.1B.05. Upgrades

Learn how to find and purchase upgrades in Mass Effect Legendary Edition. Discover the best upgrade paths and mineral costs to enhance your gear and abilities.

Hey there! So, you're looking to get the most out of your gear in Mass Effect Legendary Edition, right? Upgrades are a big part of that. Think of them like tuning up your ride – they make everything you do in the game that much more effective. You've got a couple of ways to snag these goodies: sometimes you'll find them while you're out on missions, and other times you'll need to head to a merchant and shell out some credits. If this is your first time playing, don't feel pressured to grab every single upgrade, especially for weapons. It's way smarter to focus on the gear you're actually using. But hey, if you stumble upon an upgrade during a mission, make a note of it! You'll still need to head back to the Research Lab and pay up to actually get the benefit. Purchased upgrades are usually instant, but be warned: credits can disappear faster than you can say 'Geth'.

Just a heads-up, Garrus once mentioned how some Krogan are really into this idea of testicle transplants to boost their virility and, you know, counteract the Genophage. It's a total myth, doesn't actually work, but they're willing to drop up to 10,000 credits a pop for them. That's a whopping 40,000 credits for a full set! Someone's definitely cashing in on that one.

Now, if you're aiming to get every single upgrade in the game, and you're not playing as an Engineer (since their passive ability cuts down on research materials), you're going to need a pretty hefty stash of minerals. Here’s the breakdown:

• EEZO: 42,500
• Iridium: 215,000
• Platinum: 275,000 (This total includes 50,000 specifically for the Med Bay upgrade.)
• Palladium: 195,000

Don't worry about memorizing all these numbers right now; a full list of where to find upgrades is tucked away in the appendix, sorted by type. These mineral costs are repeated there too, right after the upgrade locations.