All Weapons and Guns in Resident Evil Requiem (RE9)

Leon and Grace have access to a pretty solid arsenal in Resident Evil Requiem (RE9), and honestly, there’s something here for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a trusty sidearm or want to go absolutely crazy with hidden weapons, this guide’s got you covered.

List of All Weapons

Quick note: The stats here match what you see in-game (those little bars, you know?). We’re talking 0-5 scale — 0 is basically useless, 5 is an absolute beast. Pretty straightforward, right?

Weapon	Type	Power	Stab.	Prec.	RoF	Reload Spd.	Ammo Cap.	Rad.	Dura.
S&S M232	Handgun	1.1	2.5	2.3	2.3	2.5	9	-	-
Alligator Snapper	Handgun	1	2.3	2.3	2.5	3	9	-	-
Requiem	Revolver	4.3	0.5	0.8	0.8	0.8	5	-	-
Hatchet	Melee	1.8	-	-	-	-	-	-	2.5
B934	Handgun	0.8	2	2	1.5	2	7	-	-
Makeshift Knife	Melee	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	2
Hunting Knife	Melee	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	2
MSBG 500	Shotgun	2.5	1	1.8	1	1	5	-	-
Classic 70	Rifle	3.1	2.5	4.5	0.5	0.5	6	-	-
Silencer 9	Handgun	1.5	3	2.6	3.5	4	17	-	-
990-TAC	Shotgun	3	1.8	2	2.3	1.5	9	-	-
Stiri REVO3 A1	SMG	0.5	2.7	1.5	4.6	3	30	-	-
Freya’s Needle	Handgun	0.9	3	1.8	4	2.5	30	-	-
Kotetsu	Melee	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	5
Mortal Edge	Melee	2.5	-	-	-	-	-	-	4
Marksman 1A	Rifle	2.5	2	4.8	2	2.8	10	-	-
Gal	SMG	1.3	2.3	0.5	3.8	3	40	-	-
W870 Police	Shotgun	3.3	1.3	1.5	1.5	1.3	5	-	-
Clatter Carbine	Rifle	2	4.3	3.8	3.8	3	40	-	-
Ghost Grudge	Revolver	4.5	2.3	2.5	3	1	-	-	5
Redemption	Handgun	4.3	2.8	3.8	0.5	2	-	-	1
RPG-7	Special Weapon	5	-	-	-	-	-	5	-
Matilda IMP	Handgun	1.3	1.8	2	2.8	3	15	-	-
R.I.P. Knife	Melee	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	4.5

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##Best Weapons

Best Weapons for Grace

Okay, let’s talk about what’s worth grabbing for Grace. She’s not exactly a gun enthusiast in this game (understatement of the century), so picking the right weapons matters a ton.

Best Weapon	Weapon Strengths
S&S M232	Basically kicks B934’s ass in every single way. No contest. --- When Obtained: At the Bar and Lounge in the Care Center West Wing
Requiem	Hits like a truck. Can punch through multiple baddies at once.
Kotetsu	This thing doesn’t break. Like, ever.

Best Handgun for Grace

S&S M232

Power	Stability	Precision	Rate of Fire
1.1	2.5	2.3	2.3
Reload Speed	Ammo Capacity	Durability
---	---	---
2.5	9	0

The S&S M232 is hands down the best handgun Grace can get her hands on. Look, I’m not gonna lie — the B934 is hot garbage by comparison. Once you slap some stabilizers on this bad boy, you can pretty reliably stagger zombies with headshots and then finish them off with a melee attack. Super satisfying.

You can grab this relatively early in the game — just head to the counter at Care Center’s Bar and Lounge in the West Wing. Easy find.

Best Magnum for Grace

Requiem

Power	Stability	Precision	Rate of Fire
4.3	0.5	0.8	0.8
Reload Speed	Ammo Capacity	Durability
---	---	---
0.8	5	0

When things go sideways (which, let’s be honest, happens a lot in this game), the Requiem is Grace’s best friend. It hits like an absolute truck and can punch through multiple enemies — seriously clutch when you’re surrounded.

The catch? It takes forever to aim properly because Grace isn’t exactly a pro with guns. And you only get 5 rounds before you gotta reload, so don’t go wasting shots. But here’s the thing — it can one-shot most zombies and will reliably stun The Girl. Absolute lifesaver in a pinch.

Best Melee Weapon for Grace

Kotetsu

Power	Stability	Precision	Rate of Fire
1	0	0	0
Reload Speed	Ammo Capacity	Durability
---	---	---
0	0	5

Okay, here’s the deal with the Kotetsu — it literally never breaks. That’s it. That’s the whole selling point. For Grace specifically, this is huge because she’s not exactly crafting knives left and right. You can swing this thing as much as you want without worrying about it snapping on you. Post-game treasure, for sure, but absolutely worth the grind.

Best Weapons for Leon

Leon, on the other hand, is basically a one-man army. Guy knows his way around a weapon. Here’s what you should be grabbing:

Best Weapon	Weapon Strengths
Silencer 9	Insane stats that get even crazier with upgrades. Plus massive ammo capacity. --- When Obtained: Bought from the Supply Box in East Raccoon City
990-TAC	Semi-auto action means you can fire fast — way faster than pump-action shotties. And the spread is super tight. --- When Obtained: Bought from the Supply Box in East Raccoon City
Classic 70	Highest damage per shot, so your ammo goes further. --- When Obtained: Automatically obtained in Leon’s section of Care Center Courtyard
Clatter Carbine	Best SMG in the game, no contest.
Ghost Grudge	Recovers aim way faster than the Requiem. Plus takes up less inventory space.
Mortal Edge	Better baseline stats. Way more forgiving parry timing.

Best Handgun for Leon

Silencer 9

Power	Stability	Precision	Rate of Fire
1.5	3	2.6	3.5
Reload Speed	Ammo Capacity	Durability
---	---	---
4	17	0

The Silencer 9 is Leon’s go-to when you’ve got it fully kitted out. It’s got that sweet spot of solid damage, great stability, and the aim recovers instantly. What more could you want?

The real kicker is that 17-round magazine though. You can mow down a ton of zombies before needing to reload. Perfect for those moments when you’re swarmed and just need to hose ‘em down. Leon’s story sections feel way easier with this in your holster.

Best Shotgun for Leon

990-TAC

Power	Stability	Precision	Rate of Fire
3	1.8	2	2.3
Reload Speed	Ammo Capacity	Durability
---	---	---
1.5	9	0

The 990-TAC is straight-up broken once you upgrade it. The semi-auto feature is what makes it insane — you can lay down shots way faster than any pump-action shotgun. And the tight spread? Man, you can hit stuff at medium range no problem.

This thing shreds up close and surprises you with how decent it is at mid-range too. The upgrades make it even better, so definitely invest in it if you grab it.

Best Rifle for Leon

Classic 70

Power	Stability	Precision	Rate of Fire
3.1	2.5	4.5	0.5
Reload Speed	Ammo Capacity	Durability
---	---	---
0.5	6	0

The Classic 70 hits hardest per shot out of any rifle — your ammo efficiency is through the roof. The tradeoff is that slow bolt-action cycle and reload speed. But honestly? Worth it.

The scope is attachable, so you can go full sniper mode and pick off enemies from distance. Or you can ditch the scope, slap on the BSAA charm, and turn it into a surprisingly solid close-range weapon. Versatile as hell.

Best Submachine Gun for Leon

Clatter Carbine

Power	Stability	Precision	Rate of Fire
2	4.3	3.8	3.8
Reload Speed	Ammo Capacity	Durability
---	---	---
3	40	0

Look, I’m just gonna say it — the Clatter Carbine makes every other SMG look embarrassing. Highest damage, best stability, tightest precision. It’s not even close.

The only downside? You gotta beat the game first to get it. So yeah, it’s a post-game reward. Totally worth it though.

Best Magnum for Leon

Ghost Grudge

Power	Stability	Precision	Rate of Fire
4.5	2.3	2.5	3
Reload Speed	Ammo Capacity	Durability
---	---	---
1	0	0

Okay, so the Requiem technically has slightly better stats when fully upgraded. But here’s the thing — the Ghost Grudge recovers aim way, way faster. And in fights where you’re constantly moving to dodge attacks (especially boss fights), that speed difference is huge.

Leon can land shots much quicker with this, which matters a ton when you’re in the heat of battle. Plus it takes up less inventory space. No brainer for Leon.

Best Melee Weapon for Leon

Mortal Edge

Power	Stability	Precision	Rate of Fire
2.5	0	0	0
Reload Speed	Ammo Capacity	Durability
---	---	---
0	0	4

The Mortal Edge makes the Hatchet look like a toy. Better base stats, and the parry window is way more forgiving. Given how much close-quarters combat Leon deals with, that leniency is absolutely huge.

You can actually time parries without needing reflexes like a cat. Super valuable in those intense fight sequences.

Best Weapon Special Mentions

A Unique Pistol That Uses Rifle Rounds

Redemption

Power	Stability	Precision	Rate of Fire
4.3	2.8	3.8	0.5
Reload Speed	Ammo Capacity	Durability
---	---	---
2	1	0

The Redemption is a break-action pistol that only holds one round. One. That’s a pretty glaring weakness, right? But honestly, the raw damage more than makes up for it.

Here’s a pro tip: pair this with the Power Shades charm. Since you’ve only got one round anyway, the charm boosts your damage every single shot — no waiting for that last bullet. Absolutely devastating combo.

The Old Reliable Weapon Returns

RPG-7

Power	Stability	Precision	Rate of Fire
5	0	0	0
Reload Speed	Ammo Capacity	Durability
---	---	---
0	0	0

The RPG is back and baby, it’s just as ridiculous as ever. One shot takes out most enemies and the splash damage is brutal. Watching things explode never gets old.

Downside? It’s expensive as hell. Save it for when you’ve got infinite ammo unlocked, or you’re just gonna stress about wasting rockets. Trust me, once you have infinite ammo, the fun begins.

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