A horde of weapons is hidden throughout Resident Evil 4 Remake, from handguns and shotguns to knives and rocket launchers. But which ones are the cream of the crop, the pièce de résistance? Here’s the Resident Evil 4 Remake best weapon tier list so you know which you should get your hands on.

Best RE4 Weapons, Ranked

You’ll come acrossseven weapon typesacross Leon’s adventure through rural Spain:handguns,magnums,rifles,submachine guns,shotguns,knives, andspecial weapons. The following list is sorted frombest to worstso you may easily find the most useful weapons inRE4 Remake weapon, based onammo capacity,effectiveness, andstrength.

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Best RE4 Remake handgun

TheRed9is the best handgun in the RE4 Remake. Why? Because it’s so powerful, it can take out most mob enemies with a single, well-placed headshot when others can take two or three. Once you get the stock, you become a force to be reckoned with.

Best RE4 Remake magnum

TheKiller7is the best magnum in Resident Evil Remake. It comes equipped with a laser sight for ultimate accuracy, meaning you may pop heads with ease. It also has higher base stats than other magnums in the Resident Evil 4 Remake, making it the best choice.

Best RE4 Remake rifle

TheStingrayis the best rifle in RE4 Remake. It has a 3x damage multiplier against enemy weak spots and is the best weapon to use at medium to long range. It’s also compatible with multiple scopes.

Best RE4 Remake submachine gun

TheLE 5is the best SMG in Resident Evil Remake. It has an incredibly high fire rate and damage output, making it the perfect choice against enemy waves. It’s also compatible with scopes, meaning you can shred from a distance.

Best RE4 Remake shotgun

Arguably the best weapon type in the game, the Shotgun’s best pick is theStriker. Pair its wide-spread shot with the fact it’s a semi-auto, and you’ve got a clear winner against mobs. It also has the 2x Ammo Capacity Perk when upgraded, making it a certified banger, literally.

Best RE4 Remake knife

If knives are your thing, theFighting Knifeis the best pick purely based on its damage output. It has decent durability at 1.40 but expect to be repairing it just as often as the other knives.

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