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M3 Shotgun - How to Get and Custom Parts

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This page will show you how to get the M3 Shotgun in Resident Evil 3 Remake (RE3 Remake). Read on to learn more about this weapon and its available custom parts!

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M3 Shotgun - Basic Information

Basic Information

M3 Shotgun image
Ammunition ・Shotgun Shells
Custom Parts ・Tactical Stock
・Semi-auto Barrel
・Shell Holder
Description 4-round capacity 12-gauge pump-action shotgun. Its great control and wide pellet spread make it a must-have when fighting many foes.

Where to Find the M3 Shotgun

Can Be Found in the Subway Office Building

Bolt Cutters
In the room next to where you find the fire hydrant hose, you can find a locked cabinet containing the shotgun. Use the Bolt Cutters on the chains to obtain it.

M3 Shotgun Custom Parts

Semi-Auto Barrel

Semi-Auto Barrel image
Effect Increases fire rate and reduces bullet spread.

Tactical Stock

Tactical Stock image
Effect Decreases recoil when firing.

Shell Holder

Shell Holder image
Effect Increases the reload speed for the shotgun.

How to Use the M3 Shotgun

Using the M3 Shotgun on Nemesis

The shotgun can deal heavy damage against Nemesis, but has a low capacity, slow fire rate, and reloads very slow. It is not ideal to use it to hit Nemesis' weakpoint. It is best to use the shotgun once Nemesis has been put in his vulnerable state.

Using the M3 Shotgun on Enemies

The shotgun is powerful in close quarters. It can one shot normal zombies at close range and can hit multiple zombies from further away.

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18 Anonymous Anonymous over 5 years

i wish i can complete the game 100% lol i kept playing this game over and over again but i'm still nowhere near 100

17 Anonymous Anonymous over 5 years

Yep. I'll just collet some achievements. it's not that I'll complete the game 100%

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