Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Unlock the Bolt Thrower

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A brand-new weapon in called the Bolt Thrower gives players a unique option when approaching combat should they unlock this modified crossbow. Unlike many other firearms in the game, the Bolt Thrower relies on physical shots rather than packs of ammunition, making it a reliable weapon that doesn't take up much inventory space. Found relatively early into the game, players can use this weapon to add more versatility to their combat against the horrific enemies Leon encounters.

The Bolt Thrower plays very differently through its ammunition type, as it fires objects called bolts at enemies from mid to close ranges. A stark contrast to the rare Magnum ammo seen on guns like the Broken Butterfly in , these bolts can be picked up after players fire them, even off enemy targets. The ability to recycle ammo becomes extremely useful the further into the story players get, as more and more enemies appear as massive hordes or hard-to-kill bullet sponges.

The crossbow Bolt Thrower shows up as early as Chapter 2 of the story, available for sale with the Merchant the first time players encounter the mysterious figure. Once Leon reclaims their stolen gear, the Merchant is hard to miss from a cutscene introducing their shop.

The Bolt Thrower at first sells for 10,000 Pesetas but goes on sale for less if players wait until Chapter 3 to buy it for 8,000 Pesetas instead.

Finding different treasures or keeping the Pearl Pendant clean in are great ways for players to get enough money to buy this exciting weapon as soon as possible.

The stats of the Bolt Thrower are not as important as the methods players use it, as this weapon is incredibly quiet and great for stealth. Only taking up a 2x4 space in the inventory, players with the Bolt