Resident Evil 4 Remake is a survival horror game that requires players to arm themselves with the best weapons to survive. The game is set in a monster-infested town, where the player takes on the role of Leon S. Kennedy. His primary objective is to rescue Ashley from the infected monsters. One of the most useful weapons available early on is the W-870 shotgun.
W-870 shotgun is a classic Resident Evil weapon. Players may remember Leone using it back in Resident Evil 2 carving out the undead left right and center. In Resident Evil 4 Remake players will get to use this classic to hunt for prey and saving Ashley.
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How to obtain W-870 Shotgun
W870 Shotgun is available very early in the Resident Evil 4 Remake. Players can locate it in a house on the left section of the village area. To obtain the weapon, players must enter the house through the left window. Then move the bookcase to block the entrance, and grab the shotgun held in a picture frame at the top of the stairs. Players can also find the W-870 in the building next to the destroyed windmill in the Village Square. They need to head upstairs and grab it.
Can it take down multiple enemies?
The shotgun is incredibly powerful and can knock back multiple enemies at once. While it takes up 16 inventory slots, it’s well worth grabbing early on to make quick work of most of the enemies encountered. To use the W-870 Shotgun, players must equip it with Shotgun Ammo and dedicate 16 inventory slots. Its early acquisition in the game makes it a valuable tool for easily defeating many enemies. Although the W-870 has a slow firing rate, it compensates with its ability to deal significant damage early in the game, making it effective against weaker enemies.
Upgrades and tips for W-870 Shotgun to get effortless kills
Players can upgrade the W-870 shotgun’s power, ammo capacity, reload speed, and rate of fire with the Merchant. The cost for each upgrade level is as follows: Power – 15000 Pesetas, Ammo Capacity – 10000 Pesetas, Reload Speed – 8000 Pesetas, and Rate of Fire – 10000 Pesetas. The overall cost for all upgrades is 15000 Pesetas for Power, 10000 Pesetas for Ammo Capacity, 8000 Pesetas for Reload Speed, and 10000 Pesetas for Rate of Fire. The Precision upgrade doesn’t cost any Pesetas.
The shotgun has a widespread when firing and is most effective at close to mid-range. A single shot from the W-870 shotgun can dismember an enemy or even kill them with a single blast up close. Weaker enemies will be staggered or knocked back when shot with the W-870 shotgun up close. It’s best to conserve ammo by using the knife and kicks to deal with individual enemies.
The W-870 shotgun is an essential tool for survival in the game, and players can find it as early as Chapter 1 in the village section of the game. Its raw power makes it a valuable asset, and players can upgrade it with the Merchant to increase its effectiveness. By following these tips, players can effectively use the W-870 shotgun to survive in the monster-infested town and rescue Ashley.
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