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

How to Get Punisher

Trade with the Merchant

Purchase From the Merchant Resident Evil 4 Remake
The Punisher is a Handgun that can be traded for with the Merchant if you have 5 Spinels!

Spinels are earned by fulfilling requests to trade for more items with the Merchant.

How to Farm Spinels

Punisher Weapon Overview

Punisher Basic Info

Punisher
RE4 Remake - Punisher
A handgun with excellent penetration power. Its short barrel and low recoil make it easy to handle and an optimal choice of sidearm.
Weapon Type Handgun
Ammo Type Handgun Ammo
Perks Penetration power, and compatible with the laser sight.
How to Get Trade 5 Spinels with the Merchant. Available for trade from the start of the game.
Buying Price 10,000

Punisher Base Stats

Power Durability Attack Speed Ammo Capacity
0.90 - - 12
Reload Speed Rate of Fire Precision Inventory Slots
1.10 1.05 4.50 6 (2x3)

Punisher Weapon Upgrade Stats

LV1 LV2 LV3 LV4 LV5
Power 0.9 1.1 1.4 1.7 1.9
Ammo Capacity 12 15 18 21 24
Reload Speed 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
Rate of Fire 1.05 1.26 1.42 1.63 1.91
Exclusive Perk 5x Penetration

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

Upgrade Costs

LV2 LV3 LV4 LV5 Total Cost
Power 8000 15000 23000 35000 279000
Ammo Capacity 5000 8000 11000 14000
Reload Speed 5000 7000 10000 13000
Rate of Fire 8000 12000 15000 20000
Exclusive Perk 5x Penetration (Cost: 70000)

Punisher Exclusive Perk

Exclusive Effect Cost
5x Penetration 70000 ptas

All Exclusive Upgrades and Perks

Punisher Attachments

All Available Attachments

Attachment How to Get
Laser SightLaser Sight Purchase from the Merchant for 10 Spinels.

Is the Punisher Worth It?

Not Worth it in the Village

In the Village section of the story, the Punisher isn't all that great, because you have access to more powerful and, most importantly, free handguns, namely the Red9 and default SG-09 R.

The only unique advantages the Punisher can provide in this section is having great accuracy and the ability to penetrate through and hit multiple enemies in mobs.

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Worth it in the Castle

Where the Punisher does shine, though, is the Castle section of the game, due to its penetration power perk. In the castle, you'll be mobbed by more enemies than in the Village and you'll encounter enemies holding medieval riot shields. The Punisher deals away with these enemies better than any Handgun, even the ones with higher power than it.

Additionally, you'll encounter Zealots that fire flaming arrows at you from long-range. If you find yourself running low on rifle ammo, the Punisher's great accuracy allows you to quickly lock sights onto these Zealots and take them out.

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How to Use Punisher

Use at Close to Mid-Range Encounters

RE4 Remake - Handgun Mid-Range
Punisher is a good weapon to use at close to mid-range distances because of its accuracy and power. It's also better to use on normal or weaker mobs instead of your better guns, as it's easy to get and craft its ammo.

Stun Enemies and Go for a Melee Attack

RE4 Remake - Melee Attack After SG-09 R Shot
Punisher also has the power to stun an enemy for a short time, allowing you to a follow-up melee attack for extra damage while saving up some ammo. However, do note that it might take a while or not work even on stronger enemies.
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