Find out how to get the W-870 Shotgun in Resident Evil 2 with this guide! Included here is its location, a step-by-step guide to find it, & more.

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W-870 Shotgun - Overview

Weapon Category | Shotgun |
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Ammo | Shotgun Shells |
Character | Leon |
Location | Police Station 1st Floor Safety Deposit Room |
Turn Zombies into cheese with the W-870 12-gauge pump-action shotgun. With 4-round capacity, you can shoot down enemies one after another easily.
How to Find the W-870 Shotgun
How to Find the W-870 Shotgun - Walkthrough
1 | Head to the Art Room on the 2nd Floor and take the Weapons Locker Key Card from the desk |
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2 | Go to the Safety Deposit Room on the 1st Floor |
3 | Use the the Weapons Locker Key Card on the Locker at the far end |
4 | Loot the Shotgun |
1. Head to the Art Room
Art Room Location

The Art Room is located on the 2nd Floor of the Police Department. It's on the east side of the Main Hall area.
Open Art Room with Spade Key

You'll need the Spade Key to be able to open and access the Art Room. You can find the room where the key is located on the 3rd Floor of the Police Station.
Weapons Locker Key Card is on the Desk

Inside the Art Room, there is a desk with a lit green lamp. You'll be able to find the Weapons Locker Key Card in that desk.
2. Go to the Safety Deposit Room
Safety Deposit Room Location

The Safety Deposit Room can be found on the 1st floor of the Police Department. It's in the cluster of rooms found west of the Main Hall.
3. Use the Weapons Locker Key Card
W-870 Shotgun is in the Locker

Use the Key Card on the panel beside the locker at the far end of the room. Opening it will reveal the W-870 Shotgun, ready for the taking!