M-3 Predator

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

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

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

Player Notes

 * 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
M-3 Predator:ME3SP|Single-player M-3 Predator:ME3MP|Multiplayer

Trivia

 * 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.