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 β Insanity β 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 Β· Last reviewed: May 30, 2026 Β· About the author Β· Editorial policies
Short answer: For Insanity: Crafter's Touch + Iron Skin + Phoenix Down. For first playthrough: Crafter's Touch + Iron Skin + Marksman's Eye. For speedruns: Marksman's Eye + Quickstep + Magnetic Hand. Details below.
| Playstyle | Charm 1 | Charm 2 | Charm 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insanity / Hardcore | Crafter's Touch | Iron Skin | Phoenix Down |
| First playthrough (Standard) | Crafter's Touch | Iron Skin | Marksman's Eye |
| Speedrun / NG+ Plat hunt | Crafter's Touch | Marksman's Eye | Quickstep |
| Knife-only challenge | Knife Edge | Iron Skin | Phoenix Down |
+25% crafting yield means an extra 30+ items over a campaign. Single biggest economy boost in the game. Unlocked Chapter 2.
NG+ unlocks a 4th charm slot via Silver Pendant pickup. Recommended additions:
These charms are D-tier β skip them:
See our complete charms tier list for all 18 charms ranked S to D with locations.
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