Mass EffectEdit

Assault rifles refers to both the weapon type and the combat-oriented talent available only to Soldiers, the Turian Agent, and the Krogan Battlemaster as a starting talent. Assault rifles are designed for any combat situation, allowing for close-, medium-, and even (in the right circumstances) long-range combat.

Their automatic fire makes assault rifles perfectly designed for taking down enemies quickly or providing cover fire, but due to their high recoil, sniping with assault rifles is very difficult. Short, controlled bursts and a crouching stance are required to hit anything at long range. At close range, spraying bullets into a target is effective, if not as quick as a shotgun blast.

The Assault Rifle talent unlocks the Overkill ability. When active this causes the assault rifle to generate less heat (thus taking longer to overheat) and increases accuracy.

Assault Rifles is an excellent bonus talent for biotic or tech-focused characters. They have a rate of fire of 10 shots per second.

See also: Assault Rifle Guide.

Talent RanksEdit

Level 1: Overkill

Level 2: Increases damage by 5%. Increases accuracy by 10%.

Level 3: Increases damage by 8%. Increases accuracy by 14%.

Level 4: Increases damage by 10%. Increases accuracy by 17%.

Level 5: Increases damage by 12%. Increases accuracy by 20%. Unlocks Shotguns (Krogan Battlemaster).

Level 6: Increases damage by 14%. Increases accuracy by 22%. Unlocks Sniper Rifles (Turian Agent).

Level 7: Increases damage by 16%. Increases accuracy by 24%. Unlocks Sniper Rifles (Soldier).

Level 8: Advanced Overkill

Level 9: Increases damage by 18%. Increases accuracy by 26%.

Level 10: Increases damage by 19%. Increases accuracy by 28%.

Level 11: Increases damage by 20%. Increases accuracy by 30%.

Level 12: Master Overkill

OverkillEdit

Overkill is used by characters that can specialize in assault rifles. Soldiers, the Turian Agent, and the Krogan Battlemaster can learn this skill. It allows for firing of the rifle for long periods, with seriously reduced overheating and extra accuracy.

OverkillEdit

Firing rifles generates 40% less heat, 20% more accurate.

Duration: 10s.

Recharge Time: 45s.

Advanced OverkillEdit

Firing rifles generates 50% less heat, costs 30% less accuracy.

Duration: 12s.

Recharge Time: 45s.

Master OverkillEdit

Firing rifles generates 60% less heat, costs 40% more accuracy.

Duration: 15s.

Recharge Time: 45s.

Assault Rifle typesEdit

Below is a list of the types of Assault Rifles and their base stats:

Tsunami line of Assault Rifles

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Manufacturer:	Ariake Technologies
Damage:	-	-	-	216	228	240	252	264	276	288
Shots Before Overheat:	-	-	-	46.3	48.6	51.1	53.8	57	60.4	64.4
Accuracy Rating:	-	-	-	24	26	28	30	32	34	36

Crossfire line of Assault Rifles

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Manufacturer:	Armax Arsenal
Damage:	-	-	-	-	-	-	273	286	299	312
Shots Before Overheat:	-	-	-	-	-	-	65	69	74	81
Accuracy Rating:	-	-	-	-	-	-	53	55	56	57

Terminator line of Assault Rifles

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Manufacturer:	Batarian State Arms
Damage:	150	160	170	180	190	200	210	220	230	240
Shots Before Overheat:	37.5	39	40.5	42.3	44.1	46.2	48.5	50.9	53.7	56.8
Accuracy Rating:	1	3	5	7	10	13	15	17	20	23

The Terminator assault rifles can be accessed through console commands, or by downloading Bring Down the Sky for the PC.

Gorgon line of Assault Rifles

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Manufacturer:	Cerberus Skunkworks
Damage:	210	224	238	252	266	280	294	308	322	336
Shots Before Overheat:	37.5	39	40.5	42.3	44.1	46.2	48.5	50.9	53.7	56.8
Accuracy Rating:	70	71	72	72	73	74	75	75	76	77

The Gorgon assault rifles can only be acquired through console commands.

Raptor line of Assault Rifles

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Manufacturer:	Devlon Industries
Damage:	-	-	-	198	209	220	231	242	253	264
Shots Before Overheat:	-	-	-	49	51	54	57	61	65	69
Accuracy Rating:	-	-	-	31	33	34	36	38	40	42

Banshee line of Assault Rifles

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Manufacturer:	Elanus Risk Control Services
Damage:	135	144	153	162	171	180	189	198	207	216
Shots Before Overheat:	36	38	39	41	42	44	46	48	51	54
Accuracy Rating:	1	1	1	1	1	4	6	9	12	15

Pulse Rifle line of Assault Rifles

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Manufacturer:	Geth Armory
Damage:	-	-	-	-	-	-	280	294	308	322
Shots Before Overheat:	-	-	-	-	-	-	29	31	33	36
Accuracy Rating:	-	-	-	-	-	-	80	80	81	81

Lancer line of Assault Rifles

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Manufacturer:	Hahne-Kedar
Damage:	120	128	136	144	152	160	168	176	184	192
Shots Before Overheat:	38	39	41	42	44	46	49	51	54	57
Accuracy Rating:	1	3	5	7	10	13	15	17	20	23

Diamond Back line of Assault Rifles

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Manufacturer:	Hahne-Kedar Shadow Works
Damage:	165	176	187	198	209	220	231	242	253	264
Shots Before Overheat:	39.8	41.4	43.2	45.2	47.4	49.7	52.4	55.3	58.6	62.3
Accuracy Rating:	10	12	15	17	19	21	24	26	28	30

The Diamond Back assault rifles can only be acquired through console commands.

Thunder line of Assault Rifles

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Manufacturer:	Haliat Armory
Damage:	195	208	221	234	247	260	273	286	299	312
Shots Before Overheat:	39	40.6	42.3	44.2	46.2	49	51	53.8	57	60
Accuracy Rating:	10	12	15	17	19	21	24	26	28	30

Torrent line of Assault Rifles

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Manufacturer:	Jormangund Technology
Damage:	180	192	204	216	228	240	252	264	276	288
Shots Before Overheat:	46.4	48.7	51.2	54	57.1	60.6	64.6	69.2	74.4	80.5
Accuracy Rating:	50	51	52	54	55	56	58	59	60	61

The Torrent assault rifles can only be acquired through console commands.

Breaker line of Assault Rifles

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Manufacturer:	Kassa Fabrication
Damage:	-	-	-	-	-	-	294	308	322	336
Shots Before Overheat:	-	-	-	-	-	-	61	65	69	74
Accuracy Rating:	-	-	-	-	-	-	49	51	52	53

Kovalyov line of Assault Rifles

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Manufacturer:	Rosenkov Materials
Damage:	-	-	-	-	-	-	315	330	345	360
Shots Before Overheat:	-	-	-	-	-	-	57	61	65	69
Accuracy Rating:	-	-	-	-	-	-	45	46	48	50

Avenger line of Assault Rifles

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Manufacturer:	Elkoss Combine
Damage:	150	160	170	180	190	200	210	220	230	240
Shots Before Overheat:	35	36	37	39	41	42	44	46	48	51
Accuracy Rating:	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

HMWA Basic line of Assault Rifles

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Manufacturer:	Spectre Gear
Damage:	150	160	170	180	190	200	-	-	-	-
Shots Before Overheat:	37.5	39	40.5	42.3	44.1	46.2	-	-	-	-
Accuracy Rating:	1	3	5	7	10	13	-	-	-	-

The HMWA Basic Assault Rifle can only be acquired through console commands.

HMWA Advanced line of Assault Rifles

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Manufacturer:	Spectre Gear
Damage:	-	168	178	189	199	210	221	231	-	-
Shots Before Overheat:	-	43.3	45.3	47.4	49.8	52.4	55.4	58.7	-	-
Accuracy Rating:	-	7	10	12	14	17	19	22	-	-

The HMWA Advanced Assault Rifle can only be acquired through console commands.

HMWA Master line of Assault Rifles

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Manufacturer:	Spectre Gear
Damage:	-	-	-	288	304	320	336	352	368	384
Shots Before Overheat:	-	-	-	52.5	55.5	58.8	62.5	66.8	71.7	77
Accuracy Rating:	-	-	-	72	73	74		75	76	77

Only The HMWA Master Assault Rifle VII and X sophistication level can be found in-game. The rest can be acquired through console commands.

ClassesEdit

The following classes can use the Assault Rifles talent:

• Soldier
• Krogan Battlemaster
• Turian Agent

Mass Effect 2Edit

Assault rifles in Mass Effect 2 are a class of rapid firing ranged weapons, which also encompasses battle rifles, marksman rifles and light machine guns. All assault rifles benefit from the short-range damage bonus. The Soldier is the only player class that starts with training in assault rifles, while other player classes may choose to specialise in assault rifles later during the game. The following squadmates also utilize assault rifles: Garrus, Grunt, Legion, Samara/Morinth, and Zaeed.

Assault Rifle Models Edit

Below is a list of the types of assault rifles in Mass Effect 2 and their base stats:

M-8 Avenger Edit

• Manufacturer: Elkoss Combine
• Base Damage: 10.8
• Damage Multipliers (Armor / Barriers / Shields): x1.25 / x1.25 / x1.25
• Default ammo: 40 / 400
• Acquisition: Default starting weapon

M-15 Vindicator Edit

• Manufacturer: Elanus Risk Control Services
• Base Damage: 36.8
• Damage Multipliers (Armor / Barriers / Shields): x1.25 / x1.25 / x1.25
• Default ammo: 24 / 96
• Acquisition: Dossier: Archangel

M-76 Revenant Edit

• Manufacturer: Unknown
• Base Damage: 21.3
• Damage Multipliers (Armor / Barriers / Shields): x1.4 / x1.2 / x1.2
• Default ammo: 80 / 480
• Acquisition: Collector Ship (mission) (Soldier only).

M-96 Mattock Edit

• Manufacturer: Unknown
• Base Damage: 50.4
• Damage Multipliers (Armor / Barriers / Shields): x1.3 / x1.2 / x1.2
• Default ammo: 16 / 64
• Acquisition: Firepower Pack DLC.

Collector Assault Rifle Edit

• Manufacturer: Collectors
• Base Damage: 17.4
• Damage Multipliers (Armor / Barriers / Shields): x1.25 / x1.25 / x1.25
• Default ammo: 28 / 280
• Acquisition: Mass Effect 2 Limited Collectors' Edition (Xbox 360 and PC). Recon Operations Pack (PlayStation 3).

Geth Pulse Rifle Edit

• Manufacturer: Geth Armory
• Base Damage: 10.8
• Damage Multipliers (Armor / Barriers / Shields): x1.15 / x1.35 / x1.35
• Default ammo: 40 / 480
• Acquisition: Dossier: Tali (Hardcore or Insanity only)

Upgrades Edit

See also: Upgrade Guide, section on Assault Rifle upgrades, Research

• Assault Rifle Penetration (Tungsten Jacket)

Provides +25% assault rifle damage against armor, shields, and biotic barriers.

• Assault Rifle Accuracy (Targeting VI)

Your entire squad's assault rifles are now much more accurate.

• Assault Rifle Damage 1 - 7 (Kinetic Pulsar)

Provides +10% assault rifle damage.

Mass Effect 3 Edit

No longer exclusive to the Soldier, Assault Rifles are a viable option for any class. Their consistent rate of fire and damage output makes them an appealing choice for most play styles. The following squadmates utilize assault rifles: Ashley, Garrus, James, Javik, Kaidan, and Nyreen.

Assault Rifle Models Edit

Below is a list of the types of assault rifles in Mass Effect 3 and their base stats. Note that WCFDA stands for weight, capacity, fire rate, damage, and accuracy. The relevant values for those statistics are presented in that order.

Adas Anti-Synthetic Rifle Edit

• Manufacturer: Quarian
• Base WCFDA: 80 / 30 / 35 / 30 / 15
• Fire Mode: Automatic
• Default ammo: 24 / 72
• Acquisition: Firefight Pack (single-player), Mass Effect 3: Reckoning (multiplayer)

Cerberus Harrier Edit

• Manufacturer: Cerberus
• Base WCFDA: 65 / 35 / 45 / 30 / 63
• Fire Mode: Automatic
• Default ammo: 20 / 80
• Acquisition: Rebellion Pack (multiplayer), Firefight Pack (single-player)

Chakram Launcher Edit

• Manufacturer: Ama-Lur Equipment
• Base WCFDA: 40 / 22 / 12 / 50 / 75
• Fire Mode: Charged Semi-automatic
• Default ammo: 4 / 40
• Acquisition: Kingdoms of Amalur Promotional Item, Omega: Aria T'Loak¹

Collector Assault Rifle Edit

• Manufacturer: Collector
• Base WCFDA: 80 / 57 / 46 / 14 / 29
• Fire Mode: Automatic
• Default ammo: 28 / 280
• Acquisition: Promotional Item, Mass Effect 3: Retaliation

Geth Pulse Rifle Edit

• Manufacturer: Geth Armory
• Base WCFDA: 33 / 80 / 90 / 12 / 37
• Fire Mode: Automatic
• Default ammo: 80 / 400
• Acquisition: Priority: Geth Dreadnought or Elkoss Combine Arsenal Supplies

Geth Spitfire Edit

• Manufacturer: Geth Armory
• Base WCFDA: 100 / 90 / 80 / 19 / 0
• Fire Mode: Automatic
• Default ammo: 220 / 600
• Acquisition: Mass Effect 3: Reckoning²

M-7 Lancer Edit

• Manufacturer: Hahne-Kedar
• Base WCFDA: 15 / 100 / 50 / 25 / 15
• Fire Mode: Automatic
• Default ammo: 40 / ∞
• Acquisition: Mass Effect 3: Reckoning (multiplayer), Citadel Archives: Escape ³ (single-player)

M-8 Avenger Edit

• Manufacturer: Elkoss Combine
• Base WCFDA: 16 / 56 / 50 / 13 / 20
• Fire Mode: Automatic
• Default ammo: 30 / 210
• Acquisition: Prologue: Earth

M-15 Vindicator Edit

• Manufacturer: Elanus Risk Control Services
• Base WCFDA: 17 / 47 / 40 / 22 / 45
• Fire Mode: Three-round burst
• Default ammo: 24 / 144
• Acquisition: Priority: Mars or Kassa Fabrication

M-37 Falcon Edit

• Manufacturer: Systems Alliance
• Base WCFDA: 60 / 22 / 11 / 50 / 15
• Fire Mode: Semi-Automatic
• Default ammo: 6 / 24
• Acquisition: Priority: Cerberus Headquarters or Kassa Fabrication

M-55 Argus Edit

• Manufacturer: Unknown
• Base WCFDA: 57 / 50 / 27 / 27 / 12
• Fire Mode: Three-round Burst
• Default ammo: 21 / 168
• Acquisition: Pre-order bonus, Despoina: Leviathan⁴

M-76 Revenant Edit

• Manufacturer: Unknown
• Base WCFDA: 54 / 70 / 65 / 20 / 15
• Fire Mode: Automatic
• Default ammo: 60 / 320
• Acquisition: Priority: The Citadel II or Kassa Fabrication

M-96 Mattock Edit

• Manufacturer: Unknown
• Base WCFDA: 30 / 33 / 19 / 22 / 65
• Fire Mode: Semi-Automatic
• Default ammo: 16 / 96
• Acquisition: Grissom Academy: Emergency Evacuation or Kassa Fabrication

M-99 Saber Edit

• Manufacturer: Systems Alliance
• Base WCFDA: 54 / 22 / 8 / 50 / 62
• Fire Mode: Semi-automatic
• Default ammo: 8 / 40
• Acquisition: Priority: Horizon

N7 Typhoon Edit

• Manufacturer: Systems Alliance
• Base WCFDA: 98 / 70 / 65 / 20 / 30
• Fire Mode: Automatic
• Default ammo: 100 / 400
• Acquisition: Mass Effect 3: Earth (multiplayer), Groundside Resistance Pack (single-player)

N7 Valkyrie Edit

• Manufacturer: Systems Alliance
• Base WCFDA: 55 / 44 / 36 / 20 / 47
• Fire Mode: Two-round burst
• Default ammo: 16 / 144
• Acquisition: N7 Warfare Gear, Omega: Aria T'Loak¹

Particle Rifle Edit

• Manufacturer: Prothean
• Base WCFDA: 58 / 100 / 80 / 12 / 40
• Fire Mode: Automatic
• Default ammo: 100 / ∞
• Acquisition: Priority: Eden Prime⁵

Phaeston Edit

• Manufacturer: Turian
• Base WCFDA: 33 / 68 / 60 / 15 / 24
• Fire Mode: Automatic
• Default ammo: 50 / 300
• Acquisition: Tuchanka: Turian Platoon, Cipritine Armory, or Omega: Aria T'Loak¹

Striker Assault Rifle Edit

• Manufacturer: Krogan
• Base WCFDA: 80 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 15
• Fire Mode: Automatic
• Default ammo: 12 / 48
• Acquisition: Resurgence Pack (multiplayer), Groundside Resistance Pack (single-player)

¹ In the Mass Effect 3: Omega DLC
² Categorized as an assault rifle in multiplayer and as a heavy weapon in single-player
³ In the Mass Effect 3: Citadel DLC
⁴ In the Mass Effect 3: Leviathan DLC
⁵ In the From Ashes DLC

Weapon Modifications Edit

See also: Weapon Mods, Equipment Guide, section on Assault Rifle mods

• Assault Rifle Stability Damper I - V

Distributes recoil with sliding system of counterweights compatible with kinetic coil generators. Reduces weapon kickback.

• Assault Rifle Magazine Upgrade I - V

Increases magazine capacity, allowing more shots before reload.

• Assault Rifle Piercing Mod I - V

Capacitor boosts kinetic coil generators, increasing shot penetration.

• Assault Rifle Extended Barrel I - V

Lengthens barrel, creating greater bullet velocity and impact.

• Assault Rifle Precision Scope I - V

Simple 4x optical scope to enhance stability while zoomed. Increases accuracy while moving and taking damage.

• Assault Rifle Omni-Blade I - V (Requires Leviathan for single-player and Earth for multiplayer.)

Attach an omni-blade to the weapon for increased melee damage.

• Assault Rifle Thermal Scope I - V (Requires Retaliation for multiplayer.)

Reveal enemies through walls and smoke with a 4x optical scope and enhance stability and accuracy while zoomed.

• Assault Rifle High-Velocity Barrel I - V (Requires Retaliation for multiplayer.)

Superior kinetic coils increase shot penetration.

See Also Edit

• Assault Rifle Guide
• Equipment
• Heavy Pistols
• Heavy Weapons
• Pistols
• Shotguns
• Sniper Rifles
• Submachine Guns