
They can have a wide array of biotic moves to use on targets, including Lifting them helplessly into the air, Warping the area around them to deal damage over time, and even a shockwave over the ground. Their natural weapon is the Pistol, which can be used at any range with good enough aim but doesn't excel in any of them. Their high amount of health also makes them good choices for beginners or those seeking a more relaxed playstyle.Īdepts are warriors who use biotic abilities to hinder and debuff opponents, which then allow their targets to be taken down using their weaker firepower. If you want to play Mass Effect as a straight-up cover shooter, Soldier is the Class to go for.


That said, they struggle if a gun can't solve an issue, so remember to use biotic and tech-focused Squad Mates to balance out these shortcomings. Soldiers are also the only class to start with Assault Rifles in the first two games. The Soldier Class is the most approachable, able to use almost any weapon and absorb a lot of damage through health and armor, and have Powers that boost their health and firepower.

This allows you to take advantage of the various changes and additions to combat with each Mass Effect game, detailed at the bottom of this page in the Game-Specific Mechanics section. It's well worth noting that when importing the save of a previous game to continue the story, you're able to choose a different Class for that Shepard.
