Weapons

Every firearm and item Jill and Chris can find in the mansion, with pros, cons, and where to pick each one up.

Handguns

Beretta 92FS

The standard-issue S.T.A.R.S. sidearm. Reliable for early zombies and dogs, but save shotgun or magnum rounds for tougher threats later in the game.

Location
Starting inventory (Jill) / Main Hall (Chris)
Features
  • 9mm Handgun Rounds
  • Abundant ammunition throughout the mansion
  • Fast firing rate and reliable accuracy
  • Low damage against Hunters and Bosses
  • Takes multiple shots to down zombies

Shotguns

Remington M870

One of the most essential weapons in the game. Aiming upward when zombies get close guarantees an instant headshot decapitation, preventing them from turning into crimson threats.

Location
Mansion 1F — East Wing Shotgun Room (Swap with Broken Shotgun)
Features
  • Shotgun Shells
  • Can decapitate zombies at point-blank range
  • Excellent crowd control against Hunters and Cerberus
  • Ammunition is scarce
  • Limited effective range

Magnums

Colt Python (.357 Magnum)

The most powerful conventional firearm in the game. Save every round of Magnum ammo for Yawn, Black Tiger, and the Tyrant.

Location
Mansion 1F — Tiger Room (Insert Red Gem)
Features
  • .357 Magnum Rounds
  • Enormous damage output
  • Kills almost any standard enemy in a single shot
  • Extremely limited ammunition
  • Should be reserved strictly for Bosses and emergency Hunter encounters

Special

Grenade Launcher

Jill Only

Jill's signature heavy weapon. Obtaining it early on the second-floor balcony gives Jill a massive combat advantage throughout the mansion and guardhouse.

Location
Mansion 2F — Balcony (Beside Forest Speyer's body)
Features
  • Explosive, Acid, Flame Rounds
  • Versatile elemental ammo types
  • Acid rounds obliterate Hunters, Flame rounds incinerate Plant 42
  • Exclusive to Jill
  • Slower reload animation

Rocket Launcher

Bonus / Ultimate

Dropped by Brad Vickers during the final battle against the Tyrant. Finishing the main game in under 3 hours unlocks it permanently with infinite ammo for future playthroughs.

Location
Helipad (Brad's drop) / Item Box (Beat game in under 3 hours)
Features
  • Infinite Rocket Ammo
  • One-shots every boss and enemy
  • Infinite ammunition once unlocked
  • Slow firing rate
  • Blast radius can damage player at close range

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