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.3E.03. The Basement
Mass Effect 2

.3E.03. The Basement

Close the shutters in Mass Effect 2's The Basement mission, facing Varren, Blood Pack Troopers, and Garm.

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Close the shutters in Mass Effect 2's The Basement mission, facing Varren, Blood Pack Troopers, and Garm.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Leave a squadmate with Garrus to help keep his health stable while you close the shutters.
  2. 2
    Enemies will emerge from the shutters every twenty seconds until they are closed.
  3. 3
    Warning: Do not move past the shutters as they close, and do not let enemies obstruct them.
  4. 4
    If you stay in (cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects)), enemies will shoot blindly as the shutter closes.
  5. 5
    Close the shutter to the south first.
  6. 6
    Head west to the garage to close that shutter.
  7. 7
    Finally, go to the east utility area to close the last shutter.
  8. 8
    Once all shutters are closed, you will return to Archangel's base and your squadmate will rejoin you.
  9. 9
    You will immediately face more Blood Pack enemies and their leader, Garm.
Tips
  • Leaving a squadmate with Garrus is recommended as the area is crowded.
  • Enemies do not stop spawning until the shutters are closed.

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