Shotguns
The Best Weapons in Mass Effect: Andromeda
All you need in space are your trusty squadmates and a powerful shotgun to show the galaxy who’s really boss. Shotguns melt away almost anyone that steps in front of the business end, making them perfect for dealing with really aggressive enemies or powerful foes. They’re also great backup if you prefer up-close encounters. The Heleus Cluster has shotguns on lock with some of the best options, though there is one Milky Way option worth grabbing.
Ruzad Shotgun – Arguably the coolest looking shotgun in the game, this weapon found under Milky Way research is slow but very powerful, offering a staggering effect to even the toughest of foes. It’s a great means of controlling an enemy and the huge, curved blade on the front isn’t too shabby either.
Hesh Shotgun – This Kett shotgun is semi-automatic and fires clusters of plasma rounds that deal high damage and stagger enemies. The combination of both power and staggering is not to to be trifled with, especially on higher difficulties.
Dhan Shotgun – Another Kett weapon, this one fires a charged shot that deals incredible damage. On top of that, it can generate a damage dealing field after hitting the enemy for damage over time. We suggest augmenting it for more spare ammo to make the most of this powerhouse of a weapon.
Scattershot Shotgun – Remnant weapons for the most part require a very skilled hand thanks to their beam technology, but the Scattershot is actually pretty neat. It fires particles which can track enemies over long distances, making it the best “ranged” shotgun in the game. It also has unlimited ammo, just don’t let it overheat.
