Soldier

Mass Effect
The Soldier is a tough warrior, able to deal with a range of combat situations. The Soldier gets improved health, has the widest selection of weapons, and is eventually able to wear heavy armor. Gameplay focus is on getting into the thick of the fight, picking the right weapon for tactical situations, and outlasting opponents. Ashley Williams and Richard L. Jenkins, as well as the default Commander Shepard all have this class.

Soldiers are the full spectrum warrior of the squad whose talents focus on improving durability and damage. They may specialize in any weapon they choose and are the only class to have access to the assault rifle talent. Soldiers begin with medium armor and are also the only class that may upgrade to heavy armor. Their major weaknesses are their complete lack of biotic and tech abilities, relying on squadmates to pick up the slack in those areas.

The Soldier class talent increases their health, and grants a small amount of health regeneration.

Talents

 * Pistols
 * Shotguns - unlocked when Pistols rank 4 is achieved.
 * Assault Rifles
 * Sniper Rifles - unlocked when Assault Rifles rank 7 is achieved.
 * Combat Armor
 * First Aid - unlocked when Combat Armor rank 6 is achieved.
 * Assault Training
 * Fitness - unlocked when Assault Training rank 5 is achieved.

Class Talent
The Soldier class talent increases health and gives health regeneration. A Soldier can specialize into Commando or Shock Trooper giving them access to levels 7 - 12.

Each point spent in the Soldier talent gives abilities as listed below:
 * 1) Increases health by 4%. Regenerates 3 health per second.
 * 2) Increases health by 6%. Regenerates 3.5 health per second.
 * 3) Increases health by 8%. Regenerates 4 health per second.
 * 4) Increases health by 10%. Regenerates 4.5 health per second.
 * 5) Increases health by 12%. Regenerates 5 health per second.
 * 6) Increases health by 14%. Regenerates 5.5 health per second.

Mass Effect 2
Soldiers are pure combat specialists. No one is tougher or more effective at taking down enemies with gunfire. Soldiers have the most thorough weapons training and can use all special ammo types. High-level operatives are outfitted with ocular synaptic processors that allow them to focus on targets with lethal accuracy.

Weapons Training

 * Assault Rifles
 * Heavy Pistols
 * Shotguns
 * Sniper Rifles