Hydra
- From
- Shotguns
- Chapter
- L1 · Ivy Campus · Subway · Tall Oaks · Gun Shop
- Ammo
- 10-Gauge Shells
- Magazine
- 3
- Power
- far 120 ×7 / close 170 ×7
- Reload
- C (all 3 at once)
- Fire rate
- S
- Per slot
- 40 (single source)
How to get it
Helena's starting weapon in Leon's campaign.
Verdict
Point-blank panic button: ammo is scarce and only Helena uses it; once the Shotgun arrives, save its shells for emergencies.
Exclusive
Helena only; only she can pick up 10-Gauge Shells.
- Fired from the hip: weak at mid range, brutal up close.
- Unique Quick Shot: with several enemies around, Helena fires, slides and shoots two more; it empties the gun and reloads all 3 shells at once. On a downed enemy she spins and fires one-handed.
- Stuntman achievement: 20 kills with Hydra Quick Shots. Earliest spot: the enemies in the Leon Chapter 1 elevator.
- Shotgun Shell Pickup Increase does cover 10-Gauge Shells. Whether Shotgun Master and Infinite Shotgun cover the Hydra is unconfirmed.
- The Mercenaries: Helena in her default outfit (10-Gauge Shells never drop there).