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.31.16. Abandoned Mine
Mass Effect 2

.31.16. Abandoned Mine

Guide to the Investigate Abandoned Mine mission in Mass Effect 2. Learn enemy locations, item pickups, and the best strategy to complete this side mission.

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Guide to the Investigate Abandoned Mine mission in Mass Effect 2. Learn enemy locations, item pickups, and the best strategy to complete this side mission.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    You'll start by entering the mine. Immediately, four Husks will greet you. Don't worry too much about them; just push forward.
  2. 2
    Around the first corner, you'll encounter another group of Husks along with an Abomination. Take them out quickly.
  3. 3
    The next area presents a more significant ambush: four Husks and an Abomination will attack, with two more Husks dropping in from above. Be ready to deal with enemies from multiple directions.
  4. 4
    Continue down the hall and up a ramp. Here, you'll face another group of four Husks and an Abomination.
  5. 5
    After clearing that area, you'll reach a large chamber where Husks will spawn continuously. EDI will inform you about a device that needs to be destroyed.
  6. 6
    Objective: Your main goal is to reach and destroy the explosive device. When the Husks start spawning in this area, and EDI mentions the situation, sprint directly towards the device and shoot the explosives.
  7. 7
    Warning: Unless you're playing on Normal or easier difficulties, do not try to kill every Husk that spawns. More will just keep coming. Sprinting for the objective is the most efficient way to complete this part.
  8. 8
    There's a locker near the explosive device that contains 450 credits. It's difficult to get to safely due to the constant enemy spawns, so only go for it if you're confident in your combat speed or have combat drones to assist.
  9. 9
    Once you destroy the bomb, the mission will conclude automatically, and you'll escape the mine.
Tips
  • The Minos Wasteland, where this mission takes place, only appears on the galaxy map after you purchase the map from Baria Frontiers on Illium.
  • The mine is located in the Minos Wasteland, within the Fortis system, on the Aequitas (3rd planet).
  • Be prepared for armored enemies on harder difficulties.
  • You'll find various Iridium deposits (440, 600, 560, 400), two Medical Stations, Power Cells, and two lockers (1050 and 450 credits) throughout the mine.
  • Iridium (440, 600, 560, 400)
  • Credits (Locker: 1050, Locker: 450)
  • Power Cells
  • Medical Stations

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