Brute

Brutes are synthetic creatures derived from krogan and turians and mutated by Reaper technology. Brutes were first introduced in Mass Effect 3.

Capabilities
Offensive

Brutes possess an over-sized claw arm that can grab and smash the player into the ground. This results in instant death.

Defensive

Brutes are protected by thick, metal plates that can be shot off.

Tactics

 * Once you spot a brute, concentrate everything on him as he can kill you and your team in one hit. Avoid engaging close combat at all costs.
 * In single player, if a brute manages to come into close range and performs a charging attack against the player, the game will slow down for a brief moment. A well timed combat roll during this window will allow the player to emerge unscathed.
 * If the brute charges at and impacts a squad member, it will usually drop their shields and then quickly follow up with a wide melee attack, often incapacitating them.
 * Take advantage of ladders, which brutes cannot climb.
 * Brutes are less aware of their surroundings than most other enemies, often attempting to charge in locations where obstacles prevent them from reaching their target. This can be exploited by goading the brute into a charge while in a tight or confined area, standing just behind nearby cover. The brute will harmlessly hit the obstacle and often spin around in one spot from its own momentum, leaving it wide open to attack.
 * Although dangerous, it is possible for a Vanguard to use Charge against a brute, especially after a squadmate has used Warp against it. This will inflict substantial damage and stagger the Brute, giving a little extra time to dodge its melee attack. Alternatively, if the brute is very low on health after using Charge, the Vanguard is in an excellent position to finish it off with a shotgun.
 * Even when killed, the Brute can still injure or kill a player standing directly in front of it with its death-animation attack.
 * Shooting the brute with a high-powered sniper rifle - such as the widow - in areas of exposed flesh (i.e. the buttocks) will cause massive damage on lower difficulties.