Resident Evil 4: Merchant Guide
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This article provides information about the Merchant in Resident Evil 4 Remake! Find out what you can do with that Merchant and what items you can trade!
Recommended Items from the Merchant
| Item | Recommended Level and Use |
|---|---|
| Case Upgrade | ★★★★★Increases inventory space |
| Sniper Rifle | ★★★★・High firepower for easy enemy elimination |
| First Aid Spray | ★★★・・For when healing items run out |
| Materials | ★★・・・For when ammo runs out |
| Rocket Launcher | ★★・・・Maximum firepower weapon for boss battles |
| Body Armor | ★★・・・Recommended for high difficulty levels |
Prioritize purchasing the Case Size Upgrade
Once the Merchant is unlocked, prioritize purchasing the Case Upgrade. With the upgrade, you can expand the slots in your attache case which allows you to carry more items.
Prioritize the Sniper Rifle for boss battles
For boss battles, prioritize purchasing a high-powered Sniper Rifle. The recommended options are the SR M1903 from Chapter 2 onwards or the Stingray from Chapter 7 onwards.
If you don't have any means of recovery, buy the First Aid Spray
If you run out of recovery items like herbs, consider buying the First Aid Spray. Using the First Aid Spray will fully restore your health, so use it when your health is critically low.
If you run out of Ammo, consider crafting materials
If you've used up all your Ammo, it's a good idea to buy materials. Craft Gunpowder with the materials you find along the way to obtain more Ammo.
Rocket Launcher is also useful for boss battles
For boss battles or tough enemies, the Rocket Launcher is a powerful weapon. However, it's quite expensive at 50,000 Pesetas. Only buy it if you have enough money.
If you're playing on a high difficulty, buy the Body Armor
If you're playing on a high difficulty, consider buying the Body Armor to reduce damage from enemies. If the durability of the Body Armor decreases, you can repair it at the Merchant.
Recommended Trades by Merchant
| Item | Recommended Item and Use |
|---|---|
| Yellow Herb | ★★★★★・Can increase maximum health ・Use in combination with green herb |
| Treasure Map | ★★★★☆・Shows treasures on the map ・Treasures can be sold for a high price |
| Weapon Parts | ★★★☆☆・Items that can enhance weapons ・Can be upgraded from the case craft |
| Weapons | ★★☆☆☆・Punisher and Matilda ・Lower priority due to a wide variety of weapon types |
| Treasures | ★☆☆☆☆・Items that can be sold for a high price ・Recommended when in urgent need of money |
Merchant Guide List
| Summary of Merchant Elements |
|---|
| Purchase of weapons and items |
| Expansion of attache case |
| Weapon enhancement and modification |
| Repair of Knife and armor |
| Sale of inventory items |
| Trading Spinel and items |
Purchase of weapons and items
When you talk to the Merchant, you can purchase weapons and recovery items. Depending on the weapon or item, you can buy them by paying Pesetas.
Limited-time sale items are available in certain chapters
In certain chapters, weapons and items may be sold as sale items at a discounted price. Consider buying them as sale items can be a better deal than usual.
| List of Recommended Weapons |
Expansion of Attache Case
| Stage | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Initial | 7×10 | - |
| 1 | 7×12 | 10,000 |
| 2 | 8×12 | 20,000 |
| 3 | 8×13 | 36,000 |
| 4 | 9×13 | 64,000 |
You can also purchase an expansion for your attache case from the Merchant. By purchasing an attache case expansion, you can increase the number of slots for your items, so prioritize buying it.
Weapon Upgrades
When you talk to the Merchant, you can have your weapons upgraded. Weapon upgrades allow you to increase the power and ammo capacity of your weapon. If you feel that the enemies along the way are too strong, try modifying your weapons to make them stronger.
Selling Upgraded Weapons Refunds the Upgrade Cost
If you sell an upgraded weapon, the amount of money spent on upgrades will be added to the selling price. When switching to a different weapon, sell the modified weapon to obtain funds.
Repairing Knives and Armor
When you talk to the Merchant, you can also repair knives and armor. If your knife or armor gets broken and becomes unusable during battles, repair them to recover its durability.
| Knife Guide and its Durability |
| How to Obtain the Body Armor and its Effects |
Selling Inventory Items
When you talk to the Merchant, you can sell unwanted items. In addition to items, you can also sell Gemstones obtained during your journey for a high price. Instead of discarding unwanted items found during exploration, sell them to the Merchant. Combining Gemstones and Treasures before selling them will fetch a higher price.
Weapons can be Repurchased
Weapons sold to the Merchant can be repurchased later. However, the upgrades will be reset, so choose wisely when selling weapons to avoid regrets.
| Irreversible Elements |
| Combining Gemstones |
Trading Spinels for Items
By collecting Spinels, you can trade with the Merchant for items and weapons. Powerful weapons, maps, and Yellow Herbs can only be obtained through trading with Spinel, so make sure to clear Requests and collect Spinel.
| Guide and Location List for Requests |
| Routes for Collecting Treasures |
Merchant's Item List
| Item | How to Obtain |
|---|---|
| Bolt Thrower | Chapter 2 |
| SR M1903 | Chapter 2 |
| Scope | Chapter 2 |
| First Aid Spray | Chapter 2 |
| Case Upgrade (7×12) | Chapter 2 |
| Recipe: Bolts | Chapter 2 |
| TMP | Chapter 3 |
| Recipe: Flash Grenade | Chapter 3 |
| Rocket Launcher | Chapter 4 |
| Case Upgrade (8×12) | Chapter 4 |
| Recipe: Attachable Mines | Chapter 4 |
| Red9 | Chapter 5 |
| Riot Gun | Chapter 6 |
| Blacktail | Chapter 7 |
| Stingray | Chapter 7 |
| Broken Butterfly | Chapter 7 |
| Resources (L) | Chapter 7 |
| Recipe: Magnum Ammo | Chapter 7 |
| Body Armor | Chapter 8 |
| Case Upgrade (8×13) | Chapter 9 |
| Striker | Chapter 10 |
| Resources (S) | Chapter 10 |
| Recipe: Heavy Grenade | Chapter 10 |
| CQBR Assault Rifle | Chapter 11 |
| Killer7 | Chapter 13 |
| Case Upgrade (9×13) | Chapter 13 |
| Item | Spinel | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Treasure Map: Village | 1 | Chapter 2 |
| Yellow Herb | 3 | Chapter 2 |
| Punisher | 5 | Chapter 2 |
| Gemstones | 3 | Chapter 2 |
| Laser Sight | 10 | Chapter 2 |
| Attaché Case: Black | 8 | Chapter 4 |
| Red Beryl | 4 | Chapter 4 |
| High-power Scope | 7 | Chapter 4 |
| Elegant Mask | 2 | Chapter 4 |
| TMP Stock | 8 | Chapter 4 |
| Gunpowder ×10 | 2 | Chapter 6 |
| Red9 Stock | 9 | Chapter 6 |
| Treasure Map: Castle | 3 | Chapter 7 |
| Attaché Case: Leather | 12 | Chapter 7 |
| Special Modification Ticket | 30 | Chapter 7 |
| Matilda | 10 | Chapter 8 |
| Chalice of Atonement | 3 | Chapter 9 |
| Gunpowder ×10 | 3 | Chapter 10 |
| Matilda Stock | 12 | Chapter 11 |
| Gold Token | 3 | Chapter 11 |
| Treasure Map: Island | 5 | Chapter 13 |
| Special Modification Ticket | 40 | Chapter 13 |
| Velvet Blue | 1 | Chapter 13 |
Can the Merchant be defeated?
In this game, it is impossible to defeat the Merchant.
In Resident Evil 4, it was possible to defeat the Merchant, although there was no benefit in doing so. However, in the Remake, the Merchant is invincible and cannot be defeated.
