaths pave the way to the final confrontation with Lady Dimitrescu, who unleashes her true form in one of the game’s most unforgettable boss battles.

Interestingly, despite their gruesome deaths, the daughters remain a haunting presence. Their laughter lingers in the halls even after they’re gone, and echoes of their personalities live on through collectibles and lore scattered throughout the game.

The Dimitrescu daughters symbolize more than just mini-bosses. They represent the horrors of blind obedience, of being shaped by someone else’s vision. Miranda’s control over Lady Dimitrescu, and in turn the daughters, reveals the hierarchy of manipulation that defines much of Resident Evil Village.

They’re also a twisted mirror to Ethan’s own journey: where they were transformed by force, he fights to preserve what’s human in him.

Bela, Cassandra, and Daniela aren’t just set pieces. They’re a gothic tragedy, wrapped in blood and velvet. Their presence helped define Resident Evil Village’s first act and became instant icons of horror gaming.

From haunting hallways to tragic backstories, they added depth, drama, and dread. And even as they crumble into swarms of flies, they leave behind an aura that no candlelight can quite dispel.