Author note: Written by Jachin, a 23-year Resident Evil series fan based in Seoul, South Korea. This guide is based on 6 full RE9 playthroughs on PS5 and Steam (Casual → Insanity → NG+ Insanity completions). All strategies, timings, and locations have been personally tested across the v1.02 patch. AI tools were used only for grammar review and note organization; no AI-generated content appears in strategy analysis.
Verified on: v1.02 + DLC patch · Last reviewed: May 30, 2026 · About the author · Editorial policies
Complete comparison of all 18 RE9 charms in one matrix. Effect, location, tier, type, and best playstyle for each. v1.02 verified.
| Charm | Effect | Location | Tier | Type | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crafter's Touch | +25% crafting yield | Ch. 2 records reward | S | passive | All builds |
| Iron Skin | -15% damage reduction | Ch. 3 hidden vault | S | passive | Insanity tank |
| Survivor's Will | Herbs heal +50% HP | Ch. 1 boiler room | A | passive | Healing-focused |
| Marksman's Eye | +15% headshot dmg, +10% crit | Ch. 5 control safe | A | passive | Crit build |
| Lucky Star | +5% drop rate | Ch. 4 fountain hidden | A | passive | Loot focused |
| Phoenix Down | Revive 1×/chapter @ 50% HP | Ch. 8 / NG+ start | A | trigger | Insanity safety |
| Bloodhound | Enemies on map 50m | Ch. 6 RPD locker | B | passive | Stealth |
| Ammo Hoarder | +25% max ammo | Ch. 5 shop 15K | B | passive | Sustained DPS |
| Predator | +10% to wounded | Ch. 3 knife-only Blister | B | passive | Multi-enemy |
| Knife Edge | +30% knife dmg, +20% durability | Ch. 7 shop 12K | B | passive | Knife-only |
| Magnetic Hand | Auto-pickup 3m | Ch. 6 Orphanage attic | B | passive | Speed/loot |
| Berserker | +20% dmg <25% HP | Ch. 4 no-dmg Chunk | C | trigger | Risk/reward |
| Quickstep | Dodge cooldown -30% | Ch. 2 PT room | C | passive | Speedrun |
| Eye Spy | Reveal enemies 15m thru walls | Ch. 1 room 217 | C | passive | Tight indoor |
| Hawkeye | +50% aim assist | Ch. 5 catwalk | C | passive | Controller |
| Whisper | Silent movement | Ch. 4 greenhouse | D | passive | Stealth-only |
| Lockpick Mastery | Lockpicking -50% time | Ch. 2 utility | D | passive | Speedrun |
| Eagle Vision | Mini-map +30% range | Ch. 7 clock tower | D | passive | Skippable |
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