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.3M.01. Dantius Towers Entrance
Mass Effect 2

.3M.01. Dantius Towers Entrance

Guide to the Dantius Towers Entrance mission in Mass Effect 2. Learn how to deal with Mechs and Eclipse mercenaries, find the Viper Sniper Rifle, and make critical choices.

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Guide to the Dantius Towers Entrance mission in Mass Effect 2. Learn how to deal with Mechs and Eclipse mercenaries, find the Viper Sniper Rifle, and make critical choices.

Alright, so you're heading into the Dantius Towers Entrance in Mass Effect 2. This part can be a bit hectic, but don't worry, I'll walk you through it. It's all about managing the enemies and grabbing the loot.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    First things first, you'll need to talk to Seryna. Just tell her you're ready to go, and she'll warp you straight into the Dantius Towers.
  2. 2
    As soon as you arrive, you'll see some glass. Shoot it out to get through, and then take down the mechs that are waiting for you. Keep pushing forward.
  3. 3
    Once you've cleared the initial area, grab the items located on the west side. After that, you'll want to head east towards your Salarian Worker objective.
  4. 4
    Here's a choice: you can help the Salarian worker with a Paragon interrupt or a Paragon dialogue choice, or you can just leave them to their fate. Your call!
  5. 5
    After that, you'll run into groups of Mechs and Eclipse mercenaries. On higher difficulties, these guys get tougher: Troopers will have Shields, Vanguards will have Barriers and use biotics, and the mechs will have Armor. Just keep your head down and focus on taking them out.
  6. 6
    Don't expect any items until you get past the door into the next section of the towers.
  7. 7
    The next area is pretty narrow, which means enemies will be funneled towards you. It's a good idea to keep your squadmates close. If they get too far ahead, they can get overwhelmed by the Mercs and Mechs.
  8. 8
    After you've dealt with the enemies in this narrow stretch, check the west side of the map again. You'll find some goodies there, including the Viper Sniper Rifle. It's a bit of an oddity, more like a zoomable pistol than a true sniper, but it's useful! You'll also find some more Salarians hiding behind a bypassable door with some extra items.
  9. 9
    When you open the door to the elevator, enemies are going to come right at you. Listen to your squad's advice and get behind cover. The best spots are the cover areas on the eastern side of the level. Make sure to pull your squad back a bit too, so they don't get caught out. On harder difficulties, the engineers will spam Incinerate and Drones, and the Bounty Hunter will rush you with their shotgun and melee attacks, which is super dangerous.

Items Found:

  • Medical Station
  • Secure Terminal (4800 credits)
  • Med Kit
  • Med Kit
  • Med Kit
  • Viper Sniper Rifle
  • Power Cells
  • Secure Terminal (4200 credits)
  • Med Kit
  • Secure Locker (3000 credits)
Tips
  • Keep an eye on your squad's positioning, especially in the narrower sections. Getting them caught out can lead to a quick wipe.
  • The Viper Sniper Rifle is a unique weapon. While not a traditional sniper, its zoom function can be handy for picking off targets from a distance.
  • On higher difficulties, prioritize taking down the Engineers and Bounty Hunters first, as their abilities can quickly overwhelm you.

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