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 Magnum holds eight Magnum Bullets. Ammunition is scarce and it is recommended to save it for boss battles. (However, with careful usage & constant searching, the player can stockpile magnum bullets quite easily)
Customized Magnum
Leon later can find the Magnum Parts inside Birkin's weapons locker in the Umbrella Labs, allowing him to combine the parts with the Magnum. (a special key is needed to unlock the locker)
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.
The upgraded gun is now referred to as Custom Magnum. It still holds the same number of bullets, and is now the second most powerful weapon in Resident Evil 2 next to the Rocket Launcher.
In The Fourth Survivor scenario, HUNK carries a Desert Eagle in his inventory, along with a spare magazine.
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 one of the lockers in the locker room) It will enable Leon to acquire the Custom Magnum via upgrading.
- Take note that the Magnum Parts will appear only on Level 1 of Extreme Battle Mode.
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
Customized Magnum
Leon wielding his Desert Eagle
Ammunition for the Magnum
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Tokyo Marui Resident Evil Magnum Model
Tokyo Marui 10 inch Leon Custom Magnum (S.D. Perry Version)
Tokyo Marui 10 inch Resident Evil Upgraded Magnum Model