Powers

The skills or abilities in Mass Effect 2 are called powers. Each class starts with 6 available powers, Unity and can gain 1 bonus power, while each squadmate starts with 3 and gets a fourth once they become loyal. Below is a list of powers, separated by type, and accompanied by which classes can use each power.

Each power has 4 ranks. To advance the levels of the various powers, the player levels up and they are awarded points that can be used to unlock each rank. Each rank costs 1/2/3/4 points respectively, so a level 4 power costs 10 points in total. When unlocking rank 4 of any power the player must choose to evolve the power into one of two improved versions.

At the level cap of 30, Shepard will have 51 points to allocate to powers. Each squad member will have 30 points, with the exception of Miranda and Jacob who will have 31. If you want to avoid leftover points, plan your power progression accordingly.