When Mass Effect: Legendary Edition launches in May, players will have a choice of six classes to choose from for their Commander Shepard. The available classes are just the same as the original games and can potentially cover a wide variety of gamers' preferred playstyles. Players can choose to experience long-range combat by using the Infiltrator, biotic abilities with the Adept, and there are several hybrid classes too that mix and match different abilities. In Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, the Soldier might be the best choice for some gamers, despite there being a wide range of options that support varying playstyles.
The Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is shaping up to be a big return for the series. The remastered games are not only looking better, but BioWare has developed several improvements for the whole trilogy. The first Mass Effect game looks set to receive a big combat overhaul, while there will be changes to combat, resources, and characters found throughout the whole trilogy. Fans of the series are excited to step into the role of Commander Shepard again. For certain gamers, playing the remastered collection as the Soldier class might be the best way to experience the original trilogy again.
The Soldier Class Could be Ideal for Fans of Shooters
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition will offer players the ability to play in a wide range of styles. The Sentinel is a hybrid class capable of using biotic and tech powers and fulfills several different roles, but this might not appeal to some players. The Soldier on the other hand, while not necessarily simpler to play, has a more direct combat role that could appeal to fans of shooter games. The Soldier's abilities revolve around using different weapons, and it doesn't have biotic or tech abilities.
For gamers who enjoy third-person shooters, the Soldier class could be the best option. The combat role is defined clearly throughout the whole trilogy. Soldiers are arguably best suited to being an all-out offensive class, but they have some more versatility than this. Soldiers can not only defeat enemies with their sheer firepower, but they can also lay down effective supporting fire. A common tactic in third-person shooter games is to draw enemy aggro, and Soldiers can do this better than most in Mass Effect. When they're not directly killing enemies, Soldiers can open up enemy lines for other classes to use their abilities.
It's a No-Frills Approach to Gameplay
Now that the Mass Effect: Legendary Edition collection has gone gold, some fans are undoubtedly planning their first playthrough already. For some gamers, a no-frills approach might be desired, and the Soldier class might be the best fit for that. Soldiers are all about using different guns, with additional abilities related to ammo types and different types of gunshots. Concussive Shot, for example, is a powerful single shot that has the potential to stun an enemy for a few seconds.
Soldiers can also use grenades and different ammo types to penetrate different enemy defenses. The Soldier is highly adaptable to different combat situations through its ability to wield different weapons and a small collection of powers. This stripped-back approach could easily appeal to certain gamers who don't want to use the complex abilities of other classes. Mass Effect: Legendary Edition will rebalance gameplay and as a part of that, ammo drops and aiming are being improved. Because of these reasons, Mass Effect: Legendary Edition could be a great excuse for gamers to try out the straightforward playstyle of the Soldier class.
Soldiers Provide Reliable Damage Output
Unlike some other classes in Mass Effect, the Soldier class is capable of dishing out consistent damage without having to worry about ability cooldowns too much. Soldiers do have some abilities that have cooldowns, but the class's strength lies in their ability to use conventional guns. Throughout the trilogy, Soldiers can use and specialize in any weapon, making them reliable for their ability to lay down consistent fire. While some may consider the Soldier's weakness to be their lack of biotic and tech powers, it's an advantage in the sense that they don't need to rely on cooldown-based abilities too much.
One of the subtle yet important changes in Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is that BioWare is rebalancing ammo drops. This means that certain weapons, like sniper rifles, will have access to more ammo, meaning that a Soldier will be a more consistent offensive presence on the battlefield. Regardless of the weapon, Soldiers should be able to be more effective in combat than ever before in the Mass Effect: Legendary Edition collection.
Roleplaying Purposes
Soldier tends to be a popular choice among players who want to create a specific version of Commander Shepard for roleplaying reasons. Some gamers have enjoyed playing Shepard as militaristic as they can, considering his position as a Spectre, the Systems Alliance special operations group. If players choose to run Commander Shepard as a military commander, the Soldier could be the most appropriate choice of class, regardless of Paragon or Renegade leanings. While there is no canon version of Commander Shepard as such, many consider the unofficial canon class to be Soldier due to it being the default when creating the character and their role leading the charge against several galactic threats.
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition has gone gold which should mean it will be in players' hands in May. Players are excited about returning to the role of Commander Shepard, and for some, the Soldier could be the most fun class. While other classes fulfill more complex roles, the Soldier is a reliable combatant who can adapt to any combat situation. It doesn't have the flair and versatility that other classes have, but Soldiers are hardy and offense-focused.
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition will launch on May 14, 2021, on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.