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Resident Evil 9: Requiem

Weapons (Leon)

Resident Evil 9: Requiem Leon Weapons Guide: Details on the Alligator Snapper, Silencer 9, Matilda IMP, Requiem, Ghost Grudge, Redemption, MSBG 500, 990-TAC, W870 Police, Classic 70, Marksman 1A, and Gal.

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Resident Evil 9: Requiem Leon Weapons Guide: Details on the Alligator Snapper, Silencer 9, Matilda IMP, Requiem, Ghost Grudge, Redemption, MSBG 500, 990-TAC, W870 Police, Classic 70, Marksman 1A, and Gal.

Most of Leon's weapons in Resident Evil 9: Requiem can be upgraded. There are two tiers of upgrades by default, and destroying all Mr. Raccoon mementos makes a third tier available.

Alligator Snapper

Leon's starting pistol. Holds 9 rounds of handgun ammo with a maximum of 15. The Alligator Snapper can take the following upgrades:

  • Dot Sight: Increases precision. Bought from the Supply Box for 1000 credits.
  • Compensator: Increases stability. Found in the Warped Closet in Attic Storage.
  • High-Capacity Mag: Adds +3 ammo capacity. Bought from the Supply Box for 2000 credits.
  • Slick Magazine Catch: Increases reload speed. Bought from the Supply Box for 3000 credits.

Silencer 9

Handgun with suppressor. Holds 10 rounds of handgun ammo with a maximum of 17. Bought from the Supply Box for 5500 credits. The Silencer 9 can take the following upgrades:

  • Dot Sight: Increases precision. .
  • Add-on Suppressor: Increases power. .
  • High-Capacity Mag: Adds +4 ammo capacity. .
  • Aluminium Trigger: Increases rate of fire. .

Matilda IMP

Polymer frame handgun. Holds 15 rounds of handgun ammo with a maximum of 21. Unlockable during the first playthrough by spending 500 CP and can then be bought from the Supply Box for 1200 credits. The Matilda IMP can take the following upgrades:

  • Dot Sight: Increases precision. .
  • Long Compensator: Increases power. Bought from the Supply Box for 2500 credits.
  • High-Capacity Mag: Adds +3 ammo capacity. .
  • Folding Stock: Increases stability and rate of fire and allows for three-round bursts. Bought from the Supply Box for 3500 credits.

Requiem

Leon's other starting weapon. Holds 5 rounds of 12.7x55mm ammo. The Requiem can take the following upgrades:

  • Barrel Jacket: Increases stability, rate of fire and reload speed. Bought from the Supply Box for 7000 credits.
  • Ported Barrel: Increases power. Bought from the Supply Box for 5000 credits.
  • Weighted Grip: Increases stability. .

Ghost Grudge

Large calibre revolver. Holds 5 rounds of 12.7x55mm ammo. Unlockable after a first playthrough by spending 1000 CP and can then be bought from the Supply Box for 7000 credits (10,000 on Insanity difficulty). Besides a Charm, the Ghost Grudge can't be fitted with any upgrades.

Redemption

Break-action, single shot pistol. Holds 1 round of rifle ammo. Unlockable after a first playthrough by spending 5500 CP and can then be bought from the Supply Box for 25,0000 credits. Besides a Charm, the Redemption can't be fitted with any upgrades.

MSBG 500

Pump-action shotgun found in the Attic of the Care Home. Holds 5 rounds of shotgun shells. The MSBG 500 can take the following upgrades:

  • Duralumin Bolt: Increases power and rate of fire. Bought from the Supply Box for 4000 credits.
  • Balanced Spring: Increases reload speed. .
  • Duckbill Choke: Increases power. .
  • Duralumin Action Bar: Increases rate of fire. .

990-TAC

Semi-automatic shotgun. Holds 7 rounds of shotgun shells with a maximum of 9. Bought from the Supply Box for 7000 credits. The 990-TAC can take the following upgrades:

  • Dot Sight: Increases precision. .
  • Carbon Tube Extension: Adds +1 ammo capacity. .
  • Ceramic Coated Barrel: Increases power. .
  • Stock: Increases stability. .

W870 Police

Pump-action shotgun found in Gun Shop Kendo. Holds 5 rounds of shotgun shells with a maximum of 7. The W870 Police can take the following upgrades:

  • Chrome Barrel: Increases power. .
  • Silver Tube Extension: Adds +1 ammo capacity. .
  • Chrome Stock: Increases stability. .

Classic 70

Bolt-action rifle found in Victor's private study when regaining control of Leon after the events in the Courtyard. Holds 6 rounds of rifle ammo. The Classic 70 can take the following upgrades:

  • Standard Scope: Increases precision. Fitted as standard but can be unequipped for shooting from the hip.
  • Silver Finish Scope: Greatly increases precision. Found in the open container in the Parking Garage behind the R.P.D.
  • Enhanced Leaf Spring: Increases reload speed. .
  • PVD Barrel: Increases power. .
  • Hair Trigger: Increases rate of fire. .
  • Premier Stock: Increases stability. .

Marksman 1A

Semi-automatic rifle. Holds 10 rounds of rifle ammo with a maximum of 20. Found in BSAA Container 03 in East Raccoon City. The Marksman 1A can take the following upgrades:

  • Semi-auto Scope: Allows long-range precision shooting. Fitted as standard but can be unequipped for shooting from the hip.
  • Reinforced Bolt: Increases rate of fire. Bought from the Supply Box for 6000 credits.
  • High-Capacity Mag: Adds +5 ammo capacity. .

Gal

Basic submachine gun. Holds 40 rounds of machine ammo with a maximum of 60. Found in the Underground Parking Garage in Raccoon City East. The Gal can take the following upgrades:

  • Titanium Bolt: Increases power. .
  • High-Capacity Mag: Adds +10 ammo capacity. .

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