Additionally, the Vanguard’s resilience is commendable because they can equip Medium Armor like the Infiltrator, and they have access to Barrier, which further enhances their Shields.

They can immobilize enemies by knocking them down and by suspending them up in the air with Throw and Lift. What makes the Vanguard menacing, in addition to high Weapon Damage, is their Biotic Abilities.

Meanwhile to inflict mid-range damage, they can opt to use a Pistol, as it provides decent accuracy and damage at this distance. The Vanguard Class specializes in dealing massive damage at point-blank range and sometimes, even killing enemies with just one shot thanks to their expertise in wielding a Shotgun. Mass Effect Legendary Edition Build Guide: Vanguard (Mass Effect 1) If you’ve been looking for a way to optimally play as a Vanguard then this Guide is for you. I’ll be sharing the best Talents to prioritize, what it means to choose the Shock Trooper Specialization for your Vanguard, the optimal Weapons, Armor, and Mods to equip, and the Squadmates to take with you on Missions and Assignments. In this Mass Effect Legendary Edition Build Guide I’m going to cover my Vanguard Build for Mass Effect 1, which is a Vanguard Build designed for close-range encounters.