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

How to Get Blacktail

Purchase From the Merchant

The Blacktailis a Handgun that can be purchased from the Merchant in the Resident Evil 4 Remake for 24,000 Ptas. You can purchase this from the Merchant as early as Chapter 7 when you first enter the castle!

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Blacktail Weapon Overview

Blacktail Basic Info

Blacktail
A compact, high-performance handgun.
Weapon Type	Handgun
Ammo Type	Handgun Ammo
Perks	None
How to Get	Purchase from the Merchant from Chapter 7 onwards.
Buying Price	24,000

Blacktail Base Stats

Blacktail Weapon Upgrade Stats

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

Upgrade Costs

Blacktail Exclusive Perk

All Exclusive Upgrades and Perks

Blacktail Attachments

All Available Attachments

Is Blacktail Worth it?

Viable Until End Game

The Blacktail is definitely worth it, as it has high damage and its exclusive upgrade adds more to its raw power. It can also easily stagger enemies, making them vulnerable for a melee prompt. If you plan on fully upgrading Blacktail and use it until the final boss, it is definitely worth it.

Best Handgun and Pistol

Can Rival the Red9

The Blacktail is the only weapon that can rival the Red9 in terms of damage output. Although the Red9 has higher power by 0.3 and ammo capacity by 3, the Blacktail can make up for this gap through its reload speed and rate of fire.

Additionally, the Red9 will require a stock to decrease its recoil, making the Blacktail more cost-effective as it does not need any attachments and is easier to re-aim with its lower recoil.

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How to Use Blacktail

Use at Close to Mid-Range Encounters

Blacktail 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

Blacktail 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.
How to Save Ammo

Resident Evil 4 Remake (RE4) Related Guides

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