10 Starting Weapons In Games That Are Secretly Overpowered

It should come as no surprise to Halo fans that the MD6 pistol from Halo Combat Evolved would make an appearance here. The hidden killing potential of the weapon is so notorious that it almost doesn't feel like a secret anymore. This legacy, however, is exactly why it deserves to be mentioned.

For those who don't know, the basic pistol that Master Chief starts the game with is notorious for its "three-shot kills." Basically, the pistol deals a ridiculous amount of damage to enemies when you headshot them, and even the shielded and most powerful of them will die after you shoot their heads three times with the MD6.

Once you discover the deadly potential of the gun and master landing headshots with it, there is nothing in the game that can stop you. The aliens can throw entire armies at you, and as long as you know how to three-tap them with your trusty pistol, they're guaranteed to drop dead in a heartbeat.

Using the pistol almost feels like cheating, which is probably why it's still a big part of Combat Evolved's multiplayer scene.

It's like a perfect mix of skill and broken mechanics that makes challenging your friends to an all-pistol duel that much more exciting.