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.3E.03. The Basement
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.3E.03. The Basement

Mass Effect The Basement walkthrough: Learn how to close the shutters, defeat Blood Pack enemies, and face the Garm leader.

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Mass Effect The Basement walkthrough: Learn how to close the shutters, defeat Blood Pack enemies, and face the Garm leader.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Leave a squadmate with Garrus to help maintain his health 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
    Stay in (cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects)) while the shutters are closing; enemies will shoot blindly.
  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 return if you left them behind.
  9. 9
    You will immediately face a group of Blood Pack enemies and their leader, Garm.
Tips
  • Leaving a squadmate with Garrus can help keep his health stable.
  • Enemies will continue to spawn until all shutters are closed.
  • Staying in (cover) is advised while the shutters are closing.

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