Last updated: 4 April 2011
The Suicide Misson
Mass Effect 2's Suicide Mission Guide - Everything about the final mission by a lot of people
The most thorough guide you will ever see covering every aspect of the final mission in Mass Effect 2. Learn how to get everyone out alive, no one out alive, or anything in between. Now includes easy to read flowchart.
Mass Effect 1 classes, Builds, and Strategy Guide
ME1 weapon and armor calculations by The Grey Ranger
Consolidation of information obtained about weapons and armor by the good people of the old Mass Effect boards. And that information boggles my mind.
Start of the Journey: Single Playthrough Builds by Simbacca
If you're playing Mass Effect 1 for the first time, you're going to be limited to level 50. This guide provides build suggestions and other ideas with the level cap in mind.
General advice and builds by The Grey Ranger
Common questions about ME1 combat and class build suggestions.
Reaching Level 60 in One Playthrough by Pacifien
Describing how it's not possible to reach level 60 in one playthrough, but also describes what it does take to get there.
Not Looking for Romance in ME1? by Pacifien
For those looking for a clean slate for romance in ME2 or looking to avoid romance altogether, a guide on the best way to avoid romance while still getting all the dialogue options possible from the squadmate.
General Strategy
Basic Tips and Loot Summary by Roshi
What you need; where to find it.
Controlling the Battlefied by thisisme8
Basic strategies one can use to turn any battle to one's favor, even if the squadmates for the mission are less than optimal.
Medikits: Extremely Effective Yet Under-Utilized by Sabresandiego
A reminder on the many uses of medikits in the game beyond reviving falling squadmates.
My Insanity Guide for Everyone! by Kreidian
Some tips on how to work your way up from the lower difficulties to playing on Insanity difficulty.
Powers
(Poll) Definitive Edition: Bonus Powers by numotsbane
A poll to see which bonus powers appear to be the most popular for each class, and some discussion as to why.
Ammo Powers: the right tool for each enemy by Simbacca
Rundown of the different ammo powers found in the game along with a description of when they are most useful.
Flash Delirium by numotsbane
The many uses of Flashbang Grenade, also with handy pictures detailing when and how to throw it.
Neural Shock Owns by Pacifien
A quick rundown of the situations in which Neural Shock works well.
Comparison Tests
Weapons Comparison at Close Range by cruc1al
cruc1al compares a bunch of weapons for you.
Sniper Rifles Comparison by cruc1al
Now he compares sniper rifles for you.
Katanas Need Love, Too by Nexolek
Claymore? Who needs the Claymore?
Incendiary versus Armor Piercing Ammo by sinosleep
Is Tungsten worth it?
Improved Cryo Ammo versus Squad Incendiary Ammo by rumination888
Incendiary gets a lot of love around these parts, but is it really the end all of ammo powers?
weapons comparison compilation thread by sinosleep
Compilation of sinosleep's various tests of the variety of weapons, comparing their effectiveness.
Vehicle Control
Using the Hammerhead Proper by Neuzhelin
You see a lot of complaints about the fragile nature of the Hammerhead, so Neuzhelin shows how it's done on the PC.
Squadmate Strategy
Team Skill Building and Leveling Up by Thompson family
Recommendations on how to distribute points and level up your squadmates.
Jacob: The Guide by lazuli
Jacob might not be the most popular squadmate, but lazuli's guide demonstrates that he's quite effectual in combat.
Adepts
Adepting through Insanity by Average Gatsby
Videos demonstrating the use of an Adept on Insanity difficulty with a link to Average Gatsby's blog that goes into more detail about how, when, and why he built the Adept the way he did.
Adept Video Suicide Mission Insanity Run by gr00grams
Videos showing an all-biotic squad throughout the Suicide Mission in an attempt to demonstrate how useful biotics can be on Insanity difficulty.
Biotic Power by Average Gatsby
Christina Norman claims an Adept could run through an entire battle without firing a shot once. Average Gatsby proves this with a few videos showing an all-biotic squad for the Suicide Mission.
The Power of the Adept by Bozorgmehr
A celebration of sorts about the joys of playing an Adept in ME2.
Old School Vanguard - Singularity Vanguard/Shotgun Adept by Arhka
Using the Adept class, recreating the skillset of the Vanguard from Mass Effect 1 along with the use of the shotgun.
Game Tourists: Mass Effect 2 Adept Guide by sagequeen
This will take you to sagequeen's Game Tourists blog where she has video guides where she goes over how to play an Adept in Mass Effect 2.
Engineers
Engineering the Asylum by Average Gatsby
Videos demonstrating the use of an Engineer on Insanity difficulty with a link to Average Gatsby's blog that goes into more detail about how, when, and why he built the Engineer the way he did.
I Have a Shotgun by Arhka
Video demonstration of how to make your Engineer a shotgun specialist of death.
Suicide Mission Insanity, Triple Engineer Trilogy by clanhenderson8
Videos showing an all-engineer squad throughout the Suicide Mission in an attempt to demonstrate how useful Engineers can be on Insanity difficulty.
Thorough Guide into Engineering by Jaekahn
Description for each Engineer power in detail and how they can be used for an aggressive style or crowd control, along with suggestions for various squadmates and a leveling guide.
Total Control - Engineer + Dominate by IMNWME
An emphasis in using the Engineer abilities to get your enemies to fight for you and control the battlefield.
Shotgun Engineers, who loves em? by sinosleep
Tali uses a shotgun, why shouldn't you? A collection of videos of people who take the shotgun route with their Engineers.
Infiltrator
The Casual Shootest - A Guide to the Infiltrator class by khevan
A Sniper Infiltrator from the perspective of a more casual gaming style.
Death from the Shadows by Jaekahn
Descriptions for each Infiltrator power and how they can be used for Close Quarter Combat or Long Distance Sniper. Also a description of the various sniper rifles and armor pieces.
Infiltrator Insanity guide/tips/concerns by senojones
A guide concentrating more a sniper/stealth Infiltrator with concrete data on the Widow Anti-Material Rifle and various maximized powers.
Thisisme8's brand new CQC Infiltrator... complete with Cryo! by, um, thisisme8
Videos paired with level development descriptions for an Infiltrator built for Close Quarter Combat. thisisme8 gives a very basic outline of how to start this build with other posters in the thread developing it further.
"Unarmed" Infiltrator Strategy Guide by FoFoZem
An Infiltrator takes on the galaxy using his fists, his powers, and no guns.
Invasive Maneuvers - A Guide to an Aggressive Infiltrator on Insanity by OniGanon
Not about CQC or liberal use of the shotgun, but simply how to keep moving forward into enemy territory. Aggressively.
The Agent - A Guide to the "Other" Infiltrator by Tony Gunslinger
An infiltrator that does not use the Widow or the shotgun, this guide is about crowd control versus brute force. For the defensive player.
The Specialist: A Soldier That Can Cloak(Derivative Infiltrator Build) by Miss Yuna of Atlanta
The opposite of the Agent, this build is about using your Infiltrator like one uses a Soldier and doing most of one's damage with your weapons rather than powers. Also contains squadmate build advice.
Reaver: A Biotic Assassin (Infiltrator + Reave) by ScroguBlitzen
A build focusing on the use of Reave as your bonus power with the Viper sniper rifle as the preferred weapon of choice.
Sentinels
Knight in Shining Armor - Sentinel Guide by Arhka
Description of the various Sentinel powers and suggestions for various bonus powers that are useful to the Sentinel class.
The Sentinel - The Turnip that WILL bleed for you (Guide) by Darnalak
Suggestions on which powers and equipment work best for either a Combat-Oriented or Caster-Oriented Sentinel. Also descriptions on how either build works against the various enemies found in the game.
YouTube series Mass Effect 2: One Mission at a Time by badkenbad
A video walkthrough of badkenbad's Sentinel on Hardcore difficulty, focusing on the Sentinel's ability to use a balanced build of tech and biotic abilities.
Soldiers
One Shot, One Kill: A Comprehensive Guide to the Widow Soldier by ezrafetch
Build suggestion and general strategy for the sniper soldier.
Soldier (Insanity and below) Guide/Tips/Help by Average Gatsby
An overview of the Soldier class with a detailed description of the Soldier's unique Adrenaline Rush power. Followed by a build example with power leveling priority and build reasonings.
This... is my BOOMSTICK! - Soldier + Claymore by IMNME
Most Soldier discussions compare the Revenant and the Widow, but they can be just as effective with the Claymore shotgun. Build suggestion and general strategy for the Shotgun Soldier.
Soldier Combat Skill Guide by Just_Mike
Keeping it nice and concise, a build suggestion for a Soldier and an explanation for how to use each an every skill in the build.
Vanguards
Vanguard tips and tricks on Hardcore/Insanity - Revised Edition 1.2 by thisisme8
Tips on weapons and armor. Strategy against the various enemies found in the game. Various build suggestions. Also includes several videos showing the Vanguard in action.
The Ultimate Vanguard: A Guide to Dominating Insanity by Sabresandiego
Detailed description of how and when to use the Vanguard's unique Charge power. Suggestions on purchases, priority of research upgrades, squad usage. As usual, build recommendations. Also includes several videos showing the Vanguard in action.
Low Level Vanguard Instruction Video by sinosleep
Everyone has to start at the low levels, but how do you fight then?
XBox 360 Videos of a Cryoguard by ScroguBlitzen
A rare example of 360 gameplay with a Vanguard that uses squad cryo ammo.
Bioware Social Network Groups
ME1 New Gold Standard Build Committee
Discussion of various builds specifically related to the first Mass Effect game.
Adepts
Engineer Collaboration
Infiltrators United
Sentinel's Assembly
Soldiers
At the Vanguard
Modifying Mass Effect 2 Saves
Modding the PC
Modding the XBox 360
Enabling All Recruit Missions
Not just modifying the game to allow for all squadmates to be available from the start, but enabling their recruitment missions from the start.
External Sites
Mass Effect Checklist by Teryx
A list of every single mission in Mass Effect 1, as well as notations for which missions will be referenced or affect events in Mass Effect 2 without actually describing how they'll show up in the second game.
Mass Effect Wiki list of guides
Along with the usual class guides (for both Mass Effect 1 and 2), there are also guides on particular weapons and upgrades.
Mass Effect Talent Calculator
Experiment with various builds before you spend the skill points in the game.
Mass Effect 2 Talent Calculator
Experiment with the various builds in the sequel for your character and your squadmates.
Linked Because I'm the OP and I Can
A Completely Subjective List of Mass Effect 2 Videos
Unique, interesting, hilarious gameplay videos.
The Persuasion System in ME2
Can't resolve the conflict between Miranda and Jack or Tali and Legion without losing someone's loyalty? Unable to get the option to recruit Morinth? A thread on how the persuasion system works and how you can meet the more difficult checks.
Edited by Pacifien, 04 April 2011 - 05:31 PM.
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