Resident Evil 4: How to Obtain Handcannon

How to Acquire the Handcannon

Achieve S-Rank in All Mercenaries Stages

The Handcannon is unlocked by achieving an S-rank in all three stages of the additional Mercenaries content. There are no character restrictions; you'll unlock the Handcannon regardless of which character you use to achieve the S-rank. This is easier than unlocking it by completing the game on Professional difficulty in a New Game.

Mercenaries Modes Strategy and Tips for Earning Scores

Complete Professional Difficulty in a New Game without Bonus Weapons

To unlock the Handcannon, complete the game on Professional difficulty in a New Game without using any bonus weapons, including the Chicago Sweeper. This makes it the hardest bonus weapon to unlock in Resident Evil 4.

Recommended Strategy for Unlocking the Handcannon

First, unlock the Infinite Rocket Launcher

To unlock the Handcannon, first unlock the Infinite Rocket Launcher. While obtaining the Chicago Sweeper required for Professional S+ rank, it is strongly recommended to unlock the Infinite Rocket Launcher first, as it will make the difficulty much easier without it.

Unlock the Chicago Sweeper with the Infinite Rocket Launcher

Once you have obtained the Infinite Rocket Launcher, prepare for obtaining the Cat Ears by acquiring the Chicago Sweeper. The Chicago Sweeper can be unlocked by clearing Professional A rank, so you can easily obtain it while blasting through enemies with the Infinite Rocket Launcher.

Unlocking Wolf Tail for Hardcore S+ Countermeasure

As a countermeasure for Hardcore S+, let's unlock Wolf Tail. Wolf Tail can be obtained by achieving Assisted S+, and it increases melee damage, making it useful when you want to conserve ammo in the early stages.

If Standard S+ is easy, you can skip it

If obtaining Standard S+ is easy for you, there is no need to obtain Assisted S+. Once you achieve S+ on a higher difficulty, the lower difficulties will be automatically completed as well. So, if you are confident in your skills and want to save time, it is recommended to challenge it from Standard difficulty.

Unlocking Deer Antlers for Hardcore S+ Countermeasure

As a countermeasure for Hardcore S+, unlock Deer Antlers. Deer Antlers can be obtained by achieving Standard S+, and it significantly increases the power of the Knife, making it effective against enemies that require knife attacks for defeating and strategizing.

Unlock the Chicken Hat with the Chicago Sweeper and Liberation Accessory

Use the unlocked Chicago Sweeper and accessory to clear Hardcore S+ and unlock the Chicken Hat. The Chicken Hat significantly reduces damage taken and is an effective equipment for professional strategies.

Upgrade the Chicago Sweeper in Chapter 7

When tackling difficulties higher than Hardcore in a New Game, it is crucial to upgrade the Chicago Sweeper. Complete the Requests up to Chapter 7, collect 30 Spinels, trade them for the Exclusive Upgrade Tickets from the Merchant in Chapter 7, and make the Chicago Sweeper infinite.

Clear Professional S+ with the Chicken Hat equipped

Once equipped with the Chicken Hat, aim to clear Professional S+. Dealing with a large number of enemies is challenging, but the most difficult restriction is the limit of 15 saves. While saving once per chapter is recommended, Chapter 7, where the Chicago Sweeper can be made infinite, allows for more flexibility, so it is also recommended to use some saves in the first half.

Clear Pro 1st Round with Cat Ears Equipment

Once you obtain the Cat Ears, try to clear the final hurdle, Pro 1st Round, without any bonus weapons. Although you cannot use the Chicago Sweeper and Primal Knife, the Cat Ears will greatly help you. With the Cat Ears, you have unlimited Ammo and there are no time or save restrictions, so you can calmly and slowly proceed to obtain it.

Proceed with caution even with unlimited Ammo

Even with unlimited Ammo with the Cat Ears, if you let your guard down, you will fail quickly. Reloading the gun is necessary, and the power is initially low, so be careful and use cover and throwing weapons to proceed with the strategy.

Exclusive Upgrade: Handcannon Features

Unlimited Ammo

When you upgrade the Handcannon to its exclusive upgrade, it gains unlimited ammo. This means you can use this powerful Magnum weapon without worrying about ammunition. If you obtain an Exclusive Upgrade Ticket, prioritize upgrading to this limited edition.

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