Mass Effect
Glitches
Glitch: Use Mako on Therum Mini-Boss Fight
It is possible to take the Mako through the gap in between the two rocks, where you are supposed to get out and travel on foot. Drive in to the gap, then from inside the gap drive up the left rock, until you are completely on your side, wedged between both rocks. Slowly inch forward and use boosts to slide through the gap.
The geth and the walkers (the mini boss fight after the video) will not attack the Mako, and they die after only a couple of cannon shots.
Contributed By: ErekChee.
Have ANY character equip ANY armor even without training!!!
Potential of Glitch: You could have Kaiden (normaly a light armor only character) Wearing Krogan Heavy Armor!!!! Preparation: 1) First, you have to have the armor you want to equip in your inventory... 2) Then make sure that you have more armor upgrades(ex: Combat Exoskeleton IX) than armors. 3) Count, from the bottom of the armor list, up until you have highlighted the armor you want to equip. Remember that number. 4) Press " X " to go to the upgrades then.... Here is where the glitch is performed... 5) This part must be executed very fast, almost instantly, but not quite... Press and HOLD " Y " then hit " A " in that order. DO NOT press them simultaneously. Normally this would turn the upgrade into Omni-Gel, but since you HELD DOWN THE " Y " BUTTON, and tapped " A " very quickly... the game glitches!! 6) If done correctly... you will here the salvage sound, then a Prompt Screen pops up asking "Are sure you want to reduce to Omni-Gel..." Press " B " so you DO NOT salvage your upgrade. 7) You should see a lot of armor upgrades with duplicated info. (info located just to the left of item) 8) Once again go to the bottom and count up to the number you found earlier... 9) Press " A " to equip and enjoy!!!!!
Contributed By: N3W8Y.
Unlockables
Achievements
Complete each of the following achievements below to get the allotted gamerscore.
| Unlockable | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Use AI Hacking 75 times. | AI Hacking Specialist (15) |
| Complete the majority of the game with the asari squad member. | Asari Ally (20) |
| Register 150 Assault Rifle Kills. | Assault Rifle Expert (15) |
| Use biotic Barrier 75 times. | Barrier Mastery (15) |
| Use Charm or Intimidate to resolve an impossible situation. | Charismatic (10) |
| Complete the majority of the game. | Completionist (25) |
| Complete Virmire. | Council Legion of Merit (25) |
| Use Damping Field 75 times. | Damping Specialist (15) |
| Complete 1 Mass Effect playthrough on the Hardcore difficulty setting. | Distinguished Combat Medal (25) |
| Complete Eden Prime. | Distinguished Service Medal (25) |
| Register 150 organic enemy kills. | Dog of War (25) |
| Reach 60th level with one character. | Extreme Power Gamer (50) |
| Use medi-gel 150 times. | First Aid Specialist (15) |
| Register 250 Synthetic enemy kills. | Geth Hunter (25) |
| Complete Noveria. | Honorarium of Corporate Service (25) |
| Complete the majority of the game with the Krogan squad member. | Krogan Ally (20) |
| Use biotic Lift 75 times. | Lift Mastery (15) |
| Complete 2 Mass Effect Playthroughs on any setting. | Long Service Medal (25) |
| Land on an uncharted world. | Medal of Exploration (50) |
| Complete Feros. | Medal of Heroism (25) |
| Complete 1 Mass Effect Playthrough on any setting. | Medal of Honor (100) |
| Complete 1 Mass Effect playthrough on the Insanity difficulty setting. | Medal of Valor (50) |
| Use Neural Shock 75 times. | Neural Shock Specialist (15) |
| Use Shield Overload 75 times. | Overlord Specialist (15) |
| Accumulate 75% of total Paragon points. | Paragon (15) |
| Complete any romance subplot. | Paramour (10) |
| Register 150 Pistol Kills. | Pistol Expert (10) |
| Reach 50th level with one character. | Power Gamer (20) |
| Complete the majority of the game with the quarian squad member. | Quarian Ally (20) |
| Accumulate 75% of total Renegade points. | Renegade (15) |
| Exceed 1,000,000 Credits. | Rich (25) |
| Use Sabotage 75 times. | Sabotage Specialist (15) |
| Find all primary Aliens: Council Races, Extinct Races and Non-Council Races codex entries. | Scholar (25) |
| Locate Dr. T’Soni in the Artemis Tau cluster. | Search and Rescue (10) |
| Complete the majority of the game with the Alliance sentinel squad member. | Sentinal Ally (20) |
| Register 150 Shotgun Kills. | Shotgun Expert (15) |
| Use biotic Singularity 75 times. | Singularity Mastery (15) |
| Register 150 Sniper Rifle Kills. | Sniper Expert (15) |
| Complete the majority of the game with the Alliance soldier squad member. | Soldier Ally (20) |
| Become a Spectre. | Spectre Inductee (15) |
| Use biotic Stasis 75 times. | Stasis Mastery (15) |
| Complete playthrough with shield damage greater than health damage. | Tactician (25) |
| Use biotic Throw 75 times. | Throw Mastery (15) |
| Complete the majority of the game with the turian squad member. | Turian Ally (20) |
| Use biotic Warp 75 times. | Warp Mastery (15) |
Contributed By: Crazy Jezus.
Character Benefit Unlockables
You have to attain certain achievements to gain benefits on future plays through the game. Simply do the achievement to gain it.
| Unlockable | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Complete 75% of Game | +10% Experience Bonus |
| Complete 75% of Game with Ashley in Squad | +10% Hardening Bonus |
| Kill 150 Organic Beings | +10% Health Bonus |
| Kill 250 Synthetics | +10% Shield Bonus |
| Attain 150 Kills with Pistol | +25% Marksman Cooldown Bonus |
| Reach 50th level with one character | +5% Experience Bonus |
| Complete 75% of Game with Liara in Squad | 10% Reduced Cooldown for Barrier and Stasis |
| Complete 75% of Game with Kaiden in Squad | 10% Reduced Cooldown for Lift and Throw |
| Complete 75% of Game with Garrusin Squad | 10% Reduced Cooldown for Overload and Damping |
| Complete 75% of Game with Tali in Squad | 10% Reduced Cooldown for Sabotage and AI Hacking |
| Sustain More Shield Damage than Health Damage on One Playthrough | 10% Shield Increase |
| Complete the Game Twice on any Difficulty | 5% Increase in Weapon Damage |
| Attain 150 Kills with Assault Rifle | Assault Rifle Skill for New Characters |
| Use Barrier 75 Times | Barrier Skill for New Characters |
| Use Sabotage 75 Times | Decryption Skill for New Characters |
| Use Overload 75 Times | Electronics Skill for New Characters |
| Use 150 Medi-gel | First Aid Skill for New Characters |
| Use AI Hacking 75 Times | Hacking Skill for New Characters |
| Use Lift 75 Times | Lift Skill (for non-biotics) |
| Use Neural Hacking 75 Times | Medicine Skill for New Characters |
| Complete 75% of Game with Wrex in Squad | Regenerate 1 Health per Second |
| Use Dampening 75 Times | Shielding Skill for New Characters |
| Attain 150 Kills with Shotgun | Shotgun Skill for New Characters |
| Attain 150 Kills with Sniper Rifle | Sniper Rifle Skill for New Characters |
| Attain 1,000,000 Credits in your Wallet. | Spectre Grade Weapons for Purchase |
| Use Statis 75 Times | Statis Skill for New Characters |
| Use Throw 75 Times | Throw Skill for New Characters |
| Use "Singularity" 75 times | Unlocks "Singularity" skill for future characters |
| Use Warp 75 Times | Warp Skill for New Characters |
Contributed By: RathOsiris, lilpro29, ExaltedDragon45, chiefscumbag333, and Mastermidget23.
DLC Achievements
Complete each achievement to receive the allotted gamerscore.
| Unlockable | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Take first place in 12 combat scenarios on Pinnacle Station | Best of the Best (50) |
| Take first place in any combat scenario on Pinnacle Station | New Sheriff in Town (50) |
| Complete Ahern's survival mission | Undisputed (50) |
Contributed By: Guard Master.
Downloadable Content Achievements
| Unlockable | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Complete the Bring Down the Sky mission. | Colonial Savior (50) |
Contributed By: ShinChuck.
Unlockable Gamer Pics
Completing the game on the Hardcore and Insanity difficulties will unlock 2 special gamer pics for use on your profile.
| Unlockable | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Gain the Medal of Valor achievement | "N7" Gamer Pic |
| Gain the Distinguished Combat Medal achievement | Saren Gamer Pic |
Contributed By: thebigshow17.
Unlockables
Complete the game on Normal to unlock the secrets
| Unlockable | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Complete the game once | Hardcore Mode |
| Beat the game on the Hardcore difficulty without changing the difficulty | Insane Difficulty |
| Start a New Game, then select to use existing Career. You'll be playing with your older character (with all items and skills intact) | New Game + |
Contributed By: Zweihanderhero and Harvest Master.
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