As seasoned Resident Evil veterans would know, building the optimal weapon loadout catered to your playstyle is essential to tackle the relentless zombies, Ganados and rating-obsessed Mercenary modes.
And RE4 Remake gifts us with a staggering 31 weapons spanning knives, handguns, magnums and heavy explosives that can turn Los Illuminados into chunky salsa.
That’s an overwhelming armory for newcomers and veterans alike!
So strap on your holsters and let’s dive into the key stats, strengths and my personal recommendations on how to master every firearm of RE4 Remake from a professional gamer’s lens.
Overview of the Entire RE4 Remake Armory
Before jumping into individual weapons, let’s briefly overview the full armory available throughout the RE4 Remake campaign as well as their unlock methods:
Melee Weapons (5)
- Combat Knife – Default starter item
- Boot Knife – Chapter 7 collectible
- Kitchen Knife – Chapter 1 collectible
- Fighting Knife – Defeat Krauser in Chapter 14
- Primal Knife – Unlock from Extra Content Shop
Handguns (6)
- Matilda – Merchant (10 Spinel)
- Punisher – Merchant (5 Spinel)
- SG-09R – Default starter item
- Sentinel Nine – Deluxe Edition DLC
- Blacktail – Merchant (24000 Pesetas)
- Red9 – Chapter 4 collectible
Magnums (3)
- Broken Butterfly – Merchant
- Killer7- Merchant
- Handcannon – Extra Content Shop
Shotguns (4)
- Riot Gun – Merchant
- W870 – Chapter 1 collectible
- Skull Shaker – Deluxe Edition DLC
- Striker – Merchant
Other Notables
- Chicago Typewriter (SMG) – Extra Content Shop
- Infinite Rocket Launcher – NG+ and huge Pesetas investment
- Bolt Thrower (Crossbow) – Merchant
As evident from the list above, RE4 Remake features an expansive armory encompassing:
- Iconic firearms like the Broken Butterfly and Chicago Typewriter
- Standard military fare in the Assault Rifles
- Wildcard additions like Infinite Rocket Launchers and Crossbows
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg when you factor in merchant upgrades, exclusives ammunition types and quirky unlock methods.
Let‘s start exploring the specifics…
Handguns – The All-Rounder Workhorses
While magnums often steal the limelight in zombie action-horror, seasoned RE players will agree that handguns deserve major props. They form reliable all-rounder workhorses – offering a balance of firepower, reload speed and movement for most situations.
And RE4 Remake features six such trusty hand-cannons…
