Build Guides for Mass Effect feature an arrangement of character Skills and Equipment that define a specific set of playstyle or highlight a certain natural strength for the player. Builds are created by users and as such their performance is varied, and should not be taken as a requirement or objective of the game.
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Mass Effect Builds Guide - Legendary Edition
ME Build Guide: Commando Infiltrator
Infiltrator Build well-suited for mid and long-range combat. I’ll be sharing the best Talents to prioritize, what it means to choose the Commando Specialization for your Infiltrator, the optimal Weapons, Armor, and Mods to equip, and the Squadmates to take with you on Missions and Assignments. If you’ve been looking for a way to effectively play as an Infiltrator then this Guide is for you.
ME Build Guide: Operative Engineer

Engineer Build meant for mid-range encounters. I’ll be sharing the best Talents to prioritize, what it means to choose the Operative Specialization for your Engineer, the optimal Weapons, Armor, and Mods to equip, and the Squadmates to take with you on Missions and Assignments. If you’ve been looking for a way to optimally play as an Engineer then this Guide is for you.
ME Build Guide: Shocktrooper Vanguard
Vanguard Build for Mass Effect 1, which is a Vanguard Build designed for close-range encounters. I’ll be sharing the best Talents to prioritize, what it means to choose the Shock Trooper Specialization for your Vanguard, the optimal Weapons, Armor, and Mods to equip, and the Squadmates to take with you on Missions and Assignments. If you’ve been looking for a way to optimally play as a Vanguard then this Guide is for you.
ME Build Guide: Commando Soldier
Soldier Build well-suited for any combat range. I’ll be sharing the best Talents to prioritize, what it means to choose the Commando Specialization for your Soldier, the optimal Weapons, Armor, and Mods to equip, and the Squadmates to take with you on Missions and Assignments. If you’ve been looking for a way to optimally play as a Soldier then this Guide is for you.
Community Mass Effect Builds
Soldier of Fortune
Author: It is an example
Introduction
Recommended Starting Class: Soldier
Specialization Class: Commando
This build is based around the use of different Weapon types and its Abilities, specially Marksman and Assassination
Talents
Pistols | |||
Lvl 12 | Lvl 12 | Lvl 12 | Lvl 12 |
Basic Armor | First Aid | Fitness | Assault Training |
Lvl 12 | Lvl 12 | Lvl 12 | Lvl 12 |
Equipment
Weapons:
- Assault Rifle: Avenger Assault Rifle Level X
- Shotguns: Armageddon Level X
- Pistols: Karpov Level X
- Sniper Rifles: Titan X
Armor: Light Colossus Armor Level X
Weapon Upgrade: Combat Optics Level X
Armor Upgrade: First Aid Interface Level X
Abilities:
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Talents
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Equipment
Weapons:
- Assault Rifles: Weapon Name
- Shotguns: Weapon Name
- Pistols: Weapon Name
- Sniper Rifles: Weapon Name
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Talents
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Equipment
Weapons:
- Assault Rifles: Weapon Name
- Shotguns: Weapon Name
- Pistols: Weapon Name
- Sniper Rifles: Weapon Name
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Talents
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Talent Level | Talent Level | Talent Level | Talent Level |
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Equipment
Weapons:
- Assault Rifles: Weapon Name
- Shotguns: Weapon Name
- Pistols: Weapon Name
- Sniper Rifles: Weapon Name
Armor: Armor Name
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Talents
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Equipment
Weapons:
- Assault Rifles: Weapon Name
- Shotguns: Weapon Name
- Pistols: Weapon Name
- Sniper Rifles: Weapon Name
Armor: Armor Name
Weapon Upgrade: ??
Armor Upgrade: ??
Abilities:??
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Author: ???
Introduction
Recommended Starting Class: ??
Specialization Class: ??
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Talents
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Equipment
Weapons:
- Assault Rifles: Weapon Name
- Shotguns: Weapon Name
- Pistols: Weapon Name
- Sniper Rifles: Weapon Name
Armor: Armor Name
Weapon Upgrade: ??
Armor Upgrade: ??
Abilities:??
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Author: ???
Introduction
Recommended Starting Class: ??
Specialization Class: ??
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Talents
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Talent Name |
Talent Name |
Talent Name |
Talent Level | Talent Level | Talent Level | Talent Level |
Talent Name | Talent Name | Talent Name | Talent Name |
Talent Level | Talent Level | Talent Level |
Equipment
Weapons:
- Assault Rifles: Weapon Name
- Shotguns: Weapon Name
- Pistols: Weapon Name
- Sniper Rifles: Weapon Name
Armor: Armor Name
Weapon Upgrade: ??
Armor Upgrade: ??
Abilities:??
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Author: ???
Introduction
Recommended Starting Class: ??
Specialization Class: ??
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Talents
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Talent Name |
Talent Name |
Talent Name |
Talent Level | Talent Level | Talent Level | Talent Level |
Talent Name | Talent Name | Talent Name | Talent Name |
Talent Level | Talent Level | Talent Level |
Equipment
Weapons:
- Assault Rifles: Weapon Name
- Shotguns: Weapon Name
- Pistols: Weapon Name
- Sniper Rifles: Weapon Name
Armor: Armor Name
Weapon Upgrade: ??
Armor Upgrade: ??
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