Guide to the final battle in Mass Effect. Learn strategies for each phase, including fighting Collectors, Scions, Abominations, and the final boss.
Alright, this is it – the big one! The final battle on the Collector Station. Don't sweat it too much, though. It can feel long, but it's more about endurance than anything else. You'll even get a nice ammo boost to start, so that's a plus.
- 1Phase 1: Platform Assault
You'll start on the first two platforms facing Drones and a Guardian. Keep moving! The next two platforms will have more Collectors, and that's when Harbinger shows up. Things get tougher with Assassins joining the fray and more enemies overall. The final platform is the roughest, with two Abominations and two Scions. Seriously, keep mobile here to dodge those shockwaves. Remember, all these platforms come from the north.
- 2Phase 2: Weak Point Destruction
After you've cleared the platforms, you'll activate one and see exactly why the Collectors have been snatching up humans. Now, you need to destroy weak points that appear between waves of Collectors. Once you totally defeat a platform, its shields drop. If you're quick, you can hit multiple weak points while they're down, speeding this stage up considerably. It's a good idea to use up the ammo from a weaker weapon you're carrying here, just to make room for more powerful stuff later.
- 3Phase 3: The Final Boss
Once you've made your big decision (and trust me, your crew will have *opinions* if you side with Cerberus), it's time for the humongous final boss. This thing has weak spots in its eyes, and another one pops out on its chest when it climbs around. Its only real defense is its armor, so bring out your best powers and weapons for that. The right eye is a bit easier to hit than the left. Sometimes, a drone will fly in and become Harbinger as the boss dives away, but don't count on it – just focus on the main target until you absolutely have to.
- The M-920 Cain heavy weapon is incredibly effective against the final boss if you have it.
- Keep moving constantly during the Scion and Abomination waves to avoid their shockwaves.
- Focus fire on the weak points when the shields are down in Phase 2 to finish the stage faster.
- Prioritize hitting the weak points on the final boss, especially the chest when it's exposed.
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