Resident Evil 3's Raccoon city is a dangerous place, with dangers lurking around each corner. Given the quantity of foes in the game, as well as how tough they are, picking the right weapons is an essential gameplay skill in Resident Evil 3.
From hand-guns to rocket launchers to knives to Nemesis weapons, Resident Evil 3 features a vast array of weapons to choose from. Every weapon in the game has their own upgrade path and players can only upgrade a number of weapons, making the decision of which weapon to upgrade a difficult one. This guide should help make that decision a little easier.
CQBR Assault Rifle
The Assault Rifle is a very handy weapon in Resident Evil 3 due to its versatility. There are many areas where this weapon shines. It fares very well against Nemesis, and also excels at encounters with several enemies at once, which are very frequent. All in all, the CQBR Assault Rifle is a very handy weapon and worth upgrading as soon as possible.
The upgrades on the assault rifle include a scope, a tactical grip, and a dual magazine. The scope increases the accuracy, the grip significantly reduces recoil, and the dual magazines double the ammo the gun can carry. Every upgrade is worth getting as soon as possible.
How To Obtain The CQBR Assault Rifle
To gain access to this gun, players have to begin the game with the Assisted difficulty.
CQBR Assault Rifle Upgrade Locations
- Scope: Head to West Office 1F. There, inside a STARS chest in the police station, lies the scope for the assault rifle.
- Tactical Grip: To acquire the Tactical Grip, head to Hospital 2F. There will be two broken windows there. Jumping down the first window will take players to the Courtyard, where the Tactical Grip will be lying atop a Pot.
- The Dual Magazines are acquired from a safe in the Nurse's Station at the hospital. The combination for the safe is 9R, 3L.
M3 Shotgun
Shotguns are an essential part of every Resident Evil game. Almost every type of enemy is vulnerable to a close quarter shotgun blow. Shotguns are especially effective against tougher enemy types such as Drain Demons and Hunter Betas. The M3 Shotgun is among the best Resident Evil 3 weapons for a reason.
The upgrades for the M3 Shotgun include the Tactical Stock, Semi-auto Barrel, and Shell Holders. These upgrades help increase the rate of fire, accuracy, and overall damage.
How To Obtain The M3 Shotgun
Players can obtain this weapon from the Subway station. The chain blocking the entrance will have to be cut using bolt cutters.
M3 Shotgun Upgrade Locations
- The Tactical Stock for the M3 Shotgun can be found inside the Clock Tower Monument located at Raccoon City Downtown. To access it, players will need to place two jewels inside the monument.
- The Semi-Auto Barrel can be picked up inside the gun shop Kendo located at Raccoon City's downtown.
- Players can find the Shell Holder in the Underground storage where they have to find the fuses.
Handgun
The handgun is a very trusty weapon in Resident Evil 3. It is the only weapon that has somewhat abundant bullets and is effective against basic enemies. The handgun is the weapon many players spend the most time using in Resident Evil 3.
The upgrades to the handgun include the Dot Sight, the Extended Magazine, and the Moderator. The Dot Sight increases accuracy when aiming, the Extended Magazine allows for more ammo, and the Moderator silences the weapon while increasing the chances of a critical hit. Players should seek to get every upgrade, for they greatly increase the efficacy of the handgun.
How To Obtain The Handgun
The handgun is the starting weapon in Resident Evil 3.
Handgun Upgrade Locations
- The Dot Sight is the first weapon upgrade players can find in Resident Evil 3. It is located inside a safe in the Pharmacy located at Downtown, Raccoon City. The lock for the safe is L9, R1.
- Extended Magazine: The only way to get this upgrade is to get a supply crate off of Nemesis. To do that, players should knock Nemesis down using a grenade during their first encounter.
- Moderator: Much like the extended magazine, players can only get the Moderator by knocking Nemesis down for a supply crate. Nemesis drops the Moderator when he is knocked down the second time.