Mass Effect 2 Guide 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
|
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 |