Ada's Arsenal: Every Weapon in the Separate Ways DLC

The rain hammered against the dilapidated castle walls as Ada Wong slipped through a hidden archway, her heels clicking softly on ancient stone. It was the autumn of 2026, and though the Resident Evil 4 Remake had been out for over two years, its Separate Ways DLC still drew thrill‑seekers who craved every scrap of its shadowy narrative. Ada’s mission was a tangled web of espionage, but any seasoned operative knew that survival hinged on one thing: firepower. Across seven chapters, she would uncover twelve distinct weapons, each with its own personality—some lifted straight from Leon’s journey, others crafted just for her. This guide follows Ada’s path, piece by piece, through every tool of destruction she can wield.

From the very first moments, Ada wasn’t sent in empty‑handed. Three weapons rested in her inventory, familiar yet subtly tuned. The Tactical Knife mirrored what Leon had carried, a silent partner for parries and stealth kills. Beside it sat the sleek Blacktail Pistol—a balanced sidearm that rewarded precise shots—and the chattering TMP Submachine Gun, a bullet hose that gave her early encounters a ferocious edge. They weren’t the ultimate armaments, but they offered a head start. Upgrading them immediately transformed Ada from a cautious infiltrator into a confident predator, capable of cutting down the first wave of Ganados with clinical efficiency.

As the chapters unfurled, the Merchant’s gravelly voice became a welcome sound. His shop wasn’t just a pit stop; it was a catalogue of possibilities. In Chapter 2, Ada could purchase the reliable Punisher for 10,000 pesetas, a handgun that fired armor‑piercing rounds through multiple targets. By Chapter 4, the bone‑chilling Striker shotgun appeared for 28,000 pesetas—an ideal crowd‑control companion inside tight corridors. Those who preferred grace over brute force snapped up the Bolt‑Action Rifle in Chapter 5, its 12,000‑peseta price tag a steal for long‑range dissection. The hefty Broken Butterfly magnum unlocked in Chapter 6 for 35,000 pesetas, its wheel of death capable of staggering even the toughest brutes. And then, the ultimate temptation: the Rocket Launcher, available from Chapter 4 onward for a staggering 80,000 pesetas per single‑use tube. The Merchant stocked other recurring favorites too—attachments like the TMP Stock (6,000 pesetas, Chapter 3) and the Red Dot Sight for the Blacktail (10,000 pesetas, Chapter 4), along with the Flash Grenade and Heavy Grenade recipes to keep her tactical belt unpredictable.

Not all treasures required coin. Ada’s sharp eyes and lithe movements let her claim two weapons simply by threading through areas most would overlook. Early on, in Chapter 1, she descended to the lowest courtyard near the Castle Gate. A crumbling archway hid a dusty table, and there, as if waiting for her, lay the SR M1903 Rifle. No fanfare, just the satisfying weight of a bolt‑action sniper joining her arsenal for free. Later, in Chapter 3, the Abandoned Factory to the right of the Merchant called out to her. The same room where Leon’s bags once sat now held the Blast Crossbow, a wicked contraption that launched explosive bolts. Silent on impact, devastating on detonation, it became Ada’s signature device for setting traps and blowing armored zealots to pieces. Anyone wandering the Factory needed only to step inside and claim it—no lockpicks, no puzzles, just the reward of curiosity.

Beyond the merchant and the shadows, two weapons demanded proof of mastery. The Elite Knife was the first; it shimmered with a promise of durability far beyond the Tactical Knife’s flimsy blade. Ada earned it the hard way—by completing all seven of the Merchant’s Requests scattered across the DLC. These tasks pushed her into every corner of the map, from shooting blue medallions to taking down tough mini‑bosses. For those who grumbled that requests were merely chores, the Elite Knife turned every parry into a statement: she was no mere spy; she was a force. Even more exclusive was the Chicago Sweeper, the iconic tommy gun. This weapon only materialized after conquering the entire Separate Ways campaign on Professional Mode with an A‑rank or higher—a feat that required flawless routing, relentless aggression, and an almost telepathic understanding of enemy patterns. The Sweeper’s bottomless magazine and dizzying rate of fire made subsequent runs a cathartic victory lap.

By the time Ada faced her final confrontation, her inventory told a story. It wasn’t just a list of firearms; it was a map of her evolution—from the cautious steps at the village outskirts with a Blacktail and TMP, through the tense spending sprees at each Merchant encounter, to the glorious moment she ripped the Elite Knife from the quest log and let the Chicago Sweeper roar. The Separate Ways DLC, even in 2026, remains a masterclass in compact survival design because it doesn’t overwhelm with choices. Every weapon fits a specific rhythm. The Blast Crossbow encourages patient setup, the SR M1903 rewards sharpshooting, and the Striker punishes anything that dares swarm. Upgrades bought from the Merchant allowed players to shape Ada’s loadout further—boosting firepower, reload speed, or magazine size—so that no two runs felt identical. The limitation of only carrying a few guns at a time forced constant decision‑making: would she keep the magnum for the upcoming boss, or trade it for the rifle to clear the next open area?

In the years since its release, the DLC’s weapons have become a shared language among fans. Speedrunners debate whether the TMP or the Blacktail is the superior early‑upgrade path. Challenge runners restrict themselves to the knife and crossbow only, turning the game into a stealthy puzzle box. Casual explorers uncover hidden weapons like the Rifle by accident, their delight echoing in forum posts that still pop up in 2026. The Professional Mode grind for the Chicago Sweeper remains a badge of honor—proof that the player has not just watched Ada’s story, but truly inhabited her deadly grace. The Separate Ways arsenal, after all, isn’t about overpowering the horror; it’s about giving Ada the tools to match her cunning, so that every pull of the trigger feels like another step through a beautifully dangerous dance.