Make my Mass Effect 2 Shepard

[Obsidian Rocker]

So, I've finally managed to get round to completing Mass Effect 1 with all the decisions and whatnot the way I want it. Now I'm about to start Mass Effect 2 with that character. So, the most obvious question is what class should I be? I downloaded the 3 main DLC and I bought the firepower pack. I played as a Soldier when I first played Mass Effect 2 so I know how to play the game, it's just a question of what class will be fun to play?

So, steer me in the right direction, my good fellows

EDIT: I should note that, having done all the loyalty missions in my previous Soldier run, I have access to all the bonus powers. I'm also a little tempted to do Infiltrator but since I got the Firepower pack and since when I get the Widow it will be too easy, I'm curious as to your suggestions

 

[easternflame]

I played as engineer which turned out to be a ton of fun, now as a adept which is very cool also, but it all depends on the person, I recommend you to import your character from mass effect 1 its way cooler.

 

[Gabanuka]

My favorate is Adept. For some reason I love using pistols.

 

[benderinTime]

I played as whatever "class" is the biotic/tech combination.
It was really fun for me, and I enjoyed it quite a bit. Although, as said, importing your character adds to the story a bit and can make it a little better.

 

[Obsidian Rocker]

I played as engineer which turned out to be a ton of fun, now as a adept which is very cool also, but it all depends on the person, I recommend you to import your character from mass effect 1 its way cooler.

I played as whatever "class" is the biotic/tech combination.
It was really fun for me, and I enjoyed it quite a bit. Although, as said, importing your character adds to the story a bit and can make it a little better.

Yeah, I did that but you can choose a different class form your ME1 character. For example, my ME1 character was a Vanguard. I imported him into ME2 but when you're first 'reborn' with the Lazurus Project screen you can choose a different class.

I should also note that, having done all the loyality missions in my Soldier run, I have access to all the bonus powers

 

[Peter Stone]

Well if you enjoy breaking the game with overpowered abilities be a vanguard and get Barrier or fortification from the loyalty skills , Charge + Barrier/Fortification = Win!

 

[easternflame]

I played as engineer which turned out to be a ton of fun, now as a adept which is very cool also, but it all depends on the person, I recommend you to import your character from mass effect 1 its way cooler.

I played as whatever "class" is the biotic/tech combination.
It was really fun for me, and I enjoyed it quite a bit. Although, as said, importing your character adds to the story a bit and can make it a little better.

Well as I said, its a matter of personal taste. Great game by the way a ton of fun

Yeah, I did that but you can choose a different class form your ME1 character. For example, my ME1 character was a Vanguard. I imported him into ME2 but when you're first 'reborn' with the Lazurus Project screen you can choose a different class.

I should also note that, having done all the loyality missions in my Soldier run, I have access to all the bonus powers

Well as I said, its a matter of personal taste. Great game by the way a ton of fun

 

[Obsidian Rocker]

Well if you enjoy breaking the game with overpowered abilities be a vanguard and get Barrier or fortification from the loyalty skills , Charge + Barrier/Fortification = Win!

I'll likely be trying to get the cheevo for completing Lair of the Shadow Broker on Hardcore at some point so I'll consider that

 

[kalt_13]

i liked the sniper, i think its called infiltrater. Yeah it has a easy mode, due to everytime you zoom in theres a short slow down effect, but i did like ambushing baddies.

 

[Obsidian Rocker]

i liked the sniper, i think its called infiltrater. Yeah it has a easy mode, due to everytime you zoom in theres a short slow down effect, but i did like ambushing baddies.

Yeah, Infiltrator. Like I said, though, when I get that Widow sniper rifle (The one that normally only Legion can use) It's gonna be wayyyyy to easy.

 

[higgs20]

i played a vanguard, the charge is pretty epic, it did mean my team was always playing catch up though as soon as i saw an enemy i was straight across the other side of the room.

 

[badgersprite]

Sentinels are ridiculously overpowered, and it's awesome. Makes Insanity difficulty feel like a cakewalk.

 

[Obsidian Rocker]

Sentinels are ridiculously overpowered, and it's awesome. Makes Insanity difficulty feel like a cakewalk.

It was easy enough with the Soldier....But those fucking Harbingers, man. As soon as I heard "Assuming control" I felt like I would ragequit

 

[Terminate421]

I play as the soldier, not because its manly but because I like using all the guns.

 

[AssassinJoe]

I like playing as the soldier, but that's because I like having all the weapons.

 

[DustyDrB]

Vanguard is the most fun in my opinion. I have a hard time playing any other class because I love the Vanguard class so much.
I like Vangard + Geth Shield Boost. I charge in, then inevitably take some damage. So the shield boost helps me get back to cover. Reave is the most universally useful bonus power, however.

 

[Danceofmasks]

All the classes are good .. ME2 is reasonably balanced in this regard.
On Insanity difficulty (it's the only difficulty I can comment on, since I never played anything else), the combat-based classes (Soldier, Infiltrator, Vanguard) have an advantage in killing speed.

If you intend to play the game multiple times, though .. I suggest holding off on playing a Vanguard.
'cos it's so high octane, for some people it ruins the other classes.

 

[high_castle]

I'm a hardcore adept fan, though I've always felt in a game where biotics and the treatment of said persons is such a hot-button issue, adepts should have more dialogue whenever biotic-related issues arise. Such as when Kaidan tells the story of his training or Jack's background comes up. But if you don't care about extra dialogue, an adept is a fun way to play the game without having to use guns all the time. It's far more satisfying to drop someone off a ledge or slam them into the ground.

Now, if you go adept, you're going to want someone in your party who can handle shields. Warp is an absolute must-have because of its effectiveness against armor, so a shielded enemy is about the only thing an adept can't handle without assistance. As for bonus powers, I usually take either Barrier or Slam depending on if I want survivability or offensive power. When it comes to weapons, I usually choose a sniper rifle since an adept is better at picking off enemies from a distance. Plus, you can use powers through the scope, which gives you alonger range on all your biotics.

 

[BleedingPride]

i had the best luck with the infiltrator and the vanguard