Resident Evil Requiem: How Pick Up the Chainsaw
In Resident Evil Requiem, also known as Resident Evil 9, Leon can briefly use a chainsaw during the Care Center sequence. You cannot pick it up immediately after the enemy drops it. You must wait for the right moment or you will take damage.
Here is exactly how to grab it safely.
When The Chainsaw Becomes Available
During Leon’s fight in the Care Center rehabilitation ward, the infected doctor uses a chainsaw. After you defeat him, the weapon drops to the floor.
However, it is not safe yet.
The chainsaw continues spinning on the ground for several seconds. If Leon walks into it while it is still active, he will take damage.
When It Is Safe To Pick Up
Wait until:
The chainsaw fully stops spinning
The blade animation completely ends
Once it is motionless, move in and press the interact button. Leon will automatically equip it.
Do not rush. If you approach too early, you will get hit.
What If Another Enemy Grabs It
Additional infected can enter the room during this encounter.
If an infected reaches the chainsaw before you:
They will pick it up
You must kill that enemy
The chainsaw will drop again
When it drops a second time, repeat the same process and wait for it to stop spinning.
Tips To Secure It Safely
Clear nearby enemies before moving toward the chainsaw
Keep some distance while it spins
Use leg shots to stagger infected trying to approach it
Move in immediately once the blade stops
Positioning matters more than speed here.
How The Chainsaw Works
The chainsaw is extremely powerful.
Most regular infected die in 1 hit
Swing speed is slower than standard melee
Leon can get locked in an animation when it embeds in an enemy
If it lodges into an infected, you must finish that enemy before reclaiming the weapon.
Shortly after the fight, you will also use the chainsaw to cut through a locked sliding bar to progress.
Final Note
The chainsaw in Resident Evil Requiem is a temporary power spike during Leon’s Care Center section. The key is patience. Wait for it to fully stop spinning before picking it up, clear the area, and use it aggressively while you have it.
You only get this window once in Resident Evil 9, so make it count.
FAQ
Can you pick up the chainsaw immediately after it drops?
No. You must wait until it stops spinning.
Can enemies grab the chainsaw?
Yes. If they reach it first, you must kill them to make it drop again.
Is the chainsaw permanent?
No. It is only available during that specific encounter.
Does the chainsaw one shot enemies?
It usually kills regular infected in a single hit.
