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RE4 Remake Best Magnum: Magnums 2
Resident Evil 4 (Remake)

RE4 Remake Best Magnum: Magnums 2

Compare the Handcannon, Broken Butterfly, and Killer7 Magnums in resident evil 4 remake. Learn their pros, cons, costs, and unlock conditions.

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Compare the Handcannon, Broken Butterfly, and Killer7 Magnums in resident evil 4 remake. Learn their pros, cons, costs, and unlock conditions.

  • Handcannon: Beat Professional Mode without using bonus weapons (e.g., Infinite Rocket Launcher, Chicago Sweeper).
  • Broken Butterfly: Purchase from the Merchant starting in Chapter 7.
  • Killer7: Purchase from the Merchant starting in Chapter 11.
Walkthrough
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    Handcannon: This weapon is considered one of the strongest in resident evil 4 remake, second only to perhaps the Infinite Rocket Launcher. Its exclusive upgrade grants Infinite Ammo, surpassing the Broken Butterfly in this regard, though this is less impactful if you already have the Cat Ears Accessory. The total upgrade cost is 540,000 Pesetas.
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    Broken Butterfly: For players on their first or second playthrough, this is the recommended best Magnum. It boasts a fast firing speed, which is crucial when enemies attack rapidly. Its exclusive upgrade significantly boosts its firepower, potentially making it stronger than the Handcannon. You can purchase it from the Merchant starting in Chapter 7, with a discount available if bought during this chapter.
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    Killer7: This Magnum is very close in performance to the Broken Butterfly. Its strength lies in its raw firepower, making it the most powerful of the two primary playthrough Magnums. Its exclusive upgrade dramatically increases its Critical Rate. However, it is available later in the game, first appearing in Chapter 11 for 77,000 Pesetas. A discount is available in Chapter 15. Its downsides are its slow firing speed and even slower reload speed.
Tips
  • The Handcannon uses Magnum rounds.
  • The Broken Butterfly receives a discount if purchased in Chapter 7.
  • The Killer7 can be purchased at a discount in Chapter 15.
  • One player noted that when fully upgraded, the Broken Butterfly is more powerful than the Handcannon (40 vs 36).
  • Handcannon: Infinite Ammo exclusive upgrade.
  • Broken Butterfly: Massive firepower boost exclusive upgrade.
  • Killer7: Massive Critical Rate boost exclusive upgrade.

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