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

How to Get Riot Gun

Purchase From the Merchant

The Striker is a shotgun that can be purchased from the Merchant in the Resident Evil 4 Remake for 28,000 Ptas. You can purchase this from the Merchant as early as Chapter 6!

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Riot Gun Weapon Overview

Riot Gun Basic Info

Riot Gun
A semi-automatic shotgun. It utilizes an inertia-driven action system to reduce recoil and increase the rate of fire.
Weapon Type	Shotgun
Ammo Type	Shotgun Ammo
Perks	None
How to Get	Purchase from the Merchant from Chapter 6 onwards.
Buying Price	28,000

Riot Gun Base Stats

Riot Gun Weapon Upgrade Stats

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

Upgrade Costs

Riot Gun Exclusive Perk

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Riot Gun Attachments

All Available Attachments

Is the Riot Gun Worth It?

End Game Carrier

The Riot Gun's damage output makes it one of the guns you would want to keep until final boss. Its fully upgraded power amounts to 12.8 which can go exponentially higher when upgraded with its exclusive perk.

A fully upgraded Riot Gun's power with its exclusive perk amounts to 19.2 power, making it one of the most powerful weapons in the game.

Best Shotgun

Anti-Elite and Boss Weapon

The Riot Gun fashions a more compact spread compared to the other Shotguns, this makes its damage range farther and can lock on weak spots efficiently; making it a perfect weapon to use against bosses and elite enemies for players who like to go up close and personal.

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How to Use Riot Gun

Good Against Large and Elite Enemies

The Riot Gun is a semi-automatic shotgun that boasts decent stopping power, rate of fire, and reduced recoil. It is particularly effective in taking down high-value targets like elite enemies and bosses.

Try to avoid using it against weaker enemies, unless you have no other options and need to quickly thin out a horde of enemies.

Resident Evil 4 Remake (RE4) Related Guides

List of All Weapons

All Weapon Types

List of Shotguns

W-870	Skull Shaker	Riot Gun
Striker