Soldier

This article is about the class in Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3. For other uses, see Soldier (disambiguation).

Mass Effect

The Soldier is a tough warrior, able to deal with a range of combat situations. The Soldier gets improved health, has the widest selection of weapons, and is eventually able to wear heavy armor. Gameplay focus is on getting into the thick of the fight, picking the right weapon for tactical situations, and outlasting opponents. Ashley Williams and Richard L. Jenkins, as well as the default Commander Shepard all have this class.

Soldiers are the full spectrum warrior of the squad whose talents focus on improving durability and damage. They may specialize in any weapon they choose and are the only class to have access to the assault rifle talent. Soldiers begin with medium armor and are also the only class that may upgrade to heavy armor. Their major weaknesses are their complete lack of biotic and tech abilities, relying on squadmates to pick up the slack in those areas.

The Soldier class talent increases their health, and grants a small amount of health regeneration.

Talents

Class: Soldier  Pistols  Shotguns Unlocked at Pistols 4  Assault Rifles  Sniper Rifles Unlocked at Assault Rifles 7  Combat Armor  First Aid Unlocked at Combat Armor 6  Assault Training  Fitness Unlocked at Assault Training 5

Class Talent

The Soldier class talent increases health and gives health regeneration. A Soldier can specialize into Commando or Shock Trooper giving them access to levels 7 - 12.

Each point spent in the Soldier talent gives abilities as listed below:

1. Increases health by 4%. Regenerates 3 health per second.
2. Increases health by 6%. Regenerates 3.5 health per second.
3. Increases health by 8%. Regenerates 4 health per second.
4. Increases health by 10%. Regenerates 4.5 health per second.
5. Increases health by 12%. Regenerates 5 health per second.
6. Increases health by 14%. Regenerates 5.5 health per second.

Mass Effect 2

Soldiers are pure combat specialists. No one is tougher or more effective at taking down enemies with gunfire. Soldiers have the most thorough weapons training and can use all special ammo types. High-level operatives are outfitted with ocular synaptic processors that allow them to focus on targets with lethal accuracy.

Weapons Training

• Assault Rifles
• Heavy Pistols
• Shotguns
• Sniper Rifles
• Heavy Weapons

Powers

Class: Soldier  Adrenaline Rush  Concussive Shot Unlocked at Adrenaline Rush 2  Disruptor Ammo  Incendiary Ammo Unlocked at Disruptor Ammo 2  Cryo Ammo Unlocked at Incendiary Ammo 2  Combat Mastery

Mass Effect 3

Soldiers are pure combat specialists: no one is tougher or more suited to taking down enemies with barrages of gunfire. Soldiers have thorough weapons training and can use all special ammo types as well as grenades. High-level operatives are outfitted with ocular synaptic processors that allow them to focus on targets with lethal accuracy.

Powers

Class: Soldier  Adrenaline Rush  Concussive Shot Unlocked at Level 3  Frag Grenade Unlocked at Level 6  Incendiary Ammo  Disruptor Ammo Unlocked at Level 3  Cryo Ammo Unlocked at Level 6  Combat Mastery  Fitness Unlocked at Level 3

Weight Capacity

See also: Weight Capacity

The Soldier has the highest potential weight capacity of any class in Mass Effect 3, with a weight capacity bonus of 20 at Level 1 of Combat Mastery, increasing to 50 at Level 2. A maximum capacity bonus of 100 is achievable by choosing the 'Weight Capacity' upgrade at Level 6 of Combat Mastery.

See also

• Commando
• Shock Trooper
• Soldier Guide
• Soldier Guide (Mass Effect 2)
• Soldier Guide (Mass Effect 3)