Prospector (Bronze) – Retrieve mineral resources by scanning and probing a planet in the galaxy map.
See Agent.
Explorer (Bronze) – Visit 100% of the planets in an unexplored cluster.
You can do this once you have control of the Normandy. Enter any system cluster using the Relay station. Once you enter a cluster you can go to the edge of the cluster and explore the rest of the system. You will notice a percentage next to the names of each cluster. Make sure you have enough fuel and make your way to each cluster. Once you enter an unexplored cluster, fly around the planets and enter their orbit by pressing “X”. Back out and repeat this for each planet within each cluster. Once you have visited all the planets within a single system the trophy will unlock.
Power Gamer (Silver) – Reach Level 30 with one character.
You will gain a new level after each mission you complete. You will also gain 40xp for completing various conversations, alignment actions and hacking. it is possible to get this in one play through if you complete all side missions. Avoid talking to the Illusive Man as much as possible until you level up as he will give you missions that you will have to complete right away and progress the story further.
It takes 1000xp to level up. Here are the values for each kind of mission:
- Story Mission – 1000xp
- Loyalty Mission – 750xp
- Anomaly Mission – 125xp
- Misc. Side-Mission – 40xp
Note: Once you complete Mass Effect 2 you will earn a 25% xp bonus on all subsequent characters.
Scholar (Bronze) – Unlock 15 new Mass Effect 2 codex entries.
The Codex is the database of information about the Mass Effect universe. You can find it in the start menu. To unlock new entries, examine things in the environment when prompted and use the ‘investigate’ tab during conversations. As long as you investigate everything you see within the first few missions, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding the codex. you may even get this without trying by going through conversations.
Technician (Bronze) – Obtain 10 technology upgrades.
Once you have recruited Mordin, you can complete research projects at the station in the tech lab. Go to weapons and it will show you what upgrades you can make. You will find these upgrades during missions, which will then be available to create. You will find upgrades lying around in missions. You can also purchase them on Omega, The Citadel, Illium and Tuchanka. Obtain any assortment of 10 tech upgrades to unlock the trophy.
Note: Purchased upgrades will count without being researched unlike the ones you pick up.
Purchasable upgrades:
Harrot’s Emporium – Omega – Predictive Display
Saronis Applications – The Citadel – Microcore Amplifier, ablative VI
Cirta Foundation – The Citadel – Microscanner
Serrice Technology – Illium – Hyper Amp, Quantum Threading, Microscanner
Gateway Personal Defense – Illium – Lattice Shunting
Fortack’s Database – Tuchanka – Hyper Amp
See Weapon Specialist for a list of purchasable weapon upgrades, which also count towards this trophy.
Weapon Specialist (Bronze) – Fully upgrade a weapon.
Once you have recruited Mordin, you can complete research projects at the station in the tech lab. Go to weapons and it will show you what upgrades you can make. You will find these upgrades during missions, which will then be available to create. You will find upgrades lying around in missions. You can also purchase them on Omega, The Citadel, Illium and Tuchanka. Each weapon has five different damage upgrades and various miscellaneous upgrades. In order to research certain upgrades, you will need to have a certain amount of damage upgrades completed.
Note: Purchased upgrades will count without being researched unlike the ones you pick up.
Purchasable Weapon Upgrades:
Kenny’s Salvage – Omega – Shotgun damage upgrade
Omega Market – Omega – Sniper Rifle damage upgrade
Rodam Expeditions – The Citadel – Heavy Pistol damage upgrade, Sniper Rifle damage upgrade, Sub-machine Gun damage upgrade
Gateway Personal Defense – Illium – Assault Rifle damage upgrade, Sub-machine Gun damage upgrade
Fortack’s Database – Tuchanka – Assault Rifle damage upgrade, Heavy Pistol damage upgrade, Shotgun damage upgrade
Scientist (Bronze) – Complete any research project in the Normandy’s laboratory.
See Technician.
Once you have recruited Mordin, you can complete research projects in the tech lab. You can pick up plans for these projects around the environment while on missions.
Fashionista (Bronze) – Personalize your armor.
you will be able to do this for the first time once you escape from the Cerberus facility. You will be standing in a room with Jacob and Miranda. You will be told to talk to the Illusive Man. As you make your way to the conversation you will pass a customization panel on the wall. Access the panel and change a piece of your armor or clothing. You can also do this at any time from your quarters on the Normandy.
Power Full (Bronze) – Evolve any power.
When you reach level 4 of a power and you have 4 squad points, purchase that power and it will give you the option to evolve your basic power into something more specialized. Pick one and the trophy will unlock.
Heart of Darkness (Silver) – Confront the Shadow broker.
After going through the Shadow Broker’s stronghold, you will come face to face with the Shadow Broker himself. The trophy will unlock once you enter the room where he is located.
Broke, Blind and Bedlam (Bronze) – Gain the loyalty of the thief.
Similar to Zaeed, Kasumi’s loyalty mission will become available after you meet her on the Citadel. The mission is very straightforward. Just follow the directions given to you. Once you defeat the mission boss the trophy will unlock.
Data Hound (Bronze) – Collect 6 Cerberus data packets scattered across Aite.
All six Cerberus data packets can be found in the first area you start using the M-44 hammerhead vehicle. 5 of the 6 data packets can be found within settlements spread throughout the area. The other data packet is adjacent to a crashed ship located within a dark valley close to Vulcan Station. You can collect data packets before and after you enter both Prometheus Station and Vulcan Station. They will be unavailable to collect once you enter Atlas Station. To collect the packets, hover over the yellow circle surrounding the data packet and press “triangle”.
Here is a guide to the locations of all six data packets.
Digital Exorcist (Bronze) – Successfully shut down the rogue VI in Project Overlord.
The Rogue VI can be found at the end of Atlas Station. You will be fighting it alone so be sure to equip weapons that can take out multiple enemies at once and have plenty of ammo. Keep in mind that the geth that spawn during the final battle will disappear each time all the green orbs are destroyed. Focus on destroying the green orbs and keep your distance from the geth whenever possible. Once you defeat the Rogue VI, choose whatever dialog you wish and the trophy will unlock.
