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.3Q.02. Escape
Mass Effect

.3Q.02. Escape

Guide to the .3Q.02. Escape mission in Mass Effect. Learn how to defeat Collectors, Abominations, and a Praetorian, and make your escape.

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Guide to the .3Q.02. Escape mission in Mass Effect. Learn how to defeat Collectors, Abominations, and a Praetorian, and make your escape.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Follow the path until you reach a room with cover positions. Three Collectors will attack.
  2. 2
    After defeating them, another wave of Collectors will attack from the east and north.
  3. 3
    Advance slightly, and more enemies from the east will approach: Abominations and another wave of Collectors.
  4. 4
    Drop down when ready. EDI will open a door, but a Praetorian will attack, accompanied by Husks and Collector Drones. Prioritize the Husks and Drones to create space to deal with the Praetorian.
  5. 5
    The Praetorian attacks from long distance, stomps to knock you back, and emits a deadly area effect pulse wave with a barrier at every 25% damage. Sprint around the room, using new cover as needed, and keep your distance.
  6. 6
    After exiting the next hallway, more Collectors will fly in from the west. Abominations will also attack from the north and east. Hang back and use the far pods as cover until these enemies are defeated.
  7. 7
    As you advance, more Collectors will fly into the room. A Scion will approach from the south. Defeat the Collectors on the upper level first, then deal with the Scion.
  8. 8
    When Joker contacts you, sprint towards the shuttle down the ramp, dodging enemies and ignoring them as best you can. Make your escape.

Items:

  • Collector Technology (7500)
  • Power Cells
  • Med Kit
  • Element Zero (250)
  • Collector Technology (7500)
  • Control Terminal (Tech Damage upgrade unlock)

Completion Rewards: 1000 xp, 37,500 Credits

Notes:

  • At this point, only two required missions remain: the Reaper IFF and the final mission. Completing the Reaper IFF mission triggers the game's conclusion.
  • To ensure all squadmates survive, complete their loyalty missions before undertaking the Reaper IFF mission.
  • For a completionist playthrough, consider finishing all sidequests and maximizing upgrades before the Reaper IFF.
  • Completing the Reaper IFF early can unlock specific scenes: a small one before seeing the Councilor on the Citadel, and a larger one before Tali's loyalty mission.
  • Consider undertaking N7 missions or other sidequests now that you have weapon upgrades and most of your squad.
  • Various new items will appear in shops around the galaxy.

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