There are many weapons in the Resident Evil 4 Remake. While each gun is powerful, you encounter stronger bosses as you progress through the game; an Exclusive Upgrade can be made to a firearm to boost its performance in Resident Evil 4 Remake.
All the weapons have their upgrades, so I will sort them out in a list for you in this guide to make your choices easier.
Key Takeaways
- Exclusive Upgrades boost the overall performance of the weapon significantly.
- There are two ways to unlock the option to do this upgrade.
- One way is to upgrade the weapon fully.
- Another way is to use the exclusive upgrade ticket that you can trade with spinels from the merchant.
- You get the option to perform this upgrade from the merchant after Chapter 9.
- If you are playing on professional difficulty on a repeated run, you can do this upgrade from the start.
- Some weapons provide infinite ammo after the upgrade.
- They can help you make your repeated walkthroughs easier.
Here is a summary table for the Best Exclusive Upgrades in Resident Evil 4 Remake:
| No | Category | Upgrade | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hand Gun | ||
| Sentinel Nine | 5x | 80,000 Pesetas | |
| Blacktail | 1.5x | 100,000 Pesetas | |
| Matilda | 2x | 70,000 Pesetas | |
| Punisher | 5 | 70,000 Pesetas | |
| Red9 | y 1.5x | 100,000 Pesetas | |
| SG-09 R | 5x | 80,000 Pesetas | |
| 2 | Knife | ||
| Fighting Knife | 2x | 80,000 Pesetas | |
| Primal Knife | The weapon's durability reaches infinity | 10,000 Pesetas | |
| Combat Knife | 1.5x | 60,000 Pesetas | |
| 3 | Shotgun | ||
| W-870 | 2x | 80,000 Pesetas | |
| Striker | 2x | 60,000 Pesetas | |
| Skull Shaker | 2x | 80,000 Pesetas | |
| Riot Gun | 1.5x | 80,000 Pesetas | |
| 4 | Rifle | ||
| SR M1903 | 2x | 100,000 Pesetas | |
| CQBR Assault Rifle | 1.5x | 100,000 Pesetas | |
| Stingray | 2x | 60,000 Pesetas | |
| 5 | Submachine Gun | ||
| TMP | 1.5x | 100,000 Pesetas | |
| Chicago Sweeper | Unlock unlimited ammunition | 10,000 Pesetas | |
| LE 5 | 5 | 80,000 Pesetas | |
| 6 | Magnum | ||
| Handcannon | Unlimited ammunition | 10,000 Pesetas | |
| Killer 7 | 5x | 77,700 Pesetas | |
| Broken Butterfly | 1.5x | 100,000 Pesetas |
Exclusive Upgrades
These special upgrades are upgrades that amplify the gun with a lot of bonus advantages. Although they are expensive to purchase, after the upgrade, your weapon will perform far better than before. Finally, Exclusive upgrades help defeat Ganados faster and make your boss fights easier in Resident Evil 4 Remake.
In your first run, you can do these upgrades to your weapon after Chapter 9 from the merchant; however, if you have played once and are starting over from professional difficulty. Then, you can do these upgrades right from the start. There are two ways to open the option to do the exclusive upgrade on your weapon.
- Upgrade your weapon to the max by upgrading all the stats to their highest level.
- Trade Your Spinels at the merchant to get an upgrade ticket. One ticket would cost around 30 spinels, and the other would cost you 40.
Note that whichever method you use to unlock the upgrade, you still need to buy the Exclusive upgrade with a huge sum of Pesetas.
Handgun
Handguns are your partners, as their ammo is the most common to find. So, upgrading your handgun would benefit you a lot as a handgun is used in most of the fights you encounter.
| Handgun | Upgrade | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Sentinel Nine | The critical hit rate of the weapon is increased by 5x | 80,000 Pesetas |
| Blacktail | The power of the weapon is increased by 1.5x | 100,000 Pesetas |
| Matilda | The ammo capacity of the weapon is increased by 2x | 70,000 Pesetas |
| Punisher | The number of enemies the weapon penetrates is increased to 5 | 70,000 Pesetas |
| Red9 | The power of the weapon is increased by 1.5x | 100,000 Pesetas |
| SG-09 R | The critical hit rate of the weapon is increased by 5x | 80,000 Pesetas |
Knife
Upgrading the Knife with the exclusive ticket might not be worth it, but one of the knives becomes indestructible, so it will be worth every penny if you can get it.
| Knife | Upgrade | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fighting Knife | The power of the Knife is increased by 2x | 80,000 Pesetas |
| Primal Knife | The weapon's durability reaches infinity as the weapon can no longer be destroyed | 10,000 Pesetas |
| Combat Knife | The attacking speed of the Knife is increased by 1.5x | 60,000 Pesetas |
Shotgun
Shotguns are the most powerful weapon at close quarters and the best to clear out a swarm of enemies. So upgrading it would boost a lot of their power.
| Shotgun | Upgrade | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| W-870 | The power of the weapon is increased by 2x | 80,000 Pesetas |
| Striker | The ammo capacity of the weapon is increased by 2x | 60,000 Pesetas |
| Skull Shaker | The power of the weapon is increased by 2x | 80,000 Pesetas |
| Riot Gun | The power of the weapon is increased by 1.5x | 80,000 Pesetas |
Rifle
Rifles are the best gun to deal good damage from long distances and to connect easy headshots. Upgrading your rifle will increase its performance considerably.
| Rifle | Upgrade | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| SR M1903 | The power of the weapon is increased by 2x | 100,000 Pesetas |
| CQBR Assault Rifle | The power of the weapon is increased by 1.5x | 100,000 Pesetas |
| Stingray | The fire rate of the weapon is increased by 2x | 60,000 Pesetas |
Submachine Gun
Submachine guns are also a good weapon to clear a swarm of enemies. It also is helpful when spamming a boss’s weak point—one of the weapons can get infinite ammo, which is indeed worth the money.
| Submachine Gun | Upgrade | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| TMP | The power of the weapon is increased by 1.5x | 100,000 Pesetas |
| Chicago Sweeper | Unlock unlimited ammunition | 10,000 Pesetas |
| LE 5 | The number of enemies the weapon penetrates is increased to 5 | 80,000 Pesetas |
Magnum
Magnums are a powerful weapon close quarter, but the only problem is that their ammo is very scarce and hard to find. However, one of the weapons can get infinite ammo, which is worth the money.
| Magnum | Upgrade | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Handcannon | Unlimited ammunition | 10,000 Pesetas |
| Killer 7 | The critical hit rate of the weapon is increased by 5x | 77,700 Pesetas |
| Broken Butterfly | The power of the weapon is increased by 1.5x | 100,000 Pesetas |
Extras
The extra weapon is the unique weapon of a bolt thrower. So, its upgrade is only worth it if you use this weapon a lot.
Bolt Thrower – The ammo capacity of the weapon is increased by 2x. Accordingly, the cost of this upgrade is 60,000 Pesetas.
Upgrade Recommendation
For improved performance, fully upgrade the Red 9 Handgun in the handguns section, particularly to enhance its reload speed. The Exclusive Upgrade significantly boosts its destructive power, aiding in taking down enemies.
Upgrade the Stingray Rifle for increased power, especially against enemy weak points. Fully upgrading it and adding the Exclusive Upgrade doubles its fire rate, enhancing its power and speed.
These upgrades enable dealing more damage to bosses and firing more rounds rapidly.
In the RE4 Remake, unlocking weapons with infinite ammo, such as the Chicago Sweeper, at a lower Exclusive upgrade cost is highly beneficial.
The Primal Knife, when made indestructible, becomes crucial due to limited ammo in the RE4 Remake. It serves as a valuable tool to conserve ammo by eliminating stunned enemies and defending against attacks.
Ending Remarks
An exclusive upgrade in Resident Evil 4 Remake can significantly boost a weapon’s performance. If it is your second run in RE4 Remake using them to unlock, then the infinite ammo on firearms can increase the fun of your repeat walkthroughs and help you perform better while finishing in less time.
If you enjoyed my guide on Resident Evil 4 Remake, check out these guides on the same game:-
- RE4 Remake: How To Complete Minimalist Requirements
- RE4 Remake Mercenaries Characters & Guide
- RE4 Remake Treasure Guide [All Chapters]
- Resident Evil 4 Remake Game Length [Explained]
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