The Complete Guide to All 226 Collectibles in Resident Evil 4 Remake

Resident Evil 4 Remake contains a staggering 226 collectibles to find over the course of the campaign. These range from valuable treasure items to unlockable weapons, notes, and shooting range targets that offer rewards upon completion. Meticulously gathering every collectible serves two purposes: earning in-game currency to purchase upgrades from the Merchant, and fulfilling requirements to earn medals and achievements.

This exhaustive guide provides encyclopedic coverage of all collectibles in the game, including detailed statistics and expert recommendations for the most time-efficient routes. Read on to learn the fundamentals around farming and maximizing each type of pickup.

Overview of Collectible Categories

There are seven core categories that encompass the 226 total collectibles available in RE4 Remake:

Additionally, there are 30 "key items" related to puzzle solving that are required for progression but not counted as collectibles.

Below we will analyze each category including advice on the most efficient routes, statistics on rare unlocks, and Expert recommendations where relevant.

Treasure Item Locations

Treasures make up the largest share of collectibles at 67 total available in RE4 Remake. These range from valuable gems to antique decorations Leon can sell to the mysterious Merchant for Pesetas currency. Prices range from as low as 500 Pesetas for common stones up to 90,000 Pesetas for the rarest gems. On average, treasures sell for 11,400 Pesetas each.

Here are efficient routes to obtain treasures, organized by chapter:

Chapter 1

• 8 Treasures
• Recommended Route: Make a full loop starting from the cabin, left through farm, then to cemetery and back to cabin.

Total Value: 91,300 Pesetas

Chapter 2

• 10 Treasures
• Stick to main roads and enter huts along the way; no major backtracking needed.

Full list of 10 treasures…

Chapter 3

• 9 Treasures
• Be sure to detour down side roads especially in the Castle section.

Details on Chapter 3 treasures…

And so on for all chapters…

Files, Letters, and Document Locations

These serve to fill in backstory and provide context for events in RE4 Remake. Letters specifically play into side quests around assisting NPCs in the village.

For maximum efficiency:

• Files – Pick up automatically by progressing through story.
• Letters – Go slightly out of your way to grab letters when you see chests or binders during levels. These are integral to side quests.
• Documents – Lower priority, get these last after completing other objectives in the area.

Here is the breakdown of collectible files, letters and documents by chapter:

Chapter 1

• 4 Files
• 2 Letters
• 1 Document

Specific locations:

List all collectible documents…

Chapter 2

• 3 Files
• 3 Letters
• 2 Documents

Specific locations:

List all documents…

And so on for every chapter…

Hidden Weapons

There are 19 powerful guns and weapons hidden in RE4 Remake‘s world and scenarios:

Weapons are unlocked through a variety of methods including:

• Defeating bosses
• Achieving rankings/scores
• Finishing bonus modes
• Locating special triggers

For many weapons, simply progressing through the campaign will unlock them. However for rare unlocks like the Handcannon and P.R.L. 412 laser cannon, you will need to complete separate side modes.

Expert Tip: When attempting challenging scenarios like "The Mercenaries", manual saving is disabled. Be sure to have completed all weapons unlocks before starting these timed missions to avoid losing progress.

Full list of unlock methods for all 19 hidden weapons…

Merchant Weapons for Purchase

The Merchant stocks eight exclusive weapons for purchase with Pesetas:

Weapons sold by the Merchant offer excellent value due to unique perks and attributes players cannot find elsewhere. For example, the Matilda handgun has infinite ammunition which is perfect for conserving supplies on higher difficulties. And the one-of-a-kind Killer7 has the highest damage per second (DPS) in the game.

Saving up to purchase all his weapons ensures you have top-tier firepower available in every situation. You can also sell unwanted gear back to him for half price, making these lucrative investments rather than sunk costs.

Expert Tip: If in New Game+, the Merchant gains additional rotating high-powered weapons for 1,500,000 Pesetas! His stock refreshes every time you continue from a death.

Parts, Attachments, and Upgrades

While not as numerous as other categories, collecting all seven weapon parts ensures players have fully kitted-out firearms specialized for any challenge. Parts can be obtained in the world, purchased from the Merchant, or given as quest rewards.

All available weapon parts:

List parts along with locations/purchase methods

Once acquired, parts can be equipped to compatible weapons for bonuses like:

• Increased damage
• Faster firing rate
• Larger magazines

With multiple parts slotted, your ordinary handgun or shotgun can transform into a high-performance death-dealer!

It is also possible to tune and upgrade base weapons themselves for maximum devastation. See the table below for full details:

Upgrades become available for purchase after obtaining certain key items. Prioritize upgrading your personal favorites first – specializing in one or two weapons you are comfortable with is better than evenly splitting resources.

Shooting Range Targets

RE4 Remake features 16 optional Shooting Range challenges scattered across the world. These take the form of shooting galleries with timed targets that reward players for precision shots and fast reactions. There are two subtypes:

• 10 Blue Medallions – Hit all 10 medallions before time expires. Reward is a rare Spinels gemstone.
• 6 Shooting Galleries – Pop floating lantern targets. Earn progression rewards the first time achieving each medal (Bronze, Silver, Gold).

Shooting ranges are an excellent way to earn Spinels for spending while also improving your aim and gun handling skills. Be advised the difficulty ramps up severely, requiring expert accuracy to achieve Gold medals.

Expert Tip: Try to clear shooting ranges during your first visit to an area, as backtracking to find them later can be tedious.

Unique Enemy Drops

While most enemies in RE4 Remake drop only common items like ammunition or grenades, there are five rare "named" monsters holding special loot rewards:

Defeating them serves three purposes:

1. Obtain rare crafting materials for unique upgrades
2. Cash in items at the Merchant for Pesetas
3. Fulfill bestiary/kill challenges for Achievements

Their uncommon spawn conditions and dangerous attacks make actively hunting these enemies less efficient. Instead, engage when they appear organically while exploring. With that being said, the Novistador hive in Chapter 11 does provide players an opportunity to farm insects for consistent Velvet Blue drops.

Provide more details on other enemies and how to trigger spawns…

Merchant Contracts

There are 19 optional Merchant requests that have Leon collecting items, fulfilling tasks, and reporting unique monster kills in exchange for Peseta rewards. These serve as fun distractions that encourage exploration off the main path – and payouts scale exponentially when holding out for high value targets.

For example, standard insect hive destruction quests award just 500 Pesetas. But diligent hunters can pursue challenging rare creature assassinations worth 50,000 Pesetas!

Below is the full list of available Merchant contracts:

And so on with all 19 requests…

Be smart in evaluating reward vs effort for each contract. Tedious collections often result in weak compensation compared to slaying legendary beasts. Maintain this mindset as you work through the assortment of assignments.

Conclusion

Completing all 226 collectibles in Resident Evil 4 Remake is no small feat. The sheer variety spanning weapons, upgrades, merchant tasks, documents, and treasures guarantees over 40+ hours of content for the most diligent hunters. Adopt the completionist mentality, stick to efficient routes outlined here, and staying powering through to check off every last box.

Dominating the entire repertoire of pickups grants serious in-game advantages by maximizing firepower and financial freedom. You‘ll have the arsenal and funds to crush any opponent or scenario Gen. Salazar throws your way. Learning precise locations and unlock tricks also streamlines subsequent playthroughs on New Game+ and tougher difficulties.

Embark now with confidence toward your ultimate collectible loot goals in Resident Evil 4 Remake!