What to know
- You can collect 16 weapons during your first playthrough, with the remaining unlocked after completion.
- Some weapons are character-exclusive to Leon or Grace.
- There are 3 core attachments and 1 crafting unlock tied to exploration.
- Full completion requires at least one full clear and a return run.
Resident Evil Requiem splits its arsenal between story progression, exploration-based pickups, boss drops, shop purchases, and Special Content unlocks. If you want every weapon, you must thoroughly search each area and complete the game at least once.
Below is a complete breakdown of all 25 weapons and 3 attachments, followed by individual descriptions of every weapon so you know exactly what you’re getting and when.
Resident Evil 9: All 25 weapons and attachments locations and characters
| Category | Name | Character | Location / Method | Playthrough |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handgun | Requiem Revolver | Grace | Story progression | First |
| Handgun | B934 Pistol | Grace | Dining Room floor | First |
| Knife | Makeshift Knife | Grace | Filing Room locker | First |
| Knife | Hunting Knife | Grace | Enemy drop | First |
| SMG | S&S M232 | Grace | Bar counter (Bar & Lounge) | First |
| Shotgun | MSBG500 | Leon | Attic | First |
| Grenade | Hand Grenade | Leon | Chunk Monster drop | First |
| Sniper | Classic 70 | Leon | Auto-equipped (Care Center) | First |
| SMG | GAL SMG | Leon | Underground Parking Garage | First |
| Sniper | Marksman 1A | Leon | Blue BSA container (Gas Station) | First |
| Shotgun | W870 Police | Leon | Kendall Gun Shop shelf | First |
| Melee | Mortal’s Edge | Leon | Ark boss drop | First |
| Throwable | Bottle of Acid | Grace | Ark Chemical Storage | First |
| Handgun | Silencer 9 | Both | East Raccoon City purchase | First |
| Shotgun | 990 TAC | Both | East Raccoon City purchase | First |
| SMG | Stere Revo A1 | Both | East Raccoon City purchase | First |
| Attachment | Compensator | Both | Warped Closet | First |
| Craft Unlock | Molotov Cocktail | Both | Basement suitcase | First |
| Attachment | Silver Finish Scope | Leon | RPD Build Garage | First |
Requiem Revolver
Grace’s starting handgun, automatically acquired during story progression. It offers balanced accuracy and moderate stopping power, making it reliable for early encounters.
B934 Pistol
Located on the Dining Room floor, this handgun provides a slight upgrade in handling over the starting revolver and can serve as a backup sidearm if you prefer faster reloads.
Makeshift Knife
Found inside a locker in the Filing Room, this basic melee weapon has limited durability and modest damage output.
Hunting Knife
Dropped by an enemy after obtaining the Makeshift Knife. It offers improved durability and higher melee damage, making it the better long-term close-range option for Grace.
S&S M232
Sitting directly on the Bar counter in the Bar and Lounge, this SMG provides automatic fire capability, ideal for crowd control situations.
MSBG500 Shotgun
Discovered in the Attic while playing as Leon, this is your first high-damage close-range weapon. It is essential for defeating tougher enemies early in Leon’s segment
Hand Grenade
Dropped by the Chunk Monster after defeating it with the shotgun. Grenades deal area-of-effect damage and are critical for clearing clustered enemies.
Classic 70 Sniper Rifle
Automatically equipped when Leon enters the Care Center Courtyard. This long-range weapon allows you to eliminate threats safely from elevated positions.
GAL SMG
Located in the Underground Parking Garage, this weapon delivers sustained automatic fire and is effective in tight interior combat spaces.
Marksman 1A Sniper Rifle
Found inside a blue BSA container near the Gas Station, this rifle offers enhanced precision and higher damage compared to the Classic 70.
W870 Police Shotgun
Resting on a shelf inside Kendall Gun Shop, this shotgun features improved consistency and slightly better performance than earlier shotgun variants.
Mortal’s Edge
Dropped after defeating the Ark boss while playing Leon. This powerful melee weapon delivers high burst damage and is highly effective in close-quarters combat.
Bottle of Acid
Located in the Ark Chemical Storage area when playing as Grace. This throwable deals corrosive damage over time.
Silencer 9, 990 TAC Shotgun, Stere Revo A1 SMG
Available for purchase in East Raccoon City, this handgun variant emphasizes stealth and reduced firing noise.
Special content arsenal
| Weapon | Character | Notable Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Freya’s Needle | All | High precision |
| Cocktatu | Grace | Unbreakable knife |
| Matilda IMP | All | Enhanced handgun |
| Ghost Grudge | All | High damage sidearm |
| Redemption | All | Late-game powerhouse |
| Clar Carbine | All | Assault-style rifle |
| RPG7 | All | Explosive launcher |
How to get the Compensator attachment
- Progress through the Care Center until you defeat the Chunk Monster and obtain the grenade.
- Advance to the area labeled Warped Closet.
- Search inside to obtain the Compensator attachment, which improves recoil stability.
How to unlock Molotov Cocktail crafting
- Reach the Basement section of the story.
- Locate the blood-stained suitcase.
- Open it to unlock Molotov Cocktail crafting permanently.
How to find the Silver Finish Scope
- Enter the RPD Build Garage.
- Inspect the green military container along the wall.
- Collect the Silver Finish Scope, which enhances sniper accuracy.
Locations involved in full collection
Key areas include the Dining Room, Filing Room, Bar and Lounge, Attic, Care Center Courtyard, Underground Parking Garage, Gas Station, Kendall Gun Shop, Ark, Basement, Warped Closet, East Raccoon City shop, and RPD Build Garage. Efficient backtracking ensures you don’t miss character-exclusive pickups.
| Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Weapons | 25 |
| Attachments | 3 |
| Craft Unlocks | 1 |
| First-Run Weapons | 16 |
| Post-Game Weapons | 9 |
Completing your arsenal efficiently
Collecting all 25 weapons and 3 attachments in Resident Evil Requiem requires exploration, boss victories, shop purchases, and at least one full completion. If you methodically search each location and replay the game for Special Content, you’ll gain access to the full arsenal and be fully prepared for higher difficulty modes.
To unlock everything, you should fully explore each playable section for both Leon and Grace during your first run. After completing the story, access Special Content to unlock the remaining weapons and experiment with powerful post-game builds.
