
It is the most well-optimized Assault Rifle. Assault Rifleįor Garrus I suggest M-96 Mattock. As Garrus will deal more damage against enemy armors with them. However, before getting Armor-Piercing, I think M-92 Mantis or M-97 Viper is much better. Weapon nameĭamage multiplier (armor/shields/barriers)
The rifle is well balanced, has the largest magazine so Garrus will be able to deal large amounts of DPS. The most important aspect is its multiplier, which is the highest overall armor type. The most optimized is M-29 Incisor, but I suggest equipping it once you have all the abilities ready in the middle of the game. There are 3 main options available for Garrus. So let’s go through the best gear in detail Sniper Rifles Garrus is able to equip Sniper Rifle and Assault Rifle. The main customization available in Mass Effect 2 is what weapon your companions wear. With these abilities, your Garrus build is finished.
Turian Rebel level 3 – will give additional 18% power and weapon damage. With the last upgrade, he can do 70% additional damage to Armor and health against enemies. Ammo-Piercing level 4 – upgrade to Squad-Armor Piercing if other group members don’t have this ability. Moreover, this ability will allow him to deal more damage against enemy health.Īt this part of the game you will just add some finishing touches to Garrus overall skills, it will have no meaningful impact on his gameplay: This way you will cover his weakness against armors. Armor-Piercing will enable Garrus to do increased damage against armors. Turian Rebel will boost general Garrus stats, but most importantly it will boost your power and weapon damage. With these abilities here are the benefits for Garrus:
Get Ammo-Piercing to level 3 (get it first if you will do Garrus Loyalty mission early). This way he will be more versatile against enemies that do not have a shield. Note: if you plan to always use Garrus in your group, get Concussive Shot to level 4 and Overload to level 2. However, for lower difficulties Area Overload will be just fine. This way you will have an easy time against large Mechs or bosses. I recommend taking the Heavy Overload upgrade on Insanity. Overload – this will be Garrus main job – depleting and tearing enemy shields. Moreover, it will unlock your main ability: Overload. You will get a crowd control ability for enemies that have only a health bar. Concussive Shot – there are two benefits to this skill. Here is the explanation of the progression: Get Overload to Level 4 and get Heavy Overload upgrade (if playing on Insanity), otherwise Area Overload. This is the way that I suggest optimal play through on Insanity difficulty.Įarly in the game, you will want Garrus to get Overload as early as possible. In this section, I will cover general progression for how squad points should be allocated for Garrus.