Weapon Upgrade as an Infiltrator

[GawainBS]

SPOILER!




As an Infiltrator, which weapon upgrade should I choose in the Collector ship? Before you say "Sniper Rifle", keep in mind that I have the Eviscerator DLC, and that Assault Rifle would allow me to use the Mattock rifle.

On a side note: are the DLC weapons better than the default versions? Better than the second upgrade? It's a pity there are no clear statistics in game...

Thanks in advance!

[Stworca]

If you play on Insanity - Sniper rifle. No doubt. With up-to-date upgrades and not completely terrible aim (so you don't miss headshots) Widow is capable of one shoting most enemies even on insanity. Toss in AC for some kills.

If not - whatever you want. I'd still go for sniper, but since you've paid for the DLC, you might aswell use Mattock.

As for weapon comparision - [url="http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/Assault_rifle"]Rifles[/url] from there you'll find your way for sure.

[GawainBS]

Thanks for the incredibly useful link!

[Belthan]

When I played as an Infiltrator I stuck with the Viper the whole game (love the big ammo capacity) and on the Collector ship took the shotgun training instead. The shotgun is much more effective against enemies that get up close and personal (like husks & varren) than the heavy pistol or SMG. However, I imagine Stworca's suggestion about taking the Widow on Insanity makes sense. My only play through on Insanity was a Sentinel, but based on how much tougher the enemies were in general, a full clip of Viper fire would probably just annoy big enemies like YMIR mechs and geth prime.