Platinum (Mass Effect: Andromeda)

This article is about the collectible resource in Mass Effect: Andromeda. For a list of Platinum deposits in Mass Effect, see UNC: Valuable Minerals. For Platinum's function in Mass Effect 2, see Planet Scanning. For the multiplayer difficulty setting in Mass Effect 3, see Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer.

Platinum
General Info
Resource Type	Mineral
Rarity	Rare

Platinum (Pt) is a collectible resource in Mass Effect: Andromeda.

Analysis

Platinum is a malleable noble metal with multiple catalytic applications. Also possesses a degree of cultural cachet among humans.

Acquisition

Platinum can be detected via orbital scan and mined with the Nomad. It can also be purchased from certain merchants.

Planets where platinum can be mined:

• H-047c
• Voeld

Planets where platinum can be found on foot:

• H-047c
• Havarl

Comet Dawnstar rewards a small amout of platinum when scanned.

Specific Uses

Platinum is used for a large number of items in Mass Effect: Andromeda.

The total amount of Platinum listed is for one crafted copy of each item.

Item	Item Type	Platinum Required	Notes
Advanced Life Support	ND1 Nomad Upgrades	30	-
Deep Space Explorer Armor	Armor	20	Rank I
Deep Space Explorer Helmet	Armor	5	Rank I
Improved Boost	ND1 Nomad Upgrades	30	-
Improved Shield Regeneration†	ND1 Nomad Upgrades	30	Used during Task: Nomad Shield Crafting
Maverick Arms	Armor	100	Ranks I - X
Maverick Chest	Armor	300	Ranks I - X
Maverick Helmet	Armor	100	Ranks I - X
Maverick Legs	Armor	100	Ranks I - X
N7 Arms	Armor	100	Ranks I - X
N7 Chest	Armor	300	Ranks I - X
N7 Helmet	Armor	100	Ranks I - X
N7 Legs	Armor	100	Ranks I - X
Pathfinder Arms	Armor	90	Ranks II - X
Pathfinder Chest	Armor	280	Ranks II - X
Pathfinder Helmet	Armor	90	Ranks II - X
Pathfinder Legs	Armor	90	Ranks II - X
Remnant Arms	Armor	90	Ranks II - X
Remnant Chest	Armor	30	Rank VII
Remnant Helmet	Armor	90	Ranks II - X
Remnant Legs	Armor	90	Ranks II - X
Shield Reset Bonus	ND1 Nomad Upgrades	30	-
Torque Management (6WD)	ND1 Nomad Upgrades	30	-
Vertical Thrust Upgrade	ND1 Nomad Upgrades	30	-
Total	-	2255	-

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)