Resident Evil 4 remake follows Leon Kennedy on his mission to find and rescue Ashley Graham from the clutches of a deranged cult. On his journey, he must fight his way through countless hoards of infected townsfolk and cultists, but the weapons he has at the beginning of the game aren't exactly suited for the task.
Thankfully, players can customize Leon's weapon loadout as the story progresses, but it can be difficult to decide what to get next, especially if players are upgrading their gear as they go. The Blacktail handgun can be an especially useful tool in RE4 remake, but it is far from perfect.
How To Get The Blacktail Handgun In Resident Evil 4 Remake
At the beginning of Resident Evil 4 remake, the SG-09 R handgun will serve as Leon's primary firearm. Though this weapon can be extremely useful in getting through the first few chapters, players will likely end up replacing it as soon as they get access to something better. One such weapon, the Blacktail, will likely appeal to players if they have yet to acquire something more powerful.
Players can buy the Blacktail from the Merchant for 24,000 Pesetasduring Chapter 7, just after Leon and Ashley reach The Castle. If players failed to acquire the Red9 handgun during Chapter 4, the Blacktail will make for an ideal substitute thanks to its high Power.
If players are struggling to acquire the funds needed to purchase the Blacktail, they should consider selling any treasures Leon has obtained. Inlaying gemstones into certain treasures will increase the overall value of the treasure, allowing Leon to make even more money from selling them.
Is The Blacktail Worth It?
Though the Blacktail isn't as powerful as the Red9, it is an extremely balanced handgun that offers some pretty valuable benefits overall. This, combined with its size, makes it an ideal weapon to keep in Leon's Attaché Case at all times.
- When fully upgraded, the Blacktail offers 2.40 Power, making it the second most powerful handgun in the game.
- With fully upgraded Ammo Capacity, the Blacktail boasts a decent 13, but all other handguns are better in this regard.
- The Blacktail's Reload Speed can reach 1.60, which is better than all other handguns in the game.
- The Blacktail's Rate of Fire, when fully enhanced, becomes 2.20, making it the best rapid-fire handgun in the game.
- The Blacktail's Exclusive upgrade, when purchased, multiplies the weapon's overall Power by 1.5.
Though the Red9 handgun is the more powerful weapon, the Blacktail outshines it with its fully enhanced Reload Speed and Rate of Fire. Even though it can't hold as many bullets as other handguns, the speed at which it can be reloaded makes up for it.
Players who wish to prioritize speed over power should definitely consider giving the Blacktail a chance; otherwise, the Red9 is the better option. That said, those hoping to earn the Gun Fanatic trophy/achievement will need to purchase the Blacktail at some point during their playthrough.
Resident Evil 4 remake is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.