ME1 Legendary Edition: Best Insanity Difficulty Tips

Whether you're a returning fan looking to relive the trilogy or new to the acclaimed franchise, Mass Effect 1: Legendary Edition that's where it all starts. This is the starting point of Commander Shepard and one of the best science fiction stories ever told.

While you can always choose a lower difficulty setting to progress through the story, Insanity is where ME1 it really shines. With tougher enemies, limited resources, and higher stakes, every decision you make will determine how far your crew can go. This includes deciding between weapon and ammo types, bringing the most compatible companions on missions, or just where to throw your skills. Slaughter Mass Effect 1 there's no small thing about Insanity, so naturally you need all the tips you can get.

Insanity is unlocked by default in the Legendary Edition. You don't have to hit
ME1
to Hardcore for the final difficulty level, which was the original game's requirement.

For achievement/trophy hunters, take note Mass Effect: Legendary Edition requires you to beat all three games on Insanity to get the ultimate (and highly elusive) Insanity III Achievement/Trophy. The following guide will arm you with all the essential tips to help you survive Mass Effect 1 on the hardest difficulty level. Use them to beat the game on your first try, even if you're a newbie.

ME1 is the easiest part in the trilogy

First things first. Don't stress yourself out thinking that playing Insanity requires you to have a perfect build or awesome skills. Mass Effect 1 is actually the easiest installment in the trilogy to beat on Insanity difficulty. This is mainly due to its design and how the overall difficulty curve was nerfed in the legendary edition.

Sure, the enemies have more health and you take a lot more damage, but it only takes a few planets to figure out how to outsmart the enemy AI. Don't forget to keep the best weapons and armor for you and your team.

Choose your starting class carefully

When starting a new game, select the customer character selection screen and choose your class. This is important for several reasons. First, you can't change classes Mass Effect 1. The only way to change your class is to start a whole new game, which will take you longer than necessary to beat the game.

The
Long Service Medal
the achievement/trophy requires you to beat the entire trilogy with the same character. However, you can change your class when you import your original character. Wait for the cutscene to end.

Second, and most importantly, some classes are more efficient than others, which can greatly affect your Insanity run. Biotics is pretty much brokenmaking Adept one of the best classes in ME1. While biotics fall away ME2there are still ways around this curve.

You can also choose the default and very popular Soldier class, which can use all types of weapons and is the only class that allows you to wear heavy armor. Make sure you have a Biotic team member to neutralize the enemies.

Choose companions that matter

You can take two companions on each mission. Instead of choosing them based on their looks or emotional value, choose the ones that best suit your character. This is often a bridging gap as you will never have access to every skill or ability. So a balanced team means spreading important skills across all three characters.

For example, Wrex is a talented biotic with abilities like Warp and Throw who can also use heavy armor. Tali on the other hand provides enough technical skills. She, as well as Garrus, are excellent team members to gain access to Decryption/Electronics to open every crate in sight.

As a general rule, always have a Biotic member on your team if you're running a class like Soldier that doesn't have access to Biotics.

Spend your skills wisely

You cannot respect or reset your skill points in Mass Effect 1: Legendary Edition. So don't waste your skills haphazardly or spread them across different skills. Focus on your core skills or abilities to scale optimally.

If using Soldier, max out your Assault Rifle. If you're an Adept, load your pistol instead. Additionally, don't forget about fitness or other skills that maximize your defense. Review your companions' primary traits and help them excel as well.

Don't forget to turn off Auto Level-Up in Options, otherwise the game will automatically spend your skills.

Invest in charm/intimidation

Speaking of investing skill points wisely, don't be afraid to max out Charm or Intimidate early on. This opens up options for bonus dialogues to gain additional experience points, rewards, etc. Paragon/Renegade also sometimes makes it easier to complete missions without jumping through hoops.

Change ammo types for each mission

In addition to equipping the weapons that deal the most damage, you need to have the most appropriate types of ammo (and mods). This is one of the Insanity tips that most players start with Mass Effect 1: Legendary Edition they tend to ignore. The types of ammo equipped for each weapon determine your total damage. Once you confirm the enemy type, open the equipment screen and change the ammo types for you and your team accordingly.

Here are the best ones you should always aim for:

• Tungsten: Deals bonus synthetic damage.
• Shredder: Deals bonus damage to Organics.

Issue Battlefield orders for strategic advantage

In general, you want to end our fights as quickly as possible. This is where giving orders to your team members becomes critical. Place them behind cover before the firefight begins. Stacking them to lock choke points is just as beneficial. Plus, you don't want to forget their abilities.

Your companions' weapons do not heat up.

Check what abilities are ready and use them to turn the tide in your favor. Hack AI bots to turn against each other. Overheat enemy weapons in the area. Throw/pick up enemies to get a clear shot. Take out the strongest enemy before targeting the crumpled ones.

Think of it this way. You not only control Shepard, but also two other AI players who have their own spamming abilities.

Always use a cover

It doesn't matter what weapons you have, how much damage you deal, or even how strong your shields are. Standing in the open will kill you while playing Mass Effect on Insanity difficulty. There will always be environmental objects that can be used as cover. Get behind them and align the enemy's firing patterns before peeking around corners and returning fire. Never make the mistake of going to Rambo just because you found a new weapon.

Commander Shepard is right-handed, so you'll always have a better chance of spotting enemies from the right side of the screen.

From
ME1: Legendary Edition
doesn't allow you to switch weapon arms, take this as an important survival tip to only peek to the left when you're in cover. Otherwise, enemies will shoot you before you even notice them.