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Bolt Thrower Location, Weapons Stats, and Upgrades

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Bolt Thrower is a Special weapon in Resident Evil 4 Remake (RE4). Read on to find out Bolt Thrower's stats, how to get Bolt Thrower, and learn how to use Bolt Thrower in the game!

How to Get Bolt Thrower

Purchase From the Merchant

Purchase From the Merchant Resident Evil 4 Remake
The Bolt Thrower is a Special Weapon that can be purchased from the Merchant in the Resident Evil 4 Remake for 10,000 Ptas. You can purchase this from the Merchant as early as Chapter 2, when you first meet him!

During this time, you can obtain the recipe for bolts in addition to the weapon.

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Bolt Thrower Weapon Overview

Bolt Thrower Basic Info

Bolt Thrower
RE4 Remake - Bolt Thrower
A quiet projectile weapon that is great for immobilizing enemies. Bolts can be retrieved and reused.
Weapon Type Special
Ammo Type Bolts
Perks Can be equipped with attachable mines that function as proximity explosives.
How to Get Purchase from the Merchant from Chapter 2 onwards.
Buying Price 10,000

Bolt Thrower Base Stats

Power Durability Attack Speed Ammo Capacity
1.20 - - 3
Reload Speed Rate of Fire Precision Inventory Slots
0.78 0.70 3.00 8 (2x4)

Bolt Thrower Weapon Upgrade Stats

LV1 LV2 LV3 LV4 LV5
Power 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4
Ammo Capacity 3 4 6 8 10
Reload Speed 1 2 3 4 5
Rate of Fire 0.7 0.72 0.75 0.79 0.85
Exclusive Perk 2x Ammo Capacity

Exclusive Perks and upgrades Lv. 4 and above are unlocked in Chapter 9

Upgrade Costs

LV2 LV3 LV4 LV5 Total Cost
Power 9000 18000 27000 36000 299000
Ammo Capacity 7000 9000 14000 19000
Reload Speed 8000 10000 12000 14000
Rate of Fire 8000 12000 16000 20000
Exclusive Perk 2x Ammo Capacity (Cost: 60000)

Bolt Thrower Exclusive Perk

Exclusive Effect Cost
2x Ammo Capacity 60000 ptas

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Bolt Thrower Attachments

All Available Attachments

There are no available attachments for this weapon.

Is Bolt Thrower Worth It?

Worth it on Most Chapters

Bolt Thrower has many uses and advantages when used in battle, like killing enemies from a distance or setting up traps. You can even retrieve its arrows once the enemy struck dies or if you miss your shot.

Also, Bolt Thrower doesn't make too much sound, which makes it good for sneak playthroughs. Even Garradors with sensitive hearing can't detect them, making it the best weapon against Garradors!

How to Use Bolt Thrower

Pick Up Used Bolts

Pick Up Bolts Resident Evil 4 Remake
Bolts can be picked off of dead enemies and reused, making them extremely useful in conserving ammo! In addition to this, with the Bolt Recipe, you can use knives to create bolts.

It's best to use the Kitchen Knives you find as they can be found in abundance!

Use Attachable Mines

The Bolt Thrower can also be used with special ammo, specifically attachable mines. These can be used against powerful enemies to deliver a lot of damage. But, do know that if you use an attachable mine that the bolt cannot be retrieved.

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