Mass Effect: Andromeda Multiplayer

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.

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		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:

• Kett
• Outlaw
• Remnant

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.

• 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)

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 () and passive () skills.

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

• Max Health - Increases the maximum health for all characters.
• Health Regeneration Cap - Increases the health regeneration cap for all characters.
• Max Shields - Increases the maximum shields for all characters.
• Health & Shield Regeneration Delay Reduction - Improves the health and shield regeneration delay for all characters.
• All 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.

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.

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 earned through gameplay or alternatively with real currency via Andromeda Points .

Image	Name			Description
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Expert Pack	50000	200	Contains 5 random items or characters, including at least 1 Rare, with a small chance for an Ultra-Rare.
	Advanced Pack	20000	100	Contains 5 random items or characters, including at least 1 Uncommon, with a small chance for a Rare.
	Technical Mods Pack	20000	100	Contains 5 random consumables or weapon mods, including at least 1 Uncommon, with a small chance for a Rare.
	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.
	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.
	Basic Pack	5000	-	Contains 5 random items or characters, with a small chance that 1 will be Uncommon.
	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 , 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		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
	Advanced Pack	Contains 5 random items or characters, including at least 1 Uncommon, with a small chance for a Rare
	Andromeda Initiative Pack	Awarded for completing the Andromeda Initiative training
	APEX Elite Pack	Awarded for completing a Challenge
	Basic Pack	Contains 5 random items or characters, with a small chance that 1 will be Uncommon.
	Bonus Booster Pack	Includes 5 XP Boosters
	Deluxe Edition Pack	Awarded for purchasing the Digital Deluxe Edition.
	Deluxe Edition Pack #2	Awarded for purchasing the Digital Deluxe Edition or the Super Digital Deluxe Edition.
	Loyalty Pack (DA:I)	Awarded for owning Dragon Age: Inquisition.
	Loyalty Pack (ME3)	Awarded for owning Mass Effect 3.
	Pre-Order Booster Pack	Awarded for pre-ordering Mass Effect: Andromeda.
	Starter Pack	A set of supplies to get you started.
	Super Deluxe Edition Pack (0/20)	Awarded for purchasing the Super Digital Deluxe Edition.
	Tutorial Pack	Redeem your Tutorial pack to unlock a new weapon and weapon mod!

Multiplayer Maps

Firebase Maps

Firebase Aqua

Firebase Derelict

Firebase Icebreaker

Firebase Magma

Firebase Nimbus

Firebase Paradox

Firebase Sandstorm

Firebase Vertigo

Firebase Zero

Specialized Maps

Remnant Ruins

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. The multiplayer mode is not region-locked, although the matchmaking system prefers towards good connection.

See Also

• APEX Missions
• Strike Teams
• APEX HQ
• Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer