Assault Rifles

This article is about assault rifle weapons in Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, Mass Effect 3, and Mass Effect: Andromeda. For the talent in Mass Effect, see Assault Rifles (talent). For the skill in Mass Effect: Andromeda, see Assault Rifles (skill).

Assault rifles are one of the primary weapons in the Mass Effect universe. Extensively used by factions across the galaxy, assault rifles generally offer mid-range stopping power, more accuracy than submachine guns, and overheat allowances larger than shotguns, pistols/heavy pistols, or sniper rifles.

Mass Effect

Assault rifles are effective for any combat situation at almost any but the very farthest engagement distances, where their high recoil and lack of accuracy make precision shooting difficult. Even though all assault rifles are capable of fully automatic fire, short, controlled bursts, and firing from cover and/or a crouching stance are usually required to hit anything at long range. At close range, spraying bullets into a target is effective, if not as quick as a shotgun blast.

Zooming, also referred to as "tight-aiming" or "aiming-down-sights" (ADS), is only possible for player classes that are trained in the use of that weapon type, i.e. they possess a corresponding talent. The Assault Rifles talent allows you to zoom even without any points allocated to the talent. Further training in the talent improves damage and accuracy with assault rifles, and it eventually unlocks the Overkill active ability.

Legendary Edition: Any player class can zoom or scope with any weapon without requiring the corresponding talent, though at the cost of reduced movement speed. The addition of bonus headshot damage has improved the damage potential of all weapon types. Assault rifles benefit not only from this, but a general improvement to the accuracy and reduction in heat generation for weapons across the board. Add this to their generally higher average damage rate compared with pistols, and this makes assault rifles arguably the most effective weapon class for general combat in Legendary Edition. Not all assault rifles are capable of fully automatic fire, with several manufacturer product lines having unique firing patterns such as semi-automatic or burst fire.

Assault rifles have a base rate of fire of 10 shots per second.

Assault Rifle Models

Below is a list of the types of Assault Rifles and their base stats:

Tsunami line of Assault Rifles

Tsunami Assault Rifle

Manufacturer:	Ariake Technologies
Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Damage:	-	-	-	216	228	240	252	264	276	288
Shots Before Overheat:	-	-	-	46.3	48.6	51.1	53.8	57	60.4	64.4
Accuracy Rating:	-	-	-	24	26	28	30	32	34	36

 

Crossfire line of Assault Rifles

Crossfire Assault Rifle

Manufacturer:	Armax Arsenal
Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Damage:	-	-	-	-	-	-	273	286	299	312
Shots Before Overheat:	-	-	-	-	-	-	65	69	74	81
Accuracy Rating:	-	-	-	-	-	-	53	55	56	57

 

Terminator line of Assault Rifles

Terminator Assault Rifle

Manufacturer:	Batarian State Arms
Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Damage:	150	160	170	180	190	200	210	220	230	240
Shots Before Overheat:	37.5	39	40.5	42.3	44.1	46.2	48.5	50.9	53.7	56.8
Accuracy Rating:	1	3	5	7	10	13	15	17	20	23

The Terminator assault rifles can be accessed through console commands, or by downloading Bring Down the Sky for the PC.

 

Gorgon line of Assault Rifles

Gorgon Assault Rifle

Manufacturer:	Cerberus Skunkworks
Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Damage:	210	224	238	252	266	280	294	308	322	336
Shots Before Overheat:	37.5	39	40.5	42.3	44.1	46.2	48.5	50.9	53.7	56.8
Accuracy Rating:	70	71	72	72	73	74	75	75	76	77

The Gorgon assault rifles can only be acquired through console commands.

 

Raptor line of Assault Rifles

Raptor Assault Rifle

Manufacturer:	Devlon Industries
Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Damage:	-	-	-	198	209	220	231	242	253	264
Shots Before Overheat:	-	-	-	49	51	54	57	61	65	69
Accuracy Rating:	-	-	-	31	33	34	36	38	40	42

 

Banshee line of Assault Rifles

Banshee Assault Rifle

Manufacturer:	Elanus Risk Control Services
Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Damage:	135	144	153	162	171	180	189	198	207	216
Shots Before Overheat:	36	38	39	41	42	44	46	48	51	54
Accuracy Rating:	1	1	1	1	1	4	6	9	12	15

 

Pulse Rifle line of Assault Rifles

Geth Pulse Rifle

Manufacturer:	Geth Armory
Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Damage:	-	-	-	-	-	-	280	294	308	322
Shots Before Overheat:	-	-	-	-	-	-	29	31	33	36
Accuracy Rating:	-	-	-	-	-	-	80	80	81	81

 

Lancer line of Assault Rifles

Lancer Assault Rifle

Manufacturer:	Hahne-Kedar
Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Damage:	120	128	136	144	152	160	168	176	184	192
Shots Before Overheat:	38	39	41	42	44	46	49	51	54	57
Accuracy Rating:	1	3	5	7	10	13	15	17	20	23

 

Diamond Back line of Assault Rifles

Diamond Back Assault Rifle

Manufacturer:	Hahne-Kedar Shadow Works
Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Damage:	165	176	187	198	209	220	231	242	253	264
Shots Before Overheat:	39.8	41.4	43.2	45.2	47.4	49.7	52.4	55.3	58.6	62.3
Accuracy Rating:	10	12	15	17	19	21	24	26	28	30

The Diamond Back assault rifles can only be acquired through console commands.

 

Thunder line of Assault Rifles

Thunder Assault Rifle

Manufacturer:	Haliat Armory
Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Damage:	195	208	221	234	247	260	273	286	299	312
Shots Before Overheat:	39	40.6	42.3	44.2	46.2	48.5	51	53.8	56.9	60.4
Accuracy Rating:	10	12	15	17	19	21	24	26	28	30

 

Torrent line of Assault Rifles

Torrent Assault Rifle

Manufacturer:	Jormangund Technology
Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Damage:	180	192	204	216	228	240	252	264	276	288
Shots Before Overheat:	46.4	48.7	51.2	54	57.1	60.6	64.6	69.2	74.4	80.5
Accuracy Rating:	50	51	52	54	55	56	58	59	60	61

The Torrent assault rifles can only be acquired through console commands.

 

Breaker line of Assault Rifles

Breaker Assault Rifle

Manufacturer:	Kassa Fabrication
Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Damage:	-	-	-	-	-	-	294	308	322	336
Shots Before Overheat:	-	-	-	-	-	-	60.6	64.6	69.1	74.3
Accuracy Rating:	-	-	-	-	-	-	49	51	52	53

 

Kovalyov line of Assault Rifles

Kovalyov Assault Rifle

Manufacturer:	Rosenkov Materials
Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Damage:	-	-	-	-	-	-	315	330	345	360
Shots Before Overheat:	-	-	-	-	-	-	57	60.5	64.5	69
Accuracy Rating:	-	-	-	-	-	-	45	46	48	50

 

Avenger line of Assault Rifles

Avenger Assault Rifle

Manufacturer:	Elkoss Combine
Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Damage:	150	160	170	180	190	200	210	220	230	240
Shots Before Overheat:	34.8	36.1	37.4	38.9	40.5	42.2	44	46.1	48.4	50.8
Accuracy Rating:	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

 

HMWA Basic line of Assault Rifles

HMWA Basic Assault Rifle

Manufacturer:	Spectre Gear
Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Damage:	150	160	170	180	190	200	-	-	-	-
Shots Before Overheat:	37.5	39	40.5	42.3	44.1	46.2	-	-	-	-
Accuracy Rating:	1	3	5	7	10	13	-	-	-	-

The HMWA Basic Assault Rifle can only be acquired through console commands.

 

HMWA Advanced line of Assault Rifles

HMWA Advanced Assault Rifle

Manufacturer:	Spectre Gear
Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Damage:	-	168	178	189	199	210	221	231	-	-
Shots Before Overheat:	-	43.3	45.3	47.4	49.8	52.4	55.4	58.7	-	-
Accuracy Rating:	-	7	10	12	14	17	19	22	-	-

The HMWA Advanced Assault Rifle can only be acquired through console commands.

 

HMWA Master line of Assault Rifles

HMWA Master Assault Rifle

Manufacturer:	Spectre Gear
Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Damage:	-	-	-	288	304	320	336	352	368	384
Shots Before Overheat:	-	-	-	52.5	55.5	58.8	62.5	66.8	71.7	77.3
Accuracy Rating:	-	-	-	72	73	74	75	75	76	77

Only The HMWA Master Assault Rifle VII and X sophistication level can be found in-game. The rest can be acquired through console commands.

 

Legendary Edition Firing Patterns

In Legendary Edition, the various assault rifles possess unique attributes that determine how they fire, further distinguishing each model.

Model	Manufacturer	Firing Mode
Avenger	Elkoss Combine	Fully automatic
Banshee	Elanus Risk Control Services	Three-round burst
Breaker	Kassa Fabrication	Five-round burst
Crossfire	Armax Arsenal	Semi-automatic
HMWA	Spectre - Master Gear	Fully automatic
Kovalyov	Rosenkov Materials	Fully automatic
Lancer	Hahne-Kedar	Fully automatic
Pulse Rifle	Geth Armory	Fully automatic, rate of fire increases over time
Raptor	Devlon Industries	Fully automatic
Thunder	Haliat Armory	Semi-automatic
Tsunami	Ariake Technologies	Five-round burst

Mass Effect 2

Assault rifles in Mass Effect 2 are a class of rapid firing ranged weapons, which also encompasses battle rifles, marksman rifles and light machine guns. Like all other non-heavy weapon types in Mass Effect 2 with the exception of sniper rifles, assault rifles benefit from increasing damage against targets at close ranges, maximized at point-blank (melee) range. The Soldier is the only player class that starts with training in assault rifles, while other player classes may choose to specialize in assault rifles later during the game. The following squadmates also utilize assault rifles: Garrus, Grunt, Legion, Morinth, Samara, and Zaeed.

Assault Rifle Models

Below is a list of the types of assault rifles in Mass Effect 2 and their base stats:

M-8 Avenger

• Manufacturer: Elkoss Combine
• Base Damage: 10.8
• Damage Multipliers (Armor / Barriers / Shields): x1.25 / x1.25 / x1.25
• Default ammo: 40 / 400
• Acquisition: Default starting weapon.

M-15 Vindicator

• Manufacturer: Elanus Risk Control Services
• Base Damage: 36.8
• Damage Multipliers (Armor / Barriers / Shields): x1.25 / x1.25 / x1.25
• Default ammo: 24 / 96
• Acquisition: Dossier: Archangel

M-76 Revenant

• Manufacturer: Unknown
• Base Damage: 21.3
• Damage Multipliers (Armor / Barriers / Shields): x1.4 / x1.2 / x1.2
• Default ammo: 80 / 480
• Acquisition: Collector Ship (mission) (Soldier only)

M-96 Mattock

• Manufacturer: Unknown
• Base Damage: 50.4
• Damage Multipliers (Armor / Barriers / Shields): x1.3 / x1.2 / x1.2
• Default ammo: 16 / 64
• Acquisition: Firepower Pack DLC, Legendary Edition: Kenn's Salvage

Collector Assault Rifle

• Manufacturer: Collectors
• Base Damage: 17.4
• Damage Multipliers (Armor / Barriers / Shields): x1.25 / x1.25 / x1.25
• Default ammo: 28 / 280
• Acquisition: Mass Effect 2 Limited Collectors' Edition (Xbox 360 and PC), Recon Operations Pack (PlayStation 3), Legendary Edition: Research Project

Geth Pulse Rifle

• Manufacturer: Geth Armory
• Base Damage: 10.8
• Damage Multipliers (Armor / Barriers / Shields): x1.15 / x1.35 / x1.35
• Default ammo: 40 / 480
• Acquisition: Dossier: Tali (Hardcore or Insanity only)

Upgrades

See also: Upgrade Guide#Assault Rifle Upgrades, Research#Assault Rifles

• Assault Rifle Penetration (Tungsten Jacket)

Provides +25% assault rifle damage against armor, shields, and biotic barriers.

• Assault Rifle Accuracy (Targeting VI)

Your entire squad's assault rifles are now much more accurate.

• Assault Rifle Damage 1 - 7 (Kinetic Pulsar)

Provides +10% assault rifle damage.

Mass Effect 3

No longer exclusive to the Soldier, Assault Rifles are a viable option for any class. Their consistent rate of fire and damage output makes them an appealing choice, though most lack the potential for high burst damage available to many shotguns, sniper rifles, and even some heavy pistols. Several assault rifle models do not fire bullets, but instead utilize explosive rounds.

Most assault rifles can have their accuracy boosted by aiming down sights (zooming) and by sticking to cover, which also increases stability, reducing muzzle climb. Like sniper rifles, assault rifles can also be modded with advanced thermal scopes that not only increase accuracy but also enhance vision to see invisible enemies or through smoke and objects.

The following squadmates utilize assault rifles: Ashley, Garrus, James, Javik, Kaidan, Grunt, Nyreen, Samara, and Zaeed.

Assault Rifle Models

Below is a list of the types of assault rifles in Mass Effect 3 and their base stats. Note that WCFDA stands for weight, capacity, fire rate, damage, and accuracy. The relevant values for those statistics are presented in that order.

Adas Anti-Synthetic Rifle

• Manufacturer: Quarian
• Base WCFDA: 80 / 30 / 35 / 30 / 15
• Fire Mode: Automatic
• Default ammo: 24 / 72
• Acquisition: Firefight Pack (single-player), Mass Effect 3: Reckoning (multiplayer)

Cerberus Harrier

• Manufacturer: Cerberus
• Base WCFDA: 65 / 35 / 45 / 30 / 63
• Fire Mode: Automatic
• Default ammo: 20 / 80
• Acquisition: Rebellion Pack (multiplayer), Firefight Pack (single-player)

Chakram Launcher

• Manufacturer: Ama-Lur Equipment
• Base WCFDA: 40 / 22 / 12 / 50 / 75
• Fire Mode: Charged Semi-automatic
• Default ammo: 4 / 40
• Acquisition: Kingdoms of Amalur Promotional Item, Omega: Aria T'Loak¹

Collector Assault Rifle

• Manufacturer: Collectors
• Base WCFDA: 80 / 57 / 46 / 14 / 29
• Fire Mode: Automatic
• Default ammo: 28 / 280
• Acquisition: Promotional Item, Mass Effect 3: Retaliation

Geth Pulse Rifle

• Manufacturer: Geth Armory
• Base WCFDA: 33 / 80 / 90 / 12 / 37
• Fire Mode: Automatic
• Default ammo: 80 / 400
• Acquisition: Priority: Geth Dreadnought or Elkoss Combine Arsenal Supplies

Geth Spitfire

• Manufacturer: Geth Armory
• Base WCFDA: 100 / 90 / 80 / 19 / 0
• Fire Mode: Automatic
• Default ammo: 220 / 600
• Acquisition: Mass Effect 3: Reckoning²

M-7 Lancer

• Manufacturer: Hahne-Kedar
• Base WCFDA: 15 / 100 / 50 / 25 / 15
• Fire Mode: Automatic
• Default ammo: 38 / ∞
• Acquisition: Mass Effect 3: Reckoning (multiplayer), Citadel Archives: Escape ³ (single-player)

M-8 Avenger

• Manufacturer: Elkoss Combine
• Base WCFDA: 16 / 56 / 50 / 13 / 20
• Fire Mode: Automatic
• Default ammo: 30 / 210
• Acquisition: Prologue: Earth

M-15 Vindicator

• Manufacturer: Elanus Risk Control Services
• Base WCFDA: 17 / 47 / 40 / 22 / 45
• Fire Mode: Three-round burst
• Default ammo: 24 / 144
• Acquisition: Priority: Mars or Kassa Fabrication

M-37 Falcon

• Manufacturer: Systems Alliance
• Base WCFDA: 60 / 22 / 11 / 50 / 15
• Fire Mode: Semi-Automatic
• Default ammo: 6 / 24
• Acquisition: Priority: Cerberus Headquarters or Kassa Fabrication

M-55 Argus

• Manufacturer: Unknown
• Base WCFDA: 57 / 50 / 27 / 27 / 12
• Fire Mode: Three-round Burst
• Default ammo: 21 / 168
• Acquisition: Pre-order bonus, Despoina: Leviathan⁴

M-76 Revenant

• Manufacturer: Unknown
• Base WCFDA: 54 / 70 / 65 / 20 / 15
• Fire Mode: Automatic
• Default ammo: 60 / 320
• Acquisition: Priority: The Citadel II or Kassa Fabrication

M-96 Mattock

• Manufacturer: Unknown
• Base WCFDA: 30 / 33 / 19 / 22 / 65
• Fire Mode: Semi-Automatic
• Default ammo: 16 / 96
• Acquisition: Grissom Academy: Emergency Evacuation or Kassa Fabrication

M-99 Saber

• Manufacturer: Systems Alliance
• Base WCFDA: 54 / 22 / 8 / 50 / 62
• Fire Mode: Semi-automatic
• Default ammo: 8 / 40
• Acquisition: Priority: Horizon

N7 Typhoon

• Manufacturer: Systems Alliance
• Base WCFDA: 98 / 70 / 65 / 20 / 30
• Fire Mode: Automatic
• Default ammo: 100 / 400
• Acquisition: Mass Effect 3: Earth (multiplayer), Groundside Resistance Pack (single-player)

N7 Valkyrie

• Manufacturer: Systems Alliance
• Base WCFDA: 55 / 44 / 36 / 20 / 47
• Fire Mode: Two-round burst
• Default ammo: 16 / 144
• Acquisition: N7 Warfare Gear, Omega: Aria T'Loak¹

Particle Rifle

• Manufacturer: Protheans
• Base WCFDA: 58 / 100 / 80 / 12 / 40
• Fire Mode: Automatic
• Default ammo: 100 / ∞
• Acquisition: Priority: Eden Prime⁵

Phaeston

• Manufacturer: Turian
• Base WCFDA: 33 / 68 / 60 / 15 / 24
• Fire Mode: Automatic
• Default ammo: 50 / 300
• Acquisition: Tuchanka: Turian Platoon, Cipritine Armory, or Omega: Aria T'Loak¹

Striker Assault Rifle

• Manufacturer: Krogan
• Base WCFDA: 80 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 15
• Fire Mode: Automatic
• Default ammo: 12 / 48
• Acquisition: Resurgence Pack (multiplayer), Groundside Resistance Pack (single-player)

¹ In the Mass Effect 3: Omega DLC (included in LE)
² Categorized as an assault rifle in multiplayer and as a heavy weapon in single-player
³ In the Mass Effect 3: Citadel DLC (included in LE)
⁴ In the Mass Effect 3: Leviathan DLC (included in LE)
⁵ In the Mass Effect 3: From Ashes DLC (included in LE)

Weapon Modifications

See also: Weapon Mods#Assault Rifle Upgrades, Equipment Guide (Mass Effect 3)#Assault Rifle Mods

• Assault Rifle Stability Damper I - V

Distributes recoil with sliding system of counterweights compatible with kinetic coil generators. Reduces weapon kickback.

• Assault Rifle Magazine Upgrade I - V

Increases magazine capacity, allowing more shots before reload.

• Assault Rifle Piercing Mod I - V

Capacitor boosts kinetic coil generators, increasing shot penetration.

• Assault Rifle Extended Barrel I - V

Lengthens barrel, creating greater bullet velocity and impact.

• Assault Rifle Precision Scope I - V

Simple 4x optical scope to enhance stability while zoomed. Increases accuracy while moving and taking damage.

• Assault Rifle Omni-Blade I - V (Requires Leviathan for single-player and Earth for multiplayer.)

Attach an omni-blade to the weapon for increased melee damage.

• Assault Rifle Thermal Scope I - V (Requires Retaliation for multiplayer.)

Reveal enemies through walls and smoke with a 4x optical scope and enhance stability and accuracy while zoomed.

• Assault Rifle High-Velocity Barrel I - V (Requires Retaliation for multiplayer.)

Superior kinetic coils increase shot penetration.

Mass Effect: Andromeda

Assault rifles are best for mid-range combat, with a balance of fire rate, accuracy, and stopping power. They generally carry a greater ammo capacity than other weapon classes.

Assault Rifle Models

L-89 Halberd

• Rarity: Rare
• Tech Type: Milky Way
• Damage: 103
• Rate of Fire: 300
• Max Clip Size: 17
• Max Ammo: 97
• Accuracy: 111
• Weight: 25

M-8 Avenger

• Rarity: Common
• Tech Type: Milky Way
• Damage: 30-51
• Rate of Fire: 525
• Max Clip Size: 30
• Max Ammo: 300-375
• Accuracy: 52-65
• Weight: 25-13

M-37 Falcon

• Rarity: Rare
• Tech Type: Milky Way
• Damage: 255-404
• Rate of Fire: 90
• Max Clip Size: 6
• Max Ammo: 36-45
• Accuracy: 48-60
• Weight: 30-15

M-96 Mattock

• Rarity: Uncommon
• Tech Type: Milky Way
• Damage: 54-88
• Rate of Fire: 405
• Max Clip Size: 20
• Max Ammo: 160-200
• Accuracy: 60-75
• Weight: 25-13

Cyclone

• Rarity: Uncommon
• Tech Type: Milky Way
• Damage: 28-46
• Rate of Fire: 675
• Max Clip Size: 50
• Max Ammo: 250-313
• Accuracy: 42-53
• Weight: 35-18

N7 Valkyrie

• Rarity: Ultra Rare
• Tech Type: Milky Way
• Damage: 106-163
• Rate of Fire: 500
• Max Clip Size: 20
• Max Ammo: 140-175
• Accuracy: 65-81
• Weight: 20-10

Pathfinder Pioneer

• Rarity: Rare
• Tech Type: Milky Way
• Damage: 63-81
• Rate of Fire: 600
• Max Clip Size: 24
• Max Ammo: 168-187
• Accuracy: 55-65
• Weight: 25-19

P.A.W.

• Rarity: Ultra Rare
• Tech Type: Remnant
• Damage: 35-54
• Rate of Fire: 600
• Max Clip Size: 25-37
• Max Ammo: 1 (∞)
• Accuracy: 75-94
• Weight: 35-18

Revenant

• Rarity: Rare
• Tech Type: Milky Way
• Damage: 34-54
• Rate of Fire: 620
• Max Clip Size: 60
• Max Ammo: 360-450
• Accuracy: 40-50
• Weight: 40-20

Sandstorm

• Rarity: Rare
• Tech Type: Milky Way
• Damage: 148-234
• Rate of Fire: 210
• Max Clip Size: 14
• Max Ammo: 126-158
• Accuracy: 68-85
• Weight: 35-18

Soned

• Rarity: Ultra Rare
• Tech Type: Heleus
• Damage: 32-49
• Rate of Fire: 850
• Max Clip Size: 120
• Max Ammo: 360-450
• Accuracy: 30-38
• Weight: 60-30

Sovoa

• Rarity: Ultra Rare
• Tech Type: Heleus
• Damage: 263-302
• Rate of Fire: 300
• Max Clip Size: 10
• Max Ammo: 90-113
• Accuracy: 60-75
• Weight: 30-15

Sweeper

• Rarity: Rare
• Tech Type: Remnant
• Damage: 76-120
• Rate of Fire: 450
• Max Clip Size: 18-28
• Max Ammo: 1 (∞)
• Accuracy: 70-88
• Weight: 25-13

Thokin

• Rarity: Rare
• Tech Type: Heleus
• Damage: 44-70
• Rate of Fire: 750
• Max Clip Size: 24
• Max Ammo: 240-300
• Accuracy: 50-63
• Weight: 30-15

X5 Ghost

• Rarity: Rare
• Tech Type: Milky Way
• Damage: 40-63
• Rate of Fire: 600
• Max Clip Size: 75
• Max Ammo: 450-563
• Accuracy: 52-65
• Weight: 20-10

Zalkin

• Rarity: Uncommon
• Tech Type: Heleus
• Damage: 70-115
• Rate of Fire: 475
• Max Clip Size: 24
• Max Ammo: 192-240
• Accuracy: 48-60
• Weight: 25-13

Assault Rifles Customization

Assault Rifles can be customized by two different methods in Mass Effect: Andromeda.

Weapon Modifications

Main article: Mods

Mods are customizations that are exclusive to weapons only in Mass Effect: Andromeda. Mods use round-shaped sockets on a weapon and can only be changed at a Loadout terminal.

Weapon Augmentations

Main article: Augmentations

Augmentations are semi-permanent customizations to crafted weapons or armor in Mass Effect: Andromeda. When a weapon is created during Development (crafting), hexagonal-shaped sockets are available to add augmentations to the weapon. These augmentations cannot be changed like weapon Mods and stay part of that weapon until it is deconstructed.

See Also

• Equipment
• Heavy Pistols
• Heavy Weapons
• Pistols
• Shotguns
• Sniper Rifles
• Submachine Guns
• Upgrade Guide