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Soft Chitin is a collectible resource in Mass Effect: Andromeda.

Analysis[]

The chitin of certain Heleus creatures is constantly strengthened and repaired by colonies of microorganisms. Study could lead to breakthroughs in materials technology.

Acquisition[]

Spitbugs, shemrys, and pallads can be hunted in the wild for their chitinous exoskeletons. It can also be purchased from certain merchants.

Specific Uses[]

Soft Chitin is used for a small number of items in Mass Effect: Andromeda.

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

Item Item Type Soft Chitin Required Notes
Maverick Arms Armor 79 Ranks I - X
Maverick Chest Armor 234 Ranks I - X
Maverick Helmet Armor 79 Ranks I - X
Maverick Legs Armor 79 Ranks I - X
Total - 471 -

Trivia[]

  • No pallads can actually be hunted down for chitin in-game. The only one shown is a miniature pallad in Task: Broken Wires, as an objective rather than an enemy.
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