Due to its low damage output it’s best to have a decent ammo power slapped on to it for more consistency. The ideal playstyle with this weapon would be to burst fire in mid to long ranges while going full automatic in close encounters. The M-8 Avenger is the first usable assault rifle in the game, boasting a pretty high firerate, relatively low kick and low damage. Excelling in mid-range skirmishes they do solid damage, have relatively good range and are very ammo efficient. We got that all covered? Alright! Assault RiflesĪssault rifles are the bread and butter of any weapon class.

This guide is not objective fact, you can still beat the game on Insanity difficulty by only using the starting pistol.

You understand that all of the weapons are viable in their own way and that subjectivity plays a huge role in deciding what weapon you want to use.

You’re decent at shooting games and can line up a couple of headshots.

However, most of the strategies in this guide are still applicable for lower difficulties.

You’re playing this game on a difficulty that has additional defenses.

Before we get started, there are a couple of things this guide assumes about you as a player This guide is designed for those seeking guidance on which weapons are the best suited for their personal playstyle/builds. Welcome to a Mass Effect 2 weapon guide, as if Steam doesn’t have enough of them. Advanced weapon strategy guide for Mass Effect 2™, exploring class synergies and weapon viability for high difficulty gameplay.

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