ME1 - Basic Infiltrator Leveling Guide
Nov 19, 2016 4:51:28 GMT
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Post by capn233 on Nov 19, 2016 4:51:28 GMT
Objective: Chart a path to level an Infiltrator starting from Level 1 with the goal of completing the run on Insanity.
Bonus Power: Because I lack imagination, I will use Assault Rifles as the stand in bonus. You could substitute Shotguns if you like. You can argue Infiltrator does not necessarily need another weapon talent though. AI Hacking is a popular choice, although I would be more inclined to go with 1 point Medicine. I don’t like the fit of biotics on Infiltrator, but Lift could be situationally useful.
Persuasion: You know the drill; I like to pass the checks. That means I invest 6 points in Intimidate and take 4 freebies for 10 (which passes nearly all checks, eventually). I will mention some of the checks that you may not pass if you run into them before this build path can pass them. Largely I will try to give the option to pass checks that derive some benefit, or can cut down on tedium. You are passing all the worthwhile plot checks though.
Assumptions: As with the other ones I wrote, I am assuming XP bonuses from achievements. This only really matters with regard to plot points that I point out along the way, although it may also mean that if you don’t make a level before a few of the early fights the game might be tougher for you. There should be some buffer, and there are some alternate paths you can take early game that are a little easier if you are having too many problems. I will try to mention them.
Miscellaneous: The hybrid classes in ME1 are interesting in that they can potentially be built as “better” versions of one of the pure classes. Take Infiltrator and add AR’s for a “better Soldier,” or add Hacking for a “better Engineer.”
Since there are a lot of useful powers, points feel a little tighter. There has to be some compromise. As with the other posts, this is just a general roadmap and is not intended to be a proclamation of the only way to build the Infiltrator. It may not even be the most "infiltratory," but it will be balanced.
As an interesting bit of trivia, I did end up altering this slightly after my ME1 Minimalist Infiltrator run.
Bonus Power: Because I lack imagination, I will use Assault Rifles as the stand in bonus. You could substitute Shotguns if you like. You can argue Infiltrator does not necessarily need another weapon talent though. AI Hacking is a popular choice, although I would be more inclined to go with 1 point Medicine. I don’t like the fit of biotics on Infiltrator, but Lift could be situationally useful.
Persuasion: You know the drill; I like to pass the checks. That means I invest 6 points in Intimidate and take 4 freebies for 10 (which passes nearly all checks, eventually). I will mention some of the checks that you may not pass if you run into them before this build path can pass them. Largely I will try to give the option to pass checks that derive some benefit, or can cut down on tedium. You are passing all the worthwhile plot checks though.
Assumptions: As with the other ones I wrote, I am assuming XP bonuses from achievements. This only really matters with regard to plot points that I point out along the way, although it may also mean that if you don’t make a level before a few of the early fights the game might be tougher for you. There should be some buffer, and there are some alternate paths you can take early game that are a little easier if you are having too many problems. I will try to mention them.
Miscellaneous: The hybrid classes in ME1 are interesting in that they can potentially be built as “better” versions of one of the pure classes. Take Infiltrator and add AR’s for a “better Soldier,” or add Hacking for a “better Engineer.”
Since there are a lot of useful powers, points feel a little tighter. There has to be some compromise. As with the other posts, this is just a general roadmap and is not intended to be a proclamation of the only way to build the Infiltrator. It may not even be the most "infiltratory," but it will be balanced.
As an interesting bit of trivia, I did end up altering this slightly after my ME1 Minimalist Infiltrator run.