


Some weapons are unlocked through story or loyalty missions, while others are crafted with upgrades. Not all the heavy weapons in Mass Effect 2 are equal in worth, however, and just because one is unlocked late doesn’t mean it’s always the better option.ĭesigned to deal greater destruction than Shepard’s more conventional guns and abilities, all heavy weapons are high-consuming, high-damaging powerhouses devastating under the right circumstances, but varied in their capacity. With grenades not making the jump from Mass Effect to Mass Effect 2, their replacement came in the form of heavy weapons. An M-8 Avenger assault rifle or an M-6 Carnifex heavy pistol are crucial mainstays in Mass Effect 2’s combat, but when it comes to clearing a room and dishing out major damage, it’s time for a heavy weapon.
