Resident Evil 4: How to unlock attache cases, and the best one to use

Capcom’s many updates include Resident Evil 4 with its new remake, one of the most useful is the ability to customize your inventory with charms (which grant perks, as we’ve outlined in this charms guide) and completely new attache cases. Here’s how to unlock new attache cases, along with the bonuses they each offer, and our recommendation for the best one to use.

Resident Evil 4 Remake: How do I unlock the new Attache Cases

You can unlock some Resident Evil 4’s most useful perks, you’ll need to complete Blue Note Requests (those pieces of paper pinned you can find pinned to walls) for the merchant. Some ask you kill specific numbers of rats while others require you to shoot a series of blue medallions that are scattered in certain locations. Once you’ve completed these tasks, return to the merchant to exchange them for Spinel, and head to the “Trade” tab. Spinel can be spent here on weapons, treasure maps and even new attache case.

The attache case includes five Resident Evil 4 remake: three cases will appear in the merchant’s inventory at various points in the game, one is a bonus in the game’s deluxe and collector’s edition, and one, unfortunately, is only available as a pre-order bonus.

Black Attache Case: The Best Attache Case for RE4R

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Merchant Price:8 Spinel
Effect:Resource drop rates (L) increased
Available:Chap. 4

This is the second attachment case. Resident Evil 4 also happens to be the option we’d recommend for most areas of the game. Black Attache Cases increase the drop rate for Resources (L), which can then be used to create a variety of useful ammo and items. Resources (L) are a necessary ingredient for crafting Bolt Thrower bolts (which can be recovered from the environment after they’re fired, thus saving ammo for your more powerful guns early in the game) and Submachine Gun Ammo (which is useful for low-damage crowd control). You will also require resources (L) to make Flash Grenades and Rifle Ammo. These are all crucial for battling stronger enemies later on in the game. By using the Black Attache Case, you can ensure a higher drop rate for one of the game’s most versatile items.

Silver Attache Case

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Merchant Price: N/A
Effect:Handgun Ammo drops at a faster rate
Available:Chapter 1.

You won’t have to work hard to unlock this case, because you have it from the get-go. Leon S. Kennedy’s starting attache case increases the drop rate of handgun ammo. Apart from the Black Attach Case, the Silver Attache Case was the best option. It’s useful in gathering ammo for Leon’s starting handgun in the early chapters, and it becomes even more useful once you’ve begun upgrading the Red9 Handgun (which, as we outlined in our best guns guide, is still Resident Evil 4’s best weapon, after 18 years).

Case with leather attachment

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Merchant Price:12 Spinel
Effect:Red Herbs have a higher drop rate
Available:Chapter 8

The Leather Attache Case’s perk initially sounds appealing. This perk increases red herb drop rates, and can be used in combination with green herbs to replenish your health. But here’s the thing: Resident Evil 4 It already has a lot of red herbs. They are all placed on the map and remain there even after death. Compared to the Silver and Black cases, which grant you ammo for your most versatile weapons, and materials with which to craft a wide array of items and ammo, the Leather Attache Case’s perk is, frankly, underwhelming.

Gold Attache Case

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Merchant Price: NA
Effect:Drop rate of pesetas has increased
Available: Deluxe/Collector’s Editions

Here’s where we get to the “bummer” attache cases. That’s not a reference to their perks (both would be extremely useful, if we had access to them!This is a commentary on the fact that only two of five options were available to those who purchased the standard edition. Resident Evil 4You can order without any pre-orders.

The Gold Attache Case increases the drop rate of pesetas, the game’s main currency, and the benefits speak for themselves. If you purchased the Deluxe or Collector’s Edition of the game, you’ll have more money to spend on ammo and healing supplies. You might even save enough pesetas to buy that weapon you’ve had your eye on , long before you’ve gathered the necessary treasures and gems to sell to the merchant.

Classic Attache Case

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Merchant Price: N/A
Effect:Gunpowder drops at an increased rate
Available:Pre-order bonus

If you didn’t pre-order Resident Evil 4, bad news: Barring any future changes, you won’t have access to possibly the most useful perk out of the five. Classic Attache Case is a way to increase the gunpowder drop rate, making it the most valuable crafting ingredient. It’s needed to craft every ammunition type (including grenades), making it the most versatile item for villager-killing situations.