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A Magnum is (generally) a variation of a firearm round with a larger case size than is standard for that caliber, allowing for a greater amount of gunpowder behind the shot. Generally associated with pistols, weapons designed for these rounds have large frames to withstand the high pressures of their cartridges, and often have long barrels to maximize bullet velocity. These firearms use Magnum ammunition, and appear in both revolver (most common) and semi-automatic (somewhat rarer) forms.

The standard "power weapon" in almost all Resident Evil games, the Magnum deals devastating damage to enemies and also possesses superb penetrating abilities. These guns will almost always guarantee a Critical Hit against standard enemies such as a Zombie or Ganado when shot in the head.

However, Magnums often have a small supply of ammunition available and a relatively low clip capacity. Thus, their use is limited and recommended only for boss encounters and hard-to-kill enemies. Plus, they have a slow rate of fire due to strong recoil, and thus are generally unsuited for crowd control.

The Magnum is the second most powerful weapon type in Resident Evil next to the Rocket Launcher.

Gameplay Specifics[]

In Resident Evill: Director's Cut the player is granted the Infinite Magnum after beating Arrange Mode with the best ending.

In Resident Evil (2002) the randomly-generated enemy health can occasionally spawn a zombie that can survive a Magnum round, essentially wasting the shot. As such it is advised (more so than usual) to not use it on zombies.

In Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D and Resident Evil 6, the player can equip certain Skills that affect how effective Magnums are.

In Resident Evil: Revelations, enemies have a specific set of resistance and vulnerability to each weapon type. In Raid Mode, Raymond, Lansdale, Rachel, HUNK, and Lady HUNK have inherent skills that make them more effective with Magnums.

In Resident Evil 6, after completing all campaign chapters, a skill called "Infinite Magnum Ammo" will be available for purchase, granting unlimited ammunition to the weapon. The skill is one of the most expensive skills in the game.

List of Magnums[]

Image Name Game Examine
Re0 magnum lg Magnum Resident Evil 0
"A large handgun capable of firing powerful Magnum rounds."
Re0 magnum 2 Magnum Revolver Resident Evil 0
"A magnum revolver containing enhanced parts like a new cylinder and frame. Its tremendous firepower makes it more of a "hand cannon" than a handgun."
RE1Magnum Colt Python Resident Evil
"Colt Python. Powerful gun that can be loaded with .357 Magnum rounds. Magnum Rounds loaded."
Colt phython (re1 danskyl7)
Magnum Revolver Resident Evil (2002)
"It's loaded with Magnum Rounds."
RE1 44magnum Barry's 44 Magnum Resident Evil (2002)
"Fires .44 Magnum rounds. An extremely powerful handgun, not to mention one of Barry's favorites."
Rem selfdefgun lg Defense Gun Resident Evil (2002)
"A self defense gun that fires .22 Magnum rounds. One round has been fired already."
RE2Magnum Magnum Resident Evil 2 Magnum
"Desert Eagle .50 A.E. A high caliber magnum pistol. It uses powerful .50 A.E. rounds. By IMI, Israel."

Custom Magnum

"Desert Eagle .50 A.E 10 inch. 10 inch barrel is put on to D.E.50 A.E. It can fire .50 A.E rounds more powerfully."
RE2 Remake Lightning Hawk examine Lightning Hawk Resident Evil 2 (2019)
"7-round capacity .50 AE MAG. Gas-operated action, which is unusual for a semi-auto handgun, gives it both power and accuracy."
RE 2 Remake SLS60 Upgrade 2 SLS 60 (Upgraded) Resident Evil 2 (2019)
"5-shot capacity handgun. Easy to handle, and can fire high-powered rounds in addition to 9mm ammo."
RE3 Magnum Magnum Resident Evil 3: Nemesis
"S&W M629C. A large stainless steel revolver. A classic type equipped with weights to reduce the recoil. It uses .44 Magnum bullets."
Resident-evil-3-magnum
.44 AE Lightning Hawk Resident Evil 3 (2020)
"8-round capacity .44 AE MAG. Its gas-operated action, which is unusual for a semi-auto handgun, gives it both power and accuracy."
RE3R RAI-DEN
RAI-DEN Resident Evil 3 (2020)
"An energy weapon developed by Umbrella based on airborne electrical phenomena. It possesses great stopping power, but only when targeting enemy weak points."
REGS SW19 Magnum Resident Evil Survivor
"S&W M19 The M19 can handle 357 magnum rounds once the barrel is extended from 4 to 6 inches."
RECV Colt Python Magnum Resident Evil CODE: Veronica
"Colt Python. An american gun. It uses .357 magnum rounds."
REDA - Magnum Magnum Resident Evil: Dead Aim
"This pistol fires Magnum rounds for max damage and penetration."
Outbreak m29 magnum revolver Magnum Revolver Resident Evil Outbreak
"An M29-44 magnum. It uses 44 magnum rounds."
Outbreak desert eagle Magnum Handgun Resident Evil Outbreak
"A very huge handgun. It uses .50 AE rounds."
Bb 3 Broken Butterfly Resident Evil 4
"A very powerful .45 magnum revolver. This will make anyone's day."
RE4R Broken Butterfly Broken Butterfly Resident Evil 4 (2023)
"A top-break magnum revolver. While this vintage piece was developed over 100 years ago, it packs more than enough power to rival modern firearms."
Killer 7 Killer7 Resident Evil 4
"A very stable yet powerful .45 magnum."
RE4R Killer7 Killer7 Resident Evil 4 (2023)
Re4 handcannon close Handcannon Resident Evil 4 Normal
"This is a .50 magnum. Need we say more?"

Fully Upgraded

"This .50 magnum now fires infinite bullets! Gotta love it!"
RE4R Handcannon Handcannon Resident Evil 4 (2023)
Magnum Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles None
Magnum AT Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles None
Magnum Revolver Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles None
REDC - Magnum Magnum Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles
"This gun is a powerful, piercing weapon, suitable for headshots."
S&W M29 RE5 S&W M29 Resident Evil 5 None
RE5DEAGLEBRANDDEAGLE L. Hawk Resident Evil 5 None
RE5SW500 S&W M500 Resident Evil 5 None
Python Magnum Python Resident Evil: Revelations None
Thunder Raptor L. Hawk Resident Evil: Revelations None
Pale Rider Pale Rider Resident Evil: Revelations None
Elephantkiller Elephant Killer Resident Evil 6 None
Lhawk Lightning Hawk Resident Evil 6 None
Magnum Python icon Magnum Python Resident Evil: Revelations 2 None
Magnum Model 329 icon Magnum Model 329 Resident Evil: Revelations 2 None
Magnum 2005M icon Magnum 2005M Resident Evil: Revelations 2 None
Magnum Anaconda icon Magnum Anaconda Resident Evil: Revelations 2 None
Magnum Pale Rider icon Pale Rider Resident Evil: Revelations 2 None
M44 Magnum 44 MAG Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
"A large caliber firearm. Has a lot of bite, but a lot of recoil too."
Figure - M1851 Wolfsbane M1851 Wolfsbane Resident Evil Village
"A revolver that uses magnum rounds. Incredible fire power and piercing ability, said to be effective against werewolves."
Figure - S.T.A.K.E. S.T.A.K.E. Resident Evil Village
"A semi-automatic magnum with incredible fire power and speed. Its destructive power gave it the nickname "Piledriver.""
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