Freya's Needle
Freya's Needle is a compact fully-automatic machine pistol — the most powerful direct weapon available to Grace in Resident Evil Requiem. Named after the Norse goddess associated with battle and death, it fires in full-auto bursts with a modest 15-round magazine. Its power-per-bullet is significantly lower than Leon's arsenal, reflecting Grace's design as a character who wins through stealth and biology rather than firepower. However, Freya's Needle is Grace's fastest weapon for creating distance and suppressing enemies — a burst to an unarmored enemy's legs staggers it long enough for Grace to slip through a door. It is found in Victor Gideon's research vault in the Care Center West Wing, requiring the Vault PIN code from a patient file in the East Wing examination room.
Stats
Care Center West Wing — Victor Gideon's research vault. Requires Vault PIN code found in East Wing Examination Room patient file.
Grace's offensive tool against lightly-armored infected. Creating stagger windows for escape. Chunk encounter (combined with hemolytic injectors).
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Upgrade Tree
Total upgrade cost: 47,500 Credits
| Upgrade | Effect | Cost | Requires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Lv.2 | Power 0.90 → 1.20 | 2,500 Cr | — |
| Power Lv.3 | Power 1.20 → 1.60 | 4,000 Cr | Power Lv.2 |
| Power Lv.4 | Power 1.60 → 2.10 | 6,000 Cr | Power Lv.3 |
| Power Lv.5 | Power 2.10 → 2.40 | 8,000 Cr | Power Lv.4 |
| Fire Rate Lv.2 | Speed 4.20 → 4.80 | 3,000 Cr | — |
| Fire Rate Lv.3 | Speed 4.80 → 5.50 | 5,000 Cr | Fire Rate Lv.2 |
| Reload Speed Lv.2 | Reload 2.40 → 2.80 | 2,500 Cr | — |
| Reload Speed Lv.3 | Reload 2.80 → 3.20 | 4,000 Cr | Reload Speed Lv.2 |
| Capacity Lv.2 | Capacity 20 → 28 | 2,500 Cr | — |
| Capacity Lv.3 | Capacity 28 → 36 | 4,000 Cr | Capacity Lv.2 |
| Burst Mode | Unlocks 3-round burst mode — press L1/LB to toggle. Burst mode has 1.4× power per burst vs full-auto | 6,000 Cr | — |
Exclusive Upgrade (Bonus Content)
Each kill while using Freya's Needle adds 0.5 blood collector charge. Effectively doubles blood collection rate during combat — dramatically increases Hemolytic Injector crafting speed.
Expert Tips
The Hemo-Link Exclusive is one of the highest-value upgrades in the game for Grace players — it turns Freya's Needle into a self-sustaining loop that generates healing materials during combat. Prioritize Capacity and Burst Mode early, then save for the Exclusive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Freya's Needle good in RE9?
It is Grace's best direct combat weapon. That said, Grace's design discourages direct combat — use Freya's Needle for suppression (leg shots to stagger) and escape creation rather than trying to kill enemies outright. Against lightly armored infected it can kill in a full magazine burst, but this is inefficient — stealth and avoidance are better strategies.
Where is the Vault PIN for Freya's Needle?
The Vault PIN is written in a patient file located in the East Wing Examination Room, on the clipboard by the bed nearest the window. The file is titled 'Patient 047 Transfer Notes.' The PIN is 3847. Enter it at the keypad on Victor Gideon's research vault in the West Wing.