Ithaca M37
The early basic shotgun has firepower, reload, capacity, and critical-hit upgrades; fully upgrading it unlocks the Hydra.
How it works
The weapon reference lists the Ithaca M37 in Chapter 1-2 and describes it as the most basic shotgun, found early. Its table shows upgrades for firepower, reload speed, capacity, and a critical-hit feature. Shotguns are described as hitting groups, knocking most enemies down or away, and often opening melee prompts against downed enemies. Maxing the M37 is the stated Hydra prerequisite.
When it helps
If the Hydra unlock is a goal, this is the source’s stated prerequisite weapon.
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A source-bounded reference to named main-campaign weapons, described upgrade characteristics, and unlock conditions. It summarizes selected effects and restrictions rather than every weapon, stat, game mode, or downloadable-content item. Guidance explains the referenced mechanics; it is not a tested damage ranking. Check the stated edition and source version before applying a patch-specific detail.