DRW Small Chainsaw

The  is a weapon in Dead Rising. If Adam the Clown disappointed his family with his choice of career, he didn't disappoint us with his choice of weaponry. His mini chainsaws does maximum damage against other psychopaths and slice limbs like butter. This is the strongest weapon in the game (aside from the unlockable Mega Buster and Laser Sword), and it also lasts longer. The small chainsaw respawns at the Space Rider entrance in Wonderland Plaza.

This weapon is one of the few that can be strengthened three times by picking up three types of books. They are the Entertainment magazine, the Engineering Magazine, and the Criminal Biography Magazine. With these three in effect, the player can kill an incredible 2,160 zombies.

Be careful using the small chainsaw when escorting survivors, as they can be hit easily and have their health severely damages or killed.

Trivia

 * With 80 hits, the small chainsaw is 4 times more durable than the chainsaw (20 hits).
 * The official guide fails mentioning the third Entertainment book, "Take a quick moment to run up the set of stairs and grab another Small Chainsaw on the ground near the console. These things come in handy, especially if Frank is carrying the Criminal Biology and Engineering Books, which allow them to last up to three times as long as normal."