Where to find all the shotgun upgrades and parts in Resident Evil 3
The shotgun is a mainstay of horror games, with Resident Evil 3 being no exception. This trusty boomstick can be the difference between a horde of zombies turning you into a Jill sandwich or you popping their heads apart with ease. The shotgun can be upgraded with a variety of parts and upgrades that not only increase its utility but also change its appearance.
We’ve compiled a list of the shotgun parts you can find to help make your survival against the infected hordes just a bit easier.
All shotgun upgrades and parts in Resident Evil 3
- As part of the story, you’ll have to visit the Gun Shop Kendo.
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The Semi Auto Barrel is lying on one of the first shelves in the store.
Tactical Stock
- For the red gem, go to the Donut Shop.
- Go to the safe room in the back.
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There’s a fancy box, open it to obtain the red gem
- For the green gem, check the Toy Uncle store.
- You’ll need the lockpick to open the store door.
- The lockpick can be found at the Power Substation and is required to progress through the game.
- Once inside the store, you’ll find another fancy box on one of the shelves.
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Open it to obtain the green gem.
- For the blue gem, head to the small store across the street from Toy Uncle.
- This store is really easy to miss, double-check the map below if you are having trouble finding it.
- You’ll need the bolt cutter to get in. If you don’t have it, check our guide here.
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The fancy box holding the blue gem will be directly in front of you when you open the door.
- Now, takeall three gems to the Monument puzzle in the Subway Station.
- One by one, place the gems in the Monument.
- The order in which you place the gems doesn’t matter.
- After the first gem, you’ll get a grenade.
- After the second gem, you’ll get the Tactical Stock.
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After placing the final gem, you get a Hip Pouch.
Shell Holder
- In the Underground Storage area beneath the hospital, you’ll be looking for three fuses.
- During your search, check behind one of the platforms near the safe room.
- Check the map below for the exact location.
- When you find the right platform, check the alcove behind it.
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The Shell Holder will be in a box.
Resident Evil 3 is a must-play horror game
Resident Evil 3 provides a fantastic survival horror experience, bringing the original game to modern hardware with detailed graphics, tense gunplay and a cinematic story. If you’re on the fence, we highly recommend jumping in and trying it out.