Mass Effect trilogy: Game mechanics and character build compilation thread
Oct 11, 2016 0:27:31 GMT
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Post by RedCaesar97 on Oct 11, 2016 0:27:31 GMT
The purpose of this thread is to compile a list (with links) to the various game mechanics and character build threads for the Mass Effect Trilogy (Mass Effect 1, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3).
MASS EFFECT 1:
Weapon and armor calculations, compiled by The Grey Ranger.
Single playthrough builds, by Simbacca
Not looking for romance in Mass Effect 1? by Pacifen
Basic Soldier leveling guide by capn233
Basic Engineer leveling guide by capn233
Basic Adept leveling guide by capn233
Basic Infiltrator leveling guide by capn233
Basic Vanguard leveling guide by capn233
Basic Sentinel leveling guide by capn233
Squadmate Build Compendium: Mass Effect 1 Edition, by sageoflife
MASS EFFECT 2:
Gameplay information:
Gameplay data, by BioWare developers
Persuasion Guide - How to get both persuasion options everywhere, by Ieldra
In-Game Combat Log Test Thread, by peddroelm
Difficulty Setting & Shep Level Scaling Mechanics, by peddroelm
Range_to_target Weapon Damage Bonus Graph + proof Vids, by peddroelm
Shepard Melee Damage Formula, by peddroelm
Weapon Damage Formula, by peddroelm
Neural Shock Ragdoll Bonus Test, by capn233
Incinerate and Reave Damage and Duration Tests, by capn233
Enemy HP Reference, by capn233
Modding information:
Modding on the PC, by Azureum
Modding on the Xbox, by Darth_Trethon
Enabling all recruit missions, by Ecael
Strategy guides:
Mass Effect 2: Controlling the Battlefied, by thisisme8
ME2 Insanity CQC Guide, by a_mouse
Power guides:
Ammo Powers: The right tool for each enemy, by Simbacca
Getting the most from Flashbang Grenade, by numotsbane
Comparison tests:
Weapons Comparison at Close Range (Video playlist) by crucci
Sniper Rifles Comparison (Video playlist) by crucci
Incendiary versus Armor Piercing Ammo (video) by sinosleep
Weapon comparison thread, by sinosleep
Squadmate guides:
Jacob: The Guide, by lazuli
Squadmate Build Compendium: Mass Effect 2 Edition, by sageoflife
Adept guides:
Adepting through Insanity (Video Guide) by Average Gatsby
Adept Video Suicide Mission Insanity Run by gr00grams
Adept Suicide Run Insanity No Guns (Video Gameplay) by Average Gatsby
The power of the Adept by Bozorgemhr
Old School Vanguard - Singularity Vanguard/Shotgun Adept by Arhka
Mass Effect 2 Adept Guide (YouTube playlist) by SageFic
Mass Effect 2 Insanity Adept Guide (YouTube playlist) by RedCaesar97
Shockwave Adept, by RedCaesar97
Engineer guides:
Engineering the Asylum (video guide) by Average Gatsby
Thorough Guide into Engineering by jaekahn
Total Control - Engineer + Dominate by IMNWME
Puppet Master Engineer by RedCaesar97
Lockdown Engineer (Engineer with Stasis) by RedCaesar97
Sentinel guides:
Knight in Shining Armor - Sentinel Guide by Arhka
The Sentinel - The Turnip that WILL bleed for you by Darnalak
Vanguard guides:
Vanguard Charging 101 video guide by Average Gatsby
Vanguard tips and tricks on Hardcore/Insanity by thisisme8
The Ultimate Vanguard, A Guide to Dominating Insanity by Sabresandiego
Low Level Vanguard Instruction Video (YouTube video) by sinosleep
Cryo Vanguard guide by ScroguBlitzen
Beserker Vanguard guide - The best cover is no cover by AreleX
Soldier guides:
Soldier Guide/Tips/Help by Average Gatsby
Soldier Combat Skill Usage Guide by Homebound
One Shot One Kill, A Comprehensive Guide to the Widow Soldier by ezrafetch
This is my BOOMSTICK! Claymore Soldier Guide by IMNWME
Shotgun Heavy Soldier Guide (Stasis, Neural Shock, Slam, and Reave variation builds) by ryoldschool, with contributions
Infiltrator guides:
The Casual Shootist - A Guide to the Infiltrator class by khevan
Death from the Shadows - Infiltrator Guide by Jaekahn
Infiltrator - Insanity guide/tips/concerns by senojones
CQC Infiltrator guide by thisisme8
Unarmed Infiltrator Strategy Guide by FoFoZem
Invasive Maneuvers - A Guide to an Aggressive Infiltrator on Insanity by OniGanon
The Agent - A Guide to the 'Other' Infiltrator by Tony Gunslinger
The Specialist - A Soldier That Can Cloak (Derivative Infiltrator build) by Miss Yuna of Atlanta
Reaver - A Biotic Assassin (Infiltrator with Reave) guide by ScroguBlitzen
MASS EFFECT 3:
Multiplayer:
The ME3 MP Resource Library. It contains a link to the archive link on isitaboutmycube.com. Lots of links to other archived posts on builds, data, and other resources.
Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer Bug List, originally compiled by Sunspot01.
Gameplay data and mechanics
Gameplay data and mechanics, by Eric Fagnan
Power stat upgrades - Official math formula explanation, by Manveer Heir
Single player In-game Numerical Tests by peddroelm
Single player power guides:
About Amplified Concussive Shot, by RedCaesar97
Shotguns plus Marksman, by Athenau
Cryo Ammo Guide, by ssog
Single player weapon guides:
Post patch weapon rankings by Athenau
Analyzing and ranking the best weapons on your squadmates (Mass Effect 3) by lesser
Single player class guides:
Optimal builds at level 40, by Abraham_uk, capn233, and RedCaesar97
Squadmate Build Compendium: Mass Effect 3 Edition, by sageoflife
Single player Adept guides:
'Biotic Bombs' Adept guide by The_Halo_Viper
Combat Adept by Vazgen
Primal Adept by Vazgen
Single player Vanguard guides:
Commander Shepard, the honorary Krogan Battlemaster guide by Kronner
No Charge NovaGuard by capn233
Pyromaniac Vanguard guide by known_hero
Cryo Vanguard by Vazgen
Single player Engineer guides:
Combat Engineer by capn233
Drone Master Engineer by No Snakes Alive
Single player Infiltrator guides:
The 'Mass Effect 1' style Infiltrator guide by capn233
A non-standard Infiltrator build by yars revenge
Melee Infiltrator guide by Vazgen
Arsonist Infiltrator guide by Antmarch456
Reaver Infiltrator guide by known_hero and Antmarch456
Single player Soldier guides:
Endless flame rain Soldier build by Athenau
Pistol-SMG Soldier guide by Athenau
Claymore Soldier guide by RedCaesar97
Deadshot Soldier guide by Vazgen
Prothean Soldier guide by Vazgen
Bulletless Soldier guide by RedCaesar97
Single player Sentinel guides:
Sentinel - Biotic Bomber and Walking Armory guide by Kronner
Stasis Sentinel guide by Vazgen
MASS EFFECT TRILOGY
Mass Effect Trilogy Class Guides by N7Kate (video series):
Mass Effect: Class Guide - SOLDIER (video) by N7Kate
Mass Effect: Class Guide - ADEPT (video) by N7Kate
Mass Effect: Class Guide - ENGINEER (video) by N7Kate
Mass Effect: Class Guide - VANGUARD (video) by N7Kate
Mass Effect: Class Guide - INFILTRATOR (video) by N7Kate
Mass Effect: Class Guide - SENTINEL (video) by N7Kate
Other stuff:
Mass Effect Checklist by Teryx
Mass Effect 2 Checklist by Teryx
Mass Effect 3 Checklist by Teryx
Mass Effect Wiki list of guides by various
Mass Effect Legendary Edition:
Gameplay changes in Mass Effect Legendary Edition by RedCaesar97
MASS EFFECT 1:
Weapon and armor calculations, compiled by The Grey Ranger.
Single playthrough builds, by Simbacca
Not looking for romance in Mass Effect 1? by Pacifen
Basic Soldier leveling guide by capn233
Basic Engineer leveling guide by capn233
Basic Adept leveling guide by capn233
Basic Infiltrator leveling guide by capn233
Basic Vanguard leveling guide by capn233
Basic Sentinel leveling guide by capn233
Squadmate Build Compendium: Mass Effect 1 Edition, by sageoflife
MASS EFFECT 2:
Gameplay information:
Gameplay data, by BioWare developers
Persuasion Guide - How to get both persuasion options everywhere, by Ieldra
In-Game Combat Log Test Thread, by peddroelm
Difficulty Setting & Shep Level Scaling Mechanics, by peddroelm
Range_to_target Weapon Damage Bonus Graph + proof Vids, by peddroelm
Shepard Melee Damage Formula, by peddroelm
Weapon Damage Formula, by peddroelm
Neural Shock Ragdoll Bonus Test, by capn233
Incinerate and Reave Damage and Duration Tests, by capn233
Enemy HP Reference, by capn233
Modding information:
Modding on the PC, by Azureum
Modding on the Xbox, by Darth_Trethon
Enabling all recruit missions, by Ecael
Strategy guides:
Mass Effect 2: Controlling the Battlefied, by thisisme8
ME2 Insanity CQC Guide, by a_mouse
Power guides:
Ammo Powers: The right tool for each enemy, by Simbacca
Getting the most from Flashbang Grenade, by numotsbane
Comparison tests:
Weapons Comparison at Close Range (Video playlist) by crucci
Sniper Rifles Comparison (Video playlist) by crucci
Incendiary versus Armor Piercing Ammo (video) by sinosleep
Weapon comparison thread, by sinosleep
Squadmate guides:
Jacob: The Guide, by lazuli
Squadmate Build Compendium: Mass Effect 2 Edition, by sageoflife
Adept guides:
Adepting through Insanity (Video Guide) by Average Gatsby
Adept Video Suicide Mission Insanity Run by gr00grams
Adept Suicide Run Insanity No Guns (Video Gameplay) by Average Gatsby
The power of the Adept by Bozorgemhr
Old School Vanguard - Singularity Vanguard/Shotgun Adept by Arhka
Mass Effect 2 Adept Guide (YouTube playlist) by SageFic
Mass Effect 2 Insanity Adept Guide (YouTube playlist) by RedCaesar97
Shockwave Adept, by RedCaesar97
Engineer guides:
Engineering the Asylum (video guide) by Average Gatsby
Thorough Guide into Engineering by jaekahn
Total Control - Engineer + Dominate by IMNWME
Puppet Master Engineer by RedCaesar97
Lockdown Engineer (Engineer with Stasis) by RedCaesar97
Sentinel guides:
Knight in Shining Armor - Sentinel Guide by Arhka
The Sentinel - The Turnip that WILL bleed for you by Darnalak
Vanguard guides:
Vanguard Charging 101 video guide by Average Gatsby
Vanguard tips and tricks on Hardcore/Insanity by thisisme8
The Ultimate Vanguard, A Guide to Dominating Insanity by Sabresandiego
Low Level Vanguard Instruction Video (YouTube video) by sinosleep
Cryo Vanguard guide by ScroguBlitzen
Beserker Vanguard guide - The best cover is no cover by AreleX
Soldier guides:
Soldier Guide/Tips/Help by Average Gatsby
Soldier Combat Skill Usage Guide by Homebound
One Shot One Kill, A Comprehensive Guide to the Widow Soldier by ezrafetch
This is my BOOMSTICK! Claymore Soldier Guide by IMNWME
Shotgun Heavy Soldier Guide (Stasis, Neural Shock, Slam, and Reave variation builds) by ryoldschool, with contributions
Infiltrator guides:
The Casual Shootist - A Guide to the Infiltrator class by khevan
Death from the Shadows - Infiltrator Guide by Jaekahn
Infiltrator - Insanity guide/tips/concerns by senojones
CQC Infiltrator guide by thisisme8
Unarmed Infiltrator Strategy Guide by FoFoZem
Invasive Maneuvers - A Guide to an Aggressive Infiltrator on Insanity by OniGanon
The Agent - A Guide to the 'Other' Infiltrator by Tony Gunslinger
The Specialist - A Soldier That Can Cloak (Derivative Infiltrator build) by Miss Yuna of Atlanta
Reaver - A Biotic Assassin (Infiltrator with Reave) guide by ScroguBlitzen
MASS EFFECT 3:
Multiplayer:
The ME3 MP Resource Library. It contains a link to the archive link on isitaboutmycube.com. Lots of links to other archived posts on builds, data, and other resources.
Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer Bug List, originally compiled by Sunspot01.
Gameplay data and mechanics
Gameplay data and mechanics, by Eric Fagnan
Power stat upgrades - Official math formula explanation, by Manveer Heir
Single player In-game Numerical Tests by peddroelm
Single player power guides:
About Amplified Concussive Shot, by RedCaesar97
Shotguns plus Marksman, by Athenau
Cryo Ammo Guide, by ssog
Single player weapon guides:
Post patch weapon rankings by Athenau
Analyzing and ranking the best weapons on your squadmates (Mass Effect 3) by lesser
Single player class guides:
Optimal builds at level 40, by Abraham_uk, capn233, and RedCaesar97
Squadmate Build Compendium: Mass Effect 3 Edition, by sageoflife
Single player Adept guides:
'Biotic Bombs' Adept guide by The_Halo_Viper
Combat Adept by Vazgen
Primal Adept by Vazgen
Single player Vanguard guides:
Commander Shepard, the honorary Krogan Battlemaster guide by Kronner
No Charge NovaGuard by capn233
Pyromaniac Vanguard guide by known_hero
Cryo Vanguard by Vazgen
Single player Engineer guides:
Combat Engineer by capn233
Drone Master Engineer by No Snakes Alive
Single player Infiltrator guides:
The 'Mass Effect 1' style Infiltrator guide by capn233
A non-standard Infiltrator build by yars revenge
Melee Infiltrator guide by Vazgen
Arsonist Infiltrator guide by Antmarch456
Reaver Infiltrator guide by known_hero and Antmarch456
Single player Soldier guides:
Endless flame rain Soldier build by Athenau
Pistol-SMG Soldier guide by Athenau
Claymore Soldier guide by RedCaesar97
Deadshot Soldier guide by Vazgen
Prothean Soldier guide by Vazgen
Bulletless Soldier guide by RedCaesar97
Single player Sentinel guides:
Sentinel - Biotic Bomber and Walking Armory guide by Kronner
Stasis Sentinel guide by Vazgen
MASS EFFECT TRILOGY
Mass Effect Trilogy Class Guides by N7Kate (video series):
Mass Effect: Class Guide - SOLDIER (video) by N7Kate
Mass Effect: Class Guide - ADEPT (video) by N7Kate
Mass Effect: Class Guide - ENGINEER (video) by N7Kate
Mass Effect: Class Guide - VANGUARD (video) by N7Kate
Mass Effect: Class Guide - INFILTRATOR (video) by N7Kate
Mass Effect: Class Guide - SENTINEL (video) by N7Kate
Other stuff:
Mass Effect Checklist by Teryx
Mass Effect 2 Checklist by Teryx
Mass Effect 3 Checklist by Teryx
Mass Effect Wiki list of guides by various
Mass Effect Legendary Edition:
Gameplay changes in Mass Effect Legendary Edition by RedCaesar97
