Handgun ('Silver Ghost')
Description: "A standard 9mm handgun."
Location/cost: You begin the game with it pre-equipped, or you can purchase it from the Merchant for 8,000 PTAS.
'Exclusive' bonus: 500% better chance of critical headshots.
| Level | Firepower | Firing Speed | Reload Speed | Capactity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.0 | 0.47 | 1.73 | 10 |
| 2 | 1.2 (7,000 PTAS) | 0.40 (5,000 PTAS) | 1.47 (4,000 PTAS) | 13 (4,000 PTAS) |
| 3 | 1.4 (10,000 PTAS) | 0.33 (12,000 PTAS) | 0.87 (10,000 PTAS) | 16 (6,000 PTAS) |
| 4 | 1.6 (15,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 19 (8,000 PTAS) |
| 5 | 1.8 (18,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 22 (10,000 PTAS) |
| 6 | 2.0 (20,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 25 (12,000 PTAS) |
| Exc. (57,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | --- | --- |
Red9
Description: "A powerful 9mm handgun."
Location/cost: Available to purchase from the Merchant for 14,000 PTAS.
'Exclusive' bonus: Greatly increased firepower.
| Level | Firepower | Firing Speed | Reload Speed | Capactity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.6 | 0.53 | 2.73 | 8 |
| 2 | 1.8 (15,000 PTAS) | 0.47 (10,000 PTAS) | 2.20 (6,000 PTAS) | 10 (6,000 PTAS) |
| 3 | 2.1 (20,000 PTAS) | 0.40 (15,000 PTAS) | 1.67 (10,000 PTAS) | 12 (8,000 PTAS) |
| 4 | 2.5 (24,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 15 (12,000 PTAS) |
| 5 | 3.0 (28,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 18 (16,000 PTAS) |
| 6 | 3.7 (45,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 22 (22,000 PTAS) |
| Exc. (80,000 PTAS) | 6.5 * | --- | --- | --- |
* 'Exclusive' firepower only increases to '5.0' on GameCube version.
Punisher
Description: "This 9mm handgun will blast a hole through two enemies!"
Location/cost: Available to purchase from the Merchant for 20,000 PTAS, or awarded for destroying ten or more Blue Medallions..
'Exclusive' bonus: Bullets able to penetrate up to a total of five lined-up enemies.
| Level | Firepower | Firing Speed | Reload Speed | Capactity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.9 | 0.47 | 1.70 | 10 |
| 2 | 1.1 (10,000 PTAS) * | 0.40 (10,000 PTAS) | 1.47 (8,000 PTAS) | 13 (8,000 PTAS) |
| 3 | 1.3 (15,000 PTAS) | 0.33 (20,000 PTAS) | 0.83 (18,000 PTAS) | 16 (10,000 PTAS) |
| 4 | 1.5 (20,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 20 (15,000 PTAS) |
| 5 | 1.7 (25,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 24 (18,000 PTAS) |
| 6 | 1.9 (35,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 28 (24,000 PTAS) |
| Exc. (40,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | --- | --- |
* The first firepower upgrade is already assigned the Punisher as a complimentary upgrade if you are able to find all 15 Blue Medallions.
Blacktail
Description: "A 9mm handgun with superior handling."
Location/cost: Available to purchase from the Merchant for 24,000 PTAS.
'Exclusive' bonus: Increased firepower.
| Level | Firepower | Firing Speed | Reload Speed | Capactity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.6 | 0.47 | 1.70 | 15 |
| 2 | 1.8 (10,000 PTAS) | 0.40 (10,000 PTAS) | 1.47 (8,000 PTAS) | 18 (8,000 PTAS) |
| 3 | 2.0 (15,000 PTAS) | 0.27 (20,000 PTAS) | 0.83 (15,000 PTAS) | 21 (10,000 PTAS) |
| 4 | 2.3 (20,000 PTAS | --- | --- | 25 (15,000 PTAS) |
| 5 | 2.7 (25,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 30 (20,000 PTAS) |
| 6 | 3.2 (35,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 35 (25,000 PTAS) |
| Exc. (80,000 PTAS) | 4.5 | --- | --- | --- |
Matilda
Description: "A 9mm handgun with burst-fire capability."
Location/cost: Available to purchase from the Merchant for 70,000 PTAS, after beating the game once on any difficulty setting.
'Exclusive' bonus: Greatly increased magazine storage.
| Level | Firepower | Firing Speed | Reload Speed | Capactity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.5 | 0.47 | 1.73 | 15 |
| 2 | 1.7 (15,000 PTAS) | --- | 1.47 (6,000 PTAS) | 18 (7,000 PTAS) |
| 3 | 1.9 (17,000 PTAS) | --- | 0.87 (15,000 PTAS) | 21 (10,000 PTAS) |
| 4 | 2.1 (20,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 24 (12,000 PTAS) |
| 5 | 2.3 (25,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 27 (16,000 PTAS) |
| 6 | 2.5 (35,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 30 (20,000 PTAS) |
| Exc. (35,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | --- | 100 (35,000 PTAS) |
Shotgun
Description: "A 12-gauge pump-action shotgun. Don't leave home without it."
Location/cost: Available to purchase from the Merchant for 20,000 PTAS, or free for collection from the second floor of the largest house in the centre of the hamlet during Chapter 1-1.
'Exclusive' bonus:
| Level | Firepower | Firing Speed | Reload Speed | Capactity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.0 | 1.53 | 3.03 | 6 |
| 2 | 4.5 (15,000 PTAS) | --- | 2.43 (7,000 PTAS) | 8 (8,000 PTAS) |
| 3 | 5.0 (20,000 PTAS) | --- | 1.67 (15,000 PTAS) | 10 (10,000 PTAS) |
| 4 | 6.0 (25,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 12 (12,000 PTAS) |
| 5 | 7.0 (30,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 15 (15,000 PTAS) |
| 6 | 8.0 (40,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 18 (20,000 PTAS) |
| Exc. (40,000 PTAS) * | --- | --- | --- | --- |
* On the GameCube version, the price is increased to 80,000 PTAS.
Riot Gun
Description: "This pump-action shotgun is effective even at long distances!"
Location/cost: Available to purchase from the Merchant for 32,000 PTAS.
'Exclusive' bonus: Increased firepower.
| Level | Firepower | Firing Speed | Reload Speed | Capactity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.0 | 1.53 | 3.03 | 7 |
| 2 | 5.5 (20,000 PTAS) | --- | 2.43 (7,000 PTAS) | 9 (10,000 PTAS) |
| 3 | 6.0 (24,000 PTAS) | --- | 1.67 (20,000 PTAS) * | 11 (12,000 PTAS) |
| 4 | 6.5 (28,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 13 (15,000 PTAS) PTAS |
| 5 | 7.0 (32,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 15 (20,000 PTAS) |
| 6 | 8.0 (50,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 17 (25,000 PTAS) |
| Exc. (120,000 PTAS) * | 10 | --- | --- | --- |
* On the GameCube version, the reload speed receives a greater speed boost and gets upgraded to '1.50'.
Striker
Description: "Equipped with the advantage of wide-shot, it enables faster firing than a standard shotgun."
Location/cost: Available to purchase from the Merchant for 43,000 PTAS.
'Exclusive' bonus: Greatly increased ammo capacity.
| Level | Firepower | Firing Speed | Reload Speed | Capactity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.0 | 1.10 | 3.00 | 12 |
| 2 | 7.0 (25,000 PTAS) | --- | 2.40 (8,000 PTAS) | 14 (10,000 PTAS) |
| 3 | 8.0 (28,000 PTAS) | --- | 1.67 (15,000 PTAS) | 16 (12,000 PTAS) |
| 4 | 9.0 (32,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 20 (16,000 PTAS) |
| 5 | 10.0 (40,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 24 (18,000 PTAS) |
| 6 | 12.0 (60,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 28 (25,000 PTAS) |
| Exc. (60,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | --- | 100 |
TMP
Description: "A fully-automatic machine pistol. Fires custom 9mm's."
Location/cost: Available to purchase from the Merchant for 10,000 PTAS (15,000 PTAS on GameCube).
'Exclusive' bonus: Increased firepower.
| Level | Firepower | Firing Speed | Reload Speed | Capactity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.4 | 0.10 | 2.37 | 30 |
| 2 | 0.5 (7,000 PTAS) | --- | 1.93 (5,000 PTAS) | 50 (7,000 PTAS) |
| 3 | 0.6 (14,000 PTAS) | --- | 1.17 (15,000 PTAS) | 100 (15,000 PTAS) |
| 4 | 0.8 (18,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 150 (20,000 PTAS) |
| 5 | 1.0 (24,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 200 (25,000 PTAS) |
| 6 | 1.2 (35,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 250 (35,000 PTAS) |
| Exc. (100,000 PTAS) | 1.8 | --- | --- |
Rifle
Description: "A .223 caliber bolt action rifle."
Location/cost: Available to purchase from the Merchant for 12,000 PTAS.
'Exclusive' bonus: Greatly increased firepower.
| Level | Firepower | Firing Speed | Reload Speed | Capactity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.0 | 2.73 * | 4.00 | 5 |
| 2 | 5.0 (10,000 PTAS) | --- | 3.23 (8,000 PTAS) | 7 (6,000 PTAS) |
| 3 | 6.0 (12,000 PTAS) | --- | 2.33 (18,000 PTAS) | 9 (8,000 PTAS) |
| 4 | 8.0 (20,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 12 (12,000 PTAS) |
| 5 | 10.0 (25,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 15 (18,000 PTAS) |
| 6 | 10.0 (25,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 15 (18,000 PTAS) |
| Exc. (80,000 PTAS) | 30.0 ** | --- | --- | --- |
* GameCube version has default firing speed of '0.67'.
** GameCube version only increases firepower to '18'.
Rifle (Semi-auto)
Description: "A .223 caliber rifle capable of firing faster than the standard rifle."
Location/cost: Available to purchase from the Merchant for 35,000 PTAS.
'Exclusive' bonus: Improved firing speed.
| Level | Firepower | Firing Speed | Reload Speed | Capactity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.0 | 1.43 | 2.33 | 10 |
| 2 | 8.0 (15,000 PTAS) | --- | 1.90 (9,000 PTAS) | 12 (10,000 PTAS) |
| 3 | 9.0 (18,000 PTAS) | --- | 1.33 (18,000 PTAS) | 14 (12,000 PTAS) |
| 4 | 11.0 (24,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 17 (15,000 PTAS) |
| 5 | 13.0 (30,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 20 (20,000 PTAS) |
| 6 | 15.0 (40,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 24 (25,000 PTAS) |
| Exc. (80,000 PTAS) | --- | 0.80 * | --- | --- |
* GameCube version further improves 'Exclusive' firing speed to '0.40'.
Broken Butterfly
Description: "A very powerful .45 magnum revolver. This will make anyone's day."
Location/cost: Available to purchase from the Merchant for 38,000 PTAS. Alternatively, one can be freely claimed during Chapter 4-1, after Ashley is reunited with Leon. You'll need to provide Ashley with a boost in order for her to reach an area inaccessible to Leon; it's situated next to the fountain on the outside of the castle, not far off from the garden maze.
'Exclusive' bonus: Greatly increased firepower.
| Level | Firepower | Firing Speed | Reload Speed | Capactity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.0 | 0.70 | 3.67 | 6 |
| 2 | 15.0 (25,000 PTAS) | --- | 3.00 (15,000 PTAS) | 8 (15,000 PTAS) |
| 3 | 17.0 (30,000 PTAS) | --- | 2.33 (20,000 PTAS) | 10 (20,000 PTAS) |
| 4 | 20.0 (35,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 12 (25,000 PTAS) |
| 5 | 24.0 (50,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | --- |
| 6 | 28.0 (70,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | --- |
| Exc. (150,000 PTAS) | 50.0 | --- | --- | --- |
Killer7
Description: "A very stable yet powerful .45 magnum."
Location/cost: Available to purchase from the Merchant for 77,700 PTAS.
'Exclusive' bonus: This weapon does not offer an 'Exclusive' upgrade.
| Level | Firepower | Firing Speed | Reload Speed | Capactity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.0 | 0.70 | 1.83 | 7 |
| 2 | 30.0 (62,000 PTAS) | --- | 1.53 (20,000 PTAS) | 10 (30,000 PTAS) |
| 3 | 35.0 (78,000 PTAS) | --- | 0.93 (30,000 PTAS) | 14 (40,000 PTAS) |
| Exc. (N/A) | --- | --- | --- | --- |
Handcannon
Description: "This is a .50 magnum. Need we say more?"
Location/cost: Free after getting five stars on all four stages with all five characters of the Mercenaries mini-game.
'Exclusive' bonus: Greatly increased firepower and infinite ammo.
| Level | Firepower | Firing Speed | Reload Speed | Capactity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30.0 | 1.17 | 3.67 | 3 |
| 2 | 35.0 (40,000 PTAS) | --- | 2.87 (25,000 PTAS) | 4 (15,000 PTAS) |
| 3 | 40.0 (50,000 PTAS) | --- | 1.83 (50,000 PTAS) | 5 (20,000 PTAS) |
| 4 | 45.0 (70,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 6 (25,000 PTAS) |
| 5 | 50.0 (90,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 8 (35,000 PTAS) |
| 6 | 60.0 (120,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 10 (50,000 PTAS) |
| Exc. (200,000 PTAS) | 99.9 | --- | --- | Unlimited |
Mine Thrower
Description: "This weapon fires custom 'mines' that attach to objects and detonate after a period of time."
Location/cost: Available to purchase from the Merchant for 28,000 PTAS.
'Exclusive' bonus: None.
| Level | Firepower | Firing Speed | Reload Speed | Capactity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.0 | 1.33 | 3.43 | 5 |
| 2 | 4.0 (25,000 PTAS) | --- | 2.57 (18,000 PTAS) | 7 (25,000 PTAS) |
| 3 | 6.0 (45,000 PTAS) | --- | --- | 10 (40,000 PTAS) |
| Exc. (N/A) | --- | --- | --- | --- |
Rocket Launcher
Description: "Do major damage to any target. (Single fire)."
Location/cost: Available to purchase from the Merchant for 30,000 PTAS.
'Exclusive' bonus: None.
Special Rocket Launcher
Description: "A rocket launcher that fires a special rocket. A perfect weapon to exterminate the boss."
Location/cost: Provided by Ada Wong for free during the final confrontation with Saddler, near the end of the game.
'Exclusive' bonus: None.
Infinite Rocket Launcher
Description: "The ultimate rocket launcher! Fire away!"
Location/cost:
'Exclusive' bonus: Available to purchase from the Merchant for 1,000,000 PTAS after completing the game once.
Chicago Typewriter
Description: "This machinegun is outfitted with a powerful .45 caliber magazine."
Location/cost: Available to purchase from the Merchant for 1,000,000 PTAS after completing the 'Assignment Ada' bonus campaign.
'Exclusive' bonus: None.
| Level | Firepower | Firing Speed | Reload Speed | Capactity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.0 | 0.10 | 1.63* | Unlimited |
| Exc. (N/A) | --- | --- | --- | --- |
* Curiously, despite being a weapon with infinite ammo and never needing to be reloaded, Capcom still deemed it necessary to apply a 'Firing Speed' of '1.63' to the weapon.
P.R.L. 412
Description: "Use the charge attack to decimate all surrounding enemies with this supremely powerful laser weapon!"
Location/cost: Provided by the Merchant for free after completing the game on Professional difficulty.
'Exclusive' bonus: None.
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