Resident Evil 4 Remake is packed with some of the best weapons from the series. You have the option of selecting the best guns out of 29 firearms in the game, which speaks volumes about how much versatility you can add to combat. While not all guns perform equally, and every weapon comes with a set of pros and cons, learning about the best ones is the key to survival in the Ganados plague.
Resident Evil 4 Remake features 29 Weapons for players to unlock. If you acquire all weapons in RE4 Remake, you will unlock the Gun Fanatic trophy/achievement. Here are all the Best Weapons in RE4 Remake compared to each other in the table below:
Weapons | Type | Best For | Power (Max) | Ammo (Max) | Reload Speed (Max) | Rate of Fire | Precision |
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Red9 | Semi Auto Handgun | The Best Handgun In Resident Evil 4 Remake | 2.7 | 16.0 | 1.25 | 1.26 | 4.8 |
Punisher | Semi Auto Handgun | The Fastest Reload Speed In Handguns | 1.9 | 24.0 | 1.5 | 1.91 | 4.5 |
Matilda | Handgun | The Highest Fire Rate In Handguns | 2.0 | 70.0 | 0.93 | 2.5 | 3.0 |
W-870 | Shotgun | The Best Shotgun For Early Game | 10.1 x 2 | 10.0 | 0.95 | 0.85 | 2.8 |
Killer7 | Magnum | The Highest Base Dmg In Magnums | 28.0 | 15.0 | 1.4 | 1.16 | 2.5 |
Bolt Thrower | Special | The Best Stealth Weapon In The Game | 2.4 | 10 x 2 | 0.94 | 0.85 | 3.0 |
Fighting Knife | Melee | The Best Knife In Resident Evil 4 Remake | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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1. Red9
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Stats | Description |
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Power | 2.70 |
Ammo Capacity | 16 |
Reload Speed | 1.25 |
Rate of Fire | 1.26 |
Precision | 4.80 |
- Why I Chose This: Red9 can deal with the highest DMG in handguns, has balanced stats, and can be acquired quite early, making it the best handgun.
- Has high accuracy, low recoil, and the highest DMG in handguns.
- Possesses an exclusive upgrade that further increases the dmg multiplier.
- The stock attachments are necessary and require a lot of space.
- The stocking is available late and requires money to buy.
2. Punisher
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Stats | Description |
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Power | 1.90 |
Ammo Capacity | 24 |
Reload Speed | 1.50 |
Rate of Fire | 1.91 |
Precision | 4.50 |
- Why I Chose This: Punisher is very precise and has a unique passive that allows it to strike through upto five targets, making it an ideal choice for crowd-control.
- Can pierce through enemies by unlocking the passive.
- Acquired very early and remains good for most situations.
- Deals low DMG and thus requires upgrading.
- Has high recoil and relatively low fire rate.
3. Matilda
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Stats | Description |
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Power | 2.00 |
Ammo Capacity | 70 |
Reload Speed | 0.93 |
Rate of Fire | 2.50 |
Precision | 3.00 |
- Why I Chose This: Matilda has the ability to shoot multiple shots in one go that can deal a ton of dmg overtime, making it a viable option for boss fights.
- Shoots multiple shots, ideal for boss fights.
- Has high reload speed and large ammo capacity.
- It uses plenty of ammo but needs to be used carefully.
- High recoil due to multiple shots and high fire rate.
4. W-870
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Stats | Description |
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Power | 10.1 x2 |
Ammo Capacity | 10 |
Reload Speed | 0.95 |
Rate of Fire | 0.85 |
Precision | 2.80 |
- Why I Chose This: W-870 is the first shotgun that you acquire and remains effective throughout the game with high stagger, good spread and the upgrade to double the dmg.
- Can be acquired in the first chapter of the game.
- The passive can double its power and has a high stagger DMG.
- Has slow fire rate and reload speed throughout.
- Outclassed by other shotguns in some scenarios.
5. Killer7
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Stats | Description |
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Power | 28.0 |
Ammo Capacity | 15 |
Reload Speed | 1.40 |
Rate of Fire | 1.16 |
Precision | 2.50 |
- Why I Chose This: Killer7 is an all-around best magnum due to its exceptional dmg and innate laser sight for accuracy, making it very versatile in many situations.
- Deals insane DMG on every hit and has a crit buff.
- Can stagger even the toughest of opponents.
- Very high recoil and low ammo capacity.
- Acquired very late in the main campaign.
6. Bolt Thrower
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Power | 2.40 |
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Ammo Capacity | 10 x2 |
Reload Speed | 0.94 |
Rate of Fire | 0.85 |
Precision | 3.00 |
- Why I Chose This: Bolt Thrower is a unique weapon featuring a crossbow that launches exploding bolts that can deal AoE DMG and is very silent for stealthy approaches.
- The bolts can blast, inflicting AoE DMG.
- Is very silent, great for clearing multiple enemies.
- It has a very low reload speed and fire rate.
- Has low base dmg and ammo without upgrades.
7. Fighting Knife
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Stats | Description |
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Power | 1.80 |
Durability | 1.80 |
Attack Speed | 1.00 |
- Why I Chose This: Fighting Knife would help you greatly in situations where you run out of ammo and packs a lot of punch against many smaller enemies.
- Has very fast moveset along with high DMG.
- Can also be utilized to open crates for ammo.
- Obtained considerably late in the game.
- Is a boss weapon, thus defeating the boss is necessary to obtain.
Alternative Weapons
Here are additional weapon options in Resident Evil 4 Remake to assist Leon in combating the Ganados threat and rescuing Ashley.
- TMP: A submachine gun that delivers substantial damage, though its precision may be lacking compared to other options.
- Broken Butterfly: Powerful magnum revolver that can take out enemies with just one shot.
- Blacktail: Optimal for its balanced attributes of power, accuracy, and swift reload times, making it a reliable choice
- Sentinel Nine: A highly accurate and versatile weapon, but it’s only available if you buy the Deluxe Edition of the game.
What I Think Is The Best Weapon
After having more than 50 hours in Resident Evil 4 Remake, my personal favorite handgun for the early game is Red9, due to the fact that aside from having devastating damage, you can quite literally obtain this weapon for free and sell their current handgun to upgrade the Red9 further.
Both the Riot Gun Shotgun and the Striker Shotgun are fantastic weapons for damaging groups of enemies close to each other and are the weapons I frequently used in Resident Evil 4 whenever I was in a bind.
On the other hand, the Infinite ammo Chicago Sweeper and the Rocket Launcher are basically cheat codes that can make your playthrough a breeze.
This brings me to the end of my Resident Evil 4 Remake Best Weapons guide, where I have listed the best handguns, shotguns, SMGs, Rifles, knives, and more. What is your go-to weapon for crowd control and 1vs1 fights? Let me know more about it in the comments section below. Also, before you leave, consider reading my Resident Evil 4 Remake Review.
Update Log
This article was last updated on 12th July 2023
- Information added: Added missing entries for SR M1903 and the Handcannon from RE4 Remake.
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