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The multiplayer component of Mass Effect: Andromeda is a co-operative game mode similar to Mass Effect 3's multiplayer. Players take on the enemy threats as part of the APEX Force, whose task is to protect the Andromeda Initiative's interests. Completing special missions may earn the player certain single player rewards, but otherwise the multiplayer mode is completely optional and does not affect the story of the single player mode in any fashion.[1][2]

Missions[]

Multiplayer missions consist of pitting the player and up to three allies against waves of enemies on various battlefields throughout the Heleus Cluster. The number of waves is seven by default. Some waves are completed by killing all the enemies, whereas objective waves have a time limit. After completing the objective, remaining enemies have to be eliminated to finish the wave. Each objective awards a certain amount of experience (XP) depending on the speed of completion. The mission fails if the timer expires before the objective is completed or all players go down.

On the last wave, all players must defend against the enemy for a set time period, then retreat to the designated extraction zone within the time limit.

Difficulty[]

Bronze mission Silver mission Gold mission Platinum mission
Bronze Silver Gold Platinum

All multiplayer missions have four challenge difficulties, in order from easiest to hardest: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Higher difficulties feature stronger and more numerous enemies, as well as difficult enemy types in earlier waves and in larger numbers, but also grant better rewards.

Enemy Type[]

APEX forces may encounter three types of enemy during their missions:

The Platinum difficulty offers a specific challenge by mixing all three types of enemies.

Custom Missions[]

Regular missions grant credits and XP. Players may customize the map, enemy type, and difficulty.

APEX Missions[]

See also: APEX Missions

APEX Missions are the type of Strike Team Mission that can alternatively be completed as a multiplayer mission. Multiplayer credits and XP can be earned only if the mission is completed as a multiplayer match, whereas Mission Funds and Pathfinder rewards are earned regardless of the manner of completion.

APEX Missions have preset modifiers, typically reducing effectiveness in some areas (such as weak point damage or shields) and increasing it in others. There are two types of APEX Mission: some refresh daily, like other Strike Team Missions, whereas special APEX Missions may be available for a limited period of a few days.

Depending on whether the mission modifier increases or decreases player effectiveness, there is a penalty or bonus to XP and credits compared to the respective regular multiplayer missions. For limited-time missions, the rewards may include a special pack in the store.

Character Selection[]

Choose a character from a variety of options.

List of Characters[]

Players can choose from different character classes and seven different races to play 36 individual unique multiplayer characters. Individual character weapons and equipment can be customized between matches with additional weapons and equipment obtained from the Store.

Common (male/female) Uncommon Rare Ultra Rare
Human Adept
Human Engineer
Human Infiltrator
Human Sentinel
Human Soldier
Human Vanguard
Asari Adept
Asari Sentinel
Krogan Engineer
Krogan Vanguard
Salarian Infiltrator
Turian Soldier
Angara Insurgent
Asari Huntress
Krogan Mercenary
Turian Havoc Trooper
Salarian Architect*
Turian Agent*
Batarian Scrapper*
Human Juggernaut*
Human Artificer*
Human Commando*
Human Guardian*
Angara Avenger
Asari Duelist
Human Kineticist
Salarian Operator
Krogan Gladiator*
Angara Exemplar*
Batarian Vanguard*

Note: 26 of the multiplayer characters were initially available while 10 additional characters (*) were gradually phased in with the advancement of APEX Missions and Patches/Updates.

Character Customization[]

Manage your character's loadout, skills, consumables, and visual customization.

Characters' appearance, boosters, equipment, mods, and weapons can be customized between matches. Additional items can be obtained by purchasing packs and items from the Store as well as collecting reward packs.

Characters can be assigned custom names in the APEX HQ app or in-game. These custom names are not visible to other players.

Weapons[]

Main article: Weapons (Mass Effect: Andromeda)

Most of the same weapons that are used in the single-player portion of the game are available in the multiplayer portion as well. Their multiplayer versions generally have upgraded damage, and may also differ in other stats. Weapons are acquired and upgraded through purchases of packs and items in the multiplayer Store.

Weapon levels go up from Rank I to X. After reaching Rank X, weapons unlock several variants that bestow additional abilities, also upgradable from Rank I to X. Bulwark, Concussive, or Siphon is appended to their names, and certain weapons have an S version that features even better stats than the original.

Type Common Uncommon Rare Ultra Rare
Assault Rifles M-8 Avenger M-96 Mattock
Cyclone
Zalkin
L-89 Halberd
M-37 Falcon
Revenant
Sandstorm
Sweeper
Thokin
X5 Ghost
N7 Valkyrie
P.A.W.
Sovoa
Soned
Pistols M-3 Predator
Charger
M-5 Phalanx
Carnifex
M-25 Hornet
Equalizer
Scorpion
Sidewinder
Talon
N7 Eagle
N7 Hurricane
Rozerad
Silhesh
Ushior
Sniper Rifles Viper Incisor
Raptor
Widow
M-90 Indra
Isharay
Lanat
Shadow
Vanquisher
Black Widow
Inferno
Kishock Harpoon Gun
N7 Valiant
Naladen
Shotguns M-23 Katana Disciple
Ruzad
Hesh
Reegar Carbine
Scattershot
Venom
Dhan
N7 Crusader
N7 Piranha
Shorty

† Multiplayer-Only Weapon

The stats for the multiplayer versions of weapons have been changed (some multiple times) with patches and updates. Consult the individual weapon pages and the patches and updates article for more details.

Mods[]

Main article: Mods

The same types of Mods that are used in the single-player portion of the game are available in the multiplayer portion as well. There are also a few multiplayer-only Mods but some of the single-player Mods are unavailable.

Mods are acquired and upgraded through purchases of packs and items in the multiplayer Store.

Type Common Uncommon Rare
Assault Rifles AR Scope
AR Recon Scope
AR Tactical Scope
AR Targeting System
-
AR Stock
AR Heavy Stock
AR Light Stock
AR Magazine
AR Heavy Magazine
AR Light Magazine
-
AR Receiver
AR Barrel
AR Long Barrel
AR Short Barrel
Pistols Pistol Melee Optimizer
Pistol Heavy Melee
Pistol Light Melee
-
Pistol Scope
Pistol Heavy Scope
Pistol Tactical Scope
Pistol Targeting System
Pistol Magazine
Pistol Heavy Magazine
Pistol Light Magazine
-
Pistol Receiver
Pistol Barrel
Pistol Long Barrel
Pistol Short Barrel
Sniper Rifles SR Ultra-Light Materials
SR Experimental Materials
SR Latticed Materials
-
SR Scope
SR Spare Thermal Clip
SR Heavy Spare Clip
-
SR Receiver
SR Calibrated Receiver
SR Quick Receiver
SR Barrel
SR Reinforced Barrel
SR Vented Barrel
Shotguns Shotgun Melee Optimizer
Shotgun Heavy Melee
Shotgun Light Melee
Shotgun Spare Clip
Shotgun Asymmetric Clip
Shotgun Heavy Spare Clip
-
Shotgun Receiver
Shotgun Barrel
Shotgun Long Barrel
Shotgun Short Barrel

† Multiplayer-Only Mod

Note: The stats for the multiplayer versions of Mods have been changed (some multiple times) with patches and updates. Consult the individual Mod tables and the patches and updates article for more details.

Boosters[]

Main article: Boosters

Boosters are consumable items used by APEX Teams during multiplayer gameplay in Mass Effect: Andromeda.

  • Boosters are equipped in the Loadout screen and up to two can be equipped per mission.
  • There are 6 Booster Classes that can be used in multiplayer. Ammo, Weapon, Offensive, Defensive, Power, and Progression.
  • Boosters are consumed when the mission ends but last for the entire duration of the mission.

Supplies[]

Supplies are single use consumable items used during multiplayer gameplay in Mass Effect: Andromeda. There are 4 supplies available.

MEA Supplies Multiplayer


  • First Aid Pack - Instantly and fully restores health and shield strength with a mix of medicine and machinery.
  • Revive Pack - An emergency dose of medi-gel to revive yourself when you're down and out.
  • Ammo Pack - Instantly reloads all weapons and fills all reserves with thermal clips and power cells.
  • Cobra RPG - An explosive projectile launched from an omni-tool that deals massive damage.

Starting players have the capacity to take two of each supply available to use in each multiplayer match. This is shown on the Booster Screen as (2/2).

Supply capacity can be increased by purchasing packs in the Store and getting Capacity Increase cards. The maximum level of each supply is five (5/5).

Additional supplies can be purchased in the Store.

Equipment[]

Main article: Equipment (Mass Effect: Andromeda)
MEA Equipment Multiplayer

Equipment are permanent items that can be used by APEX Teams during multiplayer gameplay in Mass Effect: Andromeda.

Equipment is equipped in the weapon Loadout screen to the right of the weapons selections.

  • One equipment can be equipped per mission.
  • Equipment can be used repeatedly and does not disappear after the match.
  • Equipment can be purchased in the Store.

Multiplayer Skills[]

Main article: Skills

Mass Effect: Andromeda's Multiplayer mode uses the class system of previous Mass Effect games.

Skill sets are fixed, character-specific, and consist of 3 active and 2 passive skills using a mix of the standard 36 skills available from single-player gameplay as well as new multiplayer only skills.

The multiplayer Skill types break down into three main color coded categories: Combat (Red), Tech (Orange), and Biotics (Violet). Each category type has its own set of active (MEA Active Generic Skill Icon) and passive (MEA Passive Generic Skill Icon) skills.

Combat Tech Biotics
MEA Active Combat Skill Icon Avenger Strike MEA Active Tech Skill Icon Recon Visor MEA Active Biotic Skill Icon Warp
MEA Active Combat Skill Icon Fortify MEA Active Tech Skill Icon Shield Boost MEA Passive Biotic Skill Icon Biotic Ascension
MEA Active Combat Skill Icon Frag Grenade MEA Active Tech Skill Icon Snap Freeze
MEA Active Combat Skill Icon Sticky Grenade MEA Active Tech Skill Icon Stealth Grid
MEA Passive Combat Skill Icon Aerial Assault MEA Passive Tech Skill Icon Bioelectric Defense
MEA Passive Combat Skill Icon APEX Training MEA Passive Tech Skill Icon Bioelectric Focus
MEA Passive Combat Skill Icon Munitions Training MEA Passive Tech Skill Icon Defense Drone
MEA Passive Combat Skill Icon Rage MEA Passive Tech Skill Icon Remnant Armor
MEA Passive Combat Skill Icon Weapon Training MEA Passive Tech Skill Icon Support Systems
MEA Passive Tech Skill Icon Tech Armor

Note: †A few skills listed above are used by single-player squadmates but are unable to be used by Pathfinder Ryder. (Refer to individual skill pages for details on availability.)

Veteran Bonus Skill[]

With Patch 1.09, additional Ranks (XI-XX) for Character Cards were added to the Store. An additional passive Skill VETERAN BONUS was also added to all multiplayer characters.

Each Veteran Bonus tier increases your power, combo, and melee damage.

Gain Veteran Bonus tiers by collecting Character Cards above Rank X. Gain one tier for each Character Rank above X.

This passive Skill remains LOCKED until a Rank XI Character Card is received from the Store. Veteran Ranks of characters will only drop after all characters of that rarity have been unlocked to Rank X. (Update 1.10)

Once a Rank XI Character Card is received in the Store, the passive Skill becomes available for the character and the bonus text will be listed.

TIER 1 BONUS:
+4% Power Damage Bonus
+4% Combo Detonation Damage
+4% Melee Damage Bonus

Each Rank above X has its own Tier bonus.

Character
Rank
Tier Power Damage
Bonus
Combo Detonation
Damage
Melee Damage
Bonus
XI 1 +4% +4% +4%
XII 2 +8% +8% +8%
XIII 3 +12% +12% +12%
XIV 4 +16% +16% +16%
XV 5 +20% +20% +20%
XVI 6 +24% +24% +24%
XVII 7 +28% +28% +28%
XVIII 8 +32% +32% +32%
XIX 9 +36% +36% +36%
XX 10 +40% +40% +40%

Prestige[]

Check out your collections, challenges, leaderboards, and bonus stats.

Bonus Stats[]

Mass Effect: Andromeda introduces permanent bonuses to characters through a mechanic called Prestige. Each character is associated with a group of bonus stats; progressing a particular stat will, up to a limit, apply the related bonus to all multiplayer characters. Five different bonus stats can be upgraded :

  • MEAMP Max Health Bonus StatMax Health - Increases the maximum health for all characters.
  • MEAMP Health Regeneration Cap Bonus StatHealth Regeneration Cap - Increases the health regeneration cap for all characters.
  • MEAMP Max Shields Bonus StatMax Shields - Increases the maximum shields for all characters.
  • MEAMP Health & Shield Regeneration Delay Reduction Bonus StatHealth & Shield Regeneration Delay Reduction - Improves the health and shield regeneration delay for all characters.
  • MEAMP All Power Recharge Speeds Bonus StatAll Power Recharge Speeds - Improves power recharge speed for all characters.

Any XP gained with a character, regardless of the character's level or rank, counts towards XP for the related Bonus Stat. Each Bonus stat starts from level 0 and can be upgraded to a max level of 10 to improve the bonuses.

Bonus Stat Level Experience Required Bonus
Level 1 2,127,000 +1%
Level 2 6,381,000 +2%
Level 3 12,762,000 +3%
Level 4 21,270,000 +4%
Level 5 31,905,000 +5%
Level 6 44,667,000 +6%
Level 7 59,556,000 +7%
Level 8 76,572,000 +8%
Level 9 95,715,000 +9%
Level 10 116,985,000 +10%
Bonus Stat All Power
Recharge
Speeds
Health & Shield
Regen Delay
Reduction
Health
Regeneration
Cap
Max
Health
Max
Shields
Applicable
Characters
Angara Avenger
Angara Exemplar
Angara Insurgent
Asari Huntress
Human Engineer
Krogan Mercenary
Salarian Operator
Asari Sentinel
Human Sentinel
Krogan Engineer
Krogan Vanguard
Asari Adept
Human Adept
Human Artificer
Human Infiltrator
Human Juggernaut
Krogan Gladiator
Salarian Infiltrator
Human Commando
Human Kineticist
Human Vanguard
Turian Havoc Trooper
Asari Duelist
Batarian Scrapper
Batarian Vanguard
Human Guardian
Human Soldier
Salarian Architect
Turian Agent
Turian Soldier

The Bonus Stats are unlocked for every Character of the account. Like other types of online progress, these bonuses do not apply to additional accounts or platforms.[3][4]

Ranking[]

  • APEX rating: Earn a higher APEX Rating by gaining character levels, unlocking higher weapon levels, defeating challenges, extracting from matches, finishing missions, and resetting a character's level (25 points).
  • Challenge rating: Earn Challenge points by completing tutorial missions, accomplishments, APEX Mastery, Map Mastery, APEX Rating, killing foes of each faction, and weapon mastery which includes; pistols, shotguns, sniper rifles, assault rifles, combatives, biotics, and tech points.

Leveling and Ranks[]

Characters and equipment improve their stats and usability upon leveling. There are two types of leveling: through playing multiplayer matches for character classes, or through unlocking higher levels from cards obtained from packs purchased from the store.

An item obtained from a store pack gains a level when it is received again after opening another store pack. The stat improvement is permanent. Boosters, being consumable in nature, are found in four tiers from I (Common) to IV (Ultra Rare) which can be obtained again and again, and thus aren't part of the leveling system per se. Weapons and mods are found in 10 tiers from Rank I to Rank X. Character Cards go up to Rank XX.

Note that leveling characters is twofold system. A character leveling through experience points can reach the limit of Level 20 simply by playing enough matches. Leveling the character's Character Card is solely dependent on buying enough packs to unlock the same card 20 times to reach the maximum of Rank XX. Character Cards can unlock cosmetic perks like stripes or tints (at certain ranks) in addition to skill points while experience leveling only provides skill points for the character.

Characters require skill points for their abilities to be used but having enough skill points to fully use their three active skills and two passive skills (not counting the veteran bonus) requires leveling the character through experience and Character Cards. Since while starting out most of a player's characters is only Rank I or II and obtaining more Character Cards is entirely dependent on luck, a certain amount of strategizing is needed to efficiently manage a character's skill allocations while its Rank XX isn't yet unlocked.

Even with few skill points available, even Rank I Level 20 characters can be made powerful given the right setup and execution
A Level 20 Juggernaut with enough armor tint control to turn it mostly pink and enough skill points to master over half its skills

Rank I characters at Level 1 just have 2 points for allocation. Rank II characters at Level 1 have 6 - enough for raising all 3 starter skills up one rank. Rank III of the same character provides a cosmetic bonus. A Rank IV character at Level 1 has 10 starting skill points, and so on.

Rank I characters at Level 20 only has enough skill points for maxing two skills, missing just one point for maxing a third skill. Rank II of the same character at Level 20 provides enough skill points to maximize 3 skills plus 3 extra points. At Rank X Level 20, all skills except one can be maximized. The sole exception has only 1 point allowable investment.

Store[]

Visit the Pack Store and the Item Store (with new items weekly), or open any free reward packs you've earned.

The Store sells packs, characters, equipment, mods, items, and distributes special rewards earned. Contents of packs include weapons, mods, character unlocks, and much more.

Packs[]

Packs may be purchased with in-game credits Credits earned through gameplay or alternatively with real currency via Andromeda Points Andromeda Points.

Image Name Credits Andromeda Points Description
MEA APEX Elite Pack
APEX Elite Pack 600000 1500 Contains 10 random items or characters, including at least 1 that is Ultra-Rare, at least 1 that is Rare, and 5 Ultra-Rare Experience Enhancers.
MEA Premium Pack
Jumbo Premium Pack 500000 1500 Contains 25 random items or characters, including at least 10 that are Rare, with 5 improved chances for an Ultra-Rare.
MEA Premium Pack
Premium Pack 100000 300 Contains 5 random items or characters, including at least 2 that are Rare, with a higher chance for at least 1 Ultra-Rare.
MEA Premium Pack
Arsenal Pack 100000 300 Contains 5 random items or characters, including at least 2 that are Rare or better, with a higher chance for weapons.
MEA Premium Pack
Reserves Pack 100000 300 Contains 5 random items or characters, including at least 2 that are Rare or better, with a higher chance for characters.
MEA Expert Pack
Expert Pack 50000 200 Contains 5 random items or characters, including at least 1 Rare, with a small chance for an Ultra-Rare.
MEA Advanced Pack
Advanced Pack 20000 100 Contains 5 random items or characters, including at least 1 Uncommon, with a small chance for a Rare.
MEA Technical Mods Pack
Technical Mods Pack 20000 100 Contains 5 random consumables or weapon mods, including at least 1 Uncommon, with a small chance for a Rare.
MEA Ammo Priming Pack
Ammo Priming Pack 10000 50 Contains 2 of each Uncommon ammo booster, plus 2 additional boosters, at least 1 of which is Rare or better.
MEA Supply Pack
Jumbo Supply Pack 10000 50 Contains 5 each of the Cobra RPG, First Aid Pack, Ammo Pack, and Revive Pack, as well as 5 Random Boosters.
MEA Basic Pack
Basic Pack 5000 - Contains 5 random items or characters, with a small chance that 1 will be Uncommon.
MEA Supply Pack
Supply Pack 2000 - Includes the Cobra RPG, First Aid Pack, Ammo Pack, and Revive Pack, as well as a Random Booster.

Item Store[]

Mission Funds MEA Mission Funds Icon, a new currency earned through Strike Team Missions, is used to purchase particular items in the multiplayer store.

The Item Store originally sold all four Supply cards and the Character Respec card. With Patch 1.09, the Item Store was changed to carry a rotating stock of Equipment, Mods, Characters, Boosters, as well as the previously mentioned five items.

Each week the contents of the Item Store change (except for the supplies and low cost items). There is a countdown timer on each of the items that change each week.

Name MEA Mission Funds Icon Description
Named Rare Equipment (Random) 120 (Equipment Description)
Named Uncommon Equipment (Random) 70 (Equipment Description)
Random Character (Ultra Rare) 960 Contains 1 Random Ultra Rare Character
Random Character (Rare) 120 Contains 1 Random Rare Character
Random Weapon Mod (Rare) 120 Contains 1 Random Rare Weapon Mod
Random Character (Uncommon) 70 Contains 1 Random Uncommon Character
Random Weapon Mod (Uncommon) 70 Contains 1 Random Uncommon Weapon Mod
Random Character (Common) 35 Contains 1 Random Common Character
Random Weapon Mod (Common) 35 Contains 1 Random Common Weapon Mod
Character Respec 15 Reset a character's skill selections
Experience Enhancer III1 15 Increases the Amount of Experience Gained by 75%
Experience Enhancer II1 10 Increases the Amount of Experience Gained by 50%
Revive Pack 5 An emergency dose of medi-gel to revive yourself when you're down and out.
First Aid Pack 5 Instantly and fully restores health and shield strength with a mix of medicine and machinery.
Cobra RPG 5 An explosive projectile launched from an omni-tool that deals massive damage.
Ammo Pack 5 Instantly reloads all weapons and fills all reserves with thermal clips and power cells.

1XP Enhancer was added with Patch 1.06.

Rewards[]

The following free packs are awarded for meeting different requirements. No in-game currency is required to collect these rewards.

Image Name Description
MEA Advanced Pack
Advanced Pack Contains 5 random items or characters, including at least 1 Uncommon, with a small chance for a Rare
MEA Advanced Pack
Andromeda Initiative Pack Awarded for completing the Andromeda Initiative training
MEA APEX Elite Pack
APEX Elite Pack Awarded for completing a Challenge
MEA Basic Pack
Basic Pack Contains 5 random items or characters, with a small chance that 1 will be Uncommon.
MEA Advanced Pack
Bonus Booster Pack Includes 5 XP Boosters
MEA Premium Pack
Deluxe Edition Pack Awarded for purchasing the Digital Deluxe Edition.
MEA Premium Pack
Deluxe Edition Pack #2 Awarded for purchasing the Digital Deluxe Edition or the Super Digital Deluxe Edition.
MEA Advanced Pack
Loyalty Pack (DA:I) Awarded for owning Dragon Age: Inquisition.
MEA Advanced Pack
Loyalty Pack (ME3) Awarded for owning Mass Effect 3.
MEA Advanced Pack
Pre-Order Booster Pack Awarded for pre-ordering Mass Effect: Andromeda.
MEA Supply Pack
Starter Pack A set of supplies to get you started.
MEA Premium Pack
Super Deluxe Edition Pack (0/20) Awarded for purchasing the Super Digital Deluxe Edition.
MEA Supply Pack
Tutorial Pack Redeem your Tutorial pack to unlock a new weapon and weapon mod!

Multiplayer Maps[]

Firebase Maps[]

Specialized Maps[]

Note: Currently only available during APEX weekly missions.

Servers[]

As opposed to having dedicated servers, Mass Effect: Andromeda multiplayer employs a peer-to-peer system like Mass Effect 3. There are currently no plans for supporting cross-platform play.[5] The multiplayer mode is not region-locked, although the matchmaking system prefers towards good connection.[6]

See Also[]

References[]


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