Nickel (Ni) is a collectible resource in Mass Effect: Andromeda.
Analysis[]
A corrosion-resistant transition metal useful for manufacturing purposes.
Acquisition[]
Nickel can be detected via orbital scan and may be discovered in small amounts on foot. It can also be purchased from certain merchants.
Planets where Nickel can be mined:
Planets where Nickel can be found on foot:
Specific Uses[]
Nickel is used for a large number of items in Mass Effect: Andromeda.
The total amount of Nickel listed is for one crafted copy of each item.
| Item | Item Type | Nickel Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| M-3 Predator | Pistols | 600 | Ranks I - X |
| M-37 Falcon | Assault Rifles | 750 | Ranks I - X |
| Advanced Detection Systems | ND1 Nomad Upgrades | 40 | - |
| Angaran Firaan | Melee Weapons | 720 | Ranks I - X |
| Dhan | Shotguns | 910 | Ranks I - X |
| Equalizer | Pistols | 750 | Ranks I - X |
| HyperGuardian Arms | Armor | 390 | Ranks I - X |
| HyperGuardian Chest | Armor | 1130 | Ranks I - X |
| HyperGuardian Helmet | Armor | 390 | Ranks I - X |
| HyperGuardian Legs | Armor | 390 | Ranks I - X |
| Improved Boost | ND1 Nomad Upgrades | 40 | - |
| Improved Shield Regeneration† | ND1 Nomad Upgrades | 40 | Used during Task: Nomad Shield Crafting |
| N7 Valiant | Sniper Rifles | 910 | Ranks I - X |
| Naladen | Sniper Rifles | 910 | Ranks I - X |
| Omni-Blade | Melee Weapons | 720 | Ranks I - X |
| P.A.W. | Assault Rifles | 910 | Ranks I - X |
| Ruzad | Shotguns | 600 | Ranks I - X |
| Sidewinder | Pistols | 750 | Ranks I - X |
| Talon | Pistols | 750 | Ranks I - X |
| Vanquisher | Sniper Rifles | 750 | Ranks I - X |
| Viper | Sniper Rifles | 600 | Ranks I - X |
| Zalkin | Assault Rifles | 600 | Ranks I - X |
| Total | - | 13650 | - |
Note: †This upgrade has known bug issues that have been fixed in patches so that the related mission can be completed. (See the bugs section of Task: Nomad Shield Crafting for details)
