Harvester (enemy)

Harvesters are synthetic-organic creatures derived from creatures of the same name that have been mutated by Reaper technology. Synthetic Harvesters were first introduced in Mass Effect 3.

Capabilities
Offensive

Harvesters are armed with two head-mounted cannons and can spawn additional enemies during combat.

Defensive

Harvesters have only armor and no barriers or shields.

Tactics

 * Use either fast-firing weapons with Incendiary Ammo, Armor-Piercing Ammo, or heavy weapons if available, to quickly bring down a Harvester. This is because its rapid firepower could very quickly pin you down behind cover, if not kill you.
 * If you are a biotic character, Warp, Reave, and other attacks that focus on Armor are useful. Shockwave at higher ranks can stagger a Harvester but does not throw or lift them. Using a biotic explosion can be very effective.
 * Try to take these enemies down first, as companions often fail to avoid their attacks.
 * Despite the fact that Harvester's death is accompanied by a large explosion similar to YMIR Mech, in this case it does not damage the enemies surrounding it.
 * Infiltrators, with their Tactical Cloak, can take down a Harvester fast with snipers, such as M-92 Mantis.