Next shot will inflict weapon damage equal to 250% of weapon DPS.Next shot will inflict weapon damage equal to 200% of weapon DPS.Next shot will inflict weapon damage +225%Īssassination in Legendary Edition works much as it did in the original game except that it purges all residual weapon heat on use, has a much shorter 6 second duration during which the enhanced shot can be fired, and deals greatly increased damage by comparison especially at base level.
Next shot will inflict weapon damage +125%.Next shot will inflict weapon damage +50%.This applies to all similar weapon talents in Mass Effect, for both Shepard and squadmates. Note: Switching weapons, changing the equipped sniper rifle to a different model, or modifying any upgrades currently installed on the rifle, will immediately cancel Assassination if it was active but not yet fired. Once you see the red beam, either get behind cover, put up a Barrier, activate Immunity, use Shield Boost, or take down the attacker before they have time to fire. On higher difficulty settings, or if your shields are already damaged, one shot can kill you instantly. This is characterised by a distinct red beam just before they fire. Some enemies, such as mercenaries, Geth Hoppers or Geth Snipers, also use Assassination. While lining it up, direct your squad members to give you cover, or use Lift to bring enemies out for a clear shot. Though slow, this attack is deadly when combined with the right ammunition. While this skill is active your sniper rifle scope will have no sway, allowing you to accurately place a shot. This can quickly dispatch enemies which would normally take two or three shots with a single round. Increases accuracy by 30% Level 12: Master Assassination AssassinationĪssassination is a powerful damage boost to the next shot from the sniper rifle. Increases accuracy by 28% Level 11: Increases damage by 20%. Increases accuracy by 26% Level 10: Increases damage by 19%. Increases accuracy by 24% Level 8: Advanced Assassination Level 9: Increases damage by 18%. Increases accuracy by 22% Level 7: Increases damage by 16%. Increases accuracy by 20% Level 6: Increases damage by 14%. Increases accuracy by 17% Level 5: Increases damage by 12%. Increases accuracy by 14% Level 3: Assassination Level 4: Increases damage by 10%. Increases accuracy by 10% Level 2: Increases damage by 8%. See also: Sniper Guide Talent Levels Level 1: Increases damage by 5%. Sniper rifles have a rate of fire of 0.6, i. It should be noted that the close-in view from a sniper rifle makes an excellent telescope, useful for scouting out enemies at a distance whether you fire at them or not. Tapping the "use" button ("E" on the PC) will zoom your view. To counter this inaccuracy at close range, kneel but do not zoom in, and then fire when the reticle turns red. Beware, though close-range encounters are not recommended, due to the fact that you will more than likely miss any shots in close combat. However, they make up for this in range and damage - higher-level sniper rifles retain accuracy at incredible ranges, and they will often kill weaker enemies in one shot. Sniper rifles are slow and usually overheat after two shots in quick succession. The talent increases accuracy and damage with sniper rifles, and grants the Assassination ability. Sniper Rifles refers to both a type of weapon and its corresponding unlockable combat-oriented talent, available to Soldiers, Infiltrators, and the Turian Agent.