The game Resident Evil 5, which was released in 2009, quickly became one of the favorite among fans of the series. No wonder - she allowed to return to a long-familiar, beloved world, again to face danger. Another nice plus was the extensive arsenal in Resident Evil. The weapons in the game are not only diverse, but also well-developed. This made the passage even more exciting, enjoyable.
Briefly about the game
The game takes place in 2009 - in accordance with the year of release. The main character was Chris Redfield, familiar from the previous parts. Now he has joined the BSAA, which specializes in the detection and destruction of biological weapons around the world.
The topic is quite relevant - every year the number of weapons and cases of its use is growing rapidly. Therefore, Chris does hard, but very important work. This time he arrives in the town of Kijuju, located in West Africa. According to the informant, very soon a major transaction for the sale of biological weapons should take place here. Chris's main goal is to neutralize merchant Riccardo Irwin. Sheva Alomar will help him in this difficult work.
But everything went wrong - a virus was sprayed among the locals, turning them into crazy, aggressive creatures trying to get to the throat of operatives at any cost. The informant was brutally killed right on the main square of the village, and Chris and Sheva managed to survive only by a miracle - the BSAA helicopter arrived at the scene on time, but the operation could not be so easily turned off. Heroes have to work hard to cope with the dangerous task. Fortunately, in Resident Evil 5, weapons are diverse and numerous. It will help to cope even with the most dangerous enemies, both living and not quite.
Guns
The most affordable and simple weapons in the game are pistols. In total, seven types are provided for selection. Yes, not all of them are equally good, so it always makes sense to replace the weaker ones with those found later. There are also extensive opportunities for pumping existing weapons.
Beretta M92F - a standard pistol with which the hero begins the game. It has no serious advantages, so it’s worthwhile to quickly replace it with a more suitable one.
H&K P8 - the second gun in the game. A serious drawback is the small ammunition - you can carry only 25 rounds with you. But the penetrative power is magnificent - with one shot you can break through five enemies. So it’s great for working on a crowd of enemies.
SIG P226 is a very powerful pistol that deals 480 damage in one shot. Reloading takes a lot of time, but wearing it in the arsenal is definitely worth it because of the power - most enemies stack with one shot.
The Beretta M93R is an automatic pistol that lands three bullets at once with a single click on the trigger. It takes a long time to recharge, but it does 400 damage. To get it, you need to maximize the Beretta M92F.
Samurai Edge is a modified Beretta that only Wesker can use in Mercenaries mode. It boasts a good power - 400 units. But in terms of reloading, this is one of the slowest pistols.
Beretta Px4 - Only available for Jill. Cooldown is slow, and damage is not too high - only 300 units. But it has a high chance of causing critical damage, which is highly appreciated by many gamers.
S&W M29 - a very powerful revolver, which is one of the most lethal weapons in the game. Deals up to 3200 points of damage. True, reloading is wildly slow - during this time, enemies may well kill the hero. Knowing where to find weapons in Resident Evil 5 is very important - it is only available in chapter 3-1.
L.Hawk - a very powerful gun, and indeed, one of the most successful in the game. Deals 3000 damage and recharges quite quickly. Armor-piercing bullets allow you to flash up to seven enemies with one shot. To clean the street from a crowd of opponents - that's it.
The S&W M500 is another secret weapon. To obtain it is necessary to pump S&W M29 to the maximum. If this is not a better weapon than Resident Evil 5, then one of them. Deals 5000 damage - only a grenade launcher is more powerful.
Shotguns
Over time, the player has the opportunity to get hold of a shotgun. Reliable and powerful weapon that works great at short range. So there must be in the arsenal.
The Ithaca M37 is a pretty weak shotgun. Deals only 400 damage. But it can be pumped, significantly increasing damage, and the magazine capacity for 6 rounds is the best in this class.
Benelli M3 is perhaps the most successful shotgun in the game. The initial damage is 400 units, but it is easily pumped to much more impressive indicators. It makes sense to travel with him.
Jail Breaker is the weakest shotgun in the game. Damage dealt is only 350 units. In part, this is offset by fast charging, but still it will not work to increase power to the desired limit.
Hydra is a secret weapon that becomes available after max leveling the Ithaca M37. The three-barreled sawn-off immediately deals 550 damage. And it hits a pretty decent distance.
Automatic machines
But for large crowds and working at great distances, machine guns and submachine guns are better suited. Therefore, we will combine them in one section.
Skorpion Vz-61 is a weak weapon, available at the very beginning of the game. Damage dealt is simply ridiculous - 100 units. But against large clusters of weak opponents it works great, so it’s definitely worth picking it up. And a 50 round magazine is a nice bonus.
The H&K MP5 is the next submachine gun in the game. A little more power (damage of 120 units) is leveled out by the smaller capacity of the store - 45 rounds. But he shoots up to 4 enemies.
AK-74 - the legendary weapon, which is the most powerful machine gun in the game. But the store is small - only 30 rounds, and recharged for a very long time. However, some players prefer to travel with him, mowing crowds of enemies.
SIG 556 is a serious competitor for Kalash. Slightly weaker than it (180 damage versus 250), but it’s just recharged with lightning speed. Well, a magazine with 40 rounds of ammunition allows you to fight longer.
Sniper rifles
One of the favorite options for many gamers. High power and the ability to work over long distances make sniper rifles indispensable in open spaces. Alas, there are only three of them in the game.
S75 - the first sniper rifle and it is also the most powerful - as much as 2000 points of damage. True, the power of the optics is small, and the weapon is recharged for a very long time, and only 4 cartridges are placed in the store.
SVD is a more rapid, but also weak rifle, inflicting only 1300 units. But the store fits 7 rounds, in addition, the optics will be better.
H&K PSG1 - the weakest among sniper rifles - only 1200 points of damage. But it has a magazine with a capacity of 7 rounds and is recharged faster than analogues.
Custom weapons
There are more interesting unusual types of weapons in the game that you should be aware of.
Grenade Launcher - a hand grenade launcher. A terrible thing against large clusters of enemies. The rate of fire is small, but it coughs up everything. Damage dealt depends on the ammunition used.
Rocket Launcher - a rocket launcher, a rather highly specialized weapon, perfect for cleaning small rooms, being at a decent distance from them. Put the rocket out the window and don’t worry that someone will survive in the house.
Gatling Gun - light machine gun. Used only by Chris. It warms up before shooting for a long time, but the rate of fire is huge, and the damage is 450 units. Coughs up any obstacles on the way.
Longbow is a good option for fans of silent weapons. They are armed only with Sheva. Deals huge damage - 1500 units. It is a secret weapon, for which you need to improve to a maximum of S75.
Stun Rod is a taser used only in close combat. Although it has 666 damage, it is practically useless, especially against dangerous opponents at a high level of difficulty.
We use mods
Players were looking forward to the golden edition of their favorite game, hoping that among the updates there will be new trunks. Alas, the new weapons in the Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition did not appear. The case was limited to several costumes, additions and modes.
Therefore, users had to use weapon mods in Resident Evil 5. With their help, it turned out to add a new grenade launcher, several pistols and shotguns, as well as the LOC, which increases accuracy when shooting offhand.
Conclusion
On this our article comes to an end. Now you know more about weapons in your favorite game. So, you can easily choose the most suitable samples for your playing style, getting the most out of the game.