Tungsten Ammunition

This type of ammunition is derived from element 74, the metal known as tungsten. This extremely dense, heavy metal is about 1.7 times heavier than lead, and far more difficult to deform than steel. It is excellent for use in armor-piercing type ammunition. Because of tungsten's great properties and strength, it is very useful for piercing deep into synthetic, metallic targets.

In Mass Effect, tungsten ammunition deals out extra damage against synthetics, mainly the Geth. Many players use this ammunition as a staple in assault rifle and shotguns when fighting the Geth. High-grade tungsten ammo used in a powerful sniper rifle, preferably in conjunction with the "assassination" ability, can create a lethal "anti-armor" capability. This can be very deadly against Geth armatures when the M35 Mako's 155mm cannon is not available.