Mass Effect Legendary Edition assault rifles: 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 and also during 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 the Archangel recruitment mission in Archangel's base.
M-76 Revenant LMG
The M-76 Revenant LMG has a larger heatsink than a standard assault rifle but is less accurate. 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 can obtain it at the end of Tali's recruitment mission if you played the entire mission on Hardcore or Insanity difficulty.
Collector Assault Rifle
The Collector Assault Rifle is an accurate, rapid-fire weapon from the Collectors, though it is relatively weak. It is available only through the Collector's Edition DLC.
- Consider the M-8 Avenger for its all-around effectiveness and early availability.
- The M-15 Vindicator's burst fire can be useful for controlled engagements.
- The M-76 Revenant LMG is a powerful option for Soldier class players with sufficient accuracy.
- The Geth Pulse Rifle's high rate of fire is excellent for stripping shields and biotic barriers quickly.
- The Collector Assault Rifle is a unique option for those with the Collector's Edition DLC.
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