Mass Effect 2 assault rifle list: M-8 Avenger, M-15 Vindicator, M-76 Revenant, Geth Pulse Rifle, and Collector Assault Rifle.
M-8 Avenger
This fully automatic assault rifle is effective against shields, armor, and biotic barriers. You obtain it by default at Freedom's Progress.
M-15 Vindicator Battle Rifle
The M-15 Vindicator fires in a 5-round burst and is effective against shields, armor, and biotic barriers. You obtain it during Archangel's recruitment mission within Archangel's base.
M-76 Revenant LMG
The M-76 Revenant is less accurate than a standard assault rifle but features a larger heatsink. It is available only to Soldiers who choose Assault Rifle as their Advanced Weapons Training.
Geth Pulse Rifle
This rifle is very effective against shields and biotic barriers, but less so against armor and health. It has a very rapid rate of fire. You obtain it at the end of Tali's recruitment mission if you played on Hardcore or Insanity difficulty for the entire mission.
Collector Assault Rifle
This is an accurate, rapid-fire Collector weapon, though relatively weak. It is obtainable via the Collector's Edition DLC (downloadable content — extra missions or items released after launch).
- Consider the M-8 Avenger for its all-around effectiveness early on.
- The M-15 Vindicator's burst fire can be useful for controlled engagements.
- The M-76 Revenant is a powerful option for Soldier class players with its large heatsink.
- The Geth Pulse Rifle excels against shielded and barrier-equipped enemies.
- The Collector Assault Rifle is a rapid-fire option if you have the Collector's Edition DLC.
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