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W-870 is a Shotgun weapon in Resident Evil 4 Remake (RE4). Read on to find out W-870's stats, how to get W-870, and learn how to use W-870 in the game!

List of Contents

  • How to Get W-870
  • Stats Overview
  • Attachments
  • Is the W-870 Worth It?
  • How to Use
  • Related Guides

How to Get W-870

Enter the House and Go Upstairs

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Map View

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World View

You can find the W-870 inside the house on the second floor near the stairs. It's located north of the Village Square from the map, near the tower and church.

Entering the house from the location will trigger a cutscene. You can go up the stairs once done, or you can just skip it!

W-870 Weapon Stats Overview

W-870 Basic Info

W-870
W-870 Location, Weapons Stats, and Upgrades | Resident Evil 4 Remake (RE4)|Game8 (3)A 12-gauge pump-action shotgun. Its ease of use and sturdy, steel build have made it practically ubiquitous.
Weapon Type Shotgun
Ammo Type Shotgun Ammo
Perks None
How to Get In a house with a second floor in the Village Square, closest to the church. You can find it hanging on the wall by the stairs.

W-870 Base Stats

Power Durability Attack Speed Ammo Capacity
5.60 - - 5
Reload Speed Rate of Fire Precision Inventory Slots
0.60 0.45 2.80 16 (2x8)

W-870 Weapon Upgrade Stats

LV1 LV2 LV3 LV4 LV5
Power 5.6 6.72 7.84 8.96 10.1
Ammo Capacity 5 6 7 8 10
Reload Speed 1 2 3 4 5
Rate of Fire 0.45 0.51 0.56 0.63 0.85
Exclusive Perk 2x Power

Exclusive Perks and upgrades Lv. 4 and above are unlocked in Chapter 9

Upgrade Costs

LV2 LV3 LV4 LV5 Total Cost
Power 15000 23000 42000 58000 352000
Ammo Capacity 8000 10000 12000 14000
Reload Speed 8000 10000 12000 14000
Rate of Fire 10000 11000 12000 13000
Exclusive Perk 2x Power (Cost: 80000)

W-870 Exclusive Perk

Exclusive Effect Cost
2x Power 80000 ptas

All Exclusive Upgrades and Perks

W-870 Attachments

All Available Attachments

There are no available attachments for this weapon.

Is the W-870 Worth It?

Can be Quickly Replaced by the Riot Gun

Although the W-870 is a good early game shotgun, we do not recommend players to upgrade this weapon as the Riot Gun is available just a few chapters ahead.

The Riot Gun is an overall better weapon compared to the W-870, although its damage is short by 1, its compact pellet spread, range, reload speed, and rate of fire make it a better option specially for bosses and elite enemies.

Best Shotgun

How to Use W-870

Good to Use Against Large and Elite Enemies

Due to W-870's firepower, it is best to use against an elite and even boss enemies. It can deal a lot of damage using only one bullet and stagger those enemies once they've taken enough damage.

Try not to use it against weaker mobs, especially if you're low on resources, and save it against stronger enemies.

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4Anonymousover 1 year

In the old game the 870 had a buff when maxed where-in each pellet did the full damage of the spread. Does the same occur in this iteration?

3Anonymousover 1 year

You say "The Riot Gun is an overall better weapon compared to the W-870 because of it's damage, range, and compact spread."But this gun does more damage fully upgraded it does 20.2 & the Riot Gun does 19.2.Maybe it should read: "The Riot Gun is an overall better weapon compared to the W-870, even though it does less damage fully upgraded, it has better range and a more compact pellet spread."

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    W-870 Location, Weapons Stats, and Upgrades | Resident Evil 4 Remake (RE4)|Game8? ›

    The W-870's widespread can hit multiple enemies at once, making it a great shotgun for most of the game. Its limited ammo capacity means players will have to be strategic in when and where they use it. It should be upgraded quickly, as it's accessible to players from Chapter 1 until the end.

    Is W-870 worth upgrading? ›

    The W-870's widespread can hit multiple enemies at once, making it a great shotgun for most of the game. Its limited ammo capacity means players will have to be strategic in when and where they use it. It should be upgraded quickly, as it's accessible to players from Chapter 1 until the end.

    Is the riot gun better than the W-870 RE4? ›

    Riot gun is amazing. You can sell your W-870 for around 95% of its ptas spent on it so you will be able to immediately upgrade Riot Gun. It completely stomps the W-870 honestly.

    Where is the W-870 shotgun? ›

    Location. The weapon can be found on the 2nd floor of a house in Village Square. The weapon is framed on a wooden portrait.

    What is the most powerful weapon in RE4 remake? ›

    Aside from the Rocket Launcher, magnums are the most powerful weapons in the game. However, their ammo is also the rarest. The weapon's caveat is that its accuracy can be somewhat shaky. Given the rarity of magnum ammo, this can make the weapon very risky to use.

    Is Skull Shaker better than W-870? ›

    The Skull Shaker is a DLC weapon, meaning you get it for free as soon as you reach the first typewriter. Compared to the W-870 (which is also free early in the game) it loses in just about every stat category, but it is both faster and takes up less inventory space.

    Is Riot Gun better than Skull Shaker? ›

    Riot Gun is far more powerful, but is also considerably larger (skull shaker is the smallest weapon in the game, great for cramped inventories).

    Which Gun is better Red9 or blacktail? ›

    Both can be used with laser sight. Of those two, I pick the blacktail. The Red9 will always have the strongest ammo stack damage, but the blacktail beats it out in DPS, it's more accurate, and it takes up significantly less inventory space.

    Is the blacktail better than the handgun RE4? ›

    Blacktail is slightly less powerful but has a way better reticle. Smaller ammo capacity hurts a bit but the better accuracy probably balances out. Takes up only 4 spaces too instead of 10 with the Red9 plus stock.

    What is the best shotgun to upgrade in RE4 remake? ›

    Considering its price, precision, and power, the Riot Gun is the best shotgun. By fully upgrading this weapon for 400,000 Pesetas, the player gets 19.20 power, which almost compares to a magnum. On top of that, the gun already comes with a 3.50 precision, which is close to a handgun's accuracy.

    What gun is the trench shotgun? ›

    The Winchester Model 1897, also known as the Model 97, M97, Riot Gun, or Trench Gun, is a pump-action shotgun with an external hammer and tube magazine manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. The Model 1897 was an evolution of the Winchester Model 1893 designed by John Browning.

    How old is the 870? ›

    Remington Model 870
    Designed1950
    ManufacturerRemington Arms
    Unit cost$350
    Produced1951–present
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    What shotgun marines use? ›

    Benelli's M4 Tactical is a unique, Auto-Regulating-Gas-Operated (A.R.G.O.) semi-automatic shotgun, upon which the U.S. Marine Corps depends. It comes standard with a picatinny rail and pistol-grip stock. Other features include a fully adjustable ghost-ring aperture rear sight and windage-adjustable front sight.

    How to get Red9 Stock? ›

    The Red9 Stock can be purchased from the Merchant in Chapter 6 for 9 Spinel. It can be sold to the Merchant for 2000 Pesetas, and repurchased for 4000 Pesetas. The Red9 Stock is compatible with the following Weapons: Red9.

    Is LE5 better than TMP? ›

    LE5 has significant less spread and rise from firing, and can penetrate targets ( including regenerators ) to make up for it's 10 fewer bullets and lowered damage. IMO it's way better then the TMP. LE5 is the way to go. Penetration makes it better for crowd control, has better accuracy, and better at a distance.

    Should I sell a shotgun RE4? ›

    After avoiding upgrades to the first shotgun in the remake, the best option is to save money and buy the second shotgun, also known as the Riot Gun, from Resident Evil 4's Merchant. With that done, they should sell their first shotgun, as they will no longer be using it - and this will clear out inventory space.

    Does a Remington 870 kick hard? ›

    It kicks. Although its weight absorbs some recoil, the Remington 870 Express is still a fixed-breech gun with a rock-hard rubber pad. You can definitely feel it go off.

    What is the best pistol to upgrade in Resident Evil 4? ›

    In terms of power, the best pistol in the remake of Resident Evil 4 is the Red9. A fully upgraded Red9 has a max power of 4.05, enough to kill most regular-type enemies. But the Blacktail and SG-09R are also excellent choices as they offer a good balance of power and precision.

    Is the M1897 better than the W-870 TAC? ›

    Players will immediately notice the W870's increased power compared to the M1897 but will need to take their shots carefully until they can upgrade the W870 TAC's capacity at least once.

    What is the best shotgun in Resident Evil 4 remake? ›

    Considering its price, precision, and power, the Riot Gun is the best shotgun. By fully upgrading this weapon for 400,000 Pesetas, the player gets 19.20 power, which almost compares to a magnum. On top of that, the gun already comes with a 3.50 precision, which is close to a handgun's accuracy.

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