Magnum

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 magazine 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
	Magnum	Resident Evil 0	"A large handgun capable of firing powerful Magnum rounds."
	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."
	Colt Python	Resident Evil	"Colt Python. Powerful gun that can be loaded with .357 Magnum rounds. Magnum Rounds loaded."
	Magnum Revolver	Resident Evil (2002)	"It's loaded with Magnum Rounds."
	Barry's 44 Magnum	Resident Evil (2002)	"Fires .44 Magnum rounds. An extremely powerful handgun, not to mention one of Barry's favorites."
	Defense Gun	Resident Evil (2002)	"A self defense gun that fires .22 Magnum rounds. One round has been fired already."
	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."
	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."
	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."
	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."
	.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."
	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."
	Magnum	Resident Evil Survivor	"S&W M19 The M19 can handle 357 magnum rounds once the barrel is extended from 4 to 6 inches."
	Magnum	Resident Evil CODE: Veronica	"Colt Python. An american gun. It uses .357 magnum rounds."
	Magnum	Resident Evil: Dead Aim	"This pistol fires Magnum rounds for max damage and penetration."
	Magnum Revolver	Resident Evil Outbreak	"An M29-44 magnum. It uses 44 magnum rounds."
	Magnum Handgun	Resident Evil Outbreak	"A very huge handgun. It uses .50 AE rounds."
	Broken Butterfly	Resident Evil 4	"A very powerful .45 magnum revolver. This will make anyone's day."
	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."
	Killer7	Resident Evil 4	"A very stable yet powerful .45 magnum."
	Killer7	Resident Evil 4 (2023)
	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!"
	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
	Magnum	Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles	"This gun is a powerful, piercing weapon, suitable for headshots."
	S&W M29	Resident Evil 5	None
	L. Hawk	Resident Evil 5	None
	S&W M500	Resident Evil 5	None
	Magnum Python	Resident Evil: Revelations	None
	L. Hawk	Resident Evil: Revelations	None
	Pale Rider	Resident Evil: Revelations	None
	Elephant Killer	Resident Evil 6	None
	Lightning Hawk	Resident Evil 6	None
	Magnum Python	Resident Evil: Revelations 2	None
	Magnum Model 329	Resident Evil: Revelations 2	None
	Magnum 2005M	Resident Evil: Revelations 2	None
	Magnum Anaconda	Resident Evil: Revelations 2	None
	Pale Rider	Resident Evil: Revelations 2	None
	44 MAG	Resident Evil 7: Biohazard	"A large caliber firearm. Has a lot of bite, but a lot of recoil too."
	M1851 Wolfsbane	Resident Evil Village	"A revolver that uses magnum rounds. Incredible fire power and piercing ability, said to be effective against werewolves."
	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.""