Resident Evil 2 Remake Weapon Upgrades Guide: Leon’s Campaign

In Resident Evil 2 Remake, managing weapon upgrades is crucial for survival in Raccoon City. This guide provides a comprehensive look at how to unlock and find key weapon upgrades for Leon’s campaign. Each upgrade not only enhances your weapon’s capabilities but also enriches your gameplay experience through exploration and puzzle-solving.

Weapon Upgrades: How to Unlock and Where to Find Them

1. Matilda Pistol

– Extended Magazine
– Location: 1F West Office, Police Station
– How to Unlock: Access the dial locks on Leon’s desk by inputting the combinations [NED] for the left lock and [MRG] for the right lock.
– Effect: Doubles the pistol’s magazine capacity, allowing for more continuous fire.

– Gunstock
– Location: B1 Parking Garage, Police Station
– How to Unlock: After collecting the yellow box from the Firing Range in the basement, examine it to obtain a bent key. Use the bent key on the cop car trunk in the Parking Garage.
– Effect: Enables the pistol to fire in 3-shot bursts, significantly increasing damage output.

– Muzzle Brake
– Location: 2F Waiting Room, Police Station
– How to Unlock: Open the safe behind the desk by entering the code [6-2-11].
– Effect: Reduces recoil, improving accuracy during rapid fire.

2. W-870 Shotgun

– Long Barrel
– Location: Kendo’s Gun Shop, Behind RPD Building
– How to Unlock: The long barrel is located on a shelf in Kendo’s Gun Shop, accessible after leaving the RPD basement.
– Effect: Increases attack power and ammunition capacity, making the shotgun more effective against tougher enemies.

– Stock
– Location: Treatment Pool Room, Sewers (Upper/Middle level)
– How to Unlock: Open the safe within the Treatment Pool room using the combination [2-12-8].
– Effect: Reduces recoil and increases the rate of fire, enhancing the overall performance of the shotgun.

3. Lightning Hawk Magnum

– Long Barrel
– Location: Underground Facility (NEST)
– How to Unlock: After acquiring the S.T.A.R.S. Badge by completing the Library and Art Room puzzles, examine the badge to convert it into a flash drive. Use this flash drive in the Special Weapons Case in the STARS Office and then return to the Underground Facility (NEST) to claim your upgrade.
– Effect: Increases attack power and reduces recoil, turning the Lightning Hawk into a formidable weapon.

– Red Dot Sight
– Location: S.T.A.R.S. Office, Police Station 2F West Wing
– How to Unlock: Obtain a Film Roll from the Upper Sewers Work Room and develop it in the Dark Room within the Police Station. This will reveal the location of the upgrade in the S.T.A.R.S. Office.
– Effect: Improves aiming accuracy, making headshots easier to achieve.

Additional Notes

– Infinity Weapons: Completing Leon’s or Claire’s story within a specified time limit will unlock an infinite ammo weapon along with a trophy as a reward for your efficiency.
– Claire’s Upgrades: While this guide focuses on Leon’s upgrades, Claire also has unique weapon enhancements such as the Quickdraw Army, which can be discovered through her specific campaign paths.
– Upgrade Effects: Each weapon upgrade is tailored to improve specific stats including firepower, magazine capacity, recoil management, or aiming precision.

Summary Table

| Weapon | Upgrade | Location | How to Unlock | Effect |
|——————-|——————|——————————|——————————|—————————–|
| Matilda Pistol | Extended Magazine | 1F West Office | Dial locks NED/MRG | Doubles capacity |
| Matilda Pistol | Gunstock | B1 Parking Garage | Bent key/Firing Range | 3-shot burst |
| Matilda Pistol | Muzzle Brake | 2F Waiting Room | Safe code 6-2-11 | Reduces recoil |
| W-870 Shotgun | Long Barrel | Kendo’s Gun Shop | On shelf after escape | More power/capacity |
| W-870 Shotgun | Stock | Sewers, Treatment Pool Room | Safe code 2-12-8 | Reduces recoil, faster fire |
| Lightning Hawk | Long Barrel | Underground Facility (NEST) | STARS Badge/flash drive | More power/less recoil |
| Lightning Hawk | Red Dot Sight | STARS Office, RPD 2F | Film roll/photo clue | Improved aiming |

This guide highlights the primary weapons and their upgrades available to Leon, along with the techniques and strategies for obtaining them in Resident Evil 2 Remake. Happy hunting in the depths of Raccoon City!