Mass Effect
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Sabotage Specialist
Use Sabotage 75 times
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How to unlock the Sabotage Specialist achievement in Mass Effect - Definitive Guide
The Great Chai
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No target at all is needed, just cast it 75 times. Must be done by you, not your allies to count.
Available on the Engineer, Infiltrator and Sentinel classes.
Available on the Engineer, Infiltrator and Sentinel classes.
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I would mention that to save on additional playthroughs the engineer should be used for all of the tech abilities as not all the achievement abilities are available to sentinel or Infiltrator.
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By Quarantane on 17 Jul 2010 18:12
Easy to get...use it everytime it's off cooldown.
By Solario32 on 31 Oct 2011 16:30
Morgothom
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If you are lazy (like me) and don't want to go through the enormous grind-novelization-and-cutscenes that is mass effect until finally the citadel pops up, you're in luck.
You don't actually need to play a whole lot, just start a new character, preferably an Engineer, play until you can put some points into the Sabotage skill and use it until the achievement pops (not even targets are required). I did it along with Damping Field and Shield Overload at the same time while still being on Eden Prime.
I also played a little further to obtain Neural Shock and AI-Hacking.
Hope it helps a little for everyone who is as confused about this game as i am :)
You don't actually need to play a whole lot, just start a new character, preferably an Engineer, play until you can put some points into the Sabotage skill and use it until the achievement pops (not even targets are required). I did it along with Damping Field and Shield Overload at the same time while still being on Eden Prime.
I also played a little further to obtain Neural Shock and AI-Hacking.
Hope it helps a little for everyone who is as confused about this game as i am :)
Mr MJ Bishop
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Seeing as nobody has mentioned this useful thread I guess I'll put it on here...
http://www.xbox360achievements.org/forum/showthread.php?t=53...
As for my own tips...
-You will require to be at least level 6 to unlock all Engineer/Adept achievement related powers.
-Install Mass Effect to your hard drive, it literally halves the time taken to load a save file.
-Use the load save file method instead of waiting. NOTE: Make sure not to turn off your console as this deletes the temporary files. Save regularly to avoid this!
http://www.xbox360achievements.org/forum/showthread.php?t=53...
As for my own tips...
-You will require to be at least level 6 to unlock all Engineer/Adept achievement related powers.
-Install Mass Effect to your hard drive, it literally halves the time taken to load a save file.
-Use the load save file method instead of waiting. NOTE: Make sure not to turn off your console as this deletes the temporary files. Save regularly to avoid this!
Templar Punk
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If you want to do a different method or a lazy method in getting this achievement and you don't want to do the long, boring, normal grind for this achievement. 
Then pull out your turbo controller and do the following:
- pick a class that has or have this skill obtainable
- when you have this skill available to use, go to a place that is safe (away from enemies)
- during normal gameplay hold the "RB" button
- highlight "Sabotage" then press "X" (Map Skill) to assign it to your "RB" button
- let go of the "RB" button
- set the "RB" button on turbo on your controller
- rubber band the "RB" button down
- then watch TV, go on the internet, go to sleep
, go to the bathroom, go eat, or go to the bathroom and eat.
You can just let your turbo controller and rubber band to cast and recast the skill for you.
In the mean while do your chores, do your fun homework, or go to work and come back later to get your cheevo!
Happy boosting!
Then pull out your turbo controller and do the following:- pick a class that has or have this skill obtainable
- when you have this skill available to use, go to a place that is safe (away from enemies)
- during normal gameplay hold the "RB" button
- highlight "Sabotage" then press "X" (Map Skill) to assign it to your "RB" button
- let go of the "RB" button
- set the "RB" button on turbo on your controller
- rubber band the "RB" button down
- then watch TV, go on the internet, go to sleep
, go to the bathroom, go eat, or go to the bathroom and eat.You can just let your turbo controller and rubber band to cast and recast the skill for you.
In the mean while do your chores, do your fun homework, or go to work and come back later to get your cheevo! Happy boosting!
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Since it takes awhile to recharge, I decided to save and load, which makes a whole lot faster. It is best to get all of them and go to the nearest terminal.
Also, it goes even faster to just load the game after you cast them, but if you turn off your console, you will lose your progress.
Just a little tip to make things go faster. Hope this helps :]
Also, it goes even faster to just load the game after you cast them, but if you turn off your console, you will lose your progress.
Just a little tip to make things go faster. Hope this helps :]
Matto_lsi
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*Please note that this solution contains Very Minor Spoilers*
For efficiency, its best to use an Engineer class to complete Sabotage, Neural Shock, AI Hacking, Damping, and Overload on one character. However, for this trophy, you can also use an Infiltrator and Sentinel class. Sabotage requires at least 1 point in the Decryption skill, which is immediately available on a new character.
Important: This trophy does not require a target. It can be cast on anything, anywhere.
The easiest way to obtain this trophy is to cast the skill whenever it's available, even if you don't have a target. You can do this while walking around the Citadel. Just wait for it to recharge and cast again. Additionally, if you have a few extra skill points, put them in your class skill to somewhat reduce recharge time.
Final note: Only Neural Shock and AI Hacking require specific targets. Other Engineer skills can be cast into the wall/ground/air.
For efficiency, its best to use an Engineer class to complete Sabotage, Neural Shock, AI Hacking, Damping, and Overload on one character. However, for this trophy, you can also use an Infiltrator and Sentinel class. Sabotage requires at least 1 point in the Decryption skill, which is immediately available on a new character.
Important: This trophy does not require a target. It can be cast on anything, anywhere.
The easiest way to obtain this trophy is to cast the skill whenever it's available, even if you don't have a target. You can do this while walking around the Citadel. Just wait for it to recharge and cast again. Additionally, if you have a few extra skill points, put them in your class skill to somewhat reduce recharge time.
Final note: Only Neural Shock and AI Hacking require specific targets. Other Engineer skills can be cast into the wall/ground/air.
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Refer to "Damping Specialist".
