The M-3 Predator is a heavy pistol in Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3.

Mass Effect 2 Edit

M-3 Predator
Type		Heavy Pistol
Location		Prologue: Awakening
Accuracy		Moderate
Recoil		High
Fire Mode		Semi-Automatic
Fire Rate		300 RPM
Reload Time		1.43 s
Damage Stats
Base Damage		37.2
Damage Multipliers	Armor	x1.5
	Shields	x1.0
	Barriers	x1.0
Ammunition Stats
Shots Per Clip		12
Maximum Spare Ammo Capacity	Default	60
	Armor Pack	66
	Upgraded	N/A
	Both	N/A
Ammo Pickup Amount		11 - 33

Description Edit

Reliable, accurate sidearm. Effective against armor; weak against shields and biotic barriers.

Manufactured by Elanus Risk Control, the Predator is valued as a powerful, deadly, and relatively inexpensive weapon. While it is not generally deployed in the military, where kinetic barriers are common, it’s still very popular in the Terminus Systems where these defenses are less common.

Acquisition Edit

This weapon is obtainable in a locker at the start of Prologue: Awakening.

Squad Use Edit

This weapon can be used by Jack, Jacob, Miranda, Mordin, Tali, Kasumi, Liara, Dr. Amanda Kenson, and Wilson.

Player Notes Edit

• While putting out less damage than the Carnifex or Phalanx, the Predator fires four times as fast as the latter and twice as fast as the former, keeping squadmates in cover longer.
• Due to its faster rate of fire, the Predator is still the best weapon for Jacob and Jack, who lack a rapid-fire weapon. For most other squadmates the Carnifex is preferred for its improved damage output, and for Shepard the Phalanx is the best choice, if available.

Mass Effect 3 Edit

Trivia Edit

• The appearance of the M-3 Predator is based on the default pistol in Mass Effect.
• In Mass Effect 3 cutscenes, this weapon is used by Shepard and the squad, regardless if the character can actually equip the weapon.

See Also Edit

• Heavy Pistols