Resident Evil Requiem: Best Guns and Weapons Tier List
If you are searching for the best weapons in Resident Evil Requiem (aka Resident Evil 9), this tier list ranks every major gun and melee option based on real in game performance. Damage matters, but so does ammo efficiency, crowd control, and long term usefulness on higher difficulties.
This list includes campaign weapons and major unlocks.
S Tier: Meta Defining
Requiem
The strongest revolver in the game.
One shot kills most normal enemies
Massive boss damage
Bullet penetration
Ammo is rare, which keeps it balanced. This is your emergency weapon and boss killer.
W870 Police
Best overall shotgun.
Extremely high close range damage
Reliable crowd control
Strong late game scaling
Replaces earlier shotguns immediately.
RPG 7
Unlockable powerhouse.
Deletes bosses
Massive area damage
Limited by ammo unless you unlock Infinite RPG ammo. Completely breaks combat once upgraded.
A Tier: Core Loadout Staples
Classic 70
Best overall sniper rifle.
High precision
Excellent headshot damage
Strong long range safety
More consistent for clean kills than Marksman 1A.
Alligator Snapper
Leon’s best all around handgun.
Good fire rate
Reliable stagger
Strong weak point follow up
Solid for most of Leon’s campaign.
S&S M232
Grace’s best standard handgun.
Stronger than starter pistol
Balanced stats
Reliable early upgrade
B Tier: Strong But Replaceable
MSBG 500
Good early shotgun.
Wide pellet spread
Strong early damage
Outclassed by W870 Police later.
Marksman 1A
Faster sniper option.
Faster reload
Good scope
Strong but slightly weaker per shot than Classic 70.
Gal
SMG option.
High fire rate
Good in swarm situations
Ammo inefficient compared to shotgun control.
Clatter Carbine
Unlockable rifle.
Good sustained fire
Balanced mid range
Not as dominant as top tier options.
C Tier: Utility Or Niche
Hatchet
Can parry attacks
Repairable durability
Strong defensive tool but not high damage.
Mortal Edge
Decent melee damage
Situational
Not essential unless you prefer melee builds.
990 TAC
Solid early weapon but replaced quickly by stronger options.
Silencer 9
Good for controlled shots but lacks stopping power compared to other sidearms.
Stiri REVO3 A1
Balanced revolver but overshadowed by Requiem.
Grace Exclusive Unlocks
Freya’s Needle
Strong machine pistol
High fire rate
Good for aggressive Grace play but ammo hungry.
Kotetsu
Unbreakable melee
Great for resource saving runs
Very strong on challenge or Insanity playthroughs.
Best Overall Loadouts
For Leon:
Requiem
W870 Police
Classic 70
Alligator Snapper
For Grace:
Requiem
S&S M232 or Freya’s Needle
Kotetsu or Hatchet
This gives you boss damage, crowd control, long range precision, and resource efficiency.
Final Blurb
The best weapons in Resident Evil Requiem are the ones that reduce risk and conserve ammo. Requiem dominates bosses. W870 Police controls space. Classic 70 handles distance. Everything else supports those roles.
Build around coverage, not just power.
FAQ
What is the strongest weapon in Resident Evil Requiem?
Requiem is the strongest standard weapon due to its stopping power and penetration.
What is the best shotgun?
W870 Police is the most reliable and powerful shotgun.
Is RPG 7 worth unlocking?
Yes. It trivializes bosses, especially with Infinite ammo.
What is the best handgun for Leon?
Alligator Snapper is the most consistent campaign handgun for Leon.
