Default Weapons (2)

Discover the best default weapons in Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D! Learn about the Samurai Edge, M500, and Dragunov, their stats, and how to use them effectively.

Alright, let's talk about the default weapons you'll be starting with in Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D. These are the guns you get right out of the gate, and knowing their strengths and weaknesses can make a huge difference in how well you do, especially when you're just getting the hang of things. We'll go over Barry's trusty Samurai Edge, the powerhouse M500, and the rapid-fire Dragunov sniper rifle.

Samurai Edge

• Weapon type: Handgun
• Ammo: 9/9
• Max number of load: 18
• Damage: 350
• Reload speed: 1.70 seconds
• Critical percentage: 12.5%
• Special Properties: Piercing

Barry's Samurai Edge is a seriously solid handgun, easily one of the best you'll have access to early on. It packs a good punch for a handgun, and the best part is that each shot pierces through enemies. This is a lifesaver in stages with those annoying Zealots who hide behind wooden shields – you can just shoot right through them! It's also great for stunning enemies, whether you're aiming for the head or the legs.

M500

• Weapon type: Magnum
• Ammo: 5/0
• Max number of load: 8
• Damage: 3800
• Reload speed: 3.53 seconds
• Critical percentage: 12.5%
• Special Properties: Piercing

If you need pure stopping power, the M500 magnum is your go-to. This thing hits like a truck, dealing a massive 3800 damage per shot, which means it can take down bosses in a hurry. However, it's not all sunshine and roses. Its biggest drawbacks are the tiny ammo capacity and a really slow reload time. While it's fantastic for quickly downing bosses, magnum ammo is super rare in this game. So, unless your character has a stockpile of magnum rounds, it's often better used for stunning bosses rather than trying to kill them outright, as you might run dry fast.

Dragunov

• Weapon type: Rifle
• Ammo: 4/4
• Max number of load: 6
• Damage: 1700
• Reload speed: 2.41 seconds
• Critical percentage: 100%
• Special Properties: Semi-auto fire

The Dragunov sniper rifle sits right in the middle when it comes to sniper rifles in Mercs 3D. It's semi-automatic, meaning you can fire shots pretty quickly, and you can even hold down the fire button for a near-rapid-fire effect. It dishes out a decent amount of damage (1700 per shot), so you can really lay into a boss enemy whether you're up close or far away. The main downside is that it doesn't hold much ammo, so you'll be reloading quite a bit. Also, compared to other sniper rifles like the S75 or PSG-1, its aim isn't quite as steady when you're at a distance. And no, sadly, there are no Pentazimin pickups in this game to help with the reload, Snake!