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Mass Effect
Achievement Guide
Version 1.41
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Table of Contents
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1. Warning [SPW]
2. Revision History [VHY]
3. Introduction [INT]
4. Execution Achievements
A. Distinguished Service Medal [DSM]
B. Spectre Inductee [SDN]
C. Search and Rescue [SAR]
D. Medal of Heroism [MHR]
E. Honorarium of Corporate Service [HCS]
F. Council Legion of Merit [CLM]
G. Medal of Honor [MHN]
H. Long Service Medal [LSM]
I. Scholar [SCH]
J. Medal of Exploration [MOE]
K. Paramour [PAR]
L. Rich [RCH]
M. Tactician [TAC]
N. Charismatic [CHA]
O. Renegade [RGD]
P. Paragon [PRA]
Q. Power Gamer [PGR]
R. Extreme Power Gamer [EPG]
S. Completionist [COM]
5. Difficulty Based Achievements
A. Distinguished Combat Medal [DGS]
B. Medal of Valor [MOV]
6. Collection Based Achievements
A. Pistol Expert [PIS]
B. Shotgun Expert [SHG]
C. Assault Rifle Expert [ASR]
D. Sniper Rifle Expert [SNP]
E. Throw Mastery [THR]
F. Lift Mastery [LFT]
G. Warp Mastery [WRP]
H. Singularity Mastery [SNG]
I. Barrier Mastery [SHG]
J. Stasis Mastery [STS]
K. Sabotage Specialist [SAB]
L. Damping Specialist [DMP]
M. Overload Specialist [OVL]
N. AI Hacking Specialist [AIH]
O. Neural Shock [NUR]
P. First Aid Specialist [FAS]
Q. Dog of War [DOG]
R. Geth Hunter [GEH]
7. Character Based Achievements
A. Soldier Ally [SOY]
B. Sentinel Ally [SNY]
C. Krogan Ally [KRY]
D. Turian Ally [TUY]
E. Quarian Ally [QRY]
F. Asari Ally [ASY]
8. Legalities/Credits [LGL]
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1. Warning [SPW]
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This is an achievement guide and by nature there may be references to plot
secrets related to the achievement completion steps. I would suggest playing
through the game on your own once then use this guide for your later playthrus
if you are concerned with spoilers. That said, I will do my best to leave out
unnecessary spoilers as much as possible and write generally where appropriate.
Use this guide at your own risk.
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2. Revision History [RHY]
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Version 0.75 (11-25-2007)
-Initial Draft
Version 0.90 (11-27-2007)
-Added Completionist details.
-Updated some formatting issues
-Reordered suggested groups
Version 1.0 (11-28-2007)
-Restructured and bolstered Completionist details considerably
-Fixed formatting issues with header widths.
-Added Scholar achievement details, thanks to XxTnT3CKxX.
Version 1.1 (11-29-2007)
-Fixed some Virmire typos.
-Added more Achievement ingame UNLOCKS.
-Updated Collection achievement targeting specifics, thanks to Robert Joyce.
-Clarified Completionist).
-Updated Difficulty based achievements.
-Added details to Paramour, Charismatic, Paragon, Renagade thanks to Shane.
Version 1.2 (12-05-2007)
-Added Confirmed walkthrough for Asari Ally Achievement.
Version 1.3 (12-07-2007)
-Added final UNLOCKS.
-No longer updating guide.
Version 1.4 (12-12-2007)
-Updated Warning section
-Added user feedback for grinding up Collection Based Achievements.
Version 1.41 (12-14-2007)
-updated Warp ach
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3. Introduction [INT]
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This is a great game! Realize that a minimum of 3 full play thrus will be
necessary for 100% on achievements. You should preplan all 3 of your play
thrus before you start.
In order to get all the Character Based Achievements in only 3 play thrus you
will need to pair up the 6 characters into 3 groups � then select what class
you will want to play for Shepard in each group. Keep in mind that over the
3 play thrus Shepard will need to be able to accomplish all of the Collection
based achievements.
Another thing to keep in mind is difficulty� The first play thru will be on
Veteran, the second will be on Hardcore and the final will be on Insanity.
So now you will need to select which of your 3 groups is going to be used for
each difficulty.
Finally consider that on subsequent play-thru you will be able to carry one
skill into the next play-thru.
Here are some suggestions but play style and personal preference will be key
in your decisions. Just be sure to save your best group for last because
Insanity is not trivial.
Group 1 Veteran
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Shepard Soldier
Tali [open locks]
Kaiden [enough biotics]
Group 2 Hardcore
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Shepard Engineer+[versatile weapon of choice]
Wrex [heavy armor]
Liara [biotics]
Group 3 Insanity
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Shepard Adept+[versatile weapon of choice]
Ashley [heavy armor]
Garrus [open locks]
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4. Execution Achievements
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These achievements can be completed on any difficulty setting.
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A. Distinguished Service Medal [DSM]
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25 AP
Complete the mission on Eden Prime.
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B. Spectre Inductee [SDN]
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15 AP
Find proof that Saren has gone rogue to become a Spectre.
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C. Search and Rescue [SAR]
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10 AP
Travel to Artemis Tau:Knossos:Therum and rescue Dr. T�Soni.
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D. Medal of Heroism [MHR]
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25 AP
Travel to Feros and defeat the Thorian.
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E. Honorarium of Corporate Service [HCS]
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25 AP
Travel to Noveria and defeat Benezia.
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F. Council Legion of Merit [CLM]
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25 AP
Travel to Virmire and complete the quests.
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G. Medal of Honor [MHN]
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100 AP
Complete the game on any difficulty setting.
UNLOCKS: Hardcore difficulty and Character levels 51-60.
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H. Long Service Medal [LSM]
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25 AP
Complete the game twice on any difficulty setting.
UNLOCKS: Weapon damage increased by 5%.
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I. Scholar [SCH]
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25 AP
You should have this complete before you leave the Citadel for the first time.
Aliens: Council Races
Asari Automatic
Salarians Automatic
Turians Automatic
Aliens: Non-Council Races
Batarians After you�re a spectre, ask Anderson about his past mission.
Elcor Presidium, Embassies, Volus and Elcor Office, talk to the Elcor.
Volus Presidium, Embassies, Volus and Elcor Office, talk to the Volus.
Geth After Eden Prime, ask Anderson during the debrief.
Hanar Presidium, Emporium, talk to the Hanar shopkeeper.
Krogan Presidium, Do the quest to obtain Wrex.
Quarians Do the quest to get Tali.
Keepers Avina Terminal II, ask about the Keepers.
Extinct: Races
Rachni Presidium, Avina Terminal III. ask about the Rachni War
Prothean Beginning of game on the Normandy before Eden Prime during the
briefing with Nihlus.
-thanks to XxTnT3CKxX
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J. Medal of Exploration [MOE]
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50 AP
Land on any planet other than Eden Prime, Noveria, Feros, or Virmire.
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K. Paramour [PAR]
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10 AP
Male: Ashley, Liara
Female: Kaiden, Liara
Talk to the appropriate members on the ship after Eden Prime, Noveria, Feros,
and Vermire missions and then also on your way to Ilos.
And it is advisable to choose dialogue that leads toward the romance, because
of the romance does not occur, neither does your achievement.
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L. Rich [RCH]
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25 AP
Accumulate 1,000,000 credits. It helps to max Intimidate if you are going
Renegade. Otherwise just be sure to loot a lot and sell a lot. Refrain from
buying high priced items until after you get this achievement.
UNLOCKS spectre weapons for purchase at C-Sec and Normandy quartermasters.
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M. Tactician [TAC]
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25 AP
Complete the game with total amount of damage to your shields greater then
total amount of damage to your health. It is unclear if your NPC are
factored here but this is pretty easy to get if you just make sure your
characters have at least 4 shield bars and you actively keep your shields
recharged during combat.
UNLOCKS increased shield strength by 10%
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N. Charismatic ***Spoiler*** [CHA]
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10 AP
Use Intimidate or Charm to alter major game plot direction. The simplest way
to get this achievement is to keep either your Charm or Intimidate maxed and
use it every chance you get (indicated by Red/Blue response option).
Some specific places to try are:
Virmire, involving Wrex.
Virmire, involving Saren.
Citadel at end, involving Saren.
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O. Renegade [RGD]
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15 AP
Accumulate 75% of Renegade points. The simplest way to do this is
always answer the Bottom response option if it exists. This should execute
people/things at all junctures and get you the most Renegade points possible.
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P. Paragon [PRA]
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15 AP
Accumulate 75% of Paragon points. The simplest way to do this is
always answer the Top response option if it exists. This should forgive
people/things at all junctures and get you the most Paragon points possible.
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Q. Power Gamer [PGR]
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20 AP
Reach level 50. Start a second play-thru with the same character to continue
leveling him/her to 50.
UNLOCKS: All experience rewards improve by 10%.
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R. Extreme Power Gamer [EPG]
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50 AP
Reach level 60. Start a second play-thru with the same character to continue
leveling him/her to 60.
UNLOCKS: All experience rewards improve by 5%.
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S. Completionist [COM]
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25 AP
UNLOCKS: Experience rewards increased by 5%.
In order to get the Completionist achievement you will need to complete
Missions and Assignments until you get it.
I started the game and picked up the 2 allies that I was going to try and get
Ally achievements in parallel to Completionist. I did not do any Assignments
until after I had the 2 I was going for. (go get liara if you need to then
come back) From that point forward, they never left my party. First, I did
Citadel Assignments A-M. Next I did Feros Missions and all the Assignments
there. Next I did Noveria Missions and all the Assignments there. Next I went
back to the Citadel and did a sweep looking for all new assignments, I found N-
O. Next I just started working my way down the Planetary Assignment list.
Before I knew it, I had Completionist and also Ally Achievement for Kaiden.
Ally Note: For Liara and possibly Wrex, you will need the Ilos and Citadel
final Missions to get the Ally Achievement, but otherwise the steps are the
same. Just be sure to do MINIMAL Missions before getting your Ally and don�t
do ANY Assignments until you get your Ally.
See ASARI ALLY below for a semi-detailed quest map�
[Citadel Assignments]
There are Citadel assignments that need to be completed before you go to
Virmire. As you complete main story missions more assignments will open up in
the Citadel.
Assignment How to obtain
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A.Scan the Keepers In Tower after talking to Council first time.
B.Jahleed's Fears In W portion of C-Sec Academy.
C.Presidium Prophet In W side of Presidium in center.
D.Asari Consort SE portion of Presidium.
E.Family Matter Presidium, W of Bank.
F.Xeltan's Complaint NE Presidium after Septimus in Chora�s Den.
G.The Fan Upper Markets at top of stairs.
H.Reporter's Request Upper Wards near stairs up to Flux.
I.Signal Tracking Upstairs inside Flux.
J.Rita's Sister At the bar inside Flux lower level.
K.Homecoming Outside Embassy after you get proof against Saren.
L.Schells The Gambler Flux front door after you get proof against Saren.
M.Doctor Michel Medical Clinic after all of the above are completed.
N.Planting a Bug Emily Wong, Tower by rapid transit after 1 story planet
O.Old Friends Fitch, outside Chora�s Den after ???.
P.Negotiator�s Request Mr Keeler outside Flux when you meet Anderson.
I would like to call out Asari Consort and Xeltan�s Complaint � do not turn
in Asari Consort until after you have completed Xeltan�s Complaint � this
will insure that you get an item from Sha�ira. It is a key for a Prothean
ruin on Attican Beta.Hercules.Eletania. Note that you will need to return to
the Citadel a few times to complete The Fan.
[Main Story Assignments]
These assignments will need to be completed on the Main story planets. In some
cases you must complete the assignment before you are locked out of completing
it. I will try to call these out � send me an email if you have examples of
other cases.
Planet Assignment Notes
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Feros Power Cells In vehicle room between 2nd and 3rd water pumps
Feros Varren Meat In vehicle room between 2nd and 3rd water pumps
Feros Water Restoration Activate 3 water pumps
Feros Geth in Tunnels Destroy the transmitter
Feros Data Recovery ExoGeni (can NOT return to ExoGeni later)
Noveria Smuggling Opold is in plaza area
Noveria Espionage Help out Mallene Calis at the hotel.
Virmire Wrex and the Geno Convince Wrex to chill.
Virmire xxx Team Rescued xxx depends on a choice you make.
[Planetary Assignments]
The easiest way to complete all the planetary assignments is to visit every
planet that supports landing and investigate each waypoint on the map. Note
that you do NOT have to have an assignment in your log first. There is no need
to track where you get the assignments in a guide. You can complete the
assignment first and then the game will retroactively put it in your log and
give you credit. The general rules are 1 assignment per land-able planet or
board-able ship and 1 land-able planet or board-able ship per system. Relevant
exceptions are called out. Some clusters are not available at the start of the
game, unlocks are called out.
Initial Cluster/Systems available
Cluster System Planet Assignment
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Argos Rho Hydra Metgos UNC: Distress Call
Armstrong Nebula Gagarin Rayingri UNC: Geth Incursion x of 4
Armstrong Nebula Hong Casbin UNC: Geth Incursion x of 4
Armstrong Nebula Tereshkova Antibaar UNC: Geth Incursion x of 4
Armstrong Nebula Vamshi Maji UNC: Geth Incursion x of 4
Armstrong Nebula Grissom Solcrum UNC: Geth Incursion 5 of 4*
Artemis Tau Macedon Sharjila UNC: Asari Diplomacy
Artemis Tau Sparta Edulos UNC: Missing Marines
Attican Beta Hercules Eletania UNC: Lost Module
Attican Beta Hercules Eletania Use the Prothean artifact**
Gemini Sigma Ming MSV Worthington UNC: Lost Freighter
Hades Gamma Antaeus Trebin UNC: Missing Survey Team
Hades Gamma Farinata MSV Ontario UNC: Hostage
Hawking Eta Century Presrop UNC: Major Kyle
Horse Head Nebula Strenuus Xawin UNC: Privateers***
Kepler Verge Newton Ontarom UNC: Dead Scientists
Voyager Amazon Agebinium UNC: Espionage Probe
Local Cluster Sol Luna UNC: Rogue VI****
* The Grissom cluster opens after all 4 Geth Incursion planets are done.
** The Prothean artifact key is acquired on the Citadel.
*** UNC: Privateers will require you to search the nearby asteroid belt for the
MSV Majesty before you can land on the planet.
**** This assignment appears to unlock the prestige classes.
Unlocked Clusters/Systems via plot communications on ship over course of
storyline or by completing other assignments.
Cluster System Planet Assignment
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Voyager Yangtze Binthu UNC: Cerberus
Voyager Columbia Nepheron UNC: Hades� Dogs
Gemini Sigma Han Mavingon UNC: Hostile Takeover Part 1*
Hades Gamma Dis Klensal UNC: Hostile Takeover Part 2*
Horse Head Nebula Fortuna Amaranthine UNC: Hostile Takeover Part 3*
Styx Theta Erebus Nepmos UNC: Listening Post Alpha
Styx Theta Acheron Altahe UNC: Listening Post Theta
Maroon Sea Matano Chasca UNC: Colony of the Dead
Maroon Sea Vostok Nodacrux UNC: ExoGeni Facility
Argos Rho Phoenix Tantau Wrex: Family Armor**
Argos Rho Gorgon Space Facility UNC: Depot Sigma-23**
* These clusters are unlocked by speaking with Helena Blake and accepting her
mission. She is outside the Bank in the Citadel.
** Phoenix and Gorgon systems are unlocked by completing UNC Listing Post Alpha
and Theta
Collection Assignments
These are assignments to collect Minerals, ID Tags, Insignias, Medallions.
Here is how you can methodically get it done. As you go to a new system
first thing is check all non-land-able planets for Survey option. Next check
all asteroid belts for survey-able asteroids. Finally land on the land-able
planet and hit every way point on the map. If you see a node of Ore show up
on your minimap then take the time to go survey it. Do not move to the next
system until you have completed each of these steps. It is monotonous no
doubt � but it fits the Completionist achievement that you are going for.
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5. Difficulty Based Achievements
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These achievements are completed if you set the difficulty setting
during character creation and never change it.
Joe Peters confirmed that you can start as Game+ and as long as you update
your difficulty to Hardcore/Insanity before you finish Eden Prime � then never
change it, it will count towards these achievements. Thanks Joe!
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A. Distinguished Combat Medal [DGS]
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25 AP
When you create your new character, set the difficulty to Hardcore and do not
change it for the duration of the game.
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B. Medal of Valor [MOV]
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50 AP
When you create your new character, set the difficulty to Insanity and do not
change it for the duration of the game.
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6. Collection Based Achievements
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These achievements are completed by doing something X number of times. In
all cases it seems that only Shepard�s actions count but that counts are
tallied across multiple play-thrus.
On subsequent character creations after a single play-thru you are able to
select 1 bonus skill for your new character. The available skills for this
bonus skill are UNLOCKED by completing these achievements. In the cases
where the skill doesn�t have its own tree, you unlock the parent tree
(ex. Sabotage unlocks Decryption)
User Feedback: These are techniques sent in by players use some or all of them
at your discretion.
--Robert Joyce--
Confirmed idea to cast and reload a save repeatedly to avoid waiting for
cooldowns. Thanks Robert.
--Brian Hillard--
To grind out these skills on throw away characters, spend a few hours to get
each of the pure classes to level 10 (DO NOT SPEND ANY SKILL POINTS YET) and
make a save file. Now you can allocate your skill points to open up a skill
and grind it out, then restore your save and allocate your skill points to a
different skill and grind it out. Rinse and repeat for all skills and all 3
pure classes.
--Brian Hillard--
Grind up First Aid using a hazard planet as it�s a controlled way to take
damage.
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A. Pistol Expert [PIS]
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10 AP
Get 150 kills with the pistol
UNLOCKS a Marksman duration increase of 25%.
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B. Shotgun Expert [SHG]
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15 AP
Get 150 kills with the shotgun
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C. Assault Rifle Expert [ASR]
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15 AP
Get 150 kills with the assault rifle
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D. Sniper Rifle Expert [SNP]
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15 AP
Get 150 kills with the sniper rifle
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E. Throw Mastery [THR]
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15 AP
Use Throw 75 times. This can be cast on a wall, the floor, or the air to
register counts.
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F. Lift Mastery [LFT]
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15 AP
Use Lift 75 times. This can be cast on a wall, the floor, or the air to
register counts.
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G. Warp Mastery [WRP]
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15 AP
Use Warp 75 times. I have heard that you can cast it on movable crates.
(ie. crates that would be destroyed if you shot them for a time.)
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H. Singularity Mastery [SNG]
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15 AP
Use Singularity 75 times. This can be cast on a wall, the floor, or the air to
register counts.
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I. Barrier Mastery [SHG]
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15 AP
Use Barrier 75 times.
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J. Stasis Mastery [STS]
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15 AP
Use Stasis 75 times. This must be cast on a target enemy. It counts when you
see In Stasis on enemy. I have also heard that you can cast it on movable
crates. (ie. crates that would be destroyed if you shot them for a time.)
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K. Sabotage Specialist [SAB]
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15 AP
Use Sabotage 75 times. This can be cast on a wall, the floor, or the air to
register counts.
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L. Damping Specialist [DMP]
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15 AP
Use Damping 75 times. This can be cast on a wall, the floor, or the air to
register counts.
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M. Overload Specialist [OVL]
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15 AP
Use Overload 75 times. This can be cast on a wall, the floor, or the air to
register counts.
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N. AI Hacking Specialist [AIH]
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15 AP
Use AI Hacking 75 times. This must be cast on a target synthetic enemy. It
counts when you see Hacked on enemy.
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O. Neural Shock Specialist [NUR]
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15 AP
Use Neural Shock 75 times. This must be cast on an organic enemy.
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P. First Aid Specialist [FAS]
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15 AP
Use Medi-Gel 150 times.
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Q. Dog of War [DOG]
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25 AP
Register 150 organic kills.
UNLOCKS: Increased health by 10%
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R. Geth Hunter [GEH]
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25 AP
Register 250 synthetic kills.
UNLOCKS: Increased shield strength by 10%.
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7. Character Based Achievements
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These achievements work the same as Completionist but are for your Allies
instead of Shepard. Like Completionist, your Allies will need to be in your
group for 45 Assignments and 15 Missions. See the Assignment lists up in the
Completionist section.
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A. Soldier Ally [SOY]
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20 AP
Play with Ashley in your party as listed above.
UNLOCKS: Damage Reduction improves by 10%.
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B. Sentinel Ally [SNY]
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20 AP
Play with Kaiden in your party as listed above.
UNLOCKS: Lift and Throw recharge time improve by 10%.
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C. Krogan Ally [KRY]
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20 AP
Play with Wrex in your party as listed above.
UNLOCKS: Regenerate 1 Health per second.
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D. Turian Ally [TUY]
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20 AP
Play with Garrus in your party as listed above.
UNLOCKS: Damping and Overload recharge time improve by 10%.
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E. Quarian Ally [QRY]
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20 AP
Play with Tali in your party as listed above.
UNLOCKS: Sabotage and AI Hacking recharge time improve by 10%.
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F. Asari Ally [ASY]
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20 AP
UNLOCKS: Stasis and Barrier recharge time improve by 10%.
It took me forever to get this, so I wanted to give a semi-detailed walkthru to
assist others. Note that names used are once completed and may vary, this is
ok. Also note that some people might have got this other ways or with less
effort. The point here is NOT to provide the easiest way with least effort,
the point is to provide a way that works. If you miss anything or if you don�t
go in order -- then it probably won�t work. It�s a very touchy achievement.
You should get the Achievement just as the Shepard/Saren dialog starts after he
throws the grenade at you.
I WOULD SUGGEST KEEPING A SAVE AT EACH STEP
[First Step] Enable yourself to leave the Citadel.
--Missions--
Prologue: Find the Beacon
Citadel: Garrus
Citadel: Wrex
Citadel: Expose Saren
--Assignments--
NONE
[Second Step] Get Liara in your party �forever�
--Missions--
Find Liara T�Soni
--Assignments--
NONE
[Third Step] Get some story missions out of way
--Missions--
Feros: Colony Saved
Noveria: Leave Port Hanshan
Noveria: Lorik Qui�in
Noveria: Peak 15
Noveria: Reactor Repair
Noveria: Contamination
Noveria: Quarantine
Noveria: Rift Station
Noveria: Death of a Matriarch
Noveria: The Hot Labs
--Assignments--
Feros: Water Restoration
Feros: Geth in the Tunnels
Feros: Varren Meat
Feros: Power Cells
Feros: Data Recovery
Noveria: Espionage
Noveria: Smuggling
[Fourth Step] Go do all Citadel Assignments available
--Missions--
NONE
--Assignments--
Citadel: Scan the Keepers
Citadel: The Fourth Estate
Citadel: Jahleed's Fears
Citadel: Presidium Prophet
Citadel: Asari Consort
Citadel: Family Matter
Citadel: Xeltan's Complaint
Citadel: The Fan
Citadel: Reporter's Request
Citadel: Signal Tracking
Citadel: Rita's Sister
Citadel: Homecoming
Citadel: Schells The Gambler
Citadel: Doctor Michel
Citadel: Planting a Bug
Citadel: Old, Unhappy, Far-Off Things
[Fifth Step] Complete all planetary assignments that require Citadel
--Mission--
NONE
--Assignments--
Asari Diplomacy
UNC: Missing Marines
UNC: Privateers
UNC: Hostile Takeover
[Sixth Step] MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ALL THE ABOVE DONE then Virmire
--Missions--
Virmire: Base Destroyed
--Assignments--
Virmire: Kirrahe�s Team Rescued
Virmire: Wrex is Convinced
[Seventh Step] One straggler on Citadel
--Missions--
NONE
--Assignments--
Citadel: Negotiator�s Request
[Eighth Step] Put on some music, and jam through assignments
--Missions--
NONE
--Assignments--
UNC: Rogue VI
UNC: Missing Survey Team
UNC: Major Kyle
UNC: ExoGeni Facility
UNC: Geth Incursions
UNC: Colony of the Dead
UNC: Collection Complete (Prothean Artifact)
UNC: Survey is Complete
UNC: Lost Module
UNC: Entire Collection Found (Medallions, Tags)
UNC: Collection Complete (Turian Emblems)
UNC: Collection Complete (Asari Writings)
UNC: Distress Call
UNC: Cerberus
UNC: Hostage
UNC: Besieged Base
UNC: Hades� Dogs
UNC: Espionage Probe
UNC: Listening Post Alpha
UNC: Listening Post Theta
UNC: Depot Sigma-23
UNC: Derelict Freighter
UNC: Dead Scientists
Garrus: Dr. Saleon
UNC: Lost Freighter
Wrex: Family Armor
Tali�s Pilgrimage
[Ninth Step] Now go smack Saren in the tooth
--Missions--
Ilos: Find the Conduit
Race Against Time: Final Battle
--Assignments--
NONE
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8. Legalities/Credits [LGL]
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This may be not be reproduced or redistributed under any circumstances except
for personal or private use. It may not be placed on any web site or
otherwise distributed. Use of this guide on any other web site or as a part
of any public display is strictly prohibited.
Name: Armando Castillo
E-mail: [email protected]
Xbox Live: BecomingJudas
This is my first guide so be nice. I had a blast making it and I look forward
to making more!
Credit to oldschool312
After using his Achievement Guide for Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, I was
inclined to use the same format for my future Achievement guides. Thanks to
oldschool312!
Credit to GameSpot team
The GameSpot Game Guide for Mass Effect was key in confirming some thoughts I
had and clarifying some stuff I had wrong in my head.
Credit to XxTnT3CKxX
For the detailed and correct list of which NPC grant which Codex entries.
Thanks for taking the time to post this info.
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