Chris Redfield

Starting Loadout: M92F Handgun, M3 Shotgun, Hand Grenades.

Special Attack: Straight Punch (a powerful, short-range melee attack that can clear multiple enemies and instantly kill most standard infected).

Strengths: Excellent all-rounder. His M3 Shotgun is fantastic for crowd control and dealing with armored enemies. His Straight Punch is one of the best special attacks for combo maintenance and clearing immediate threats.

Weaknesses: Lacks a long-range precision weapon initially. Can struggle against distant ranged enemies without careful positioning.

Recommended Build: Shotgun Master

• Skills: Shotgun Master (Level 3), Health Boost (Level 3), Combo Bonus (Level 3).
• Strategy: Focus on getting close to enemies, stunning them with the M92F, then finishing with a shotgun blast or a melee. Use Straight Punch when surrounded or to quickly eliminate a mini-boss. The Shotgun Master skill significantly boosts his primary damage output, making him a formidable force in close to medium range. Health Boost provides survivability, and Combo Bonus is essential for high scores.

Chris is a great character for beginners due to his balanced loadout and powerful special. He excels in maps with tight corridors or large groups of enemies.