Resident Evil Village: Weapons - list, collectibles Resident Evil Village guide, walkthrough

Last update: 11 May 2021

On this page of the guide, you will find a list of weapons available in Resident Evil Village. Follow the list below to unlock all weapons and make the future fights easier.

• Is it worth to sell weapons?
• Knife
• First pistol (LEMI)
• First shotgun (M1897)
• Bonus pistol (Samurai Edge AW Model-01)
• F2 Rifle
• Second pistol (M1911)
• Second shotgun (W870 TAC)
• Grenade launcher (GM79)
• Magnum revolver (M1851 Wolfsbane)
• Sub-machine gun (V61 Custom)
• Semi-automatic shotgun (SYG-12)
• Chris Semi-Automatic Pistol (USM-AI)
• Chris's rifle (Dragoon)
• Chris's Karambit Knife
• Magnum S.T.A.K.E.
• Weapons and ammunition for purchase in the Extra Content Shop

Is it worth to sell weapons?

Resident Evil Village has an option to sell the weapons to the trader Duke. Go to the Sell tab and select weapons you don't want to use anymore.

This has its advantages and disadvantages. The main advantages are gaining a lot of credits (Lin) and freeing up the inventory for new items (remember that you can increase your inventory).

The main disadvantage is the price increase for buying a weapon back (in our example, we had to pay 40,000 Lei for a shotgun we sold Duke for 21,000 Lei). Think before making a transaction, i.e. sell weapons that you will definitely not want to use later in the game.

Knife

You will find the knife shortly after you start exploring the village for the first time. It is in one of the huts in West Old Town.

The knife shouldn't be your primary weapon in combat, but it can be useful to quickly attack enemies who were knocked over or have their backs turned to Ethan. This weapon is also great for destroying selected objects from the environment, such as crates or large vases. Do this to find even more loot.

First pistol (LEMI)

You will get the pistol shortly after finding the knife. Ethan will meet one of the villagers who will hand him a gun to defend himself from the Lycans.

The pistol will be one of the most common weapons you will use. However, its firepower is initially low. When playing on normal difficulty, it will take about 8-9 shots to kill most of the common enemies. Fortunately, you will be able to upgrade the pistol and buy/make rounds.

While exploring Dimitrescu's Castle, you can find the LEMI pistol upgrade - Recoil Compensator. The upgrade is in a suitcase in the hallway adjacent to the kitchen. You can get there shortly after dealing with one of the bosses - Lady Dimitrescu's first vampire daughter.

The Recoil Compensator upgrade increases your gun's Power by 30 points. To install the upgrade, you need to select the gun in your inventory and then select Equip Part.

First shotgun (M1897)

You can find the shotgun during the first battle in East Old Town, where Ethan has to defend himself against a massive werewolf attack. It is lying on a table in one of the huts - we have marked it in the image above. You can pick up the shotgun during the battle (a better idea) or after it is over - once Ethan has a chance to look around.

The shotgun is a great weapon for quickly knocking down regular enemies, which you can then (quickly) kill with a knife or pistol. It is also a weapon that is perfect for boss battles. Its biggest disadvantage is its low initial rate of fire. Fortunately, you can upgrade the shotgun and buy/craft shells (only after buying the ammo crafting blueprint from Duke).

Bonus pistol (Samurai Edge AW Model-01)

This is a unique weapon that you can only unlock if you have purchased the Deluxe version or higher. This gun is not available in the standard version of the game.

The Samurai Edge, an iconic weapon from previous Resident Evil installments, can be purchased from Duke - you meet him for the first time on your way from the village to the castle. This weapon costs only 200 Lei which isn't much - you should be able to purchase it right away. Samurai Edge has minimally better base stats than the LEMI pistol.

F2 Rifle

You will find the sniper rifle when you reach the attic of the castle. You can't miss it as the weapon is part of the story - it is also easy to spot.

The sniper rifle has many uses. Right after getting it, you will have to eliminate flying monsters on the castle's roof. It is also helpful in the fight against Lady Dimitrescu in the final part of the first visit to the castle. The sniper rifle has a slow starting fire rate and weak zoom. Fortunately, you will be able to upgrade the sniper rifle and buy/craft rounds (only after buying the ammo crafting blueprint from Duke).

The sniper rifle upgrade - F2 Rifle High Capacity Mag - is in the place where the Maestro's Collection gold chest is marked on the map. To get inside the house, you must first get Luthier's Key, which is in the building in the Garden - you can go there for the first time on your way back from House Beneviento. The artifact is in a locked cabinet - the combination to open it is 270917.

This modification increases the sniper rifle's magazine capacity - you will have to reload this weapon less often.

Second pistol (M1911)

You can get the second gun after you defeat the boss in the castle and return to the starting village. Ethan can now explore the Workshop area shown in the pictures. Its gate is locked - use a knife or gun to destroy the padlock.

You can solve a combination puzzle in a small hut. The correct combination is 070408. When you open the cache, you will find, among other things, the pistol.

You can acquire the M1911 High Capacity Mag modification while exploring the Reservoir. Specifically after solving the Sluice Gate Controls puzzle and on the way to the boss fight with Moreau. The weapon upgrade can be found in the suitcase in the hut's ruins - it increases the capacity of the magazine.

Second shotgun (W870 TAC)

You can get the second shotgun when returning from the House Beneviento doll house to the main part of the village. When you return to the Garden, go to the cottage shown in the pictures. There is a group of weak monsters nearby that you should deal with first.

The shotgun is inside the cottage. The W870 TAC has better stats than the first shotgun - it deals more damage, has a marginally better firing rate and reload time. You can upgrade this weapon at Duke's, and it uses the same ammo as the first shotgun.

After returning from the Reservoir, go to the cave in the picture above - this is done by lowering the Drawbridge, reaching the boat, and moving south. The described modification is W870 TAC Foregrip - it improves the shotgun's rate of fire.

Grenade launcher (GM79)

You can obtain the grenade launcher when you return from the dollhouse and use the Four-Winged Unborn Key in the location with the Altar to unlock access to the eastern part of East Old Town. The place where Ethan fought a big battle early in the game. When you return to this location, a large mutant wolf will appear - you can either defeat or avoid it.

The weapon you are looking for is inside the hut shown in the images - a golden Waterwheel Weapon chest icon is next to it. To open it, you'll need the Iron Insignia Key, which you automatically acquired in the castle.

The GM 79 grenade launcher is inside the hut.

An important feature of the grenade launcher is that it can fire two types of projectiles. You switch between them using the L2+X / LT+X buttons:

1. Explosive Rounds can deal damage to enemies. They are great against bosses and elite monsters.
2. Flashbangs can temporarily blind opponents.

Magnum revolver (M1851 Wolfsbane)

You can find the magnum after defeating Moreau, while on your way back to the village. Approach the Mechanical Door shown in the image. You can use the Crank you acquired earlier on to open it.

Go through the gate. You'll see a path leading to an optional mountain area with several huts. You have to watch out for regular and flying opponents here.

The destination is the hut with Moreau's Hidden Weapon golden chest. You can get inside through a small opening at the back of the hut.

You must get rid of a single monster inside the hut. You will find a case with the M1851 Wolfsbane magnum revolver.

As in other Resident Evil games, the magnum will come in handy primarily when facing bosses and elite enemies. Don't forget to visit Duke - you can upgrade the magnum to increase its stats.

During the exploration of the Heisenberg's Factory, you can get a great magnum revolver modification - M1851 Wolfsbane Long Barrel. It is located in the Operating Room on level MB4. The earliest you can get there is after the backup generator is running. This will allow you to use the nearby switch, though you have to defeat or evade the Soldat before reaching the weapon upgrade.

The Long Barrel upgrade increases the magnum's firepower. It will come in handy during the further fights with the boss, Sturm, and the final boss.

Sub-machine gun (V61 Custom)

This weapon is sold by Duke. However, it gets added to his offer after reaching Heisenberg's Factory. The sub-machine gun is an expensive weapon - it costs 120000 Lei (credits).

Semi-automatic shotgun (SYG-12)

This weapon is sold by Duke. However, it gets added to his offer after reaching Heisenberg's Factory. The semi-automatic shotgun is unfortunately even more expensive than the sub-machine gun - it costs 180000 Lei.

Chris Semi-Automatic Pistol (USM-AI)

You will only be able to use this weapon during the campaign finale in the burning village. This is the best pistol, which, in addition to dealing a lot of damage, has a much better shooting speed than others.

After completing the campaign, there is an option to purchase it in the game's store (Extra Content Shop - the one from the main menu).

Chris's rifle (Dragoon)

You will only be able to use this weapon during the campaign finale in the burning village. The rifle will become your primary weapon for eliminating monsters in the finale.

After completing the campaign, there is an option to purchase it in the game's store (Extra Content Shop - the one from the main menu).

Chris's Karambit Knife

You will only be able to use this weapon during the campaign finale in the burning village. By default, the knife doesn't have much use, as you will find large amounts of firearms ammunition in the finale.

After completing the campaign, there is an option to purchase it in the game's store (Extra Content Shop - the one from the main menu).

Magnum S.T.A.K.E.

You cannot purchase or obtain these weapons when you play the game for the first time. Magnum STAKE becomes available in the second playthrough. When replaying the campaign, you have to reach any of Duke's locations (as a reminder, he first appears in front of Dimitrescu Castle). Magnum will be in the merchant's offer for 30000 Lei.

We definitely recommend buying it, because the magnum S.T.A.K.E. is one of the best weapons in the game. You will also be able to upgrade it further, although this is a very expensive process.

Weapons and ammunition for purchase in the Extra Content Shop

After completing Resident Evil Village for the first time (regardless of the difficulty), you will gain access to the Extra Content Shop, which you can visit from the main menu. It will allow you to buy weapons with CP (Completion Points). You can earn CP by completing the game's built-in Challenges. Some of the challenges overlap with RE8 achievements, while others have their own unique requirements.

In order to purchase weapons from the shop you must:

1. Meet the requirements to unlock it (e.g. completing the game on a certain difficulty level).
2. Have the required number of CP points.

Once you have purchased a particular weapon, it will appear in the Duke's offer when you restart the game.

Here is the list of weapons you can purchase:

1. WCX - This is an assault rifle.
2. Karambit Knife - This is a knife only Chris could use during the first playthrough (in the burning village).
3. USM-AI - This is a semi-automatic pistol only Chris could use during the first playthrough (in the burning village).
4. Dragoon - This is a rifle that only Chris could use during the first playthrough (in the burning village).
5. Handcannon PZ - It's a revolver. You will unlock it after completing the game on at least Hardcore difficulty.
6. Rocket Pistol - This is a unique pistol. You will unlock it after completing the game on the highest difficulty level, Village of Shadows.
7. LZ Answerer - This is a unique white weapon that resembles a lightsaber. You will unlock it after getting at least SS rank in all stages of Mercenaries Mode.

In the Extra Content Shop, in addition to buying new weapons, you can unlock infinite ammo for the weapons you already own. Of course, you have to pay for this convenience, and there is an additional hindrance - the game will allow you to buy unlimited ammunition only for those weapons that you have maxed out (maxed out stats and all available modifications installed).