Magnum (RE2)

The Magnum is a powerful weapon item that can be found in Resident Evil 2. Leon finds this weapon in Scenario "A" in a guard shack near the dead guard. In Scenario "B" he finds this weapon in the S.T.A.R.S. weapon safe. This weapon has been identified as a Desert Eagle according to the Examine screen.

The weapon holds 8 rounds and uses Magnum Bullets for ammo. Ammo for this weapon is scarce and it is recommended to save it for boss battles. However with constant searching and careful usage, the player can stockpile magnum bullets quite easily.

Leon later can find the Magnum Parts allowing him to combine it with the Magnum. When upgraded, the Magnum gains a special 10 inch barrel and greatly increases the firepower of the already powerful gun. However it also increases the recoil, with Leon backing down with each shot. It is now referred to as Custom Magnum. It will still hold the same number of bullets.

Extreme Battle Mode

 * Leon starts the mini game with the Magnum in his inventory.


 * There is a 50% chance that the Magnum Parts will appear in Leon's game. (found in Police Station 1F, inside the locker room) It will enable Leon to acquire the Custom Magnum via upgrading.

Examine Description
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."

Other appearances
The following are also Desert Eagle or weapons with similar design according to each game they appear in:
 * Resident Evil Outbreak: MAGNUM HANDGUN
 * Resident Evil Dead Aim: Magnum
 * Resident Evil 5: L. HAWK (MAG)
 * Resident Evil Revelations: Magnum L. Hawk
 * Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City: Lightning Hawk
 * Resident Evil 6: Lightning Hawk