Thane Companion Guide

Thane Krios is a Drell assassin, renowned for his deadly skills and his quiet, contemplative nature. He is a man haunted by his past and seeking redemption for his actions. Thane's loyalty mission, "Sins of the Father," forces him to confront his estranged son and the consequences of his life as an assassin, crucial for his personal peace and loyalty.

Thane is a stealth and precision combatant, specializing in long-range engagements and debilitating biotic powers. His unique Drell physiology grants him enhanced agility and sensory perception, making him an exceptional sniper and a deadly close-quarters combatant when necessary.

Thane's Abilities and Strengths

Class: Thane is an Assassin, a specialized class focusing on stealth, precision, and biotic disruption.
Sature Ability: Thane's signature ability is Throw, a biotic power that can stagger or launch enemies, setting them up for follow-up attacks.
Stealth and Precision: He excels at flanking maneuvers and delivering critical hits with sniper rifles.
Loyalty Mission: "Sins of the Father" involves Thane tracking down his son, Kolyat, who has taken up contract killing. Completing this mission allows Thane to reconcile with his past and unlocks his ultimate ability, Assassin Dagger, a devastating close-quarters attack that can instantly kill most unarmored enemies.

Recommended Thane Build

When upgrading Thane, prioritize the following:

Throw Upgrades: Focus on upgrades that increase the damage and biotic explosion potential of Throw, making it a useful tool for crowd control and initiating combos.
Assassin Dagger: Maximize the effectiveness of Assassin Dagger by investing in upgrades that increase its damage and reduce its cooldown. This ability is incredibly lethal when used from stealth or against priority targets.
Assassin Specializations: Invest in his Assassin class abilities that enhance his weapon damage, particularly with sniper rifles, and improve his stealth capabilities.

Combat Tactics with Thane

Thane is best utilized as a long-range damage dealer. Position him behind cover where he can pick off enemies with his sniper rifle. His Throw can be used to stagger enemies, allowing him to line up a headshot or for Shepard to capitalize. Assassin Dagger is best used on isolated targets or when flanking, allowing him to quickly eliminate threats.

Thane's loyalty mission becomes available after recruiting him and progressing through the main story. Completing it is essential for unlocking his full combat potential and ensuring he is a loyal and effective member of your crew for the Suicide Mission.