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Resident Evil Requiem (RE9) - Best Weapons

This is a guide to the best weapons in Resident Evil Requiem (RE9). Find out the best loadout and the best weapons for Grace and Leon.

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Best Weapons for Grace

Best Weapon Weapon Strengths
S&S M232S&S M232 ・Its base stats surpass those of B934, and outperforms it in every aspect.
When Obtained: At the Bar and Lounge in the Care Center West Wing
RequiemRequiem ・High Stopping power.
・Penetrates through multiple targets.
KotetsuKotetsu
(Post-Game)		 ・A melee weapon that does not break.

Best Handgun for Grace

S&S M232S&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 the best handgun that Grace can use, a straight up upgrade over the B934. After taking stabilizers, you can consistently stagger normal zombies with a well-placed shot to any weak point, guaranteeing a melee follow-up.

You can find it relatively early in the game, at a counter in Care Center's Bar and Lounge, which is located in the West Wing.

S&S M232 Location

Best Magnum for Grace

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

The Requiem is Grace's best option when things get hairy. It offers high damage and penetration, but it re-centers slowly due to Grace's inexperience with weapons.

Though it should be used sparingly, its reliability is unmatched, as it can kill most zombies with a single shot, and can reliably stun The Girl.

How to Get Requiem Bullets

Best Melee Weapon for Grace

KotetsuKotetsu
(Post-Game)
Power Stability Precision Rate of Fire
1 0 0 0
Reload Speed Ammo Capacity Durability
0 0 5

The Kotetsu is the best knife for Grace due to the simple fact that it never breaks. This means Grace can swing the Kotetsu as much as she wants without needing to craft more knives or pick them up.

Best Weapons for Leon

Best Weapon Weapon Strengths
Silencer 9Silencer 9 ・Great stats that gets better with upgrades.
・High ammo capacity.
When Obtained: Bought from the Supply Box in East Raccoon City
990-TAC990-TAC ・Semi-Auto makes it the fastest firing shotgun available.
・Incredibly tight spread.
When Obtained: Bought from the Supply Box in East Raccoon City
Classic 70Classic 70 ・Highest damage per shot, resulting in efficient ammo consumption
When Obtained: Automatically obtained in Leon's section of Care Center Courtyard
Clatter CarbineClatter Carbine
(Post-Game)		 ・Highest stats for submachine guns.
Ghost GrudgeGhost Grudge
(Post-Game)		 ・Re-Centers faster than the Requiem.
・Consumes less space.
Mortal EdgeMortal Edge
(Post-Game)		 ・Higher Base Stats
・More Lenient Parry WIndows

Best Handgun for Leon

Silencer 9Silencer 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 the best handgun Leon can use when fully upgraded thanks to its balance of good damage, stability, and instant centering speed.

Its huge ammo capacity makes it perfect for dealing with numerous normal zombies, able to fire off multiple shots in quick succession without needing to re-center after every shot.

Silencer 9 Location

Best Shotgun for Leon

990-TAC990-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 has a lot going for it, mainly its semi-automatic feature, which enables it to fire multiple shells, setting it apart from pump-action shotguns.

Additionally, the 990-TAC's purchasable upgrades provide the tightest spread among shotguns, making it a formidable weapon for close and medium ranges.

990-TAC Location

Best Rifle for Leon

Classic 70Classic 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 provides the highest damage per shot, at the cost of it's inherent bolt-action animation and slow reload speed.

It's attachable scope lets players snipe targets down range, while removing it and equipping the BSAA charm enables it to become a formidable close-range weapon, despite its drawbacks.

Classic 70 Location

Best Submachine Gun for Leon

Clatter CarbineClatter Carbine
(Post-Game)
Power Stability Precision Rate of Fire
2 4.3 3.8 3.8
Reload Speed Ammo Capacity Durability
3 40 0

The Clatter Carbine is simply better than all the submachine guns available. It has the highest damage, stability, and precision of any submachine gun.

Its only downside is that it becomes available only after you finish the game once.
Clatter Carbine Location

Best Magnum for Leon

Ghost GrudgeGhost Grudge
(Post-Game)
Power Stability Precision Rate of Fire
4.5 2.3 2.5 3
Reload Speed Ammo Capacity Durability
1 0 0

Despite the Requiem having marginally better stats when fully upgraded, the Ghost Grudge beats the Requiem by having a much-faster centering speed.

This allows Leon to land more shots much faster during fights, especially during boss battles where you have to reposition often to avoid attacks.

Best Melee Weapon for Leon

Mortal EdgeMortal Edge
(Post-Game)
Power Stability Precision Rate of Fire
2.5 0 0 0
Reload Speed Ammo Capacity Durability
0 0 4

The Mortal Edge surpasses the Hatchet thanks to the combination of higher base stats, as well as having a much more forgiving parry window.

The Mortal Edge's parry is more lenient, which is invaluable given that Leon's combat sections include plenty of close-range combat encounters.
Mortal Edge Location

Best Weapon Special Mentions

A Unique Pistol That Uses Rifle Rounds

RedemptionRedemption
(Post-Game)
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 powerful break-action pistol that can only fire one shot before needing to be reloaded. Despite this obvious drawback, it more than makes up for it with its sheer firepower.

Consequently, it is the perfect weapon to use with the Power Shades charm, as this increases its damage consistently without requiring you to wait for the last bullet, since there is only one round in the chamber.

Redemption Location

The Old Reliable Weapon Returns

RPG-7RPG-7
(Post-Game)
Power Stability Precision Rate of Fire
5 0 0 0
Reload Speed Ammo Capacity Durability
0 0 0

The RPG is back and fires a devastating rocket round that can take out most targets with a single shot and deal high damage to the surrounding area.

Its hefty price tag limits its usage, so it is best paired with Infinite Ammo once unlocked.

RPG-7 Location

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