Mass Effect (Xbox 360)

Mass Effect (Xbox 360)

Hints & Cheats

for Mass Effect (Xbox 360)

Reviewed by: Kevin VanOrd

Review date: 11/19/07
Release date: 11/20/07

Glitches

Glitch: Use Mako on Therum Mini-Boss Fight
It is possible to take the Mako through the gap in between the two rocks, where you are supposed to get out and travel on foot. Drive in to the gap, then from inside the gap drive up the left rock, until you are completely on your side, wedged between both rocks. Slowly inch forward and use boosts to slide through the gap.

The geth and the walkers (the mini boss fight after the video) will not attack the Mako, and they die after only a couple of cannon shots.

Infinite Renegade/Paragon
On the planet Noveria, head to the hotel bar and look for a Turian named Lorik Quinn. Accept his quest to steal the data from his office. Once you get the data, the receptionist will ask you to get Quinn to testify. Tell her you'll do it, and then go talk to Quinn. From here:

1) Tell Quinn that he should testify (top left option).

2) When he refuses, select the Charm option (top left) for Paragon points or the Intimidate (bottom left) for Renegade points and end the conversation.

3) Talk to him again, and ask about the Matriarch.

4) When he gets done talking about her, select the "Other questions" option (bottom right).

5) Now, you'll have the option to ask him to testify again (top left). He'll refuse, and you'll be able to use the Charm or Intimidate option again to gain another 24 Paragon or Renegade points.

Repeat steps 3-5 until you have all the Paragon or Renegade points you want.

Unlockables

Unlockables
Complete the game on Normal to unlock the secrets

Code	Result
Beat the game on the Hardcore difficulty without changing the difficulty	Insane Difficulty
Complete the game once	Hardcore Mode
Start a New Game, then select to use existing Career. You'll be playing with your older character (with all items and skills intact)	New Game +

Achievements
Complete each of the following achievements below to get the allotted gamerscore.

Code	Result
Find all primary Aliens: Council Races, Extinct Races and Non-Council Races codex entries.	Scholar (25)
Use Neural Shock 75 times.	Neural Shock Specialist (15)
Use medi-gel 150 times.	First Aid Specialist (15)
Use Sabotage 75 times.	Sabotage Specialist (15)
Complete the majority of the game.	Completionist (25)
Complete playthrough with shield damage greater than health damage.	Tactician (25)
Land on an uncharted world.	Medal of Exploration (50)
Exceed 1,000,000 Credits.	Rich (25)
Register 150 organic enemy kills.	Dog of War (25)
Register 250 Synthetic enemy kills.	Geth Hunter (25)
Complete the majority of the game with the Alliance soldier squad member.	Soldier Ally (20)
Complete the majority of the game with the Alliance sentinel squad member.	Sentinal Ally (20)
Complete the majority of the game with the Krogan squad member.	Krogan Ally (20)
Complete the majority of the game with the turian squad member.	Turian Ally (20)
Complete the majority of the game with the quarian squad member.	Quarian Ally (20)
Complete the majority of the game with the asari squad member.	Asari Ally (20)
Reach 50th level with one character.	Power Gamer (20)
Reach 60th level with one character.	Extreme Power Gamer (50)
Accumulate 75% of total Renegade points.	Renegade (15)
Accumulate 75% of total Paragon points.	Paragon (15)
Complete any romance subplot.	Paramour (10)
Locate Dr. T’Soni in the Artemis Tau cluster.	Search and Rescue (10)
Use Charm or Intimidate to resolve an impossible situation.	Charismatic (10)
Become a Spectre.	Spectre Inductee (15)
Register 150 Sniper Rifle Kills.	Sniper Expert (15)
Use biotic Lift 75 times.	Lift Mastery (15)
Use biotic Throw 75 times.	Throw Mastery (15)
Use biotic Warp 75 times.	Warp Mastery (15)
Use biotic Singularity 75 times.	Singularity Mastery (15)
Use biotic Barrier 75 times.	Barrier Mastery (15)
Use biotic Stasis 75 times.	Stasis Mastery (15)
Use Damping Field 75 times.	Damping Specialist (15)
Use AI Hacking 75 times.	AI Hacking Specialist (15)
Use Shield Overload 75 times.	Overlord Specialist (15)
Register 150 Assault Rifle Kills.	Assault Rifle Expert (15)
Register 150 Pistol Kills.	Pistol Expert (10)
Register 150 Shotgun Kills.	Shotgun Expert (15)
Complete 1 Mass Effect playthrough on the Insanity difficulty setting.	Medal of Valor (50)
Complete 1 Mass Effect playthrough on the Hardcore difficulty setting.	Distinguished Combat Medal (25)
Complete 2 Mass Effect Playthroughs on any setting.	Long Service Medal (25)
Complete Noveria.	Honorarium of Corporate Service (25)
Complete Virmire.	Council Legion of Merit (25)
Complete Eden Prime.	Distinguished Service Medal (25)
Complete Feros.	Medal of Heroism (25)
Complete 1 Mass Effect Playthrough on any setting.	Medal of Honor (100)

Character Benefit Unlockables
You have to attain certain achievements to gain benefits on future plays through the game. Simply do the achievement to gain it.

Code	Result
Attain 150 Kills with Assault Rifle	Assault Rifle Skill for New Characters
Attain 150 Kills with Sniper Rifle	Sniper Rifle Skill for New Characters
Attain 1,000,000 Credits in your Wallet.	Spectre Grade Weapons for Purchase
Complete 75% of Game with Ashley in Squad	+10% Hardening Bonus
Complete 75% of Game	+10% Experience Bonus
Attain 150 Kills with Pistol	+25% Marksman Cooldown Bonus
Kill 250 Synthetics	+10% Shield Bonus
Kill 150 Organic Beings	+10% Health Bonus
Use Dampening 75 Times	Shielding Skill for New Characters
Use Sabotage 75 Times	Decryption Skill for New Characters
Use Overload 75 Times	Electronics Skill for New Characters
Attain 150 Kills with Shotgun	Shotgun Skill for New Characters
Use Lift 75 Times	Lift Skill (for non-biotics)
Use "Singularity" 75 times	Unlocks "Singularity" skill for future characters
Use Warp 75 Times	Warp Skill for New Characters
Use Neural Hacking 75 Times	Medicine Skill for New Characters
Use AI Hacking 75 Times	Hacking Skill for New Characters
Complete the Game Twice on any Difficulty	5% Increase in Weapon Damage
Use Barrier 75 Times	Barrier Skill for New Characters
Use Statis 75 Times	Statis Skill for New Characters
Use Throw 75 Times	Throw Skill for New Characters
Use 150 Medi-gel	First Aid Skill for New Characters
Complete 75% of Game with Liara in Squad	10% Reduced Cooldown for Barrier and Stasis
Complete 75% of Game with Kaiden in Squad	10% Reduced Cooldown for Lift and Throw
Complete 75% of Game with Garrusin Squad	10% Reduced Cooldown for Overload and Damping
Complete 75% of Game with Tali in Squad	10% Reduced Cooldown for Sabotage and AI Hacking
Complete 75% of Game with Wrex in Squad	Regenerate 1 Health per Second
Sustain More Shield Damage than Health Damage on One Playthrough	10% Shield Increase
Reach 50th level with one character	+5% Experience Bonus