Military Pods
Best Cryo Pods in Mass Effect: Andromeda
Military pods in Mass Effect: Andromeda are all about gathering and survivability, and even has something for those taking advantage of APEX Strike Missions. If you’re into consumables, you’ll definitely want to put in some work on Eos, since upgrades for those are locked behind viability requirements for that planet. However, if you’re not a heavy user of those don’t sweat it too much, you’ll build that up eventually.
Reconnaissance – This is quite possibly the best Cryo Pod perk you can unlock in Mass Effect: Andromeda. It unlocks hidden caches that are revealed whenever you unlock a Forward Station on a planet. These tend to hold incredible salvage, minerals, and even gear. Most of the N7 gear I have (which is classified as Ultra Rare) was found in these caches, nowhere else. You can also find some great armor and other items in them, as well.
Advanced Training – You can never go wrong with an XP boost. Opening this Cryo Pod grants a 10% bonus to all experience gained for completing encounters. Time to start killing some enemies.
Always Prepared/Versatility – These each increase the amount of consumables you can carry in your load out by one. They require 70% and 90% viability on Eos, respectively. While you should be shooting for high viability either way, I wouldn’t stress this perk unless you’re the type who really takes advantage of the different ammo buffs and items. Otherwise, your points can be spent elsewhere.
Ears to the Ground – If you play multiplayer or are into sending strike teams out, this is definitely a perk worth investing in. It provides a 20% chance to receive weapons or armor when an APEX mission is completed. I’ve received a few tier IV weapons from just sending AI teams on Bronze level missions, which isn’t bad at all.
