Mass Effect: Class Guide - SOLDIER

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  • Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
  • A new Mass Effect Lore series to get you ready for The Mass Effect Legendary Edition. In this weeks video I take a deep dive look at the soldier class and everything it has to offer, as well as looking at how the class evolved across the trilogy and some tips and advice on some of the best companions that pair nicely with this class.
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  • @arcadeinvader8086
    @arcadeinvader8086 3 роки тому +262

    All my buttons are "gun" and that's how I like it

    • @axel.1358
      @axel.1358 3 роки тому +12

      Me too homie, me too.

    • @gearjammergamer8560
      @gearjammergamer8560 3 роки тому +18

      I tried playing other classes. Cant do it. Run and gun 4/lyfe

    • @majordakka5743
      @majordakka5743 3 роки тому +32

      I have yet to encounter a situation that cannot be solved with application of more dakka

    • @jeremyduke4938
      @jeremyduke4938 3 роки тому +8

      Gotta try that infiltrator tac cloak sniper build. Absolutely broken with squad cryo ammo.

    • @otacon6566
      @otacon6566 3 роки тому +7

      "It's not what you did son that angers me so. It's who you did it to."
      "Who, that f****** nobody?"
      "That f****** nobody...is John Wick."

  • @Muzz624
    @Muzz624 3 роки тому +241

    Mass Effect 3 soldier
    Step 1: Activate Ammo power
    Step 2: Spam concussive shot
    Step 3: ???
    Step 4: Profit

    • @dr.science_0177
      @dr.science_0177 3 роки тому +16

      How to easily win insanity playthrough with minimum difficulty.
      Bring Tali and EDI for easy shield and barrier stripping and spam concussive shots.
      Alternatively bring garrus and mod him with full weapon damage+N7 typhoon and bring Ashley with adas anti synthetic. Also be sure to mod your cryo round up to rank 6 with squad ammo for your rank 4. Best crowd control and enemy debuff for your squad.

    • @Muzz624
      @Muzz624 3 роки тому +16

      @@dr.science_0177 Giving Garrus the N7 typhoon honestly feels like cheating.

    • @dr.science_0177
      @dr.science_0177 3 роки тому +2

      @@Muzz624 revenant then

    • @Muzz624
      @Muzz624 3 роки тому +4

      @@dr.science_0177 Yeah, that's what I gave him on my insanity run. I could almost constantly detonate tech bursts or fire explosions so there were few occasions where my squad mates actually mattered.

    • @donnasRock323
      @donnasRock323 2 роки тому

      Problem?

  • @skootmeister3994
    @skootmeister3994 3 роки тому +166

    If there’s one thing plenty if not all sci-fi universes have in common, from Mass Effect to Halo and even at times 40K, it all comes down to the infantryman and his rifle.

    • @mcmarkmarkson7115
      @mcmarkmarkson7115 Рік тому

      The only squadmate I need is my N7 Piranha!

    • @kubikkuratko188
      @kubikkuratko188 Рік тому +9

      Imdeed
      "Bullet is a bullet"

    • @yokiryuchan7655
      @yokiryuchan7655 Рік тому

      @@kubikkuratko188 "you have so much to learn, and when we conquer your earth I look forward to teaching you"

  • @LinkJTO
    @LinkJTO 2 роки тому +74

    I always choose Soldier, not just because it’s the one I like the best but it fits so well for what Shepherd represents. He represents the best of all the races, he is just a normal person who went on through like 10 wars worth of soldiers all before the reapers show up and unites the entire galaxy

  • @paulsletten8985
    @paulsletten8985 3 роки тому +24

    I'm Commander Shepard and this is my favorite content on UA-cam.

  • @raynaldogerlin1289
    @raynaldogerlin1289 3 роки тому +85

    Happy to see someone covering the Mass Effect series again.Can’t wait to see your class guide on the Sentinels

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому +17

      Thanks, I've been planning to make these videos for a while, and thought the few weeks before The Legendary Edition would be a period when people would be interested in more information before the release

    •  3 роки тому +5

      SHE DIDNT MADE THE SENTINEL YET! :D the most underrated class imo, probably because it doesnt really standout in any particular way at first... But I love ME2 and 3 version of that, tanky super adaptible bad boy :)

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому +6

      @ Yet, I am working on it. Recording it today and working on the editing of it. Got a lot of footage to go through and there's a lot to say about the class. Please be patient.

  • @НазарУкраїнець-щ1я
    @НазарУкраїнець-щ1я 3 роки тому +65

    After playing through trilogy multiple times, with charge-spamming vanguards and singularity spam adepts, I see the beauty behind pure soldier Shepard. There are almost no cutscenes with Shep using 'magic superpowers', but every time he's displayed as elite commando with exceptional marksman skills and endurance. For me, it's like a cannon class, and i don't even find it boring. Definetely, soldier is my favourite, vanguard is my second!

    • @yokiryuchan7655
      @yokiryuchan7655 3 роки тому +13

      First of all biotics are not "magic" as for Shepard never using biotics in cut scenes that's just bioware being lazy. The cut scenes are scripted for a soldier class because that is generally the most popular class and the class of the default Shepard. There are lots of things about the cut scenes that don't make sense. Characters using weapons, they can't equip in game, Shepard always using the same shitty Avenger assault rifle in cut scenes regardless of what gun you equip him with. Kinetic barriers only working in game but never in cut scenes. (Kaiden/Ashley dying from a single shot from a crappy Predator pistol even though they have body armor and most likely kinetic barriers) I never took the cut scenes seriously. because if Shepard was as powerful in cut scenes as he is in game. Most fights would be over in about two seconds.

    • @dovahllin798
      @dovahllin798 2 роки тому +5

      Fun Fact: The only cutscenes in which Shepard uses biotics are all in the Citadel DLC when fighting your clone, in a Renegade interrupt in which you clash biotics and when you beat the clone they disarm you with biotics before brawling it out.

  • @N7Dante
    @N7Dante 3 роки тому +109

    Also known as the "shooty-pew-pew" class.

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому +12

      Ah yes every N7 but attain the 'shooty shooty pew pew' class rank before being about fight

  • @toekneelee3098
    @toekneelee3098 3 роки тому +44

    I’m glad there are other fans that love this beloved series as much as I!

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому +6

      There's lots of us out there! 😂

  • @promark5317
    @promark5317 8 місяців тому +4

    This guide is incredibly succinct and perfectly paced with all the relevant info and gamplay demonstrations in the right place. Great vid

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  8 місяців тому +1

      Wow, thank you for the kind words and positive feedback, I really appreciate it, hope you found the guide helpful

  • @Bishopn-np7ss
    @Bishopn-np7ss 3 роки тому +13

    The solider is the only class with access to the revenant assault rifle in ME2. That is such a important fact to not be mentioned.

    • @mcmarkmarkson7115
      @mcmarkmarkson7115 Рік тому

      Vanguard as well I think once you get to a certain point in the story.

    • @John_Deadcorn
      @John_Deadcorn Рік тому +3

      @@mcmarkmarkson7115 Unfortunately not. They can only train to use assault rifles at that point but do have access to the unique Krogan shotgun which is also available to the soldier.

  • @rezith522able
    @rezith522able 3 роки тому +30

    So excited to replay this series. Soldier all the way!

    • @arcadeinvader8086
      @arcadeinvader8086 3 роки тому +7

      Soldiers represent

    • @mikehance6086
      @mikehance6086 3 роки тому +3

      Just got into this game for the first time and soldier commando is what i liked

  • @pyguy7
    @pyguy7 3 роки тому +14

    When you think about it Adrenaline Rush is the only *Unique* power.
    Think of every class specific ability: Tactical Cloak, Combat Drone, Tech Armor, Biotic Charge (Adepts just use plethora of Biotic powers) All of these abilities can be seen being used by other enemies, party members, or npcs in the game. Even Biotic Charge can be seen being used by Visir in Lair of the Shadow Broker. That means they are common.
    Commander Shepard is supposed to be the "BEST". He/She has abilities that make them stand out above the rest, they are unique. Adrenaline Rush when you think about it is the only power that is truly unique. Only Shepard has it and thereby makes Shepard feel truly unique and a league above all else in this capability. It's their SUPER power. Their insane reaction speed that is the stuff of legends, when they're on they're ON.
    Shepard is by default a soldier and in my eyes makes the most sense. Shepard's a soldier, but also the BEST soldier. There's no one that can move and react as fast as Shepard can. Shepard's Reaction time from their rush of Adrenaline is what set's Shepard apart.

    • @yokiryuchan7655
      @yokiryuchan7655 3 роки тому +2

      There are characters in the multiplayer that have the adrenaline rush ability to. and Shepard didn't even get that ability until Mass Effect 2. When he was rebuilt by Cereberus.

    • @pyguy7
      @pyguy7 3 роки тому

      @@yokiryuchan7655 logistically all the class abilities were revamped. For simplicity sake we can just assume the powers are same across all games for lore or just for argument's sake go off of ME2 on.
      Adrenaline Rush doesn't give the time dilation ability to multiplayer characters.

    • @yokiryuchan7655
      @yokiryuchan7655 3 роки тому

      @@pyguy7 My point is The Adrenalline Rush power is not what makes Shepard special. Ultimately Shepard's class and combat abilities don't matter. It is Shepard's character and actions that make him special. All the classes are equal. You can't really argue one is better then another because they all have strengths and weaknesses. and the reason why the multiplayer characters don't have the time dilation ability is pretty obvious. Because it is a multiplayer game. If time slowed down for one character it would slow down for every other player as well because they are all on the same server.

    • @pyguy7
      @pyguy7 3 роки тому

      @@yokiryuchan7655 Maybe what I'm trying to say why Adrenaline Rush feels unique for Shepard is that Adrenaline Rush isn't a "tool" like tech armor, engineer powers or tactical cloak, or some enhancement by an implant giving him biotic abilities. Adrenaline Rush is All him, all natural. It's his natural reflexes that's giving him the edge. And to me that feels like a super power almost in it's own right. I guess to me in an ironic way, natural incredibly sharp reaction time and reflexes feel more like a super power than any actual powers in game itself.

    • @yokiryuchan7655
      @yokiryuchan7655 3 роки тому +1

      @@pyguy7 it's an enhancement from the Lazerous project. It's not a natural ability that Shepard has. and the Human Solider in the mass effect 3 multiplayer also has this ability. I already explained why there is no time dilation because it just can't be implemented in the muliplayer. You are factually wrong I'm sorry.

  • @christopherdavis3424
    @christopherdavis3424 3 роки тому +21

    I always play as Male Shepard and pick Soldier as my class. FemShep is where I usually go experimenting with the other classes

  • @LynxStarAuto
    @LynxStarAuto 2 роки тому +9

    This was my first play-thru build back then. A commando Sheppard, Ashley, and Wrex. The Leroy Jenkins squad.

  • @thecircleoft.e.d2121
    @thecircleoft.e.d2121 3 роки тому +15

    I always appreciate how simple the Soldier class is, in terms of the other classes; you don't have any cool dark energy-bending powers or gadgets that others would utilise, as you don't need to have them to save the galaxy. Having as many guns at my disposal allows me to do a lot of experimentation with the guns in the games. It allows versatility in your guns, and lets you have such a strong arsenal, I don't need to worry about ability cooldowns as much. Plus, it allows me to use Assault Rifles in 1st two games, and I am a go-to guy for ARs.

    • @dianabarnett6886
      @dianabarnett6886 3 роки тому +1

      Honestly, it's silly that assault rifles are mostly Soldier-specific in the first two games. If anything, assault rifles should be the default weapon, with everything else being specialties.

    • @thecircleoft.e.d2121
      @thecircleoft.e.d2121 3 роки тому +1

      @@dianabarnett6886 Maybe; I guess because a pistol would be all you needed in a firefight, but I do much prefer ARs in comparison.

  • @Jake-nd4gx
    @Jake-nd4gx 3 роки тому +61

    Personally I always found soldier a bit boring in Mass Effect 1, it was an effective class but nothing special. The soldier really shines in 2 and 3 though.

    • @MadSwedishGamer
      @MadSwedishGamer 2 роки тому +3

      I personally liked it in ME1 but thought it was very boring in ME2. Didn't play ME3 with it though.

    • @titanjakob1056
      @titanjakob1056 Рік тому +3

      Which is a shame (especially in legendary edition where snipers are amazing and assault rifles can hit more than 3 feet in front of you) since they get heavy armour which is the best looking armour in my opinion

  • @garbagefreak
    @garbagefreak 2 роки тому +5

    Just wanted to say thank you for this fantastic series. I'm playing for the first time and felt overwhelmed trying to pick a class. These well-made and in-depth videos helped me decide on soldier for my first playthrough for a more "canon" approach, then if I replay I'll try some of the other classes after I understand the mechanics better.

  • @hausofjohan
    @hausofjohan 3 роки тому +6

    Great video for new and old players! My first playthrough Shepard was a solider i had forgot about all the details to this class.

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks Johan, I'm actually really enjoying researching these videos, it's giving me a lot of new insight into and appreciation for all the classes 😁

  • @TheRoguePrince0
    @TheRoguePrince0 3 роки тому +19

    Because of the stupid class weapon restrictions in me2 i always pick soldier

    • @dianabarnett6886
      @dianabarnett6886 3 роки тому +3

      I hate that about ME2. Infiltrator is my fave class in the trilogy, but ME2 makes me choose between assault rifles and the Widow, and that sucks.

    • @BlueonGoldZ
      @BlueonGoldZ 2 роки тому

      @@dianabarnett6886 That's not that hard of a choice. Assault rifles will give you the flexibility you need.

    • @BlueonGoldZ
      @BlueonGoldZ 2 роки тому

      It's funny becuase I feel the other way, almost territorial as I like to play Soldier in the campaign and we have no tech or biotic powers so our claim to fame is guns. Other classes who have these powers now getting MY abilities is kinda lame.

  • @MyRedHulk
    @MyRedHulk Місяць тому +1

    My playthroughs have always been Sentinel. Trying out soldier this time, and it been... liberating, able to use all these guns and ammo types, while not being as soft as most of the other classes.

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  Місяць тому

      My first ever playthrough of Mass Effect was as a soldier and I loved it. Most recent playthrough on Insanity was as a Sentinel and loved all the combos I could pull off too 😁

  • @umm-
    @umm- 3 роки тому +5

    Been playing mass effect my whole life. I love it all. Ever since it’s release when I was in primary school running around with sticks pretending to mow down geth. Damn. I do love this game

  • @vicariousgamer2871
    @vicariousgamer2871 3 роки тому +8

    A bit late I know, but I just stumbled upon your channel today. You hooked me with the Mass Effect lore. I REALLY like learning about the lore of all sorts of stuff and I look forward to seeing all of your videos on this subject. Thanks so much. -VG

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому

      Thanks for sticking round. I've done another series on the Mass Effect races and am hoping to make these class guides a weekly thing

  • @josephcarrier46
    @josephcarrier46 3 роки тому +12

    Adepts: I wield dark energy to manipulate my enemies and make them vulnerable.
    Engineers: My tech savvy allows me to exploit my foes and turn synths to my side
    Soldier: my special ability is GUN

  • @__MARKR__
    @__MARKR__ 3 роки тому +7

    N7Kate informing us about MassEffect just calls for wayyyy more thumbs-ups! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks Mark 😁 I'm really enjoying making these videos and reading everyone's responses and excitement!

    • @spencerdakin9711
      @spencerdakin9711 3 роки тому

      @@N7Kate I’m a very experienced player and have extensive ME Trilogy combat knowledge. I’ve looked at most of the Mass Effect combat-relevant content people have made.
      Of course there’s much more that could be said regarding the classes and how to play them effectively. But I just wanted to agree with everyone here and say you’re absolutely nailing these class intros. Detailed, polished, and well-presented work. I wish I’d had these guides when I was just starting out.
      What do you use for a mic? What do you do to maintain this exceptional graphical quality? I know very little about making UA-cam videos.

  • @ChrisRust11
    @ChrisRust11 Рік тому +2

    These guides are pure magic.

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  Рік тому +2

      Thanks 😁 I really enjoyed making them!

  • @bigego503
    @bigego503 3 роки тому +4

    You know, I played soldier first 4 playthrough's. Thought I had it down. Now not so sure. Gonna try it again now and see how different. Good vid.

  • @casey2969
    @casey2969 3 роки тому +4

    I love that you do these type of videos.

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому +2

      I enjoy making them 😁

  • @mickodillon1480
    @mickodillon1480 3 роки тому +6

    Good analysis Kate, well done. Can't wait for this later on tonight

  • @alexterieur8813
    @alexterieur8813 3 роки тому +4

    it'll be interesting to see the other videos on this topic and see which class speaks to me the most

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому +1

      Hoping to upload these at least once a week, depending on how work and life goes. Would like to have them all up before the Mass Effect Legendary Edition comes out

    • @alexterieur8813
      @alexterieur8813 3 роки тому

      @@N7Kate no worries take your time! I know i'm not buying it on release personally so i have time to figure out which class i want to do haha

  • @joshuacamp
    @joshuacamp 3 роки тому +5

    Just discovered your channel. I wish I had seen it a long time ago! These guides are great and I"m learning alot Thank you so much for taking the time to make them.

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks 😁 glad your finding the helpful, there's plenty of Lore content for you to watch and more to come!

    • @joshuacamp
      @joshuacamp 3 роки тому +1

      @@N7Kate That sounds awesome!!! Going to check out the lore now! Thank you so much!

    • @hopen4fun
      @hopen4fun 2 роки тому

      same! :)

  • @WalkerIGP
    @WalkerIGP 3 роки тому +6

    Maxed adrenaline burst + Sniper Rifle = God Mode

  • @christophergroenewald5847
    @christophergroenewald5847 3 роки тому +3

    The way to use this class
    This class is pure combat. It has powers but most of them are geared towards improving weapons with the only significant powers requiring cooldown being Adrenaline burst and Concussive shot. As such when upgrading skills, a good idea would be to ignore any upgrades involving power damage and power recharge and focus on skills that improve weapons and armor.
    As for powers, incendiary ammo for armor and organics and Disruptor ammo for shields and synthetics are a must. I've personally never found a situation requiring cryo ammo but u can upgrade that if u wish. Adrenaline burst is your primary power. It is effected by power recharge so use it when ever it is available

  • @VerticalBlank
    @VerticalBlank 3 роки тому +6

    Thanks for the super useful series!
    A word to the wise: "melée" is a loan word from French and is pronounced like "meh-lay" -- with only slight stress on the first syllable. In French, unlike Spanish etc, the accent marks do not indicate stress, but rather the quality of the vowel.

    • @pablowoods1848
      @pablowoods1848 2 роки тому

      This type of pedantry is my favorite kind of pedantry on the Citadel.

  • @frankbonfilio7443
    @frankbonfilio7443 3 роки тому +3

    Just got legendary yesterday, so happy to play this again

  • @kronosleblu888
    @kronosleblu888 3 роки тому +3

    The only class to play if you want to use all weapons.
    With All weapons, adrenaline burst and an extra bonus ability, best class EVERRR.

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому +2

      Yes, the introduction of Ammo types and adrenaline rush in 2 and 3, really made soldier class a good all round. And having so many options with all the weapons was so useful!

  • @HardGayMoose
    @HardGayMoose 3 роки тому +7

    Ah yes my favorite class. Gun!

  • @Loyal2Luna
    @Loyal2Luna 3 роки тому +34

    Best class, Shepard don’t need space magic and super tech, he’s a Soldier!

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому +10

      It was my Canon femsheps class

    • @Mary...22-u9j
      @Mary...22-u9j 3 роки тому

      @@N7Kate im going with soldier class

    • @__MARKR__
      @__MARKR__ 3 роки тому

      He? :P

    • @davidd.6448
      @davidd.6448 3 роки тому +7

      Shepard with superpowers never made sense to me. It's soldier or infiltrator, the rest is silly

    • @TheTrueDiablix
      @TheTrueDiablix 3 роки тому

      I always played Soldier, but part of me wants to name my Shepard in the remake Niftu Cal, but if I do that then I'll have to be an Adept

  • @marpj6138
    @marpj6138 3 роки тому +7

    Really nice guide, keep the good work.
    Personally Infiltrator has always my favorite so my first legendary run will be with that. Soldier has never too hot for me but since I like the gun play I do prefer them over Adept and Sentinel.

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому

      Thanks 😁 making these videos has certainly given me an appreciation for each class. I will also be doing a video on the Infiltrator class, so I'm sure you will enjoy that

  • @aroundthefur1210
    @aroundthefur1210 3 роки тому +1

    Really enjoyed this video and you made me want to give the solider class a try. I'm looking forward to watching your other class videos next. Awesome work, keep at it!

  • @TheRoguePrince0
    @TheRoguePrince0 3 роки тому +5

    Solider master race

  • @superalloywheel
    @superalloywheel 3 роки тому +9

    Soldier all the way 😁 thanks for your amazing guide ✌️

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому +3

      More to come! I enjoyed making this 😁

    • @superalloywheel
      @superalloywheel 3 роки тому +2

      Waiting patiently ✌️🙂

  • @paragonflash8937
    @paragonflash8937 3 роки тому +7

    Me when i play soldier in ME1: *activates overkill on the AR* brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

  • @webby8005
    @webby8005 3 роки тому +3

    Can't wait for legendary edition! one of my favourite game series!

  • @michaelmoser493
    @michaelmoser493 Рік тому +1

    Thank you. Really, thank you.

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  Рік тому

      Your welcome :) Hope you found the video helpful

  • @Mr-Trox
    @Mr-Trox 3 роки тому +5

    It really doesn't matter which companion synergize best with the Soldier. I'll go with Garrus and Tali anyways.

  • @robbybobby4373
    @robbybobby4373 3 роки тому +2

    This is great stuff. I look forward to an eventual Engineer guide as that is one of my favorite classes.
    Cause when in doubt........ "TECH ARMOR!!!"

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому

      Thanks 😁 Engineer is the next class I'm covering! 👍

  • @n7monse933
    @n7monse933 3 роки тому +8

    Soldier 100%

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому +3

      My canon FemShep is a soldier :)

  • @gundamheavyarms4879
    @gundamheavyarms4879 3 роки тому +2

    Love Mass Effect! I'm thrilled this appeared in my recommended feed... you have a new sub! 😊

  • @njsanders
    @njsanders 3 роки тому +2

    Can't wait for you Sentinel Guide.

  • @LoganLS0
    @LoganLS0 10 місяців тому +1

    ME1 Soldier is the best because they have the best passives.
    ME2 Soldier is the best because you need the extra ammo.
    ME3 Soldier is an absolute juggernaut once you buy a Black Widow. Spam adrenaline rush so you never miss and concussive shot while reloading. Stab anything that gets close.

  • @Hemlock54
    @Hemlock54 3 місяці тому

    Tried something I never expected with this class. Went with a high rate of fire rifle (Geth Plasma, Phaeton or Revenant) and one or no second weapon, and added the Marksman bonus skill. Recharge speed got as high as 200%, and rate of fire w/Marksman made Adrenaline Rush all but irrelevant. Only time that came in handy was when I was armed with a sniper rifle, or during the Shore Leave mission to line up headshots with the suppressor pistol.

  • @codyconnor6981
    @codyconnor6981 3 роки тому +2

    So how many guns do you need?
    Soldier: Yes.

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому +2

      All the guns 😝

  • @MotherMantiss
    @MotherMantiss 3 роки тому +3

    Very thorough and well done - thank you!

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks 😁 I am really enjoying researching, editing and making these videos

    • @MotherMantiss
      @MotherMantiss 3 роки тому

      @@N7Kate Yeah if you don't mind, I will put a mention of you on my little class overview vid, as a place to go see in-depth on each class.

  • @Anuca
    @Anuca 3 роки тому +1

    Did my first run through of the trilogy as a Vanguard and while I enjoyed it, shotguns have never really been my preference. So for my next run I've picked Soldier and think imma focus on Assault Rifles and pistols. Just fits Shep in my head.

  • @ashish612
    @ashish612 3 роки тому +1

    Would love it if you cover all classes before the launch of the Legendary Edition, which I know you will. Greatest storytelling of all time in video game - the Mass Effect series. Don’t @ me.

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому

      That's what I am hoping I can do. Only 3 weeks before the release though, so may be tight. I'm looking forward to experiencing the amazing world air story telling in Mass Effect Legendary Edition

  • @ffadicto
    @ffadicto 2 роки тому +2

    Best trilogy of action rpgs, I havent found something that can give the same vibe

    • @AntwanMackJr
      @AntwanMackJr 21 день тому +1

      And you never will. Mass effect trilogy is one of a kind

  • @sladey21
    @sladey21 3 роки тому +1

    I absolutely love mass effect but never played any of the dlc!!! I recently re-listened to the first 3 me audiobooks and I'm so hyped for legendary edition. I always wanted a current gen release and this is my most anticipated game /s this year. I cannot wait

  • @Dustrauma
    @Dustrauma 3 роки тому +2

    Great guide! VERY in-depth.

  • @madman2fallenangel
    @madman2fallenangel Рік тому +1

    Found this video by chance while scrolling down. Played other classes but still prefer the soldier and went through first insanity clear as soldier in the whole trilogy.
    Had insane full arsenal souped up with hi-ex ammo and frictionless material upgrades in ME1, which just blazed through everything with little effort.
    For 2 and 3, just broke through everything using adrenaline rush with either AR or sniper and things got even better after getting warp ammo for bonus power.

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  Рік тому

      Soldier was the first class I played too and I still love it. Thanks for watching 👍

  • @jankodes197
    @jankodes197 3 роки тому +1

    Soldier in ME3 can do tech combos better than any class - just use minimal weight load (to have 200% cooldown bonus), upgrade concussive shot to amplify at rank 6 and spam it with correct ammo type for the occasion. That creates overload/tech burst, incinerate/fire explosion, cryo burst/cryo explosions with 1-2 seconds cooldown - you can kill brutes on insanity in 5 seconds with 3 concussive shots.

    • @silentneo1431
      @silentneo1431 2 роки тому

      Can you help me understand how to start doing this? It's going to be my first time ever playing ME3

    • @jankodes197
      @jankodes197 2 роки тому +1

      @@silentneo1431 The final upgrade of concussive shot "amplify" allows c.shot to have properties of equipped ammo power. So first c.shot with fire ammo primes target, second c.shot creates fire combo and again primes target, ... The only downside to engineer combos is that c.shot have small or no aoe and sometimes the tracking fails (engineer's overload is instant).

    • @silentneo1431
      @silentneo1431 2 роки тому

      @@jankodes197 thank you friend. 🖖

  • @chriswatson7493
    @chriswatson7493 3 роки тому +3

    Ive only played as a solider. I like useing in ME1 Ashley and garrus, ME2 garrus and thane, and ME3 Ashley, garrus, and james as my squadmates.

  • @Chrims27
    @Chrims27 3 роки тому +14

    Vanguards Assemble!
    Let's Charge our way through the Trilogy once more

    • @5eBz_
      @5eBz_ 3 роки тому +4

      My Shep was a soldier in ME1 then when he got revived, turned into a biotic

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому +3

      My in depth look at the Vanguard class will be coming next week

    • @BockworschtSoldier
      @BockworschtSoldier 3 роки тому

      Ey Ey Sir! Man this class was very cool.

    • @watcherofmemelords7967
      @watcherofmemelords7967 3 роки тому +1

      @@5eBz_ I played it kinda like that justifying it as shep was just a grunt during me1 but exposure to the beacon caused him to awaken his biotic abilities hence when he was rebuild he had biotic amps installed after that he started stocking up on tech to keep himself and the squad up and so he became a vanguard as of me3. And that is how you over explain people!

    • @Ahglock
      @Ahglock 3 роки тому

      Sure, if I want easy mode. :)

  • @CainSuzuko
    @CainSuzuko 11 місяців тому

    Shepherd: I NEED MORE BOULETS!

  • @__N7
    @__N7 4 місяці тому

    Cornerned? Just shot your way out. Stuck? Just shoot your way out. Out numbered? Shoot your way out. Low on health? Shoot your way out.

  • @JW-452
    @JW-452 3 роки тому +5

    heads up, the immunity skill is being changed for legedary endition, it will be a permanent buff, but it will do less protection.

    • @jirkazalabak1514
      @jirkazalabak1514 3 роки тому

      I hope they changed it for mobs as well. Humanoid enemies spamming Immunity made the higher difficulties in ME1 almost unplayable without Wrex and Liara to Warp them.

  • @CJSeverus93
    @CJSeverus93 3 роки тому

    I came across your channel earlier tonight and absolutely love your videos on this series that's one of my favorites as well. My canon Shepard is a Male Soldier though I do enjoy playing as an Inliftrator FemShep very much as well and after all this time still haven't tried out any of the other classes unless the combinations I threw together in Andromeda count. As you mentioned here, the down side to playing Soldier class is the fact that you don't have access to tech or biotic powers (save for one bonus power!) and although your squadmates fill that void, the several times you go it alone without them can make things much harder on a Soldier Shepard despite all that firepower because you have to rely solely on Ammo powers to take down shields and armor. Plus I've always been really big on sniping in games so both Soldier and Infiltrator are perfect for my play style. Though I'm really thinking about trying out the Engineer class sometime, Tali's Combat Drone was invaluable for getting the "One and Only" trophy in ME3 just yesterday!

  • @ryanclayton8565
    @ryanclayton8565 3 роки тому +2

    I loved running soldier with my krogan/equivalent and garrus

  • @N7Steph
    @N7Steph 3 роки тому +2

    excellent vid...very informative and well done my friend!!!

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks Steph! Working on my Adept video right now and hoping it'll be finished and uploaded by tonight

  • @06dogb
    @06dogb 3 роки тому +2

    I always play as Soldier in playthroughs of ME1, 2 and 3.
    Except when I needed to go another class for achievements like the ones in ME1 where you have to use certain abilities 75 times or whatever.
    In the Legendary Edition I may just go for another class instead of Soldier so I can work on them straight away. I have played the series through so many times so maybe it's time for a change from Soldier all the time.

  • @KageNoTenshi
    @KageNoTenshi 3 роки тому +5

    sentinels are the most broken in 2, and vanguards are broken in 3, in 1 you need higher tech level to open boxes, so one of the three tech classes

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому +2

      Yeah, if your not a tech class yourself in ME1 then you will need to bring Tali along to open wall safes and boxes for the decryption

    • @supercoolfacething
      @supercoolfacething 3 роки тому

      Soldier is pure cheese in ME1 if you spec right. You can loop Immunity infinitely and be practically invincible because it’s cooldown ends a half-second before the first one’s duration is over.

    • @KageNoTenshi
      @KageNoTenshi 3 роки тому

      @@supercoolfacething I suppose, but you are still forced to bring tech squad mates

    • @JimBz84
      @JimBz84 3 роки тому

      Omni- gel.... Or soldier with electronics for extra shields

  • @marcmcloud_555
    @marcmcloud_555 Рік тому +1

    I’m playing soldier because of the fact that yes I like all the powers but I like to give that job to my teammates with biotic and tech and I like dishing out commands and shooting

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  Рік тому +1

      I did the same the first time I played Masd Effect, it just made sense for me, especially with being an N7. I felt Shepard would be a seasoned soldier and good with all weapon types

  • @pro1105
    @pro1105 2 роки тому

    Been thinking about standing armies and aliens for a while now

  • @Dacamster101
    @Dacamster101 3 роки тому +2

    Fuck. Me. Dead. I did not expect that to be so in depth, pretty sure you covered everything i knew and more :O Super keen for the classes I didnt play/like much sentinel/engineer

  • @AnimeSquirrel
    @AnimeSquirrel 3 роки тому +3

    I keep trying to play other classes because powers are cool. But being a gun wielding unrelenting badass is just too fun.

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому +2

      Agreed...sometimes it feels like the canon choice for Shepard who is an N7 badass

  • @spencerdakin9711
    @spencerdakin9711 3 роки тому

    Really enjoying these class intros

  • @joenesvick7043
    @joenesvick7043 3 роки тому +4

    My favorite class is infiltrator, especially once the Lazarus Project added in the ability to cloak. Vanguard after Lazarus Project gets the ability to space boost.
    TJ Lazer Shepard just wants to boost, space boost!!! Space boost, space boost, I want to space boost. Boodily boost boodily boost

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому +1

      Dante chose the infiltrator class too, i loved the cloak ability in ME3 for it

  • @HeyhoBrando
    @HeyhoBrando 3 роки тому +1

    23 hours I’m coining it down.
    Ill be truthful I’ve would’ve been happy with just a port but a whole remaster I’m happy!

  • @Asteel94231
    @Asteel94231 3 роки тому +3

    I Love the adepts

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому +1

      I've just uploaded my video covering the Adept class 😁

  • @mghegotagun
    @mghegotagun 3 роки тому +1

    Wonder if this will bring back the good old days of ME3 multiplayer...

  • @dnimmons39
    @dnimmons39 3 роки тому +6

    I notice not too many ppl care for infiltrator class and that makes me sad

    • @moon222019
      @moon222019 3 роки тому

      Gives the excuse for people to use Garrus or Legion, having an infiltrator in the main party covered. I agree that infiltrator is damn good though

    • @dnimmons39
      @dnimmons39 3 роки тому

      @@moon222019 I main infiltrator and keep garrus in my party unless I have a reason not to have him there and the same with tali

    • @dianabarnett6886
      @dianabarnett6886 3 роки тому

      If it wasn't for damn weapon restrictions, I'd be Infiltrator every time.

  • @ToastyTstdToast
    @ToastyTstdToast 3 роки тому +2

    Ive always been adept, but with legendary being out now, i finally have the chance to play one and two for the first time. I picked soldier in one, kept soldier in 2, and shit i think im going to stay soldier in 3 😂

    • @typarkin2413
      @typarkin2413 3 роки тому

      are they that good? paralyzed with choice and idk what to pick lol

    • @ToastyTstdToast
      @ToastyTstdToast 3 роки тому +2

      @@typarkin2413 Don't get me wrong, powers are fantastic, but being able to rip enemies apart with gunfire is nice after 3 games as an adept only using pistols occasionally lol

    • @typarkin2413
      @typarkin2413 3 роки тому

      @@ToastyTstdToast i have decided to go soldier lol thanku

  • @TheEggdogg
    @TheEggdogg 3 роки тому +7

    Soldier FemShep is video game gold. The class fits Shep's story. The gameplay fits Shep's personality. One of the best voiced character in video game history.

    • @RellshouldBsleep
      @RellshouldBsleep 3 роки тому +3

      As a guy Who sees himself in every character he plays I could never play as a woman cause I am not a woman. For me male soldier shep is just right

    • @MrGeoff-iv6re
      @MrGeoff-iv6re 3 роки тому

      @@RellshouldBsleep same... male, soldier, default appearance (it always looked the best graphically, although that might have changed now in the legendary edition!)

    • @JimBz84
      @JimBz84 2 роки тому +2

      Fem shep tries too hard to sound tough imo

  • @KellyKMc
    @KellyKMc 3 роки тому +2

    Who is the 3rd DLC companion in ME2? Kasumi and Zaed are in ME2 and Javik was ridiculously made DLC in ME3 when he is foundational to the entire trilogy (thanks, EA). Fortunately, the Legendary Edition will include all DLC.

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому

      Liara for Lair of the Shadow Broker 😁 100% agreed on Javik!

    • @KellyKMc
      @KellyKMc 3 роки тому +1

      @@N7Kate I actually forgot about one of the best RPG expansions of all time! I guess that Liara did not register as a “DLC companion” in my brain.

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому

      😂😂 for me too! She will always be in my main squad! LOTSB is also my favourite of the Mass Effect DLCs, I'm looking forward to playing it again!

  • @VerticalBlank
    @VerticalBlank 3 роки тому +1

    Top class for lunkheads.

  • @Magneekic
    @Magneekic 3 місяці тому

    Been thinking about this since you made these videos but.
    What’s your favorite class? I’m genuinely curious lol

  • @dickslinger9925
    @dickslinger9925 2 роки тому

    If you spare Shiala but don't help Zhu's hope the second time the colony gets bulldozed by the reapers.

  • @RB-be4hy
    @RB-be4hy 3 роки тому

    Really good guide 🙂 watched all of the class guides that you made and subscribed. I kinda like/curious about all of the classes. What would be your favourite class to play throughout the legendary edition with consideration of story/combat/dialogues? Btw I only played the first Mass Effect 😊

  • @WalsallHoop
    @WalsallHoop 3 роки тому

    I have just discovered it, only just let Citadel and....its fantastic!!

  • @darthjayder9914
    @darthjayder9914 3 роки тому

    at 2:30 you mean "use all weapons effectively" as a vanguard on my first play through to get by benezia i had to swap tactics from using cover and carnage to running out of cover with assault rifle no accuracy but enough ammo to rip through her shields before that tactic I was in a loop of death because I had (just like liaras recruitment) rushed in without proper equipment (for that mission I needed to replay from a citadel save and get the revival power so that I could bring people back when that quadruped mech blew them up) and the loop of death involved me going vanguard into combat, killing my squad (optional), then hiding and and spamming instant power recharge with carnage
    the thing about non-usable weapons is not that they are not usable, it is that You can't use them effectively but this can come as a plus because when you are a first playthrough vanguard, engie, biotic, infiltrator, or Sentinel, (none of which can use ARs effectively) this will enable you to get a load of shots off easily but it is not as effective as a soldier or a soldier with overkill
    my suggestion go into fights prepared don't repeat my mistake and force yourself into using an untrained weapon (this is sorta remedied because in later games you literally don't have access to all weapons at the same time thus you go into fight unprepared and you have to load a day old save sorry for the rant also I tried to grammar check it but I might have missed something so sorry again

  • @jameswells9261
    @jameswells9261 3 роки тому +15

    MASS EFFECT YEAH BOOOOYYYYEEEE!!!!! I am more of a Vanguard person myself.🤟🤪

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому +3

      I will be covering Vanguard at some point, so I'm sure you will enjoy that video 😁

    • @jameswells9261
      @jameswells9261 3 роки тому +2

      @@N7Kate Thanks!!!!

    • @ajsaeed4319
      @ajsaeed4319 3 роки тому +1

      Vanguard here Charge and Blast!

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому +1

      It's definitely the Renegade class 😂

    • @watcherofmemelords7967
      @watcherofmemelords7967 3 роки тому +2

      Tech armor detonate, a confirmed effective tactic for crowd control.

  • @Mary...22-u9j
    @Mary...22-u9j 3 роки тому +2

    i cant wait for this game!!!!

  • @Stephan5916
    @Stephan5916 3 роки тому

    For me this is the the best class. Good vid.

  • @NicketossRecargado
    @NicketossRecargado 3 роки тому +3

    VANGUARD. The best class.

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому +1

      Vanguard will be my next video 😁

    • @NicketossRecargado
      @NicketossRecargado 3 роки тому +1

      @@N7Kate excelent. Good work for you and your channel.

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому

      @@NicketossRecargado Thanks 👍

    • @magusi9029
      @magusi9029 3 роки тому +1

      Vanguard is fun, chaotic and in your face goodness. It is definitely not for everyone. Steering my brother (who will be a first timer) away from the class as he is not a shooter gamer, but an ARPG gamer. I feel he’ll be a better “lead from the back” tactical commander.
      Which is why these videos will be a good overview for new and old players a like.

    • @NicketossRecargado
      @NicketossRecargado 3 роки тому +1

      @@magusi9029 sure. But Vanguard becomes OP in Me2 abd Me3 with Charge and SuperNova.

  • @trooperodst6880
    @trooperodst6880 3 роки тому +2

    Right now I am on this Class pretty awesome In ME1 ME2 not bad but... very Shooter ish

  • @desmondjones7643
    @desmondjones7643 3 роки тому +1

    Very helpful. Thanks you. Will you be making one of these videos for all 6 classes before the Legendary Edition comes out?

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому

      Yes, planning to, i'm working on my Vanguard one right now

    • @desmondjones7643
      @desmondjones7643 3 роки тому

      Cool thanks. Don't forget it comes out in a week and a half. 😁👍

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому

      @@desmondjones7643 yeah I know 😂😂 I am aware, I do work full time though, so I will do my best. No pressure! She says in a squeeky high voice :P

    • @desmondjones7643
      @desmondjones7643 3 роки тому +1

      @@N7Kate 😂 Thanks. You got a sub👍. Would love to see infiltrator after vanguard lol.

    • @N7Kate
      @N7Kate  3 роки тому +1

      @@desmondjones7643 I will be doing engineer after Vanguard and the Infiltrator will be video 5 :) Vanguard will be up tonight, nearly finished it! Thanks for subscribing :)

  • @spyfreakm1
    @spyfreakm1 7 місяців тому

    Soldier is most canon because of heavy armor in me1 and assault rifles in me2

  • @voltronik9141
    @voltronik9141 3 роки тому +1

    Yo thank you for this!

  • @predetor911
    @predetor911 3 роки тому +4

    In ME1 I play the soldier class
    In ME2 I play the infiltrator class
    In ME3 I play the vanguard class

    • @xshullaw
      @xshullaw Рік тому

      1. Engineer
      2. Sentinel
      3. Engineer

  • @madquest8
    @madquest8 3 роки тому

    There are classes other than Soldier?? Not for me :D Gimme that unique big red machine gun and lets rock!