Firebase Rio is a multiplayer map included in Mass Effect 3: Earth. It is set on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro.[1]
Locations[]
Central Tower[]
Elevated command room in the center of the map. Players begin the match at this location.
- Connects to the West Bridge (down a drop off).
- Connects to the West Bridge (directly via the left elevated mezzanine).
- Connects to the West Bridge (through a large doorway).
- Connects to the West Bridge (down a staircase).
- Connects to the East Bridge (down a drop off).
- Connects to the East Bridge (directly via the left elevated mezzanine).
- Connects to the East Bridge (through a large doorway).
- Connects to the East Bridge (down a staircase).
There is an ammo dump on the wall next to the doorway to the East Bridge.
There is a second ammo dump on the wall next to the doorway to the West Bridge.
West Bridge[]
Three parallel multi-level mezzanine bridges that cross the western water channel.
- Connects to the Central Tower (directly via the left elevated mezzanine).
- Connects to the Central Tower (through a large doorway).
- Connects to the Central Tower (up a staircase).
- Connects to the Armored Core (down a small staircase via the left elevated mezzanine).
- Connects to the Armored Core (down a small staircase via the right elevated mezzanine).
- Connects to the Armored Core (through a large doorway).
Armored Core[]
Landing area overlooking anti-aircraft batteries.
- Connects to the West Bridge (up a small staircase via the left elevated mezzanine).
- Connects to the West Bridge (up a small staircase via the right elevated mezzanine).
- Connects to the West Bridge (through a large doorway).
- Connects to the Helipad (down a short staircase).
There is an ammo dump near the railing on the elevated platform to the West Bridge left mezzanine.
There is a second ammo dump near the railing on the elevated platform to the West Bridge right mezzanine.
Helipad[]
Landing area. Players extract the match at this location.
- Connects to the Armored Core (up a short staircase).
East Bridge[]
Three parallel multi-level mezzanine bridges that cross the eastern water channel.
- Connects to the Central Tower (directly via the left elevated mezzanine).
- Connects to the Central Tower (through a large doorway).
- Connects to the Central Tower (up a staircase).
- Connects to the Relay Station (down a staircase).
- Connects to the Relay Station (directly via the center lower mezzanine).
- Connects to the Loading Bay (down a staircase).
Relay Station[]
Communications array with multiple pillars.
- Connects to the East Bridge (up a staircase).
- Connects to the East Bridge (directly via the center lower mezzanine).
- Connects to the Loading Dock (directly).
- Connects to the Loading Dock (through two large doorways).
There is an ammo dump located in a dark shadowed corner next to three large stacked crates in the central fenced off area.
There is a second ammo dump located on the railing between the staircase up to the East Bridge right elevated mezzanine and the central lower mezzanine.
Loading Dock[]
Cargo bay at the eastern end of the map. There are multiple containers with doorways the player can enter for cover.
- Connects to the East Bridge (up a staircase).
- Connects to the Relay Station (directly).
- Connects to the Relay Station (through two large doorways).
There is an ammo dump located in a container with a small doorway.
There is a second ammo dump located in a container with a large doorway.
Player Notes[]
- Firebase Rio has the largest number of ammo dumps (with increased amounts of grenades) spread across the entire map than any other multiplayer map. Grenade-based characters will do well on this map and will find restocking grenade supply easily accomplished.
| Grenade Resupply Location | Bronze | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armored Core (Left) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Armored Core (Right) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Central Tower (East Bridge) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Central Tower (West Bridge) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Loading Dock (Small Door) | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Loading Dock (Large Door) | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Relay Station (Center) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Relay Station (Railing) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
- The Central Tower makes for a great sniper nest. Not only do you have a good open view down both sides but there are two ammo crates very close by, so weapons like the M-98 Widow with low ammo capacity can be stocked easily.
- For the same reasons the Central Tower is good for grenade-using characters like the N7 Demolisher Engineer.
- Note, however, that much of the cover in the tower is positioned in such a way that being protected from your front exposes your rear. Be aware of potential attacks from behind.
- The Loading Dock is a strong defensive location. It has ammo, plenty of cover, and long sightlines on the ramps leading from the Control Tower.
- At the back of the Loading Dock is a container with large doorway and an ammo box inside. Players are immune to most instant-kill attacks while inside this container, since most enemies capable of such attacks are too large to enter the container themselves (the Phantom being a notable exception) and the floor of the container is slightly elevated from the ground. This makes for a useful "panic room" on higher difficulties, when enemies capable of instant kills spawn in large numbers.
Trivia[]
- To the south of the map, players can see the city of Rio de Janeiro, as well as the famous Cristo Redentor.
References[]
| Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer Maps | |
|---|---|
| Original Maps | Firebase Dagger • Firebase Ghost • Firebase Giant • Firebase Reactor • Firebase Glacier • Firebase White |
| Resurgence Maps | Firebase Hydra • Firebase Condor |
| Rebellion Maps | Firebase Jade • Firebase Goddess |
| Earth Maps | Firebase Rio • Firebase Vancouver • Firebase London |