The pistol will be Ethan’s mainstay throughout Resident Evil Village. Though he gets access to a large arsenal, players will want to find the best handgun in the game since ammo for it is plentiful. Finding the best pistol in Resident Evil Village isn’t simply a matter of choosing which one is strongest. There is economics involved since upgrades cost a lot, especially on weapons unlocked later in the game.
What’s the best handgun in Resident Evil Village?
We can go ahead and put one handgun out of running for the best pistol in Resident Evil Village: the Samurai Edge. Unfortunately, even though it’s the coolest-looking pistol in the game, it’s completely unupgradable. So, that leaves a choice between three models:
- LEMI
- M1911
- V61 Custom
We’ll put their full stats below:
| Feature | Xbox Series X | PlayStation 5 | Xbox Series S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 4K | 4K | 1080p |
| Framerate | 60fps | 60fps | 60fps |
| 120hz Crucible Support | Supported* | Supported* | Not Supported |
| Field of View Slider | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Faster Load Times | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cross-Generation Play | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Next-Generation Upgrade Free | Xbox Smart Delivery | Yes | Xbox Smart Delivery |
| Vehicle Name: | Price: |
|---|---|
| Arch Nazare Racer | €$138,000 |
| Archer Quartez EC-L R275 | €$29,000 |
| Brennan Apollo | €$94,000 |
| Chevillon Emperor 620 Ragnar | €$32,000 |
| Chevillon Thrax 388 Jefferson | €$17,000 |
| Herrera Outlaw GTS | €$62,000 |
| Mahir Supron FS3 | €$16,000 |
| Makigai Maimai P126 | €$14,000 |
| Mitzutani Shion "Coyote" | €$115,000 |
| Mitzutani Shion MZ2 | €$75,000 |
| Quadra Turbo-R 740 | €$129,000 |
| Quadra Type-66 "Javelina" | €$73,000 |
| Quadra Type-66 640 TS | €$58,000 |
| Quadra Type-66 Avenger | €$55,000 |
| Rayfield Caliburn | €$157,000 |
| Thornton Colby "Little Mule" | €$49,000 |
| Thornton Colby C240T | €$39,000 |
| Thornton Colby CX410 Butte | €$43,000 |
| Thornton Galena "Gecko" | €$21,000 |
| Thornton Galena G240 | €$13,000 |
| Thornton Mackinaw MTL1 | €$128,000 |
| Villefort Alvarado V4F 570 Delegate | €$62,000 |
| Villefort Columbus V340-F Freight | €$19,000 |
| Villefort Cortes V5000 Valor | €$37,000 |
| Yaiba Kusanagi CT-3X | €$22,000 |
| Name | Type | Mod 1 | Mod 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golem's Limb | Legendary Pump Action Shotgun | Golem Rising: Killing shots grant you a protective Golem effect for 3 seconds. | Killing Spree: Killing shots increase damage by 30% for this weapon for 30 seconds. Bonus deteriorates with time and stacks up to 5 kills. |
| Fatal Symbiont | Legendary Submachine Gun | Dark Sacrifice: During combat your weapon drains up to 50% of your maximum health in exchange for 75% weapon damage bonus. | Ultimate Weakening Bullets: Shots inflict Weakness on enemies. |
| Lucky | Legendary Revolver | Pinball: Every critical shot ricoshets to 4 enemies within a 5 meter radius, dealing weapon's double base damage. | Ultimate Vulnerability Bullets: Shots inflict Vulnerable on enemies. |
| Statue's Head | Legendary Headgear | Personal Space: Grands you a 25% bonus to Close Range Weapon Damage | Perseverance: Increases Golem's duration by 50%. |
| Statue's Hands | Legendary Gloves | Not Impressed: Reduces the damage taken from Elites by 20%. | Captain Hunter: Increases your damage against Elites by 20% |
| Statue's Feet | Legendary Footgear | Made of Marble: When Golem is active, incoming bullets have a 20% chance to ricochet back at the enemy. | Sharp Eye: Killing enemies while aiming down sights grants a firepower bonus for 20 seconds. Stacks up to 3 times. |
While the V61 Custom has the best stats when fully upgraded, it’s not the best choice for a first playthrough. The M1911 is as robust at its base level as the LEMI is fully upgraded. It also has the advantage of being an auto-pistol. If players hold the trigger, the gun will continue to fire. Its slow fire rate at its base level makes this a bit awkward, but once it hits level 5, it’s a beast. Paired with the grip and extended magazine, players will have a nice little machine pistol once the M1911 is fully upgraded.
Over multiple playthroughs, it’s worth picking up the V61 Custom. It doesn’t take up much space in an upgraded inventory, and players can throw some cash to upgrade it now and then. Once its stats outmatch the M1911, players can switch over to it and sell the M1911.
So, the best handgun in Resident Evil Village starting out is the M1911. For those who are clearing multiple games, the best pistol will be the V61 Custom (when they can afford the upgrades).
