As a lifetime Resident Evil fanatic, I‘ve lost count of my playthroughs across the storied survival horror franchise. But perhaps my most treasured memory is fully upgrading the W-870 shotgun in Resident Evil 4 and obliterating hordes of Ganados as they swarmed my position.
I‘ve had an obsession with video game shotguns since the original Doom. There‘s something immensely satisfying about seeing enemies dispatched in a single, thunderous boom. The W-870 encapsulates this power fantasy perfectly – it‘s you against the world, with only 12-gauges of destruction to hold back the tide.
Now with the release of the RE4 Remake, I feel like a kid on Christmas morning. This guide will share everything I‘ve learned about mastering the W-870 after countless hours of zombie-slaying mayhem across multiple RE games.
W-870 Shotgun Location
This powerful shotgun can be obtained incredibly early on in RE4 Remake…
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Now let‘s dig into why the W-870 is such a force to be reckoned with.
W-870 Shotgun Stats and Damage Analysis
The W-870 brings some serious close-quarters damage potential right off the bat. Here are the core stats and details:
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When compared to the starting Punisher pistol that Leon carries, we‘re looking at almost a 6x damage increase per shot – and that‘s before upgrades. The W-870 truly shines when enemies bunch together in narrow spaces. Each shell fires 9 pellets, offering wider spread carnage compared to standard ammo.
While long time RE fans may remember the Striker from RE5, statistically the W-870 is nearly identical. The Striker regularly cleared rooms of Majini with its raw stopping power, which translates extremely well to the RE4 Remake
Upgrading your firepower is key to survival in any Resident Evil title. Let‘s analyze how upgrades impact the W-870‘s zombie-killing potential…
W-870 Upgrade Analysis and Comparison
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When fully upgraded, we‘re looking at over 3x the base damage output, not to mention 50% faster reloads. The increased ammo capacity also ensures you can drop more Ganados before needing to restock. Combine all this with Leon‘s exclusive shotgun upgrades that boost stability and critical damage, and we have an absolute beast of destruction.
Compared to the starting USM-AI pistol, a maxed out W-870 deals up to 18x more damage. That‘s enough to kill mid-level Ganados in 1-2 shells consistently. While the TMP and Punisher offer more rounds overall, their lack of stopping power gives the W-870 the advantage.
However, the shotgun truly shines once we move into…
Advanced W-870 Tactics and Techniques
Simply equipping the W-870 doesn‘t guarantee survival. You need to fully embrace a close-quarters mindest to master this weapon. Here are some key tactics I‘ve refined across countless undead ambushes:
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Employing these strategies properly allowed me to clear massive Ganado hordes with just the W-870 and a combat knife – no healing items! The key is positioning and reaction time. I cannot stress enough how vital it is to…
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With these advanced combat tactics deployed in the village, castle, and beyond, the W-870 quickly becomes an extension of Leon himself. Capable survivors keep their shotgun skills sharp – don‘t become another limb-less Ganado bait!
Final Tips for W-870 Domination
Before heading out to decimate the parasite-ridden hordes, keep these final W-870 tips in mind:
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Now Get Out There and Start Blasting!
I hope this guide has armed you with the history, stats, and advanced tactics needed to utterly dominate Resident Evil 4 Remake with the mighty W-870 shotgun.
Few video game weapons capture the same visceral joy of stopping power. Savor every shell loaded as you clear the nightmarish chaos that awaits in the village, castle, and beyond.
Once you acquire this steel beauty, there‘s no turning back. So get blasting, upgrade with impunity, and relish obliterating every Ganado in sight. See you around the next chokepoint!
