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Mass Effect 2 eGuide Essentials UPGRADES AND RESEARCH PROJECTS

Squad Member Upgrades

There are several upgrades that affect the shields, powers, and survival of specific squad members.

For example, you can discover upgrades that increase Jack’s biotic attack damage or provide a new weapon for Grunt.

Technology Name

Upgrade

Description

Upgrade Level
Required

Research Cost

Location

Microfiber Weave

Krogan Vitality

Grunt gets +25% health

None

5,000 platinum

The Warlord mission

Microfiber Weave

Krogan Vitality

Grunt gets +25% health

None

5,000 platinum

Mordin’s loyalty mission

Custom Claymore

Krogan Shotgun

Grunt gets a Claymore Heavy Shotgun

None

15,000 platinum

Speak to Grunt about upgrades

Cyclonic Particles

Geth Shield Strength

Legion gets +25% shield strength

None

5,000 platinum

Tali’s loyalty mission

Cyclonic Particles

Geth Shield Strength

Legion gets +25% shield strength

None

5,000 platinum

Legion’s loyalty mission

Custom Widow Rifle

Geth Sniper Rifle

Legion gets a M-98 Widow Anti-Material Rifle produced

None

15,000 platinum

Speak to Legion about upgrades

Multicore Implants

Subject Zero Biotic Boost

Subject Zero gets +20% biotic damage

None

3,000 element zero

Speak to Jack about upgrades

Tech Module

Mordin Tech Damage

Mordin gets +25% tech damage

None

3,000 element zero

Speak to Mordin about upgrades

Advanced Training

Advanced Training

Shepard can learn an extra skill

None

5,000 element zero per use

Available at upgrade terminal

Retrain Powers

Retrain Powers

Shepard can re-allocate power points

None

2,500 element zero per use

Complete Horizon mission