Resources

This article is about resources which include minerals and materials used for developing items in Mass Effect: Andromeda. For the assignment in Mass Effect, see UNC: Valuable Minerals. For the planetary resources scanning system in Mass Effect 2, see Planet Scanning. For the system in Mass Effect 3 to recover War Assets, see Search and Rescue.

In Mass Effect: Andromeda, the inventory resources tab consists of five main categories. All six resources types in the resource category do not count towards the Inventory item limit.

Minerals

Raw minerals are the most common materials used in research and development. They can be discovered in space, purchased from merchants, or even picked up on foot in small amounts, but the best way to acquire minerals is with the Nomad's mining system.

When exploring a planet, establish forward stations to detect major mineral deposits.

Acquisition

Merchants

All minerals can be acquired by purchasing from certain merchants. Increasing the maximum purchasable amount of materials is possible by unlocking the Commerce cryo pod perk Supply Lines.

Probes

When exploring a star system or celestial objects via the galaxy map, Dr. Suvi Anwar may alert Ryder to an anomaly. Locating and probing the anomaly may yield some minerals or salvage although it does not return as much minerals compared to mining. See Tempest Scanning Rewards for details.

Mining

While mining minerals from a vehicle is not new to the Mass Effect series, the method differs in Mass Effect: Andromeda.

• While exploring a planet, Ryder can establish a Forward Station marked as and basic mining zones indicated as are then revealed on the map.
• If the ND1 Nomad is within a mining zone, SAM will notify Ryder that the area can be mined for resources.
  • Toggle open the Nomad's mining computer display and drive around the mining zone until one or more of the mineral column signal increases.
  • Drive around a bit more to make sure the signal is as strong as it's going to get, then deploy a mining drone.
• The drone will mine in a radius outlined by an orange line; Ryder can no longer find any resources within this perimeter.
• All minerals gathered will be transferred to Ryder's inventory immediately.
• When almost all minerals have been mined in the area, the SAM and the mining display will indicate that the zone is depleted.
• Additional enhancedand rare mining zones can be revealed if the Science cryo pod perks Expanded Field Analysis and Expanded Field Analysis II are unlocked.

On Foot

Ryder will also locate mineral nodes while completing missions by foot on the planet surface. Most nodes will only require direct interaction but occasionally SAM will advise Ryder of an 'unknown mineral'. This mineral could be something not encountered before, or it could be a special request by an NPC. Use the scanner to scan the node. Containers also might have minerals.

Deconstruction

See also: Deconstruct

Ryder can acquire minerals by deconstructing (breaking down) weapons and armor obtained through combat, exploration, or purchase. The minerals used to craft an item are what will be returned during deconstruction but at a reduced amount.

• Deconstruction is a very effective strategy for to obtain hard-to-find and/or expensive minerals. Certain resources (Vanadium for example) can actually be acquired for fewer credits after deconstruction than by purchasing the mineral itself.

Icon	Element (Symbol)	Rarity	Description	Acquired from
	Aluminum (Al)	Common	A valuable non-magnetic light metal, useful in construction and manufacturing despite its relatively low melting point.	Mining - Eos, Kadara
	Beryllium (Be)	Common	An ideal metal for lightweight construction in a variety of applications. Useful as an alloying element.	Mining - Kadara, Voeld
	Cadmium (Cd)	Uncommon	A metal often used in constructing electronic components and in complex manufacturing.	On Foot - Eos, Kadara, Voeld
	Copper (Cu)	Common	Copper is a noble metal with high conductivity that makes it useful for a variety of purposes.	Mining - Kadara, Voeld
	Element Zero (Ez)	Ultra Rare	Electrically stimulated element zero creates “mass effect” fields. It’s the basis of much modern technology, including faster-than-light travel.	Mining - Elaaden, Voeld On Foot - Elaaden
	Fluorite (F)	Uncommon	A mineral used for creating precision scientific lenses, among other applications.	On Foot - Elaaden, Eos, Voeld
	Graphite (C)	Common	This crystalline carbon mineral is an electrical conductor and a useful part of many manufacturing processes.	Mining - Elaaden, Eos
	Iridium (Ir)	Uncommon	A hard, ultra-dense metallic element that is highly resistant to heat and corrosion.	On Foot - Kadara
	Iron (Fe)	Common	A common metallic element found in many planetary cores. Broadly useful for multiple engineering purposes.	Mining - Elaaden, Eos, H-047c
	Lithium (Li)	Uncommon	A useful light metal used in multiple engineering applications, including vehicle batteries, radiation shields, and high-quality steel production.	On Foot - Kadara, Voeld
	Magnesium (Mg)	Common	Magnesium is a light and sturdy metal. Magnesium alloys are integral to many complex Initiative structures.	Mining - H-047c, Havarl
	Nickel (Ni)	Uncommon	A corrosion-resistant transition metal useful for manufacturing purposes.	On Foot - Elaaden, H-047c, Havarl
	Platinum (Pt)	Rare	Platinum is a malleable noble metal with multiple catalytic applications. Also possesses a degree of cultural cachet among humans.	Mining - H-047c, Voeld On Foot - H-047c, Havarl
	Silicon (Si)	Common	A metalloid element useful in electronics manufacturing and the fabrication of ceramic compounds.	Mining - Elaaden, H-047c
	Titanium (Ti)	Rare	This extremely strong transition metal vital for manufacturing starship components and other equipment.	Mining - H-047c, Kadara On Foot - H-047c
	Uranium (U)	Uncommon	A heavy, radioactive element valuable in nuclear technologies and, in its depleted state, for armor plating.	On Foot - H-047c, Kadara
	Vanadium (V)	Rare	This rare metal can be used to produce various construction alloys.	Mining - Eos On Foot - Elaaden

Tech Materials

Technological materials are found are found among the various sapient species of Andromeda. Tech materials are “species”-specific base materials that are used in crafting items. An item’s technological origin (Milky Way , Heleus , or Remnant ) can be a good indicator of the base materials that may be used in the crafting of the item.

Acquisition

Merchants

Tech materials can be acquired by purchasing from certain merchants. Ryder can increase the maximum purchasable amount of materials by unlocking the Commerce cryo pod perk Supply Lines.

On Foot

Tech materials are acquired from fallen enemies.

Tech materials can also be found in containers while exploring on foot.

Deconstruction

See also: Deconstruct

Ryder can acquire tech materials by deconstructing (breaking down) weapons and armor obtained through combat, exploration, or purchase. The materials used to craft an item are what will be returned during deconstruction but at a reduced amount.

• Deconstruction is a very effective strategy to obtain hard-to-find and/or expensive materials.

Icon	Name	Type	Rarity	Description	Dropped From
	Angaran Meditation Crystal	Tech Material	Common	An apparently delicate crystal incorporating angaran technology to produce an electromagnetic field. The field reacts soothingly with angaran biology but has other applications as well.	Angara, Roekaar
	Kett Alloy	Tech Material	Common	The kett utilize a number of unfamiliar alloys in their technology. At this time, the Initiative is unable to replicate most of them.	Kett
	Omni-Gel Canister	Tech Material	Common	A semi-molten mixture of alloys and synthetic polymers used in Milky Way technology for rapid fabrication.	Outlaws
	Remnant Polymer	Tech Material	Common	A synthetic polymer of incredible durability and conductive properties, fashioned by Remnant technology through unknown means.	Remnant

Bio Materials

Biological materials are most commonly acquired by hunting the native wildlife of Heleus. Some may be sold by merchants as well.

Acquisition

Merchants

Bio materials can be acquired by purchasing from certain merchants. Ryder can increase the maximum purchasable amount of materials by unlocking the Commerce cryo pod perk Supply Lines.
Note: Remnant Core can't be purchased and can only be found.

On Foot

Bio materials are anatomical parts of animal wildlife native to the Heleus Cluster.

Bio materials can also be found in containers while exploring on foot.

Deconstruction

See also: Deconstruct

Ryder can acquire bio materials by deconstructing (breaking down) weapons and armor obtained through combat, exploration, or purchase. The materials used to craft an item are what will be returned during deconstruction but at a reduced amount.

• Deconstruction is a very effective strategy to obtain hard-to-find and/or expensive materials.

Icon	Name	Type	Rarity	Description	Dropped From
	Eiroch Fluid Sac	Bio Material	Rare	Sacs inside eirochs contain a fluid used to suspend delicate electronic components. The standard synthetic alternative is in extremely short supply.	Eiroch, Fiend
	Remnant Core	Bio Material	Ultra Rare	This compact core of Remnant circuitry and power cells has a limited self-repair capability. Properly stimulated, it might be able to “seed” similar tech into other devices.	Architect
	Renderable Plates	Bio Material	Common	The tissues of these animal plates can be rendered into a variety of adhesives and lubricants at a fraction of the cost of producing synthetic equivalents.	Adhi, Eiroch, Galorn, Taurg
	Scale Fibers	Bio Material	Common	These scales are layered with an unusual natural fiber similar to spider silk. It could be chemically modified to create a material with strength and elasticity.	Challyrion, Rylkor
	Shell Filaments	Bio Material	Common	A keratin-like structure forms the basis of shell plating on certain creatures. If replicated, this biopolymer could prove useful in kinetic padding.	Drall, Echidna, Kaerkyn, Taurg
	Soft Chitin	Bio Material	Common	The chitin of certain Heleus creatures is constantly strengthened and repaired by colonies of microorganisms. Study could lead to breakthroughs in materials technology.	Shemrys, Spitbug

Salvage

These items have no practical use for Ryder in the field, but can be sold to merchants for a tidy profit.

• Different salvage items differ in value; the higher the value, the more credits gained for selling it.
• Deconstructing salvage destroys the item and does NOT give resources. As resources do not count towards the item inventory limit, it is better to save them for sale.
• Commerce cryo pod perks Grey Market Connections and Grey Market Connections II increase the amount of credits salvage items can be sold for.

Salvage items sell for a premium on Elaaden:

• Annea at The Paradise pays twice the base credit worth of a salvage item.
• The Blood Threshers Manager and Team Ryncol Manager at the New Tuchanka fighting pit pay five times the base credit worth of a salvage item.

Tip: The best strategy is to sell salvage items to the fighting pit managers as they pay more for salvage than anyone else (even with the previously mentioned Commerce cryo pod perks at a different merchant).

Low Value Salvage

Moderate Value Salvage

High Value Salvage

Salvage Name	Value	Base Credits
Adaptive Optics	High	100
Adaptive Polymer Wrap	Low	20
Algorithm Fragment Scan	High	200
Angaran Ceramics	Low	20
Asari Comm-Link	Low	20
Ballistic Drift Stabilizer	High	100
Beacon Optics	Moderate	50
Biodisinfectant	Low	20
Bioelectric Infusers	Moderate	50
Bioelectric Restraints	Low	20
Bionacent Converter	Moderate	50
Bioweave Canvas	Low	20
Classification Circuit	High	200
Comm Array	Moderate	50
Coolant Cells	High	100
Dampening Coils	Moderate	50
Eezo Shunt	Moderate	50
Eezo-Inlaid Circuitry	Moderate	100
EMF Suppressor	Moderate	50
Enzymatic Injector	High	100
Enzymatic Vials	Low	20
ExoGeni M-Spec Magnets	Low	20
Flexible Polymer Casing	Moderate	50
Grav-Torque Pad	Moderate	50
Impact Restrictors	Low	20
Inorganic Lubricant	Low	40
Intact Neuro-Coil	Moderate	100
Kett Sealant	Low	20
Leather Wrapping	Low	20
Modified Energy Cell	Moderate	50
Moisture Filters	Low	20
Nanocrystal Modules	High	100
Nav-Coil Fibers	Moderate	50
Nitrate Infuser	Low	40
Observer Lens	Moderate	100
Opto-Electric Module	Moderate	50
Portable Rebreather	Moderate	50
Protein Sludge Pack	Low	20
Quarian Nav Processor	High	100
Rarefied Filaments	Low	40
Reconstituted Components	Low	40
Reflexive Coupling	High	100
Remnant Processing Core	Moderate	100
Repair Actuals	Low	20
Resin Caps	Low	20
Salarian Magnifier	Low	20
Scourge Drift Sensor	Moderate	50
Settlement Core Relay	High	100
Shield Focusing Module	High	100
Small Power Core	Moderate	50
Soil Reducer	High	100
Sprouted Seed Vial	High	200
Terran Rivets	Low	20
Turian Calibration Coil	Low	20
Uncharged Bioreader	Moderate	50
Universal Semiconductor	High	200
UR-Exo Power Supply	High	100
Vault-Forged Relay	High	200
Welding Electrodes	Low	20

Augmentations

Main article: Augmentations

Augmentations are special optional components which can be added into an [sic] blueprint when developing an item to customize it. They can grant various bonuses to an item or even change its basic functionality.

Special Items

These are items critical to one or more of your missions. They cannot be sold or destroyed.

Special items can be purchased from merchants.

Name	Description	Required for
Akantha	A popular brand of asari liquor renowned for its warm, smoky flavor and sweet aftertaste.	Movie Night: Raise a Glass
Ancient Angaran Figurine	An odd relic depicting an unknown individual or species physically different from modern angara.	Forgotten History
Ancient Angaran Musical Instrument	An advanced musical instrument crafted by angara in the distant past.	Forgotten History
Ancient Angaran Pilot's Helmet	A high-tech helmet worn by an angaran astronaut, centuries ago.	Recovering the Past
Ancient Angaran Star Map	An angaran astronavigation device with data predating the Scourge disaster.	Forgotten History
Angaran Antibiotics	Advanced antimicrobial drugs to treat bacterial infections in angaran patients.	Task: Outpost Supplies on Kadara
Angaran Resistance Supplies	A collection of weapons, ammunition, and rations intended for the Angaran Resistance.	Trading Favors
Archon's Flagship Model	A finely crafted scale model which can be displayed in the Pathfinder's Quarters on the Tempest.	-
Blue Ticket	-- Blue to Win -- Krogan fighting pit ticket	-
Citadel Model	A finely crafted scale model which can be displayed in the Pathfinder's Quarters on the Tempest.	-
Cybernetic Device	This device, and its accompanying software, will compensate for the damage to Alain Nigh's spinal implants, enabling them to function correctly.	The Firefighters
Humane Trap	A humane trap designed to capture a small creature alive for future study.	The Visitor
Ionic Water Filters	A device to modify alkaline levels in ground water and make it potable for Milky Way species.	Task: Outpost Supplies on Elaaden
Kett Shuttle Model	A finely crafted scale model which can be displayed in the Pathfinder's Quarters on the Tempest.	-
Last of the Legion	A special edition OSD of "Last of the Legion," critically panned upon its release but popular on turian military bases.	Movie Night: The Final Piece
Liam's Armor Requisition	This project's requisitions armor for what Liam is calling a "diplomatic effort.". He wasn't specific.	Liam Kosta: Something for Us
Lover's Leap Jump-Jet Mod	It's not immediately clear what this mod accomplishes. Liam wants to alter the output of the standard Initiative jump-jet using unique specifications. His only comment is "no peeking".	Liam Kosta: Armor Diplomacy
ND1 Nomad Model	A finely crafted scale model which can be displayed in the Pathfinder's Quarters on the Tempest.	-
Nexus Model	A finely crafted scale model which can be displayed in the Pathfinder's Quarters on the Tempest.	-
Quilloa Seeds	Enough seeds to produce a large crop of fruit-bearing quilloa plants.	Task: Outpost Supplies on Eos
Red Ticket	-- Red to Win -- Krogan fighting pit ticket	-
Remnant Decryption Key	Remnant decryption keys can be used to bypass any glyph-locked Remnant console. Unfortunately, the key is always destroyed in the process.	-
Remnant Fighter Model	A finely crafted scale model which can be displayed in the Pathfinder's Quarters on the Tempest.	-
Scourge Data Capsule	ANALYSIS: A data capsule of targeted Scourge trajectory data, collected to aid in modifying Khi Tasira exploration and navigation systems in service of location Meridian.	Meridian: The Way Home
Snacks	A large bag of popcorn and a container of graxen, popular snacks from the Milky Way.	Movie Night: Snacks
Solar Amplifiers	Highly optimized solar energy collection and storage technology.	Task: Outpost Supplies on Voeld
Tavarv Plant	A nutritious plant which, properly dried and prepared, is given to angaran children as a snack.	Movie Night: Better Snacks
Vid Components	Angaran electrodermal transmission components. With work, they would be compatible with the Tempest's vid systems.	Movie Night: The Right Setup
Vorn's Flower for Kesh	Vorn asked you to give Kesh a flower that he's named after her.	Task: A Flower for Kesh
Winning Ticket	Krogan fighting pit winning ticket Return to a merchant to collect credits	-
Zorai's Heirloom	Once belonging to the champion called Zorai, this gauntlet appears designed to fit an angaran hand. An intricate web of circuitry and silvery contacts run over its interior and exterior surfaces.	A Dying Planet

Resources For Development

The total required amount for each resource listed is the amount of that resource to develop one copy of every Rank for all of the items listed.

Refer to each individual resource page for details on the specific items that can be crafted and the amounts of that specific resource required.

Resource	Crafted Items	Total Required		Resource	Crafted Items	Total Required
Aluminum	4	25		Nickel	22	13650
Angaran Meditation Crystal	9	3660		Omni-Gel Canister	69	21720
Beryllium	22	25485		Platinum	24	2255
Cadmium	29	16560		Remnant Core	2	54
Copper	19	25290		Remnant Polymer	12	4870
Element Zero	40	5595		Renderable Plates	4	471
Eiroch Fluid Sac	5	1058		Scale Fibers	9	2489
Fluorite	20	11425		Shell Filaments	9	2188
Graphite	8	8890		Silicon	9	9160
Iridium	13	4748		Soft Chitin	4	471
Iron	28	28455		Titanium	21	2155
Kett Alloy	16	6690		Uranium	8	4600
Lithium	20	13470		Vanadium	32	6320
Magnesium	4	6900

Resource Scanning Rewards

For scanning that awards resources using the Tempest, see Tempest Scanning Rewards.