Resident Evil 4: Recommended Exclusive Upgrades and Perks

Exclusive Effect and How to Obtain Them

Handgun

Weapon	Exclusive Effect
SG-09 R	Increases critical rate by 5 times
Sentinel Nine	Increases critical rate by 5 times
Punisher	Increases piercing count to 5
Red9	Increases power by 1.5 times
Blacktail	Increases power by 1.5 times
Matilda	Increases magazine capacity by 2 times

Weapon	How to Obtain
SG-09 R	Initial equipment
Sentinel Nine	Purchase Extra DLC Pack
Punisher	Trade with Merchant after Chapter 2
Red9	Obtain on the ship in the center of Lake in Chapter 4
Blacktail	Purchase from Merchant after Chapter 7
Matilda	Purchase from Merchant after Chapter 8

Submachine Gun

Weapon	Exclusive Effect
Chicago Sweeper	Unlimited Ammo
TMP	Damage increased by 1.5 times
LE 5	Penetration increased to 5 targets

Weapon	How to Obtain
Chicago Sweeper	・Exchange at Extra Shop ・Clear Pro Rank A or higher
TMP	Purchase from Merchant after Chapter 3
LE 5	Purchase from Merchant after Chapter 14

Shotgun

Weapon	Exclusive Effect
Skull Shaker	Power is doubled
W-870	Power is doubled
Riot Gun	Power is increased by 1.5 times
Striker	Magazine capacity is doubled

Weapon	How to Obtain
Skull Shaker	Purchase the Extra DLC Pack
W-870	Obtained in the house in Village Square in Chapter 1
Riot Gun	Purchase from the Merchant after Chapter 6
Striker	Purchase from the Merchant after Chapter 10

Sniper Rifle

Weapon	Exclusive Effect
SR M1903	Power is doubled
Stingray	Rate of fire is doubled
CQBR Assault Rifle	Power is increased by 1.5 times

Weapon	How to Obtain
SR M1903	Purchase from Merchant after Chapter 2
Stingray	Purchase from Merchant after Chapter 7
CQBR Assault Rifle	Purchase from Merchant after Chapter 11

Magnum

Weapon	Exclusive Effect
Handcannon	Unlimited Ammo
Broken Butterfly	Increases power by 1.5 times
Killer7	Increases critical rate by 5 times

Weapon	How to Obtain
Handcannon	・Exchange at the Extra Shop ・Clear the game on Pro New Game without bonus weapons
Broken Butterfly	Purchase from the Merchant after Chapter 7
Killer7	Purchase from the Merchant after Chapter 13

Rocket Launcher

Weapon	Exclusive Effect
Rocket Launcher	None

Weapon	How to Obtain
Rocket Launcher	Purchase from Merchant after Chapter 4

Bolt Thrower

Weapon	Exclusive Effect
Bolt Thrower	Doubles the ammo capacity

Weapon	How to Obtain
Bolt Thrower	Purchase from Merchant after Chapter 2

Knife

Weapon	Exclusive Effect
Combat Knife	Attack speed is increased by 1.5 times
Kitchen Knife	None
Fighting Knife	Power is doubled
Primal Knife	Durability becomes infinite

Weapon	How to Obtain
Combat Knife	Initial equipment
Kitchen Knife	Found in various locations in the village
Fighting Knife	Defeat the boss "Krauser" in Chapter 14
Primal Knife	Destroy all 16 Clockwork Castellan

Recommended Rankings for Exclusive Weapons

Rank	Weapon	Recommendation/How to Obtain
1	Chicago Sweeper	【Recommendation】 ★★★★★【How to Obtain】 Clear Pro A Rank or higher
2	Primal Knife	【Recommendation】 ★★★★★【How to Obtain】 Destroy all 16 Clockwork Castellans
3	Riot Gun	【Recommendation】 ★★★★・【How to Obtain】 Purchase from Merchant after Chapter 6
4	Blacktail	【Recommendation】 ★★★★・【How to Obtain】 Purchase from Merchant after Chapter 7
5	Broken Butterfly	【Recommendation】 ★★★・・【How to Obtain】 Purchase from Merchant after Chapter 7

The Ultimate Close-Range Chicago Sweeper

We recommend customizing the Chicago Sweeper to its limited edition form for unparalleled close-range power. With the ability to fire continuously without reloading, it easily decimates enemies and is perfect for achieving an S+ rank on Hardcore difficulty or higher.

The Unbreakable Primal Knife

Customizing the Primal Knife grants it infinite durability, ensuring that it will never break. Given that the knife is commonly used for parrying and finishing moves, it's a good idea to prioritize its customization and upgrades.

The Reliable and Powerful Riot Gun

The Riot Gun gains a 1.5x power boost when customized, making it another high-priority candidate for upgrades. With its large ammo capacity, it's effective in both group skirmishes and boss fights, and it remains a reliable option throughout the entire story when fully upgraded.

How to Obtain the Exclusive Upgrade Tickets

Exchange Spinel with the Merchant

Exclusive Upgrade Tickets can be acquired by trading Spinels with the Merchant. You'll need 30 or 40 Spinels for each ticket, so it's advised to complete multiple requests and save up Spinels in advance.

Effects of Using the Exclusive Upgrade Tickets

Unlock Exclusive Perks Regardless of Enhancement Level

Exclusive Upgrade Tickets allow you to unlock exclusive perks for your weapons regardless of their current enhancement levels. These specifications include special boosts like "double power". Without a ticket, you'd need to upgrade each item to its maximum level to achieve the same effects.

Handguns
Sentinel Nine	SG-09 R
the Punisher	Red9
Matilda

Shotguns
Skull Shaker	W-870
Riot Gun	Striker

Submachine Guns
TMP	LE 5

Rifles
SR M1903	the Stingray
CQBR Assault Rifle

Thrower
Bolt Thrower

Magnum
Broken Butterfly	Killer7

Knives
Combat Knife	Primal Knife
the Fighting Knife

Related Guides
Recommended Weapon Upgrades	Recommended Weapons Listed
Attachments and Parts	How to Unlock Infinite Ammo and Weapons
Recommended Exclusive Upgrades and Perks

Collectibles
Chicago Sweeper

Infinite Ammo
Handcannon

Secret Weapon
Unlocking Bonus Weapons

Grenade
Flash Grenades