Where to Find the Red 9 in RE4 Remake: To In

Discover the location of the powerful Red 9 handgun in Resident Evil 4 Remake. Learn where to find this essential weapon after defeating Del Lago in Chapter 4.

Alright, so you're looking for the Red 9 in Resident Evil 4 Remake? Good choice! It's a real powerhouse, one of the best handguns you can get your hands on. While it might not have that laser sight from the original and you'll need to be a bit more precise, it still hits like a truck. Thankfully, you won't have to wait too long to snag it.

Once you've dealt with the Del Lago boss fight, you'll get access to the lake area. This lake is basically your main hub for Chapter 4, and there's quite a bit to explore. But before you go gallivanting around, there's something important you should do first. Head back to the dock near where you start the chapter, hop in the boat, and make your way to the middle of the lake. You'll spot a shipwreck out there.

Dock your boat right up to the shipwreck. The first thing you'll find on it is a chest containing an Alexandrite – that's one of the Treasures you'll want for the Bandit Trophy/Achievement. Now, don't just rush back to your boat! Go around to the other side of the shipwreck, specifically the western end, and you'll find another, bigger chest. Open that bad boy up, and voilà – the Red 9 is all yours!

If you've been smart about upgrading your weapons and collecting treasures so far, you might even have enough cash to fully upgrade the Red 9 right away. You'll have to wait a bit longer for its exclusive upgrade, though.

Quick Comparison: Red 9 vs. Punisher

If this is your first time playing, you've probably been using the Punisher since Chapter 2. You might be wondering if it's worth switching. Honestly, there's no single right answer. Both have their strengths and weaknesses. If you've already put a lot of resources into the Punisher, sticking with it is totally fine.

The Punisher is all about piercing through enemies, which can be great for crowd control, but it sacrifices some raw firepower. The Red 9, on the other hand, is all about that raw firepower – it's the strongest handgun in the game. Its trade-off is accuracy (especially without a laser sight) and, later on, inventory space once you get the stock attachment, which takes up a good chunk of room.