Resident Evil 4 Remake: All Weapons [Full List]

Resident Evil 4 Remake has a plethora of weapons players can select from of their own choice, but some require additional efforts in order to unlock them.

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Complete Weapons List of Resident Evil 4 Remake

Resident Evil 4 Remake has an incredible collection of weapons players can choose from. This includes some old weapons from the previous game that returning players might recognize and some new ones, too, adding on to improve the combat experience significantly for both new and old players.

In this guide, we have compiled all of the weapons the game has to offer, so without further ado, let’s get started!

Key Takeaways

  • There are 9 categories of weapons in Resident Evil 4 Remake with 31 weapons.
  • 5 melee, 3 magnums, 6 handguns, 2 assault rifles, 3 SMGs, 1 sniper rifle, 4 shotguns, 1 crossbow, and 6 explosion-based weapons players can access.
  • The Sentinel Nine and Skull Shaker are both part of the Deluxe Edition and Extra DLC Pack Bundle of the game.
  • The Infinite Rocket Launcher is the most high-priced weapon in-game, having a price tag of 2,000,000 ptas.
  • Attachable Mines, Flash, Heavy, and Hand grenades can be found randomly as collectibles throughout the game.
  • The Chicago Sweeper, Primal Knife, and Handcannon are part of the extra content shop. They can only be bought with completion points (CP) as you complete particular in-game challenges.
  • You will discover the remaining weapons as collectibles as you progress through the game, while for others, you have to purchase them at the Merchant for Pesetas (ptas) or exchange them with Spinels.

RE4 Remake All Weapons With Comparison

Comparison table for All Weapons;

No.WeaponsPowerAmmo CapacityReload SpeedRate of FirePrecision
1Combat Knife0.6----
2Boot Knife-----
3Kitchen Knife-----
4Fighting Knife1----
5Broken Butterfly1560.52s0.92
6Killer72071s0.812.5
7SG-09 R1101s14
8Matilda1.3181s0.963.5
9Punisher0.90121.1s1.054.5
10Sentinel Nine1.1190.9s1.194
11Blacktail1.491.2s1.194.2
12Red91.580.85s0.903
13Stingray3.30100.84s0.735.40
14CQBR Assault Rifle2200.85s2.505.00
15LE 50.40500.78s2.504.50
16TMP0.50301s2.52
17SR M19032.550.46s0.425.3
18Riot Gun6.471s0.753.5
19W-8705.6050.60s0.452.80
20Skull Shaker5.4020.98s0.492.30
21Striker9120.25s1.132
22Bolt Thrower1.230.78s0.703
23Rocket Launcher-----
24Infinite Rocket Launcher-----
25Chicago Sweeper0.4500.78s2.53
26Primal Knife0.8----
27Handcannon1250.46s0.531.8

Melee Weapons

Combat Knife

Resident Evil 4 Remake Combat Knife
Combat Knife In-Game – Image Credits: Backseat Guides

Unlocking method: As part of the primary campaign, you will automatically get this knife as your starting weapon as soon as you start playing the game from Chapter 1.

Specs LvL 1 LvL 5
Power 0.60 1.00
Durability 1.00 2.20
Attack Speed 1.20 1.20
Combat Knife Minimum And Maximum Specifications

Boot Knife

Resident Evil 4 Remake Boot Knife
Boot Knife In-Game

Unlocking method: Obtained as a collectible in chapter 7.

Kitchen Knife

Resident Evil 4 Remake Kitchen Knife
Kitchen Knife In-Game

Unlocking method: Obtained from the first chapter as a collectible.

Fighting Knife

Fighting Knife
Fighting Knife In-Game – Image Captured By VeryAliGaming

Unlocking method: Obtained as a collectible from chapter 14 after completing the boss fight with Krauser.

Specs LvL 1 LvL 5
Power 1.00 1.80
Durability 1.40 1.80
Attack Speed 1.00 1.00
Fighting Knife Minimum And Maximum Specifications

Perks: 2x Power

Magnums

Broken Butterfly

Broken Butterfly Magnum
Broken Butterfly In-Game – Image Captured By VeryAliGaming

Unlocking method: Costs 42,000 ptas at the merchant.

Specs LvL 1 LvL 5
Power 15.0 27.0
Ammo Capacity 6 10
Reload Speed 0.52 0.86
Rate of Fire 0.90 1.33
Precision 2.00 2.00
Broken Butterfly Minimum And Maximum Specifications

Additional Perk:

  • 1.5x Power

Killer7

Resident Evil 4 Remake Killer7 Handgun
Killer7 In-Game – Image Captured By VeryAliGaming

Unlocking method: Costs 77,700 ptas at the merchant.

Specs LvL 1 LvL 5
Power 20.0 28.0
Ammo Capacity 7 15
Reload Speed 1.00 1.40
Rate of Fire 0.81 1.16
Precision 2.50 2.50
Killer7 Minimum And Maximum Specifications

Additional Perk:

  • 5x Critical Hit Rate

Handguns

SG-09 R

Resident Evil 4 Remake SG-09 R Handgun
SG-09 R In-Game – Image Captured By VeryAliGaming

Unlocking method: As the combat knife mentioned earlier, this handgun is also obtained as a starting weapon when you begin playing the game.

Specs LvL 1 LvL 5
Power 1.00 2.00
Ammo Capacity 10 18
Reload Speed 1.00 1.40
Rate of Fire 1.00 1.52
Precision 4.00 4.00
SG-09 R Minimum And Maximum Specifications

Additional Perk:

  • 5x Critical Hit Rate

Matilda

Resident Evil 4 Remake Matilda Handgun
Matilda In-Game – Image Captured by VeryAliGaming

Unlocking method: Can be exchanged for 10 spinels at the merchant.

Specs LvL 1 LvL 5
Power 1.30 2.00
Ammo Capacity 18 30
Reload Speed 1.00 1.40
Rate of Fire 0.96 1.63
Precision 3.50 3.50
Matilda Minimum And Maximum Specifications

Perks:

  • Compatible with the Matilda stock (adds bonus 1.10 precision)
  • 2x Ammo Capacity

Punisher

Resident Evil 4 Remake Punisher Handgun
Punisher In-Game – Image Captured By VeryAliGaming

Unlocking method: Can be exchanged for 5 spinels at the merchant.

Specs LvL 1 LvL 5
Power 0.90 1.90
Ammo Capacity 12 24
Reload Speed 1.10 1.50
Rate of Fire 1.05 1.91
Precision 4.50 4.50
Punisher Minimum And Maximum Specifications

Perks:

  • Compatible with the laser sight
  • 5x Penetration Power

Sentinel Nine

Resident Evil 4 Remake Sentinel Nine Handgun
Sentinel Nine In-Game – Image Credits: Backseat Guides

Unlocking method: Your game must be the Deluxe Edition to make access to this gun, or you have to buy the Extra DLC Pack Bundle. Alternatively, you can purchase this gun separately from the bundle for $1.99. You can check that out here.

Specs LvL 1 LvL 5
Power 1.10 1.90
Ammo Capacity 19 31
Reload Speed 0.9 1.30
Rate of Fire 1.19 2.00
Precision 4.00 4.00
Sentinal Nine Minimum And Maximum Specifications

Blacktail

Blacktail Handgun
Blacktail In-Game – Image Captured By VeryAliGaming

Unlocking method: Costs 24,000 ptas at the merchant.

Specs LvL 1 LvL 5
Power 1.40 2.40
Ammo Capacity 9 13
Reload Speed 1.20 1.60
Rate of Fire 1.19 2.20
Precision 4.20 4.20
Blacktail Minimum And Maximum Specifications

Additional Perk: 1.5x Power

Red9

Resident Evil 4 Remake Red9 Handgun
Red9 In-Game – Image Captured By VeryAliGaming

Unlocking method: Obtained from Chapter 4 as a collectible. Use the boat on the dock to travel towards the treasure on the Lake, located north of the Boat House and southeast of Lakeside Settlement on your map.

There you will find an empty boat covered in green algae. Enter and search it entirely, looting every chest, where one of them will also contain this handgun.

Specs LvL 1 LvL 5
Power 1.50 2.70
Ammo Capacity 8 16
Reload Speed 0.85 1.25
Rate of Fire 0.90 1.26
Precision 3.00 3.00
Red9 Minimum And Maximum Specifications

Perks:

  • Adds bonus 1.80 precision with the red9 stock
  • 1.5x Power

Assault Rifles

Stingray

Stingray Assault Rifle
Stingray In-Game – Image Captured By VeryAliGaming

Unlocking method: Costs 30,000 ptas at the merchant.

Specs LvL 1 LvL 5
Power 3.30 4.90
Ammo Capacity 10 18
Reload Speed 0.84 1.18
Rate of Fire 0.73 0.92
Precision 5.40 5.40
Stingray Minimum And Maximum Specifications

Additional Perk:

  • 2x rate of fire

CQBR Assault Rifle

Resident Evil 4 Remake CQBR Assault Rifle
CQBR Assault Rifle In-Game – Image Captured by VeryAliGaming

Unlocking method: Obtained as a collectible from chapter 10. It can be found in the square lock box located inside the library. You must fit a cubic device inside the box to open it up.

Specs LvL 1 LvL 5
Power 2.00 3.40
Ammo Capacity 20 32
Reload Speed 0.85 1.25
Rate of Fire 2.50 2.50
Precision 5.00 5.00
CQBR Assault Rifle Minimum And Maximum Specifications

Additional Perk:

  • 1.5x Power

SMGs

LE 5

Resident Evil 4 Remake LE 5 SMG
LE 5 In-Game – Image Credits: Backseat Guides

Unlocking method: Obtained as a collectible in Chapter 13. You must first access a level 1 keycard to get this weapon.

Specs LvL 1 LvL 5
Power 0.40 1.20
Ammo Capacity 50 60
Reload Speed 0.78 1.05
Rate of Fire 2.50 2.50
Precision 4.50 4.50
LE 5 Minimum And Maximum Specifications

TMP

TMP SMG
TMP In-Game – Image Captured By VeryAliGaming

Unlocking method: Costs 10,000 ptas at the merchant.

Specs LvL 1 LvL 5
Power 0.50 1.10
Ammo Capacity 30 70
Reload Speed 1.00 1.40
Rate of Fire 2.50 2.50
Precision 2.00 2.00
TMP Minimum And Maximum Specifications

Perks:

  • 1.5x Power
  • Adds bonus 1.50 precision with the TMP stock

Sniper Rifle

SR M1903

SR M1903 Sniper Rifle
SR M1903 In-Game – Image Captured By VeryAliGaming

Unlocking method: Costs 12,000 ptas at the merchant.

Specs LvL 1 LvL 5
Power 2.50 5.30
Ammo Capacity 5 13
Reload Speed 0.46 0.61
Rate of Fire 0.42 0.53
Precision 5.20 5.20
SR M1903 Minimum And Maximum Specifications

Additional Perk:

  • 2x Power

Shotguns

Riot Gun

Resident Evil 4 Remake Riot Gun Shotgun
Riot Gun In-Game – Image Captured By VeryAliGaming

Unlocking method: Costs 28,000 ptas at the merchant.

Specs LvL 1 LvL 5
Power 6.4 12.8
Ammo Capacity 7 12
Reload Speed 1.00 0.97
Rate of Fire 0.75 1.10
Precision 3.50 3.50
Riot Gun Minimum And Maximum Specifications

Perks: 1.5x Power

W-870

Resident Evil 4 Remake w-870 shotgun
W-870 In-Game – Image Captured By VeryAliGaming

Unlocking method: Like the kitchen knife, this can also be found as a collectible in the first chapter. Go to the center of the village square and enter the abandoned house with the stairs shown on your map.

Take the flight of stairs upwards, and you will immediately see the W-870 on the wall in a rectangular wooden frame.

Specs LvL 1 LvL 5
Power 5.60 10.1
Ammo Capacity 5 10
Reload Speed 0.60 0.95
Rate of Fire 0.45 0.85
Precision 2.80 2.80
W-870 Minimum And Maximum Specifications

Perks: 2x Power

Skull Shaker

Skull Shaker Shotgun
Skull Shaker In-Game – Image Credits: Backseat Guides

Unlocking method: Just like for the Sentinel Nine, you have to purchase the game’s Deluxe Edition or the Extra DLC Pack Bundle to use this weapon. Again, this can also be bought separately from the bundle for $1.99 if you wish only to buy this. You can also check that out here.

Specs LvL 1 LvL 5
Power 5.40 9.07
Ammo Capacity 2 6
Reload Speed 0.98 1.29
Rate of Fire 0.49 0.96
Precision 2.30 2.30
Skull Shaker Minimum And Maximum Specifications

Striker

Striker Shotgun
Striker In-Game – Image Captured By VeryAliGaming

Unlocking method: Costs 38,000 ptas at the merchant.

Specs LvL 1 LvL 5
Power 9.00 16.2
Ammo Capacity 12 24
Reload Speed 0.25 0.62
Rate of Fire 1.13 1.57
Precision 2.00 2.00
Striker Minimum And Maximum Specifications

Perks: 2x ammo capacity

Crossbow

Bolt Thrower

Bolt Thrower Crossbow
Bolt Thrower In-Game – Image Captured By VeryAliGaming

A superb choice if your weapon preference is a more solid tactile feel, makes a meagre amount of noise upon firing, and, most importantly, conserves ammo.

Unlocking method: Costs 10,000 ptas at the merchant.

Specs LvL 1 LvL 5
Power 1.20 2.40
Ammo Capacity 3 10
Reload Speed 0.78 0.94
Rate of Fire 0.70 0.85
Precision 3.00 3.00
Bolt Thrower Minimum And Maximum Specifications

Additional Perk:

  • 2x ammo capacity

Explosives

Rocket Launcher

Rocket Launcher Explosive
Rocket Launcher In-Game – Image Captured By VeryAliGaming

It costs 80,000 ptas in the standard and easy difficulty of the game and 160,000 ptas in the hardcore and professional game settings.

Infinite Rocket Launcher

Infinite Rocket launcher Explosive
Infinite Rocket Launcher In-Game – Image Captured By VeryAliGaming

You need to play in NG+ first to access this weapon. This is the most expensive piece of arsenal in-game, pricing at 2,000,000 ptas. However, with the Leon with rocket launcher charm, you can buy this at a sale price of 1,600,000 ptas. To learn more about charms, check out our extensive guide on them.

Attachable Mines

The bolt thrower can attach and use these mines to land heavy AOE damage upon your enemies. They are found randomly throughout the game as collectibles.

Grenades

These consist of heavy, hand, and flash grenades. You can also find and encounter these collectibles anywhere during your gameplay, like the attachable mines. These are super helpful if you are stuck in complex combat situations.

Bonus Weapons

Chicago Sweeper

Bonus Weapon Chicago Sweeper SMG
Chicago Sweeper In-Game – Image Credits: Backseat Guides

Unlocking method: Clear the game’s primary campaign with rank A in the Professional game setting, after which this SMG is purchasable for 1,000 CP at the extra content shop.

Specs LvL 1 LvL 5
Power 0.40 2.00
Ammo Capacity 50 70
Reload Speed 0.78 0.93
Rate of Fire 2.50 2.50
Precision 3.00 3.00
Chicago Sweeper Minimum And Maximum Specifications

Primal Knife

Bonus Weapon Primal Knife
Primal Knife In-Game

Unlocking method: Eliminate every Clockwork Castellan placed in every chapter. The knife becomes available for 1000 CP at the extra content shop when finished.

Specs LvL 1 LvL 5
Power 0.80 1.20
Durability 1.60 2.40
Attack Speed 1.10 1.10
Primal Knife Minimum And Maximum Specifications

Handcannon

Bonus Weapon Handcannon Magnum
Handcannon In-Game – Image Credits: AshesWolf

Unlocking method:

Finish the professional difficulty from scratch but without the assistance of any bonus weapon. Alternatively, the Handcannon can also be easily achieved by clearing all levels in the mercenaries mode with an S rank. This mode just got introduced in the latest game update.

However, if you like challenging yourself to extremes, feel free to go through the professional difficulty. Once you have completed any of these 2 methods, this magnum becomes buyable for 1000 CP in the extra content shop.

Specs LvL 1 LvL 5
Power 12.0 36.0
Ammo Capacity 5 9
Reload Speed 0.46 0.63
Rate of Fire 0.52 0.65
Precision 1.80 1.80
Handcannon Minimum And Maximum Specifications

Final Thoughts

To summarize, we have now reached the end of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, featuring all the in-game weapons. Other than weapons, the game has more new excellent features to offer for new and especially returning players who are fully immersed back into their nostalgia game!

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