All weapons in Resident Evil 4 Remake

All weapons in Resident Evil 4 Remake
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Tarran Stockton

Published 

24th Mar 2023 13:48

You may want to know all weapons in Resident Evil 4 Remake, as it gives players way more options when it comes to weaponry than the other titles in the franchise. 

Resident Evil 4 Remake is more of an action horror game compared to the recent remakes which have focused more on survival horror, meaning you have a lot of options when it comes to dealing death to enemies. Some you'll collect along your journey, while others require you to complete specific challenges. 

So, take a look at all weapons in Resident Evil 4 Remake and how to get them. 

All weapons in Resident Evil 4 Remake

There are a total of 22 weapons in Resident Evil 4 Remake across seven weapon types, giving you a variety of options for how to deal with the Ganados and cultists you'll come across during your playthrough. 

On top of this, there are also disposable weapons like grenades, flashbangs, and kitchen knives you can come across, but we won't cover how to find these, as they appear multiple times across the game. 

Here are all 22 weapons on Resident Evil 4 Remake, along with how to unlock them:

Knives

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  • Combat Knife - Starter weapon.
  • Fighting Knife - Rewarded to you after defeating Krauser in Chapter 14.
  • Primal Knife - Can be purchased from the Extra Content shop for 1000 CP after destroying all Clockwork Castellans collectibles.

Handguns

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  • SG-09 R - Starter weapon.
  • Punisher - Can be purchased from the Merchant for 5 Spinels from Chapter 2.
  • Red9 - Can be found on the abandoned boat in the middle of the lake during Chapter 4. 
  • Blacktail - Can be purchased from the Merchant for 24,000 ptas from Chapter 7.
  • Matilda - Can be purchased from the Merchant for 10 Spinels from Chapter 9.

Shotguns

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  • W-870 - Can be picked up in a house in the Village Square during Chapter 1.
  • Riot Gun - Blacktail - Can be purchased from the Merchant for 28,000 ptas from Chapter 6.
  • Striker - Blacktail - Can be purchased from the Merchant for 38,000 ptas from Chapter 10.

Rifles

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  • SR M1903 - Can be purchased from the Merchant for 12,000 ptas from Chapter 2.
  • Stingray - Can be purchased from the Merchant for 30,000 ptas from Chapter 7.
  • CQBR Assault Rifle - Can be picked up in the South Castle Library behind the Cubic Lock during Chapter 10. 

Submachine Guns

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  • TMP - Can be purchased from the Merchant for 10,000 ptas from Chapter 3.
  • LE 5 - Can be picked up in the Regenerator Facility Freezer during Chapter 13. 
  • Chicago Sweeper - Can be purchased from the Extra Content shop for 1000 CP after completing the game on Professional difficulty with an A rank or higher. 

Magnums

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  • Broken Butterfly - Can be purchased from the Merchant for 38,000 ptas from Chapter 7.
  • Killer7 - Can be purchased from the Merchant for 77,700 ptas from Chapter 13.
  • Handcannon - Can be purchased from the Extra Content shop for 1000 CP after completing the game on Professional difficulty without any bonus weapons.

Misc

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  • Bolt Thrower - Can be purchased from the Merchant for 10,000 ptas from Chapter 2.
  • Rocket Launcher - Can be purchased from the Merchant for 80,000 ptas from Chapter 4. In your first playthrough, it's a single-use item; in subsequent playthroughs, you can purchase a version with infinite ammo.

That's all for our breakdown of all weapons in Resident Evil 4 Remake, and now you know every gun in the game, along with how to get them.

We also cover how to get Spinel in Resident Evil 4 Remake, as it can be used to purchase some weapons. 

Tarran Stockton
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Tarran Stockton
Tarran is a Senior Guides Writer at GGRecon. He previously wrote reviews for his college newspaper before studying Media and Communication at university. His favourite genres include role-playing games, strategy games, and boomer shooters - along with anything indie. You can also find him in the pit at local hardcore shows.
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