When you are out fighting some of the toughest baddies in the galaxy, you are going to want to make sure you are wearing heaps of armor. Mass Effect 3 has some great options, with the added bonus of being able to mix and match pieces for a few select sets to get the most out of your play style.
One of the options you can pick are gauntlets. With seven possible choices, it can be tough to pick the best one for your Commander Shepard. The bright side is that compared to some of the other armor pieces in the game, some of the gauntlets are super easy to find as they become available after completing some missions.
Read on as we list the top 5 gauntlets you can get in Mass Effect 3 and which classes will benefit the most.
1. Ariake Technologies Gauntlets
Where to find them
The Ariake Technologies Gauntlets are one of the better-looking arm sets on this list. You can find them during Priority: Mars after you enter the main facility. You will find them in a control room and inside a locker before you use the console to open the doors to the next area. If you miss it here, you will get another opportunity to get it at the Batarian State Arms terminal.
These gauntlets are an excellent option if you like to go close to the action or if you are about to start a task that you know will require you to engage in a lot of melee combat.
Stats:
- 10% melee damage boost
Best class:
- Vanguard
2. Kassa Fabrication Gauntlets
Where to find them
The Kassa Fabrication Gauntlets are a great choice if you need a little shield help. They can only be obtained during the Priority: Rannoch Mission. You can pick them up in the first section of the mission, near an Assault Rifle Piercing Mod.
These gauntlets can be a great pick-up during tough fights, allowing you to get in the action as quickly as possible.
Stats:
- 10% increase shield regeneration speed
Best class:
- Infiltrator
- Vanguard
3. N7 Gauntlets
The N7 armour stands up quite well for the game's default armour, and the greatest thing is that getting it costs no credits at all. This armour will be with you from the start of priority Mars. Their telltale N7 stripes also make them one of the best-looking sets of gauntlets in the game.
The glass cannons can really benefit from using the N7 Gauntlets for as long as possible, so you can concentrate on increasing your power damage while maintaining prolonged health.
Stats:
- +10% health from each piece equipped (up to 50%)
This is the best armor for all classes at the start.
4. Serrice Council Gauntlets
Next up, we have the Serrice Council Gauntlets. They can be found in the Nos Astra Sporting Goods terminal on the Citadel or on the terminal on the Normandy (after you buy the licence) after you have completed the mission. Priority: Thessia.
These are great as they increase the amount of damage your powers put out. This is ideal for classes that rely on powers, such as adept or engineer.
Stats:
- 10% power damage increase
Best class:
- Adept
- Engineer
- Sentinel
5. Hahne-Kedar Gauntlets
The Hahne-Kedar gauntlets are the right choice if you wish to rely solely on weapon damage. They are a relatively easy find as they can be bought from Kanala Exports after Citadel: Hanar Diplomat, a side mission you can pick up from the Hanar in the embassies area on the Citadel.
These gauntlets are a fantastic option to combine with ammunition power or precise headshots. With power-based characters, you can use this to a lesser level because it will let you choose the lightest weapon while not drastically reducing your damage.
Stats:
- 10% increase weapon damage
Best class:
- Soldier
- Vanguard
- Infiltrator
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