{"id":30055,"date":"2025-02-12T03:38:22","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T03:38:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=30055"},"modified":"2025-02-12T03:38:22","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T03:38:22","slug":"should-i-hand-barry-his-gun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-hand-barry-his-gun\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I hand Barry his gun?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-hand-barry-his-gun\/#Should_You_Hand_Barry_His_Gun_Back_in_Resident_Evil_A_Deep_Dive\" title=\"Should You Hand Barry His Gun Back in Resident Evil? A Deep Dive\">Should You Hand Barry His Gun Back in Resident Evil? A Deep Dive<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-hand-barry-his-gun\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-hand-barry-his-gun\/#1_What_happens_if_I_dont_give_Barry_his_gun_back\" title=\"1. What happens if I don&#8217;t give Barry his gun back?\">1. What happens if I don&#8217;t give Barry his gun back?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-hand-barry-his-gun\/#2_Can_Barry_survive_in_the_original_Resident_Evil\" title=\"2. Can Barry survive in the original Resident Evil?\">2. Can Barry survive in the original Resident Evil?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-hand-barry-his-gun\/#3_How_do_I_save_Barry_in_the_Resident_Evil_Remake\" title=\"3. How do I save Barry in the Resident Evil Remake?\">3. How do I save Barry in the Resident Evil Remake?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-hand-barry-his-gun\/#4_What_is_the_best_ending_for_Chris_in_Resident_Evil_Remake\" title=\"4. What is the best ending for Chris in Resident Evil Remake?\">4. What is the best ending for Chris in Resident Evil Remake?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-hand-barry-his-gun\/#5_What_is_the_good_ending_for_Jill_in_Resident_Evil_PS1\" title=\"5. What is the good ending for Jill in Resident Evil (PS1)?\">5. What is the good ending for Jill in Resident Evil (PS1)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-hand-barry-his-gun\/#6_Does_the_choice_about_Barrys_gun_affect_achievements_or_trophies\" title=\"6. Does the choice about Barry&#8217;s gun affect achievements or trophies?\">6. Does the choice about Barry&#8217;s gun affect achievements or trophies?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-hand-barry-his-gun\/#7_What_are_the_criteria_for_the_best_ending_in_the_Resident_Evil_Remake_for_both_characters\" title=\"7. What are the criteria for the best ending in the Resident Evil Remake for both characters?\">7. What are the criteria for the best ending in the Resident Evil Remake for both characters?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-hand-barry-his-gun\/#8_Is_there_a_canon_ending_in_the_first_Resident_Evil\" title=\"8. Is there a canon ending in the first Resident Evil?\">8. Is there a canon ending in the first Resident Evil?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-hand-barry-his-gun\/#9_Is_Resident_Evil_harder_to_play_with_Chris\" title=\"9. Is Resident Evil harder to play with Chris?\">9. Is Resident Evil harder to play with Chris?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-hand-barry-his-gun\/#10_Who_is_stronger_Leon_or_Chris\" title=\"10. Who is stronger: Leon or Chris?\">10. Who is stronger: Leon or Chris?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-hand-barry-his-gun\/#11_Was_that_really_Chris_Redfield_in_Resident_Evil_7\" title=\"11. Was that really Chris Redfield in Resident Evil 7?\">11. Was that really Chris Redfield in Resident Evil 7?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-hand-barry-his-gun\/#12_Is_the_Krauser_fight_the_hardest_in_Resident_Evil_4_Remake\" title=\"12. Is the Krauser fight the hardest in Resident Evil 4 Remake?\">12. Is the Krauser fight the hardest in Resident Evil 4 Remake?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-hand-barry-his-gun\/#13_Can_Rebecca_and_Barry_both_survive_in_Resident_Evil\" title=\"13. Can Rebecca and Barry both survive in Resident Evil?\">13. Can Rebecca and Barry both survive in Resident Evil?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-hand-barry-his-gun\/#14_What_happens_if_I_dont_engage_with_the_optional_dialogue_with_Barry\" title=\"14. What happens if I don&#8217;t engage with the optional dialogue with Barry?\">14. What happens if I don&#8217;t engage with the optional dialogue with Barry?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-hand-barry-his-gun\/#15_Is_Wesker_a_canon_character\" title=\"15. Is Wesker a canon character?\">15. Is Wesker a canon character?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Hand_Barry_His_Gun_Back_in_Resident_Evil_A_Deep_Dive\"><\/span>Should You Hand Barry His Gun Back in Resident Evil? A Deep Dive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The question of whether or not to return Barry Burton&#8217;s gun in the original <em>Resident Evil<\/em> (and its Remake) is a classic dilemma for players. It&#8217;s a choice that impacts not only your immediate gameplay but also your potential achievements and the overall narrative. The short answer is: <strong>it depends on what you prioritize.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Pragmatic Approach: Forgoing the Gun<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s address the lure first. If you choose <em>not<\/em> to return Barry\u2019s gun, you\u2019re rewarded with <strong>the magnum<\/strong>, arguably <strong>the most powerful handgun in the game<\/strong>. This acquisition is very useful in taking down more powerful enemies, including Lisa Trevor, and also completes a requirement toward the <strong>&#8220;Starsenal&#8221; achievement or trophy<\/strong>. This makes for a more powerful playthrough, making fights easier as you progress through the story.  <\/p>\n<p>However, this path comes with a heavy narrative and achievement cost.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Moral Route: Trust and Friendship<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Choosing to return Barry&#8217;s gun is not just about being kind, it&#8217;s integral to achieving certain in-game accolades. By doing so, you will <strong>obtain the &#8220;Trust Him&#8221; and &#8220;I&#8217;m a Member of S.T.A.R.S.&#8221; achievements or trophies<\/strong>. Critically, this choice also plays a role in <strong>determining Barry&#8217;s fate<\/strong>. Choosing to give back his gun shows your belief and trust in him, cementing his status as your comrade in the zombie-infested mansion. This path is typically considered the \u201cbetter\u201d ending among players.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Impact on Barry&#8217;s Fate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the <em>Resident Evil Remake<\/em>, Barry&#8217;s fate isn&#8217;t solely decided by whether you give back his gun. The game adds a crucial element: <strong>waiting for Barry to drop you a rope after the second snake fight.<\/strong> If you wait a couple of minutes for him to return and drop the rope, Barry will survive. If you continue on without him, he will die. This means you can technically get the magnum and keep Barry alive, but you will miss out on the abovementioned trophies. Therefore, the moral route, and the better path to the &#8220;best&#8221; ending, includes both giving him his gun and patiently waiting for his return.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The &#8220;Best&#8221; Ending<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The &#8220;best&#8221; endings in both the original <em>Resident Evil<\/em> and the Remake generally involve ensuring your partner survives to the final confrontation with the Super Tyrant. Specifically, in the Remake, you must rescue the other playable character with <strong>all three MO Disks.<\/strong>  For Chris\u2019 best ending in the Remake, <strong>Rebecca Chambers must also survive<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<p>In the original <em>Resident Evil<\/em> (PS1), the &#8220;good&#8221; ending for Jill involves <strong>keeping Barry alive<\/strong>, thus ensuring he activates the bomb in the lab and that Chris is freed from his prison cell.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the decision comes down to your priorities. Do you want the raw power of the magnum and an easier time fighting through the game, or do you prioritize a more complete story with a positive outcome for Barry and the related trophies? Weigh the pros and cons carefully. Remember, it\u2019s not just about individual power; it\u2019s about camaraderie, trust, and the consequences of your choices in the terrifying Spencer Mansion.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_happens_if_I_dont_give_Barry_his_gun_back\"><\/span>1. What happens if I don&#8217;t give Barry his gun back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you refuse to give Barry his gun, he will be attacked by Lisa Trevor and fall into the abyss. You&#8217;ll obtain the powerful magnum, but miss out on the &#8220;Trust Him&#8221; and &#8220;I&#8217;m a Member of S.T.A.R.S.&#8221; achievements, and a better ending.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Can_Barry_survive_in_the_original_Resident_Evil\"><\/span>2. Can Barry survive in the original <em>Resident Evil<\/em>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. In the original game, keeping Barry alive is crucial for getting the &#8220;good&#8221; ending, where he helps to activate the bomb in the lab, and frees Chris from his cell (when playing as Jill).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_do_I_save_Barry_in_the_Resident_Evil_Remake\"><\/span>3. How do I save Barry in the <em>Resident Evil Remake<\/em>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To save Barry in the <em>Remake<\/em>, you must both give him his gun <em>and<\/em> wait for him to drop the rope after the second snake fight. If you leave him, he dies.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_is_the_best_ending_for_Chris_in_Resident_Evil_Remake\"><\/span>4. What is the best ending for Chris in <em>Resident Evil Remake<\/em>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Chris\u2019s best ending occurs when he kills the Tyrant (T-002 Type), frees Jill Valentine, and Rebecca Chambers survives.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_is_the_good_ending_for_Jill_in_Resident_Evil_PS1\"><\/span>5. What is the good ending for Jill in <em>Resident Evil<\/em> (PS1)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Jill&#8217;s good ending is where she keeps Barry alive, ensuring he activates the bomb in the lab, and frees Chris from his prison cell.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Does_the_choice_about_Barrys_gun_affect_achievements_or_trophies\"><\/span>6. Does the choice about Barry&#8217;s gun affect achievements or trophies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Choosing not to give Barry his gun results in not being able to achieve the &#8220;Trust Him&#8221; and &#8220;I\u2019m a Member of S.T.A.R.S&#8221; achievements\/trophies. This choice <em>will<\/em> enable a requirement for the &#8220;Starsenal&#8221; trophy\/achievement, though.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_are_the_criteria_for_the_best_ending_in_the_Resident_Evil_Remake_for_both_characters\"><\/span>7. What are the criteria for the best ending in the <em>Resident Evil Remake<\/em> for both characters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The \u201cbest\u201d ending requires that your partner survives until the very end of the game (including the Super Tyrant fight). You also need to rescue the other playable character with all three MO Disks. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Is_there_a_canon_ending_in_the_first_Resident_Evil\"><\/span>8. Is there a canon ending in the first <em>Resident Evil<\/em>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Interestingly, the specific <em>ending<\/em> you achieve isn&#8217;t strictly canon. The overarching story states that Jill, Barry, Chris, and Rebecca escape the mansion alive, with Wesker being killed by the Tyrant. However, the game itself does not necessarily allow you to play through an ending where all four survive together.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Is_Resident_Evil_harder_to_play_with_Chris\"><\/span>9. Is <em>Resident Evil<\/em> harder to play with Chris?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Chris is considered harder to play with due to his limited inventory space, his reliance on smaller keys, and his lack of a grenade launcher. However, his damage output is similar to Jill\u2019s.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Who_is_stronger_Leon_or_Chris\"><\/span>10. Who is stronger: Leon or Chris?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While both are very capable, Chris is generally considered to have superior raw strength, while Leon is sometimes portrayed with higher combat feats and agility.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Was_that_really_Chris_Redfield_in_Resident_Evil_7\"><\/span>11. Was that really Chris Redfield in <em>Resident Evil 7<\/em>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, Capcom has confirmed that the character in <em>Resident Evil 7<\/em> is indeed Chris Redfield.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Is_the_Krauser_fight_the_hardest_in_Resident_Evil_4_Remake\"><\/span>12. Is the Krauser fight the hardest in <em>Resident Evil 4 Remake<\/em>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many players find the mutated Krauser fight to be the hardest boss battle in <em>Resident Evil 4 Remake<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Can_Rebecca_and_Barry_both_survive_in_Resident_Evil\"><\/span>13. Can Rebecca and Barry both survive in <em>Resident Evil<\/em>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can save Rebecca.  For Barry, it is more challenging, as he needs to survive certain boss fights (most importantly the Lisa Trevor fight) and you must show interest in him in his optional dialogue to save him.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_What_happens_if_I_dont_engage_with_the_optional_dialogue_with_Barry\"><\/span>14. What happens if I don&#8217;t engage with the optional dialogue with Barry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In certain games, failure to engage with the optional dialogue will result in Barry taking his own life.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Is_Wesker_a_canon_character\"><\/span>15. Is Wesker a canon character?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Albert Wesker is a prominent canon character who is often the main antagonist of the games.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Should You Hand Barry His Gun Back in Resident Evil? A Deep Dive The question of whether or not to return Barry Burton&#8217;s gun in the original Resident Evil (and its Remake) is a classic dilemma for players. 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