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Resident Evil Complete Weapons Guide

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Resident Evil Complete Weapons Guide

Welcome to our comprehensive guide to weapons in the Resident Evil series. This guide covers the most iconic and effective weapons from across the Resident Evil universe.

Handguns

Beretta 92F (M92F)

  • Appears in: Resident Evil 1, 2, 3, Code Veronica
  • Ammo: 9mm Parabellum
  • Capacity: 15 rounds
  • Description: The standard handgun used by S.T.A.R.S. members. Reliable and easy to control.
  • Best Use: Early game encounters with zombies
  • Upgrades: Extended magazine, improved firing rate

USP Match

  • Appears in: Resident Evil 4
  • Ammo: 9mm Parabellum
  • Capacity: 12 rounds
  • Description: Leon’s standard handgun in RE4. More powerful than previous handguns.
  • Best Use: Mid-range encounters
  • Upgrades: Firepower, capacity, reload speed

M1911

  • Appears in: Resident Evil 5, 6
  • Ammo: .45 ACP
  • Capacity: 8 rounds
  • Description: A classic semi-automatic pistol. More powerful than 9mm handguns.
  • Best Use: Mid-range encounters with tougher enemies
  • Upgrades: Firepower, capacity, accuracy

Shotguns

Remington 870

  • Appears in: Resident Evil 1, 2, 3
  • Ammo: 12 Gauge
  • Capacity: 5 rounds
  • Description: A pump-action shotgun. Powerful at close range.
  • Best Use: Close-quarters combat with groups of zombies
  • Upgrades: Extended magazine, improved reload speed

W-870

  • Appears in: Resident Evil 4
  • Ammo: 12 Gauge
  • Capacity: 5 rounds
  • Description: Leon’s standard shotgun in RE4. More powerful than previous shotguns.
  • Best Use: Close-quarters combat with Ganados
  • Upgrades: Firepower, capacity, reload speed

M3

  • Appears in: Resident Evil 5, 6
  • Ammo: 12 Gauge
  • Capacity: 8 rounds
  • Description: A semi-automatic shotgun. Faster firing rate than pump-action shotguns.
  • Best Use: Close-quarters combat with groups of enemies
  • Upgrades: Firepower, capacity, reload speed

Rifles

SVD Dragunov

  • Appears in: Resident Evil 4, 5, 6
  • Ammo: 7.62x54mmR
  • Capacity: 10 rounds
  • Description: A semi-automatic sniper rifle. Powerful at long range.
  • Best Use: Long-range encounters with tough enemies
  • Upgrades: Firepower, capacity, scope zoom

PSG-1

  • Appears in: Resident Evil Code Veronica
  • Ammo: 7.62x51mm NATO
  • Capacity: 5 rounds
  • Description: A precision sniper rifle. More accurate than other sniper rifles.
  • Best Use: Long-range precision shots
  • Upgrades: Extended magazine, improved scope

Magnums

.44 Magnum

  • Appears in: Resident Evil 2, 3, Code Veronica
  • Ammo: .44 Magnum
  • Capacity: 6 rounds
  • Description: A powerful revolver. One of the most powerful handguns in the series.
  • Best Use: Boss fights and tough enemies
  • Upgrades: Extended magazine, improved firepower

Broken Butterfly

  • Appears in: Resident Evil 4
  • Ammo: .45 Magnum
  • Capacity: 6 rounds
  • Description: A powerful revolver. More powerful than the .44 Magnum.
  • Best Use: Boss fights and tough enemies
  • Upgrades: Firepower, capacity, reload speed

Python

  • Appears in: Resident Evil Village
  • Ammo: .357 Magnum
  • Capacity: 6 rounds
  • Description: A classic revolver. Powerful and accurate.
  • Best Use: Boss fights and tough enemies
  • Upgrades: Firepower, capacity, reload speed

Special Weapons

Rocket Launcher

  • Appears in: All Resident Evil games
  • Ammo: Rockets
  • Capacity: 1 round
  • Description: A single-shot rocket launcher. Extremely powerful.
  • Best Use: Final boss fights
  • Upgrades: None (usually found as a special weapon)

Grenade Launcher

  • Appears in: Resident Evil 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
  • Ammo: Grenades (various types)
  • Capacity: 6 rounds
  • Description: A launcher that fires different types of grenades.
  • Best Use: Groups of enemies, specific enemy types
  • Upgrades: Extended magazine, improved reload speed

Flamethrower

  • Appears in: Resident Evil 1, 7
  • Ammo: Fuel
  • Capacity: Varies
  • Description: A weapon that fires flames. Effective against certain enemy types.
  • Best Use: Insect enemies, plant enemies
  • Upgrades: Fuel capacity, firing rate

Weapon Upgrades

  1. Firepower: Increases damage per shot
  2. Capacity: Increases magazine size
  3. Reload Speed: Decreases reload time
  4. Accuracy: Improves bullet spread and precision
  5. Firing Rate: Increases rate of fire

Weapon Recommendations by Game

Resident Evil 1

  • Best Handgun: Beretta 92F
  • Best Shotgun: Remington 870
  • Best Special Weapon: Rocket Launcher

Resident Evil 2 Remake

  • Best Handgun: Matilda (Leon) or M19 (Claire)
  • Best Shotgun: W-870 (Leon) or GM 79 (Claire)
  • Best Special Weapon: Rocket Launcher

Resident Evil 4 Remake

  • Best Handgun: Red9
  • Best Shotgun: R870
  • Best Rifle: Stingray
  • Best Magnum: Broken Butterfly

Resident Evil 7

  • Best Handgun: M19
  • Best Shotgun: M37
  • Best Special Weapon: Flamethrower

Resident Evil Village

  • Best Handgun: V61 Custom
  • Best Shotgun: W-870 TAC
  • Best Rifle: Sniper Rifle TA
  • Best Magnum: Python

With this comprehensive weapons guide, you should be able to choose the best weapons for any situation in the Resident Evil series. Good luck and happy shooting!

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