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.
Melee Weapons
Combat Knife
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 |
Boot Knife
Unlocking method: Obtained as a collectible in chapter 7.
Kitchen Knife
Unlocking method: Obtained from the first chapter as a collectible.
Fighting Knife
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 |
Perks: 2x Power
Magnums
Broken Butterfly
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 |
Additional Perk:
- 1.5x Power
Killer7
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 |
Additional Perk:
- 5x Critical Hit Rate
Handguns
SG-09 R
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 |
Additional Perk:
- 5x Critical Hit Rate
Matilda
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 |
Perks:
- Compatible with the Matilda stock (adds bonus 1.10 precision)
- 2x Ammo Capacity
Punisher
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 |
Perks:
- Compatible with the laser sight
- 5x Penetration Power
Sentinel Nine
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 |
Blacktail
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 |
Additional Perk: 1.5x Power
Red9
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 |
Perks:
- Adds bonus 1.80 precision with the red9 stock
- 1.5x Power
Assault Rifles
Stingray
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 |
Additional Perk:
- 2x rate of fire
CQBR Assault Rifle
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 |
Additional Perk:
- 1.5x Power
SMGs
LE 5
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 |
TMP
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 |
Perks:
- 1.5x Power
- Adds bonus 1.50 precision with the TMP stock
Sniper Rifle
SR M1903
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 |
Additional Perk:
- 2x Power
Shotguns
Riot Gun
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 |
Perks: 1.5x Power
W-870
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 |
Perks: 2x Power
Skull Shaker
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 |
Striker
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 |
Perks: 2x ammo capacity
Crossbow
Bolt Thrower
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 |
Additional Perk:
- 2x ammo capacity
Explosives
Rocket Launcher
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
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
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 |
Primal Knife
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 |
Handcannon
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 |
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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