Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to locate and acquire the Skull Shaker shotgun?
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How to locate and use Skull Shaker shotgun in Resident Evil 4 Remake
In Resident Evil 4 Remake, Leone faces hordes of enemies which can be very challenging for him to eliminate. If he can acquire a gun like the Skull Shaker, then his task becomes quite easy. Lenoe’s journey into the world of the infected and mutated with just a Combat knife and a small Handgun. While these are useful in the beginning, as the game progresses it gets increasingly hard to survive with just those two weapons. A shotgun like Skull Shaker will be a worthy upgrade from them.
Skull Shaker in Resident Evil 4 Remake is a sawed-off shotgun that players can pick up along the way. This gun is a beast when it comes to close-range combat. So, players can tackle a decent number of enemies if they can use it effectively.
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How to obtain the Skull Shaker shotgun in Resident Evil 4 Remake
Being one of the premium guns in Resident Evil 4 Remake Skull Shaker shotgun players cannot get it during playing the game. Players need to buy the Deluxe or Collector’s edition of RE 4 in order to get their hands on the Skull Shaker shotgun. After purchasing the Deluxe edition of the game players will acquire not just the Skull Shaker but also a few other gifts. Like the Sentinel Nine pistol and additional skins for Leone and Ashley.
Besides the Deluxe edition the Skull Shaker is available in the Standard edition for spending an extra $1.99. Players can then save it in their inventory and access it from any Typewriter throughout the game.
Stats and Upgrades of Skull Shaker shotgun
| Weapon Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Power | 5.40 |
| Ammo Capacity | 2 |
| Reload Speed | 0.98 |
| Rate of Fire | 0.49 |
| Precision | 2.30 |
To get the best out of the Skull Shaker shotgun players need to be up-close and personal with the enemies. Then fire shots with deadly accuracy to get the job done. But players need to remember that a shotgun runs out of bullets very quickly. So, it’s better to conserve ammo and aim with better precision. If players somehow fail to land a blow, they can quickly parry or use melee attacks to save themselves. For better and effective use of the Skull Shaker shotgun players should upgrade it and this can be done at the Merchant shop.
| Weapon Attribute | Level 1 Value | Level 2 Value | Level 3 Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 5.40 | 6.32 | 7.24 |
| Ammo Capacity | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Reload Speed | load 1 round | load 2 rounds | load 3 rounds |
| Rate of Fire | 0.49 | 0.56 | 0.66 |
The biggest flaw of Skull Shaker is its Reload speed and the ammo capacity. So, it’s better to upgrade these two features more in order to maximize its potential. Lastly If you’re adding this shotgun to your inventory then be wary of how much room it occupies. Along with the gun it’s better to keep upgrading the suitcase to have enough space. Always remember to craft health potions as it will come in handy when your HP is down.
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