Mass Effect
Console Cheats:
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Submitted by: Anindya Karmakar
First, enable the console by going to Documents>BioWare>Mass Effect>Config on your computer.
Then open BIOInput in Notepad. Find the line [Engine.Console] and under it add the line
ConsoleKey=Tilde. Then when playing in game simply press the tilde key (above tab) to open
the console, then type in the desired cheat.
Cheat Effect
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giveall - gives you everything exept for armor.
givetalentpoints # - replace # with the desired amount of talent points.
ghost - walk through walls
fly - enable fly mode. very awkward controls.
walk - return to normal on foot control
setparagon # - replace # with desired amount of paragon points
setrenegade # - replace # with desired amount of renegade points
givexp # - replace # with desired amount of experience points
GiveAllArmor - Gives all Armors
GiveAllOmniTools - Gives Omni Tool, replace the xs with the name of the manufactuer
GiveAllBioamps - Gives Bio Amps, replace the xs with the name of the manufactuer
GiveAllGrenades xs - Give all grenades, replace the xs with the name of the manufactuer
GiveAllWeapons xs - Give all weapons, replace the xs with the name of the manufactuer
GiveAllArmor xs - Give all armor, replace the xs with the name of the manufactuer
GiveAllArmorHuman xs - Give all human armor, replace the xs with the name of the manufactuer
GiveAllArmorTurian xs - Give all Turian armor, replace the xs with the name of the manufactuer
GiveAllArmorQuarian xs - Give all quarian armor, replace the xs with the name of the manufactuer
GiveAllArmorKrogan xs - Give all krogan armor, replace the xs with the name of the manufactuer
GiveAllXMods - Give all Weapons and Armor Mods
teleport - Move player to location specified by crosshairs
InitSalvage 999 - places 999 Medigel in inventory
adjustcredits # - replace # with the desired amount of credits
givesuperarmor - Give Super Armor
givesupergun - Give Super Gun
Unlockables:
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Submitted by: RM
Hardcore Mode - Complete the game once
Increased Level Cap (51 - 60) - Complete the game once
New Game + - Start a New Game, then select
to use existing Career. You'll be playing with your older character
(with all items and skills intact)
Infinite credits:
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The following trick only works between the two indicated vendors. You can usually
buy items back from Expat at half the price you sold them to Dr. Michel for. First,
successfully complete the side quest involving Dr. Michel (from the Med Clinic) and
her blackmailer. After the quest is complete, you will get a discount from all the
goods she sells. Start selling her all of your expensive equipment. Then, travel to
the Wards Markets, and talk to the merchant named Expat. You can buy all of your
items back for cheaper than you sold them for. Return to Dr. Michel, and sell her
all of your items again. Repeat this process as many times as desired.
Infinite Paragon points:
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Go to your Galaxy Map, and travel to the Attican Beta cluster. You will receive
a message from the Alliance Command telling you about a downed recon probe that
you must retrieve a data module from. From there, travel to the Hercules system,
and continue to the planet Eletania. After you reach the downed probe, you will
discover that a monkey-like native has made off with the data module. Get back
in the Mako, and go to your map. You will see three native colonies. Go towards
the one in the middle of the three. Then, go into the mining shaft, and proceed
through the tunnels until you reach the end. Search the two monkeys in that part
of the shaft. One of them will have the data module. Save the game immediately
after getting the module. Then, reload the saved game, and continue to press A
to keep searching the monkey that had the data module. Your Paragon meter over
the radar should increase each time you select the monkey. At approximately 300
Paragon, you will get the "Paragon" achievement.
Note: If you have already completed this assignment, this glitch cannot be done.
Infinite Paragon and Renegade points:
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On the Noveria planet, go to the hotel bar, and look for a Turian named Lorik
Qui'in. Accept his quest to steal the data from his office. Once you get the
data, the receptionist will ask you to get Qui'in to testify. Tell her you will
do it, and then talk to Qui'in. Tell Qui'in that he should testify (top left
option). When he refuses, select the Charm option (top left) for Paragon points
or the Intimidate (bottom left) for Renegade points, and end the conversation.
Talk to him again, and ask about the Matriarch. When he gets done talking about
her, select the "Other questions" option (bottom right). You should now have
the option to ask him to testify again (top left). He will refuse, and you
will be able to use the Charm or Intimidate option again to gain another 24
Paragon or Renegade points. Repeat this process as many times as desired.
You can also easily get the "Paragon" and "Renegade" achievements with the
glitch.
Easy experience points:
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To gain extra experience from battles, make sure to get out of the Mako for the
final hit. You can weaken the stronger enemies from inside the Mako and then get
out to finish them off. You will only get 60% of the experience if you kill
enemies with the Mako.
Easy Mako repairs:
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If your Mako is badly damaged and you do not want to or cannot spend Omni-gel
to repair it, save your game, and reload it. Your Mako should now be totally
repaired.
Weapon that does not overheat:
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Get a HMWA X assault rifle with Frictionless Materials, Combat Optics X, and
Snowblind Rounds X as upgrades.
Saving weapon points:
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If you are a Soldier, level up weapons so you can use their bonuses and no further.
For example, carnage is the shotgun's bonus. By doing this, you will have extra
points for a desired weapon and points to level everything else completely out.
You do not need the damage and accuracy bonus from the points because when you
become a Spectre the best of every weapon becomes unlocked in the Normandy or
at the C-SEC requisitions office.
Lethal sniping:
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Equip any good sniper rifle (powerful and accurate) with High Explosive Rounds
(highest level preferably). This combination will kill nearly every normal enemy
it directly hits, and severely damage enemies in their proximity, if not killing
them as well. For fun, if you shoot at the enemy's feet or the ground he is
standing directly on top of, he will jettison into the air. Note: High Explosive
Rounds work best only with sniper rifles as they are meant to kill with one shot.
If it is used with a pistol, assault rifle, or shotgun, the weapon will overheat
in less than five shots (depending on the type of weapon), regardless of upgrades
and decency of the gun. This will make yourself vulnerable to enemies.
Recommended weapon upgrades:
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The best weapon upgrades on any gun are Frictionless Materials X (28% heat damping,
+7% damage), Kinetic Coil X (28% weapon stability, +7% damage), and Slegdehammer
Rounds X (50% weapons force, + 60% poison damage, - 20 heat damping). Overall, the
weapons stats you will end up with are 14% damage, +28 weapon stability, +50%
weapon force, +60 poison, +8% heat damping. The poison damage also prevents
shield regeneration. Also, any of the following combo of any grade is the best.
Finding all elements:
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The best way to find the elements, minerals, and anomalies on planets that you can
explore is to drive along the edges of the operational area (the red area). Drive
the Mako in a circle around the area to where you can barely see the edge of the
red line. You should find at least two elements/minerals on each planet that can
be explored. There are rare things that will not show up on your map -- you will
also have to drive around like this to find them. There are several more items
than you are required to find, but it is good to go ahead and get them if you need
the experience points. Also, if you say the correct things to the Asari Consort,
she will give you a trinket that will allow you to activate a Prothean Orb found
on Eletania, or the "monkey" planet, in the Hercules system. It contains the memories
of a Cro-Magnon that was observed by the Protheans.
The Orb will show up as an anomaly on your map, in the lower left corner.
Ensuring experience points and gamerpoints:
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After a major plot has been played, make sure to talk to your crew. This will give
you experience points for clues and boost your crew's morale. There is also a subplot
for romance where you must choose who you want to have a relation with. You may lose
the gamerpoints if you do not talk to the crew.
Puzzle solution in Noveria:
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On the planet Noveria, you must solve a puzzle after you enter the Core at Mira to
restore activity to the compound. The solution is as follows. There are three columns.
Four discs are in the left column. You must move all four discs to column two or
three for the puzzle to be completed. "1" indicates the upper most ring, "4" is
the lowest, etc.
Step 1:
Move 1 to the middle.
Move 2 to the right.
Move 1 to the right on top of 2.
Move 3 to the middle.
Step 2:
Move 1 to the left.
Move 2 to the middle on top of 3.
Move 1 to the middle on top of 2.
Move 4 to the right.
Step 3:
Move 1 to the right.
Move 2 to the left.
Move 1 to the left on top of 2.
Move 3 to the right on top of 4.
Step 4:
Move 1 to the middle.
Move 2 to the right.
Move 1 to the right.
These steps will solve the puzzle with all four discs being in the right column.
Defeating the giant worm in Edolus:
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During the mission about the missing Marines, you will encounter a large worm creature.
To defeat it, jump just before the projectile acid the worm spits, and attack it with
missiles and constant gunfire.
Defeating Thresher Maw in Edolus:
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The easiest way to defeat the Thresher Maw is after it has initially launched out of
the ground to drive off, stay at a relative distance, and drive circles around it while
firing. Because of your distance, it will not use its long-ranged attack or be able to
cause melee damage. It will go back underground after a time or certain amount of
damage is inflicted and will change the location it pops up. Repeat the circular
attack to get away undamaged.
Reversed Earth:
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Once you have landed on Luna, Earth's moon, look for the view of Earth. When you zoom in
on Earth, noticed that its image is reversed. For example, Florida is where California
should be and vice versa.
Engineers:
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Engineers are tech specialists. Using the holographic OmniTool they can decrypt security
systems, repair and/or modify technical equipment, disrupt enemy weapons or shields and
heal their party. Even though they begin the game with only pistols and the OmniTool,
engineers can unlock the ability to wear light armor and to reverse engineer enemy
technology. They can also learn to put up protective shields and to heal the party.
Lethal sniping:
---------------
Equip any good sniper rifle (powerful and accurate) with High Explosive Rounds (highest
level preferably). This combination will kill nearly every normal enemy it directly hits,
and severely damage enemies in their proximity, if not killing them as well. For fun, if
you shoot at the enemy's feet or the ground he is standing directly on top of, he will
jettison into the air. Note: High Explosive Rounds work best only with sniper rifles, as
they are meant to kill with one shot. If it is used with a pistol, assault rifle, or
shotgun, the weapon will overheat in less than five shots (depending on the type of
weapon), regardless of upgrades and decency of the gun. This will make yourself
vulnerable to enemies.
Saving weapon points:
---------------------
If you are a Soldier, level up weapons so you can use their bonuses and no further. For
example, carnage is the shotgun's bonus. By doing this you will have extra points for a
desired weapon and points to level everything else completely out. You do not need the
damage and accuracy bonus from the points, because when you become a Spectre the best of
every weapon becomes unlocked for you in the Normandy or at the C-SEC requisitions office.
Soldiers:
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Soldiers are combat specialists ideal for the front lines of a firefight. Soldiers begin
the game trained with skills in both pistols and assault rifles, they have improved health
and the ability to wear medium combat armor. As you progress through the game you can
unlock assault training, skills with shotguns and sniper rifles, become able to perform
first aid on yourself and party members, and wear heavy combat armor.
Armor manufacturers:
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Use one of the following entries with the giveallarmor code.
Manf_Aldrin_Armor_Agent
Manf_Aldrin_Armor_Hydra
Manf_Aldrin_Armor_Onyx
Manf_Ariake_Armor_Mercenary
Manf_Armax_Armor_Predator
Manf_Armor_UCantSeeMe
Manf_Batarian_Armor
Manf_Batarian_Armor_Partisan
Manf_Batarian_Armor_Skirmish
Manf_Cerberus_Armor
Manf_Cerberus_Armor_Freedom
Manf_Cerberus_Armor_Hoplite
Manf_Devlon_Armor_Explorer
Manf_Devlon_Armor_Liberator
Manf_Devlon_Armor_Survivor
Manf_Devlon_Armor_Thermal
Manf_Elanus_Armor_Duelist
Manf_Elanus_Armor_Guardian
Manf_Elanus_Armor_Warlord
Manf_Elkoss_Armor_Assassin
Manf_Elkoss_Armor_Gladiator
Manf_Geth_Armor_BattleMaster
Manf_Geth_Armor_Berserker
Manf_Geth_Armor_Rage
Manf_HK_Armor_Homet
Manf_HK_Armor_Mantis
Manf_HK_Armor_Predator
Manf_HK_Armor_Scorpion
Manf_HK_Armor_Ursa
Manf_HKShadow_Armor
Manf_HKShadow_Armor_Janissary
Manf_HKShadow_Armor_Spectre
Manf_Jorman_Armor
Manf_Jorman_Armor_Crisis
Manf_Jorman_Armor_Hazard
Manf_Kassa_Armor_Colossus
Manf_Rosen_Armor_Titan
Manf_Serrice_Armor_Phantom
Manf_Sitta_Armor_Phoenix
Manf_Spectre01_Armor
Manf_Spectre02_Armor
Manf_Spectre03_Armor
Weapons:
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Use the following entries with the ProvideAllWeapons code:
Manf_Ariake_Weap
Manf_Armax_Weap
Manf_Batarian_Weap
Manf_Cerberus_Weap
Manf_Devlon_Weap
Manf_Elanus_Weap
Manf_Elkoss_Weap
Manf_Geth_Weap
Manf_Haliat_Weap
Manf_HK_Weap
Manf_HK_WeapAppr2
Manf_HKShadow_Weap
Manf_Jorman_Weap
Manf_Kassa_Weap
Manf_Rosen_Weap
Manf_Spectre01_Weap
Manf_Spectre02_Weap
Manf_Spectre03_Weap
Omnitools:
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Use the following entries with the ProvideAllOmnitools code:
Manf_Aldrin_OmniTool
Manf_Ariake_OmniTool
Manf_Armali_OmniTool
Manf_Elkoss_OmniTool
Manf_Serrice_OmniTool
Manf_Sitta_OmniTool
Manf_Spectre01_OmniTool
Manf_Spectre02_OmniTool
Manf_Spectre03_OmniTool
Bioamps:
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Use the following entries with the ProvideAllBioamps code:
Manf_Aldrin_BioAmp
Manf_Armali_BioAmp
Manf_Armax_BioAmp
Manf_Kassa_BioAmp
Manf_Serrice_BioAmp
Manf_Sitta_BioAmp
Manf_Spectre01_BioAmp
Manf_Spectre02_BioAmp
Manf_Spectre03_BioAmp
Unlock Gamer Pics:
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Completing the game on the 'Hardcore' and 'Insanity' difficulties will unlock
2 special gamer pics for use on your profile:
N7 pic - Get the 'Medal of Valor' achievement
Saren pic - Get the 'Distinguished Combat Medal' achievement
Hints: Planet List:
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AT BIOA_FRE31 = Tarrus IV - Freighter
AT BIOA_FRE32 = MSV Ontario - Freighter
AT BIOA_FRE33 = MSV Worthington - Freighter
AT BIOA_FRE34 = MSV Fedele - Freighter
AT BIOA_FRE35 = Gorgon System Depot - Freighter
AT BIOA_ICE00 = Noveria
AT BIOA_JUG00 = Virmire: Landing Zone
AT BIOA_LAV00 = Therum
AT BIOA_LOS00 = Ilos: Upper Ruins
AT BIOA_NOR00 = ?
AT BIOA_STA00 = ?
AT BIOA_AT ICE00 = Noveria
AT BIOA_WAR00 = Feros
AT BIOA_UNC10 = Klensal
AT BIOA_UNC11 = Xawin
AT BIOA_UNC13 = Mavigon
AT BIOA_UNC17 = Antibaar
AT BIOA_UNC20 = Trebin
AT BIOA_UNC21 = Rayingri
AT BIOA_UNC24 = Atahe
AT BIOA_UNC25 = Edolus
AT BIOA_UNC30 = Chohe
AT BIOA_UNC31 = Amaranthine
AT BIOA_UNC42 = Nonuel
AT BIOA_UNC51 = Luna
AT BIOA_UNC53 = Agebinium
AT BIOA_UNC54 = Presrop
AT BIOA_UNC55 = Solcrum
AT BIOA_UNC61 = Tuntau
AT BIOA_UNC62 = Nepheron
AT BIOA_UNC71 = Metgos
AT BIOA_UNC73 = Nepmos
AT BIOA_UNC80 = Nodacrux
AT BIOA_UNC81 = Chasca
AT BIOA_UNC82 = Ontarom
AT BIOA_UNC83 = Casbin
AT BIOA_UNC84 = Eletania
AT BIOA_UNC90 = Sharjila
AT BIOA_UNC92 = Binthu
AT BIOA_UNC93 = Maji
Immortality / Health Adjustment:
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In the BioGame.ini file, located in your Documents/Bioware/Mass Effect/Config
folder, scroll down until you find the section [BIOC_Base.BioPawnBehavior]
There are a few lines of interest:
m_fBleedOutMinDamageResistance
m_fBleedOutCasualMinDamageResistance
m_fBleedOutMinHealthRegenRate
m_fCasualBonusHealthRegenRate
m_fHenchDamageResistance
m_fHenchCasualDamageResistance
These are all health related, both you and your squad members (hench) If you
want just the easy difficulty to be EASY then make these lines look like this:
m_fBleedOutCasualMinDamageResistance=0.00001f
m_fCasualBonusHealthRegenRate=999.0f
m_fHenchCasualDamageResistance=0.00001
But if you just want some sort of "god mode" then edit these:
m_fBleedOutMinDamageResistance=0.0f
m_fBleedOutCasualMinDamageResistance=0.0f
m_fHenchDamageResistance=0.0
m_fHenchCasualDamageResistance=0.0
No Weapon Cooldown:
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Go to \My Documents\BioWare\Mass Effect\Config and open biogame.ini.
Change
m_bSkipPowerCooldown=FALSE
to
m_bSkipPowerCooldown=TRUE
Note: This affects the game globally, including the NPCs which allows them to
continuously cast their Biotic powers without any break in-between.
UnlockAchievement #:
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1 Medal of Honor Achievement
2 Medal of Heroism Achievement
3 Distinguished Service Medal Achievement
4 Council Legion of Merit Achievement
5 Honorarium of Corporate Service Achievement
6 Long Service Medal Achievement
7 Distinguished Combat Medal Achievement
8 Medal of Valor Achievement
9 Pistol Expert Achievement
10 Shotgun Expert Achievement
11 Assault Rifle Expert Achievement
12 Sniper Expert Achievement
13 Lift Mastery Achievement
14 Throw Mastery Achievement
15 Warp Mastery Achievement
16 Singularity Mastery Achievement
17 Barrier Mastery Achievement
18 Stasis Mastery Achievement
19 Damping Specialist Achievement
20 AI Hacking Specialist Achievement
21 Overload Specialist Achievement
22 Sabotage Specialist Achievement
23 First Aid Specialist Achievement
24 Neural Shock Specialist Achievement
26 Scholar Achievement
27 Completionist Achievement
28 Tactician Achievement
29 Medal of Exploration Achievement
30 Rich Achievement
31 Dogs of War Achievement
32 Geth Hunter Achievement
33 Soldier Ally Achievement
34 Sentinel Ally Achievement
35 Krogan Ally Achievement
36 Turian Ally Achievement
37 Quarian Ally Achievement
38 Asari Ally Achievement
39 Power Gamer Achievement
40 Extreme Power Gamer Achievement
41 Renegade Achievement
42 Paragon Achievement
43 Paramour Achievement
44 Spectre Inductee Achievement
45 Charismatic Achievement
46 Search and Rescue Achievement
GiveBonusTalent #:
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7 Assault Rifles
14 Shotguns
21 Sniper Rifles
49 Throw
50 Lift
56 Warp
57 Singularity
63 Barrier
64 Stasis
84 Electronics
86 Damping
91 Hacking
93 Decryption
98 First Aid
99 Medicine
Wear Any Piece of Armor:
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Armor in Mass Effect is created for specific types of creatures and classes. However,
there’s a way around that so that you can get any character to wear any piece of armor.
To do it, try the following technique below.
1.) Head to the equipment menu and head to the character you want to re-equip, finding
the piece of armor you want him or her to wear regardless of the character’s race or
class and regardless of the armor type.
2.) Including the piece of armor you want to equip, count down the pieces of armor to
the bottom of the inventory list.
3.) On any piece of armor, click the upgrade option. On any upgrade, opt to turn it
into Omni Gel and then quickly opt out. This should return you back to the upgrades
menu. Count down from the bottom of that list the number that you earlier acquired
when you counted down on the armor list. Now click on that upgrade and transfer the
upgrades by hitting yes.
If done properly, you should now be equipped with the desired piece of armor
regardless of type.
Easier Aiming:
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If you want to have an easier time shooting and killing fast-moving enemies such as
Geth Hoppers, Geth Drones, and the like, try the following. Open up the command wheel
when engaging them in combat. This will freeze the game, but you’ll still be able to
aim your gun at foes all the while. Aim at the fast-moving enemy and then get out of
the command wheel. This will score you direct hit after (admittedly cheap) direct
hit!
Easy experience points:
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When you are using the Mako, try to kill as few enemies as possible with it. You can
even use the Mako sitting in the garage on Noveria that you can decrypt and use (only
the guns), because it is worth the same as far as experience points earned. Most of
the time you will gain more experience points if you defeat enemies with your own
weapons. In the case of a Thresher Maw, Heavy Turret, or a Geth Colossus, just use
the Mako's cannon and mini-gun to get them to a sliver of health, then finish them
off with your weapons. You will gain the same amount of experience points as you
would have if you had fought them entirely with your own weapons. The sniper rifle
can also earn you more experience points if your character is trained with it. Be
careful on planets with hazardous environments when using either of these methods.
Vanguards:
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Vanguards are biotic warriors. They combine offensive biotic abilities and weapons
training to quickly take down opponents, and are especially deadly at short range.
They can train with pistols and shotguns, and can learn to wear medium armor.
Sentinels:
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Sentinels combine biotic and tech abilities. Typically they use biotic abilities and
advanced healing skills to defend allies, though they can also disrupt opponents with
biotic or Tech attacks. They are more efficient at tech and biotics than other classes,
but at the expense of combat. Sentinels can only use light armor, and receive no
advanced weapon training.
Old Bioware Nods:
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*Nihlus the first Spectre you meet is a nod to Darth Nihlus in KOTOR 2 they even have
the same face paint.
*The Selkath undewater base in KOTOR 1 has the same name as the rift station in Mass
Effect where you confront the Rachni.
*A lot of characters in Mass Effect are similarly named to races and characters in the
KOTOR games like the Thorian refers to the Ithorians from KOTOR, Saren's injuries
(geth implants) are a reference to to Malaks face injuries in KOTOR cuz before they
both betray the good guys the get badly damaged in a fight of some sort.
Ammunition mods:
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Use one of the following entries with the giveitem self code. Note: The game appears
to have only one type of ammunition mod. For example, enter giveitem self 8 x_wammo_ap
as a code to spawn level VIII armor-piercing ammunition.
X_WAmmo_AntiPersonnel
X_WAmmo_AP
X_WAmmo_Chemical
X_WAmmo_Cryo
X_WAmmo_Hammerhead
X_WAmmo_Harpoon
X_WAmmo_HE
X_WAmmo_HyperRail
X_WAmmo_Incendiary
X_WAmmo_Inferno
X_WAmmo_Phasic
X_WAmmo_Polonium
X_WAmmo_Proton
X_WAmmo_Radioactive
X_WAmmo_Shredder
X_WAmmo_Sledgehammer
X_WAmmo_SnowBlind
X_WAmmo_Striker
X_WAmmo_Tungsten
Infiltrators:
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Infiltrators combine combat and tech abilities, and specialize in killing or disabling
enemies at long range. Infiltrators are trained to use OmniTools, but the focus is on
decryption and offensive abilities rather than healing. They can train with pistols or
sniper rifles, and can learn to wear medium armor.
Shopping:
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When looking for certain items or armor, save before talking to merchant for first time.
The merchandise is random. If you do not get anything you want, reload the game and talk
to the merchant again. This trick can be used about three times whenever enough game
time has elapsed for merchants to respawn new items.
Soldiers:
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Soldiers are combat specialists ideal for the front lines of a firefight. Soldiers begin
the game trained with skills in both pistols and assault rifles, they have improved health
and the ability to wear medium combat armor. As you progress through the game you can unlock
assault training, skills with shotguns and sniper rifles, become able to perform first aid
on yourself and party members, and wear heavy combat armor.
ExoGeni PSI puzzle:
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In the ExoGeni facility there are several claws that feed power that must be terminated
to continue the mission. You will come across a control panel for the Shuttle Bay Door
Controls. This panel has 5 switches of different pressures:
(5 PSI Valve) (7 PSI Valve) (17 PSI Valve) (11 PSI Valve) (13 PSI Valve)
The objective is to add just enough pressure to fill the gauge between the two arrows.
Too much will reset the puzzle and you will have to play with different combinations.
Once a correct pressure is reached the bar will turn yellow and text under it will read
"WARNING, HIGH PRESSURE". Enter 7, 11, and 13, then activate. This will create enough
pressure to break the claw and deactivate the Geth power being flushed into ExoGeni.
Saving weapon points:
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If you are a Soldier, level up weapons so you can use their bonuses and no further. For
example, carnage is the shotgun's bonus. By doing this you will have extra points for a
desired weapon and points to level everything else completely out. You do not need the
damage and accuracy bonus from the points, because when you become a Spectre the best of
every weapon becomes unlocked for you in the Normandy or at the C-SEC requisitions office.
Easy ally achievements:
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Use the following trick to unlock all six ally achievements with only three playthroughs.
When you start the game, focus on getting all six of your teammates. Choose two of them
to play through the game with. Keep those two until you complete the majority of the game.
You will get the ally achievement for the teammate you recruited first. After you get it,
replace that teammate with another one as soon as possible. After the next assignment you
complete, you will then unlock the ally achievement for the second teammate.
Armor upgrade mods:
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Use one of the following entries with the giveitem self code. Note: The game appears to
have only one type of armor upgrade mod. For example, enter giveitem self 10 x_armor_motojoints
as a code to spawn a level X motor joints armor upgrade mod (+20% to strength).
X_Armor_AblCoating
X_Armor_CombatExo
X_Armor_CushGel
X_Armor_EnerWeave
X_Armor_EnvSeals
X_Armor_Exoskel
X_Armor_FieldRegen
X_Armor_FirstAid
X_Armor_HardWeave
X_Armor_HazardSeals
X_Armor_KineticBuff
X_Armor_KineticExo
X_Armor_MedicalExo
X_Armor_MedicalIntf
X_Armor_MotoJoints
X_Armor_Plating
X_Armor_PressSeals
X_Armor_RegenPlating
X_Armor_ShieldBatt
X_Armor_ShieldMod
X_Armor_ShieldVI
X_Armor_ShockAbs
X_Armor_StimPack
Recommended weapon upgrades:
----------------------------
To build the most powerful weapons in the game, use the following. For assault rifles,
shotguns, and pistols use Frictionless Materials, Scram Rail, and Inferno Rounds. Once
you can get the "X" level equipment, these will be the most powerful weapons in the game,
but the combination should be used at any point you find these materials. For the sniper
rifle use two Frictionless Materials and High Explosive Rounds. The assault rifle will
not overheat much at all, but for an assault rifle that does not overheat, you can use
two Scram Rails and Snowblind Rounds. It is not as powerful as the first method, but
is efficient.
Signal tracking:
----------------
* While in the FLux you will see a Quasar Machine that has a strange signal coming from
it. It traces to the following place in order:
* Use the following trick when you find the source of the signal and you are given the
option to deactivate the AI system. A faster way to do so and save a lot of credits
and time is to shoot the power supply just beside you. This will overload the AI and
net you more credits than trying to figure out the code.
Recommended career:
-------------------
Play as a War Hero Soldier first. By doing this, during your second play through you will
have all of the money, weapons, and armor to use for the other careers.
Character building:
-------------------
If you want to take the time, you can max out your Paragon and your Renegade stats without
using any points. Once you get Spectre status, you can get up to four free points in each
ability with each playthrough. Just play through the game three times and use the points
you save elsewhere. The "Unlimited Paragon or Renegade" glitch helps.
Console Cheats:
---------------
Submitted by: Anindya Karmakar
First, enable the console by going to Documents>BioWare>Mass Effect>Config on your computer.
Then open BIOInput in Notepad. Find the line [Engine.Console] and under it add the line
ConsoleKey=Tilde. Then when playing in game simply press the tilde key (above tab) to open
the console, then type in the desired cheat.
Cheat Effect
-------------------------------
giveall - gives you everything exept for armor.
givetalentpoints # - replace # with the desired amount of talent points.
ghost - walk through walls
fly - enable fly mode. very awkward controls.
walk - return to normal on foot control
setparagon # - replace # with desired amount of paragon points
setrenegade # - replace # with desired amount of renegade points
givexp # - replace # with desired amount of experience points
GiveAllArmor - Gives all Armors
GiveAllOmniTools - Gives Omni Tool, replace the xs with the name of the manufactuer
GiveAllBioamps - Gives Bio Amps, replace the xs with the name of the manufactuer
GiveAllGrenades xs - Give all grenades, replace the xs with the name of the manufactuer
GiveAllWeapons xs - Give all weapons, replace the xs with the name of the manufactuer
GiveAllArmor xs - Give all armor, replace the xs with the name of the manufactuer
GiveAllArmorHuman xs - Give all human armor, replace the xs with the name of the manufactuer
GiveAllArmorTurian xs - Give all Turian armor, replace the xs with the name of the manufactuer
GiveAllArmorQuarian xs - Give all quarian armor, replace the xs with the name of the manufactuer
GiveAllArmorKrogan xs - Give all krogan armor, replace the xs with the name of the manufactuer
GiveAllXMods - Give all Weapons and Armor Mods
teleport - Move player to location specified by crosshairs
InitSalvage 999 - places 999 Medigel in inventory
adjustcredits # - replace # with the desired amount of credits
givesuperarmor - Give Super Armor
givesupergun - Give Super Gun
Unlockables:
------------
Submitted by: RM
Hardcore Mode - Complete the game once
Increased Level Cap (51 - 60) - Complete the game once
New Game + - Start a New Game, then select
to use existing Career. You'll be playing with your older character
(with all items and skills intact)
Infinite credits:
-----------------
The following trick only works between the two indicated vendors. You can usually
buy items back from Expat at half the price you sold them to Dr. Michel for. First,
successfully complete the side quest involving Dr. Michel (from the Med Clinic) and
her blackmailer. After the quest is complete, you will get a discount from all the
goods she sells. Start selling her all of your expensive equipment. Then, travel to
the Wards Markets, and talk to the merchant named Expat. You can buy all of your
items back for cheaper than you sold them for. Return to Dr. Michel, and sell her
all of your items again. Repeat this process as many times as desired.
Infinite Paragon points:
------------------------
Go to your Galaxy Map, and travel to the Attican Beta cluster. You will receive
a message from the Alliance Command telling you about a downed recon probe that
you must retrieve a data module from. From there, travel to the Hercules system,
and continue to the planet Eletania. After you reach the downed probe, you will
discover that a monkey-like native has made off with the data module. Get back
in the Mako, and go to your map. You will see three native colonies. Go towards
the one in the middle of the three. Then, go into the mining shaft, and proceed
through the tunnels until you reach the end. Search the two monkeys in that part
of the shaft. One of them will have the data module. Save the game immediately
after getting the module. Then, reload the saved game, and continue to press A
to keep searching the monkey that had the data module. Your Paragon meter over
the radar should increase each time you select the monkey. At approximately 300
Paragon, you will get the "Paragon" achievement.
Note: If you have already completed this assignment, this glitch cannot be done.
Infinite Paragon and Renegade points:
-------------------------------------
On the Noveria planet, go to the hotel bar, and look for a Turian named Lorik
Qui'in. Accept his quest to steal the data from his office. Once you get the
data, the receptionist will ask you to get Qui'in to testify. Tell her you will
do it, and then talk to Qui'in. Tell Qui'in that he should testify (top left
option). When he refuses, select the Charm option (top left) for Paragon points
or the Intimidate (bottom left) for Renegade points, and end the conversation.
Talk to him again, and ask about the Matriarch. When he gets done talking about
her, select the "Other questions" option (bottom right). You should now have
the option to ask him to testify again (top left). He will refuse, and you
will be able to use the Charm or Intimidate option again to gain another 24
Paragon or Renegade points. Repeat this process as many times as desired.
You can also easily get the "Paragon" and "Renegade" achievements with the
glitch.
Easy experience points:
-----------------------
To gain extra experience from battles, make sure to get out of the Mako for the
final hit. You can weaken the stronger enemies from inside the Mako and then get
out to finish them off. You will only get 60% of the experience if you kill
enemies with the Mako.
Easy Mako repairs:
------------------
If your Mako is badly damaged and you do not want to or cannot spend Omni-gel
to repair it, save your game, and reload it. Your Mako should now be totally
repaired.
Weapon that does not overheat:
------------------------------
Get a HMWA X assault rifle with Frictionless Materials, Combat Optics X, and
Snowblind Rounds X as upgrades.
Saving weapon points:
---------------------
If you are a Soldier, level up weapons so you can use their bonuses and no further.
For example, carnage is the shotgun's bonus. By doing this, you will have extra
points for a desired weapon and points to level everything else completely out.
You do not need the damage and accuracy bonus from the points because when you
become a Spectre the best of every weapon becomes unlocked in the Normandy or
at the C-SEC requisitions office.
Lethal sniping:
---------------
Equip any good sniper rifle (powerful and accurate) with High Explosive Rounds
(highest level preferably). This combination will kill nearly every normal enemy
it directly hits, and severely damage enemies in their proximity, if not killing
them as well. For fun, if you shoot at the enemy's feet or the ground he is
standing directly on top of, he will jettison into the air. Note: High Explosive
Rounds work best only with sniper rifles as they are meant to kill with one shot.
If it is used with a pistol, assault rifle, or shotgun, the weapon will overheat
in less than five shots (depending on the type of weapon), regardless of upgrades
and decency of the gun. This will make yourself vulnerable to enemies.
Recommended weapon upgrades:
----------------------------
The best weapon upgrades on any gun are Frictionless Materials X (28% heat damping,
+7% damage), Kinetic Coil X (28% weapon stability, +7% damage), and Slegdehammer
Rounds X (50% weapons force, + 60% poison damage, - 20 heat damping). Overall, the
weapons stats you will end up with are 14% damage, +28 weapon stability, +50%
weapon force, +60 poison, +8% heat damping. The poison damage also prevents
shield regeneration. Also, any of the following combo of any grade is the best.
Finding all elements:
---------------------
The best way to find the elements, minerals, and anomalies on planets that you can
explore is to drive along the edges of the operational area (the red area). Drive
the Mako in a circle around the area to where you can barely see the edge of the
red line. You should find at least two elements/minerals on each planet that can
be explored. There are rare things that will not show up on your map -- you will
also have to drive around like this to find them. There are several more items
than you are required to find, but it is good to go ahead and get them if you need
the experience points. Also, if you say the correct things to the Asari Consort,
she will give you a trinket that will allow you to activate a Prothean Orb found
on Eletania, or the "monkey" planet, in the Hercules system. It contains the memories
of a Cro-Magnon that was observed by the Protheans.
The Orb will show up as an anomaly on your map, in the lower left corner.
Ensuring experience points and gamerpoints:
-------------------------------------------
After a major plot has been played, make sure to talk to your crew. This will give
you experience points for clues and boost your crew's morale. There is also a subplot
for romance where you must choose who you want to have a relation with. You may lose
the gamerpoints if you do not talk to the crew.
Puzzle solution in Noveria:
---------------------------
On the planet Noveria, you must solve a puzzle after you enter the Core at Mira to
restore activity to the compound. The solution is as follows. There are three columns.
Four discs are in the left column. You must move all four discs to column two or
three for the puzzle to be completed. "1" indicates the upper most ring, "4" is
the lowest, etc.
Step 1:
Move 1 to the middle.
Move 2 to the right.
Move 1 to the right on top of 2.
Move 3 to the middle.
Step 2:
Move 1 to the left.
Move 2 to the middle on top of 3.
Move 1 to the middle on top of 2.
Move 4 to the right.
Step 3:
Move 1 to the right.
Move 2 to the left.
Move 1 to the left on top of 2.
Move 3 to the right on top of 4.
Step 4:
Move 1 to the middle.
Move 2 to the right.
Move 1 to the right.
These steps will solve the puzzle with all four discs being in the right column.
Defeating the giant worm in Edolus:
-----------------------------------
During the mission about the missing Marines, you will encounter a large worm creature.
To defeat it, jump just before the projectile acid the worm spits, and attack it with
missiles and constant gunfire.
Defeating Thresher Maw in Edolus:
---------------------------------
The easiest way to defeat the Thresher Maw is after it has initially launched out of
the ground to drive off, stay at a relative distance, and drive circles around it while
firing. Because of your distance, it will not use its long-ranged attack or be able to
cause melee damage. It will go back underground after a time or certain amount of
damage is inflicted and will change the location it pops up. Repeat the circular
attack to get away undamaged.
Reversed Earth:
---------------
Once you have landed on Luna, Earth's moon, look for the view of Earth. When you zoom in
on Earth, noticed that its image is reversed. For example, Florida is where California
should be and vice versa.
Engineers:
----------
Engineers are tech specialists. Using the holographic OmniTool they can decrypt security
systems, repair and/or modify technical equipment, disrupt enemy weapons or shields and
heal their party. Even though they begin the game with only pistols and the OmniTool,
engineers can unlock the ability to wear light armor and to reverse engineer enemy
technology. They can also learn to put up protective shields and to heal the party.
Lethal sniping:
---------------
Equip any good sniper rifle (powerful and accurate) with High Explosive Rounds (highest
level preferably). This combination will kill nearly every normal enemy it directly hits,
and severely damage enemies in their proximity, if not killing them as well. For fun, if
you shoot at the enemy's feet or the ground he is standing directly on top of, he will
jettison into the air. Note: High Explosive Rounds work best only with sniper rifles, as
they are meant to kill with one shot. If it is used with a pistol, assault rifle, or
shotgun, the weapon will overheat in less than five shots (depending on the type of
weapon), regardless of upgrades and decency of the gun. This will make yourself
vulnerable to enemies.
Saving weapon points:
---------------------
If you are a Soldier, level up weapons so you can use their bonuses and no further. For
example, carnage is the shotgun's bonus. By doing this you will have extra points for a
desired weapon and points to level everything else completely out. You do not need the
damage and accuracy bonus from the points, because when you become a Spectre the best of
every weapon becomes unlocked for you in the Normandy or at the C-SEC requisitions office.
Soldiers:
---------
Soldiers are combat specialists ideal for the front lines of a firefight. Soldiers begin
the game trained with skills in both pistols and assault rifles, they have improved health
and the ability to wear medium combat armor. As you progress through the game you can
unlock assault training, skills with shotguns and sniper rifles, become able to perform
first aid on yourself and party members, and wear heavy combat armor.
Armor manufacturers:
--------------------
Use one of the following entries with the giveallarmor code.
Manf_Aldrin_Armor_Agent
Manf_Aldrin_Armor_Hydra
Manf_Aldrin_Armor_Onyx
Manf_Ariake_Armor_Mercenary
Manf_Armax_Armor_Predator
Manf_Armor_UCantSeeMe
Manf_Batarian_Armor
Manf_Batarian_Armor_Partisan
Manf_Batarian_Armor_Skirmish
Manf_Cerberus_Armor
Manf_Cerberus_Armor_Freedom
Manf_Cerberus_Armor_Hoplite
Manf_Devlon_Armor_Explorer
Manf_Devlon_Armor_Liberator
Manf_Devlon_Armor_Survivor
Manf_Devlon_Armor_Thermal
Manf_Elanus_Armor_Duelist
Manf_Elanus_Armor_Guardian
Manf_Elanus_Armor_Warlord
Manf_Elkoss_Armor_Assassin
Manf_Elkoss_Armor_Gladiator
Manf_Geth_Armor_BattleMaster
Manf_Geth_Armor_Berserker
Manf_Geth_Armor_Rage
Manf_HK_Armor_Homet
Manf_HK_Armor_Mantis
Manf_HK_Armor_Predator
Manf_HK_Armor_Scorpion
Manf_HK_Armor_Ursa
Manf_HKShadow_Armor
Manf_HKShadow_Armor_Janissary
Manf_HKShadow_Armor_Spectre
Manf_Jorman_Armor
Manf_Jorman_Armor_Crisis
Manf_Jorman_Armor_Hazard
Manf_Kassa_Armor_Colossus
Manf_Rosen_Armor_Titan
Manf_Serrice_Armor_Phantom
Manf_Sitta_Armor_Phoenix
Manf_Spectre01_Armor
Manf_Spectre02_Armor
Manf_Spectre03_Armor
Weapons:
--------
Use the following entries with the ProvideAllWeapons code:
Manf_Ariake_Weap
Manf_Armax_Weap
Manf_Batarian_Weap
Manf_Cerberus_Weap
Manf_Devlon_Weap
Manf_Elanus_Weap
Manf_Elkoss_Weap
Manf_Geth_Weap
Manf_Haliat_Weap
Manf_HK_Weap
Manf_HK_WeapAppr2
Manf_HKShadow_Weap
Manf_Jorman_Weap
Manf_Kassa_Weap
Manf_Rosen_Weap
Manf_Spectre01_Weap
Manf_Spectre02_Weap
Manf_Spectre03_Weap
Omnitools:
----------
Use the following entries with the ProvideAllOmnitools code:
Manf_Aldrin_OmniTool
Manf_Ariake_OmniTool
Manf_Armali_OmniTool
Manf_Elkoss_OmniTool
Manf_Serrice_OmniTool
Manf_Sitta_OmniTool
Manf_Spectre01_OmniTool
Manf_Spectre02_OmniTool
Manf_Spectre03_OmniTool
Bioamps:
--------
Use the following entries with the ProvideAllBioamps code:
Manf_Aldrin_BioAmp
Manf_Armali_BioAmp
Manf_Armax_BioAmp
Manf_Kassa_BioAmp
Manf_Serrice_BioAmp
Manf_Sitta_BioAmp
Manf_Spectre01_BioAmp
Manf_Spectre02_BioAmp
Manf_Spectre03_BioAmp
Unlock Gamer Pics:
------------------
Completing the game on the 'Hardcore' and 'Insanity' difficulties will unlock
2 special gamer pics for use on your profile:
N7 pic - Get the 'Medal of Valor' achievement
Saren pic - Get the 'Distinguished Combat Medal' achievement
Hints: Planet List:
-------------------
AT BIOA_FRE31 = Tarrus IV - Freighter
AT BIOA_FRE32 = MSV Ontario - Freighter
AT BIOA_FRE33 = MSV Worthington - Freighter
AT BIOA_FRE34 = MSV Fedele - Freighter
AT BIOA_FRE35 = Gorgon System Depot - Freighter
AT BIOA_ICE00 = Noveria
AT BIOA_JUG00 = Virmire: Landing Zone
AT BIOA_LAV00 = Therum
AT BIOA_LOS00 = Ilos: Upper Ruins
AT BIOA_NOR00 = ?
AT BIOA_STA00 = ?
AT BIOA_AT ICE00 = Noveria
AT BIOA_WAR00 = Feros
AT BIOA_UNC10 = Klensal
AT BIOA_UNC11 = Xawin
AT BIOA_UNC13 = Mavigon
AT BIOA_UNC17 = Antibaar
AT BIOA_UNC20 = Trebin
AT BIOA_UNC21 = Rayingri
AT BIOA_UNC24 = Atahe
AT BIOA_UNC25 = Edolus
AT BIOA_UNC30 = Chohe
AT BIOA_UNC31 = Amaranthine
AT BIOA_UNC42 = Nonuel
AT BIOA_UNC51 = Luna
AT BIOA_UNC53 = Agebinium
AT BIOA_UNC54 = Presrop
AT BIOA_UNC55 = Solcrum
AT BIOA_UNC61 = Tuntau
AT BIOA_UNC62 = Nepheron
AT BIOA_UNC71 = Metgos
AT BIOA_UNC73 = Nepmos
AT BIOA_UNC80 = Nodacrux
AT BIOA_UNC81 = Chasca
AT BIOA_UNC82 = Ontarom
AT BIOA_UNC83 = Casbin
AT BIOA_UNC84 = Eletania
AT BIOA_UNC90 = Sharjila
AT BIOA_UNC92 = Binthu
AT BIOA_UNC93 = Maji
Immortality / Health Adjustment:
--------------------------------
In the BioGame.ini file, located in your Documents/Bioware/Mass Effect/Config
folder, scroll down until you find the section [BIOC_Base.BioPawnBehavior]
There are a few lines of interest:
m_fBleedOutMinDamageResistance
m_fBleedOutCasualMinDamageResistance
m_fBleedOutMinHealthRegenRate
m_fCasualBonusHealthRegenRate
m_fHenchDamageResistance
m_fHenchCasualDamageResistance
These are all health related, both you and your squad members (hench) If you
want just the easy difficulty to be EASY then make these lines look like this:
m_fBleedOutCasualMinDamageResistance=0.00001f
m_fCasualBonusHealthRegenRate=999.0f
m_fHenchCasualDamageResistance=0.00001
But if you just want some sort of "god mode" then edit these:
m_fBleedOutMinDamageResistance=0.0f
m_fBleedOutCasualMinDamageResistance=0.0f
m_fHenchDamageResistance=0.0
m_fHenchCasualDamageResistance=0.0
No Weapon Cooldown:
-------------------
Go to \My Documents\BioWare\Mass Effect\Config and open biogame.ini.
Change
m_bSkipPowerCooldown=FALSE
to
m_bSkipPowerCooldown=TRUE
Note: This affects the game globally, including the NPCs which allows them to
continuously cast their Biotic powers without any break in-between.
UnlockAchievement #:
--------------------
1 Medal of Honor Achievement
2 Medal of Heroism Achievement
3 Distinguished Service Medal Achievement
4 Council Legion of Merit Achievement
5 Honorarium of Corporate Service Achievement
6 Long Service Medal Achievement
7 Distinguished Combat Medal Achievement
8 Medal of Valor Achievement
9 Pistol Expert Achievement
10 Shotgun Expert Achievement
11 Assault Rifle Expert Achievement
12 Sniper Expert Achievement
13 Lift Mastery Achievement
14 Throw Mastery Achievement
15 Warp Mastery Achievement
16 Singularity Mastery Achievement
17 Barrier Mastery Achievement
18 Stasis Mastery Achievement
19 Damping Specialist Achievement
20 AI Hacking Specialist Achievement
21 Overload Specialist Achievement
22 Sabotage Specialist Achievement
23 First Aid Specialist Achievement
24 Neural Shock Specialist Achievement
26 Scholar Achievement
27 Completionist Achievement
28 Tactician Achievement
29 Medal of Exploration Achievement
30 Rich Achievement
31 Dogs of War Achievement
32 Geth Hunter Achievement
33 Soldier Ally Achievement
34 Sentinel Ally Achievement
35 Krogan Ally Achievement
36 Turian Ally Achievement
37 Quarian Ally Achievement
38 Asari Ally Achievement
39 Power Gamer Achievement
40 Extreme Power Gamer Achievement
41 Renegade Achievement
42 Paragon Achievement
43 Paramour Achievement
44 Spectre Inductee Achievement
45 Charismatic Achievement
46 Search and Rescue Achievement
GiveBonusTalent #:
------------------
7 Assault Rifles
14 Shotguns
21 Sniper Rifles
49 Throw
50 Lift
56 Warp
57 Singularity
63 Barrier
64 Stasis
84 Electronics
86 Damping
91 Hacking
93 Decryption
98 First Aid
99 Medicine
Wear Any Piece of Armor:
------------------------
Armor in Mass Effect is created for specific types of creatures and classes. However,
there’s a way around that so that you can get any character to wear any piece of armor.
To do it, try the following technique below.
1.) Head to the equipment menu and head to the character you want to re-equip, finding
the piece of armor you want him or her to wear regardless of the character’s race or
class and regardless of the armor type.
2.) Including the piece of armor you want to equip, count down the pieces of armor to
the bottom of the inventory list.
3.) On any piece of armor, click the upgrade option. On any upgrade, opt to turn it
into Omni Gel and then quickly opt out. This should return you back to the upgrades
menu. Count down from the bottom of that list the number that you earlier acquired
when you counted down on the armor list. Now click on that upgrade and transfer the
upgrades by hitting yes.
If done properly, you should now be equipped with the desired piece of armor
regardless of type.
Easier Aiming:
--------------
If you want to have an easier time shooting and killing fast-moving enemies such as
Geth Hoppers, Geth Drones, and the like, try the following. Open up the command wheel
when engaging them in combat. This will freeze the game, but you’ll still be able to
aim your gun at foes all the while. Aim at the fast-moving enemy and then get out of
the command wheel. This will score you direct hit after (admittedly cheap) direct
hit!
Easy experience points:
-----------------------
When you are using the Mako, try to kill as few enemies as possible with it. You can
even use the Mako sitting in the garage on Noveria that you can decrypt and use (only
the guns), because it is worth the same as far as experience points earned. Most of
the time you will gain more experience points if you defeat enemies with your own
weapons. In the case of a Thresher Maw, Heavy Turret, or a Geth Colossus, just use
the Mako's cannon and mini-gun to get them to a sliver of health, then finish them
off with your weapons. You will gain the same amount of experience points as you
would have if you had fought them entirely with your own weapons. The sniper rifle
can also earn you more experience points if your character is trained with it. Be
careful on planets with hazardous environments when using either of these methods.
Vanguards:
----------
Vanguards are biotic warriors. They combine offensive biotic abilities and weapons
training to quickly take down opponents, and are especially deadly at short range.
They can train with pistols and shotguns, and can learn to wear medium armor.
Sentinels:
----------
Sentinels combine biotic and tech abilities. Typically they use biotic abilities and
advanced healing skills to defend allies, though they can also disrupt opponents with
biotic or Tech attacks. They are more efficient at tech and biotics than other classes,
but at the expense of combat. Sentinels can only use light armor, and receive no
advanced weapon training.
Old Bioware Nods:
-----------------
*Nihlus the first Spectre you meet is a nod to Darth Nihlus in KOTOR 2 they even have
the same face paint.
*The Selkath undewater base in KOTOR 1 has the same name as the rift station in Mass
Effect where you confront the Rachni.
*A lot of characters in Mass Effect are similarly named to races and characters in the
KOTOR games like the Thorian refers to the Ithorians from KOTOR, Saren's injuries
(geth implants) are a reference to to Malaks face injuries in KOTOR cuz before they
both betray the good guys the get badly damaged in a fight of some sort.
Ammunition mods:
----------------
Use one of the following entries with the giveitem self code. Note: The game appears
to have only one type of ammunition mod. For example, enter giveitem self 8 x_wammo_ap
as a code to spawn level VIII armor-piercing ammunition.
X_WAmmo_AntiPersonnel
X_WAmmo_AP
X_WAmmo_Chemical
X_WAmmo_Cryo
X_WAmmo_Hammerhead
X_WAmmo_Harpoon
X_WAmmo_HE
X_WAmmo_HyperRail
X_WAmmo_Incendiary
X_WAmmo_Inferno
X_WAmmo_Phasic
X_WAmmo_Polonium
X_WAmmo_Proton
X_WAmmo_Radioactive
X_WAmmo_Shredder
X_WAmmo_Sledgehammer
X_WAmmo_SnowBlind
X_WAmmo_Striker
X_WAmmo_Tungsten
Infiltrators:
-------------
Infiltrators combine combat and tech abilities, and specialize in killing or disabling
enemies at long range. Infiltrators are trained to use OmniTools, but the focus is on
decryption and offensive abilities rather than healing. They can train with pistols or
sniper rifles, and can learn to wear medium armor.
Shopping:
---------
When looking for certain items or armor, save before talking to merchant for first time.
The merchandise is random. If you do not get anything you want, reload the game and talk
to the merchant again. This trick can be used about three times whenever enough game
time has elapsed for merchants to respawn new items.
Soldiers:
---------
Soldiers are combat specialists ideal for the front lines of a firefight. Soldiers begin
the game trained with skills in both pistols and assault rifles, they have improved health
and the ability to wear medium combat armor. As you progress through the game you can unlock
assault training, skills with shotguns and sniper rifles, become able to perform first aid
on yourself and party members, and wear heavy combat armor.
ExoGeni PSI puzzle:
-------------------
In the ExoGeni facility there are several claws that feed power that must be terminated
to continue the mission. You will come across a control panel for the Shuttle Bay Door
Controls. This panel has 5 switches of different pressures:
(5 PSI Valve) (7 PSI Valve) (17 PSI Valve) (11 PSI Valve) (13 PSI Valve)
The objective is to add just enough pressure to fill the gauge between the two arrows.
Too much will reset the puzzle and you will have to play with different combinations.
Once a correct pressure is reached the bar will turn yellow and text under it will read
"WARNING, HIGH PRESSURE". Enter 7, 11, and 13, then activate. This will create enough
pressure to break the claw and deactivate the Geth power being flushed into ExoGeni.
Saving weapon points:
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If you are a Soldier, level up weapons so you can use their bonuses and no further. For
example, carnage is the shotgun's bonus. By doing this you will have extra points for a
desired weapon and points to level everything else completely out. You do not need the
damage and accuracy bonus from the points, because when you become a Spectre the best of
every weapon becomes unlocked for you in the Normandy or at the C-SEC requisitions office.
Easy ally achievements:
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Use the following trick to unlock all six ally achievements with only three playthroughs.
When you start the game, focus on getting all six of your teammates. Choose two of them
to play through the game with. Keep those two until you complete the majority of the game.
You will get the ally achievement for the teammate you recruited first. After you get it,
replace that teammate with another one as soon as possible. After the next assignment you
complete, you will then unlock the ally achievement for the second teammate.
Armor upgrade mods:
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Use one of the following entries with the giveitem self code. Note: The game appears to
have only one type of armor upgrade mod. For example, enter giveitem self 10 x_armor_motojoints
as a code to spawn a level X motor joints armor upgrade mod (+20% to strength).
X_Armor_AblCoating
X_Armor_CombatExo
X_Armor_CushGel
X_Armor_EnerWeave
X_Armor_EnvSeals
X_Armor_Exoskel
X_Armor_FieldRegen
X_Armor_FirstAid
X_Armor_HardWeave
X_Armor_HazardSeals
X_Armor_KineticBuff
X_Armor_KineticExo
X_Armor_MedicalExo
X_Armor_MedicalIntf
X_Armor_MotoJoints
X_Armor_Plating
X_Armor_PressSeals
X_Armor_RegenPlating
X_Armor_ShieldBatt
X_Armor_ShieldMod
X_Armor_ShieldVI
X_Armor_ShockAbs
X_Armor_StimPack
Recommended weapon upgrades:
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To build the most powerful weapons in the game, use the following. For assault rifles,
shotguns, and pistols use Frictionless Materials, Scram Rail, and Inferno Rounds. Once
you can get the "X" level equipment, these will be the most powerful weapons in the game,
but the combination should be used at any point you find these materials. For the sniper
rifle use two Frictionless Materials and High Explosive Rounds. The assault rifle will
not overheat much at all, but for an assault rifle that does not overheat, you can use
two Scram Rails and Snowblind Rounds. It is not as powerful as the first method, but
is efficient.
Signal tracking:
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* While in the FLux you will see a Quasar Machine that has a strange signal coming from
it. It traces to the following place in order:
* Use the following trick when you find the source of the signal and you are given the
option to deactivate the AI system. A faster way to do so and save a lot of credits
and time is to shoot the power supply just beside you. This will overload the AI and
net you more credits than trying to figure out the code.
Recommended career:
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Play as a War Hero Soldier first. By doing this, during your second play through you will
have all of the money, weapons, and armor to use for the other careers.
Character building:
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If you want to take the time, you can max out your Paragon and your Renegade stats without
using any points. Once you get Spectre status, you can get up to four free points in each
ability with each playthrough. Just play through the game three times and use the points
you save elsewhere. The "Unlimited Paragon or Renegade" glitch helps.
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