Assault Rifles
The Best Weapons in Mass Effect: Andromeda
Probably the most balanced option in any shooting game, Assault Rifles offer mobility, power, and precision that is most useful from medium to long range. They’re versatile and work well with all of the different powers you can acquire in the game.
Soned Assault Rifle – This is an absolute beast of a weapon that you can research under the Heleus Technology tab. It takes a bit to start up, requiring a charge, but once it starts it lets off a long stream of plasma projectiles that have a bit of an explosive/burning effect that tears through most enemies.
Valkyrie Assault Rifle – This N7-emblazoned rifle fires in two-round bursts, offering incredible control, accuracy, and stopping power. Its normal ammunition makes it effective against shields, though you can augment it to fire electricity or even plasma. It doesn’t have an exceptionally large clip, but since this isn’t a spray-‘n’-pray weapon, that never becomes an issue. Pick off enemies with the controlled burst at decent range with this great tool.
Revenant Assault Rifle – This weapon was apparently illegally added to the Milky Way research database, but be happy that it was. It’s not the most accurate rifle (so keep it to mid-close range) but it’s powerful and tears through enemies with its very high rate of fire. Throw in some damage augments and you’ll have fun with this one.
Falcon Assault Rifle – Calling this an assault rifle is a bit of a stretch since its bullets aren’t really normal rounds. It fires rounds that bounce and detonate when they hit targets. They’re aren’t super powerful explosives, but with a few rounds from your magazine, you’ll watch enemies crumble.
